Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend that you contact your network service provider who should be able to unblock the mobile phone/device for you. All mobile phones/devices sold to Envirofone are checked on the Recipero’s CheckMEND database which indicates if phones have been registered as blocked, stolen or lost. If a mobile phone/device has been flagged we are required to hold the mobile phone/device in quarantine for 28 days to give you the opportunity to get the red flag removed. Under no circumstances are we allowed by law to return the phone if it is flagged as stolen by the Recipero CheckMEND database. This is because we could have been sent what is potentially a stolen phone. If the block or red flag on the phone is not removed within 28 days then we are obliged by law to dispose of it. You can find out more about the Recipero procedures following the link below.
http://www.recipero.com/checkmend_due-diligence

It’s easy! Search for your mobile phone/device by make and model in the search box on the home page. If you’re not too sure of the make then you can enter your IMEI number.

The IMEI number is a unique number given to all mobile phones and tablets, that can be used to identify the device. If you enter *#06# your clever phone will make the 15 digit IMEI number magically appear on the screen! Or if your key pad is broken or battery flat remove the back and you’ll find it under the battery. If you’ve got an iPhone it may be on the SIM gate.

Click on My Account. If you haven’t used us before, select “I’d like to register for a new account” As it’s your first time, we’ll need a few details from you, just the usual stuff; name, address etc, so we can make sure you get your cash. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be up and running with an account that you can use again and again and again.

You can choose from:
Bank Transfer
EnviroCash

Bank transfer
You provide us with your bank account details and we will pay directly into that account. We know people worry about entering their bank details, but you don’t need to. We take the security of your details and our site very seriously. The Envirofone site uses Comodo SSL Security encryption at various stages throughout the site to protect your information. You’ll notice the padlock icon appear in your browser to indicate that your information is being transmitted securely (usually found alongside the address bar). This protects it from interception by unintended recipients.

EnviroCash
By choosing EnviroCash you will receive 12% extra for your device/ s and your payment will be credited to your online Envirofone account upon testing your device.You can then use your EnviroCash to spend on Envirofone Shop!

How many have you got?! You can sell up to 10 phones but if you have more mobile phones/devices to sell then call us on 0333 321 3441.

Easy, just take the back off your mobile phone/device; the model is usually located under the battery. Alternatively you can enter your IMEI number into our search box and this will tell you exactly what make and model your mobile phone/device is. If you enter *#06# your clever mobile phone/device will make the 15 digit IMEI number magically appear on the screen! Or if your key pad is broken or battery flat for most mobile phones/devices, remove the back and you’ll find it under the battery. If you’ve an iPhone it may be on the SIM gate. Don’t worry though, if you do happen to sell us the wrong model, we’ll sort it all out for you at our end and inform you by email.

Simply go to Settings/General/About and under the Capacity section you will see the number of GB available for storage on your iPhone. Please note: this will always be up to 10% lower than the 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 or 256GB advertised as the operating system is already pre-loaded onto the phone.

We update our website all the time with new mobile phones/devices, so if it’s not listed, check back or email us at enquiries@envirofone.com and we’ll try and find you a price.

Yes you can! If you are not selling us a phone but just wish to recycle one of £0 value, then send it to us at the address on our contact us page and we’ll make sure nothing bad happens to it and it doesn’t end up in a landfill! Please include a note stating ‘Please Recycle’ and make sure to pack the phone in a strong, rigid package, ensure that the battery is inside the phone and that phone is turned OFF, wrap the phone so that it cannot move or be turned on during transit. Packages must be taken to the local post office and handed in at the counter. Envirofone do not cover the cost of sending £0 value phones so please make sure that you pay for the correct postage.

Give our customer services team a quick call on 0333 321 3441 or email us enquiries@envirofone.com and we’ll sort it out for you.

Please contact the customer services team on 0333 321 3441 or email us enquiries@envirofone.com if we can cancel the sale for you, we will.

Absolutely! The price we offer you is really important, that’s why we put so much effort into getting it right. To most recyclers, it doesn’t matter what’s wrong with your mobile phone/device, if it’s classed as broken, there’s only one price. So really you’re paying for the faults on other peoples’ mobile phones/devices…. Mmmm sound fair? We don’t think so. So instead of offering a fixed price for a faulty mobile phone/device, we take the time to test each individual mobile so that you get an individual price. We’ll email you an offer, which if you’re not 100% happy with simply tell us and we’ll return your mobile phone/device to you free of charge. This way you can be sure you’re getting the best deal, the real price your mobile phone/device is worth!

Only if your phone is faulty/damaged. The value of your mobile phone/device firstly depends on the condition. We don’t offer a fixed, average price for a non-working mobile phone/device. We take the time to test each individual mobile so that you get an individual price. We’ll email you an offer, which if you’re not 100% happy with simply tell us and we’ll return your mobile phone/device to you free of charge. This way you can be sure you’re getting the best deal, the real price your mobile phone/device is worth! Secondly, the price we can offer you varies depending on market value and demand. The chances are that the sooner you sell your mobile phone/device to us, the more it will be worth.

Our value promise is that we will pay you the price offered at the time of your sale and hold this for 14 days. If you didn’t send us your phone within the 14 days we will offer you the current website price.

With iOS7 or later Apple introduced a new security measure called ’Activation Lock’, which is linked to ’Find my iPhone’. If the Activation Lock is still activated, the device will be locked to your iCloud account which is only accessible with your Apple ID and password.

With Android devices activation lock was introduced to prevent someone from activating your device should it be lost or stolen. On Android devices these locks can vary dependent on the device.

If activation lock is enabled on any device we are unable to test it or resell the device, we will be unable to access any of the functions and the device will become inoperable.

If you have an iPhone 4 or above or an iPad 2 or above then you may have downloaded the iOS7 software update. If you have a newer Apple device (e.g. iPhone 5s) then your device will automatically have it installed. To find out which iOS version your device is running, please go to: Settings > General > About > Version

For Apple devices - If the Activation Lock is still activated, the device will be locked to your iCloud account, which is only accessible with your Apple ID and password. When we try to test it or resell the device, we will be unable to access any of the iPad or iPhones functions and the device will become inoperable. Therefore, we won’t be able to offer the full price for it as the device will be locked to your Apple ID and we will be unable to access the iPhone or iPad’s functions.

For Android devices - If activation lock is enabled on any device we are unable to test it or resell the device, we will be unable to access any of the functions and the device will become inoperable. Therefore, we won’t be able to offer the full price.

For Apple Devices – Click on Settings – iCloud – Sign Out – Enter password and then Sign Out.

For more information please follow the Apple instructions https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351.

For Android devices – To turn off device protection, Click on settings – Accounts – Select Account – Tap More – Remove account – Please ensure all associated accounts are removed.

For Apple Devices - Even if you can't access your device because it is faulty or broken you can still remove activation lock / iCloud account. Removing your iPhone via Find my iPhone is easy and it won’t affect your iTunes, Apple ID or anything linked to your iCloud account, it will only unlock the device. Simply Follow the Apple instructions https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351.

For Android devices – Unfortunately if your device is broken or faulty and you can’t access your settings then the activation lock cannot be removed. However, when we receive your phone you will be emailed with a revised value. You will then have the choice to accept the value or have your phone returned free of charge.

For Apple Devices – Please follow the Apple instructions https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351.

For Android devices – You are unable to remotely remove the lock. However when we receive your phone you will be emailed with a revised value. You will then have the choice to accept the value or have your phone returned free of charge. If you request for your phone to be returned you will then need to turn off device protection by removing all associated Google ID accounts within your settings. Once this has been done you will need to re-sell your device.

If the Activation Lock or device protection is not removed then we won’t be able to offer you the full price. You may request to have your device returned free of charge within the specified time period.

If you’ve forgotten your Apple ID or want to find out more you can visit https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351

We’ll send a sales pack to the address you’ve given us as soon as you’ve finished selling your mobile phone/device to us on our website. It’ll take 1-3 days to arrive. If it doesn’t arrive in that time and you need another, please call customer services on 0333 321 3441.

How you data wipe your device varies from operating system to operating system, and sometimes even device to device. These are general instructions that should work with most devices; however, it's best to check with your manual or manufacturer just to make sure. You can download manuals for most makes and models of phone from the internet.
Android: For versions before Android 4.0, press the Menu key from the Home screen and select Settings/Privacy/Factory data reset. You'll get a warning screen. Scroll toward the bottom and tap "Reset phone." If you also have an SD card in the phone (and don't want to use the data in your next phone), also make sure to check the box next to "Erase SD card."
For Android 4.0 or later, go to Settings and look for "Backup and reset." Tap that, and then, on the next screen, tap "Factory data reset." You'll get a warning screen along with a list of all the accounts you are currently signed into.
iOS (iPhone and iPad): Go to Settings/General/Reset and then tap "Erase all Content and Settings." (This is specifically for Version 5; the process may differ slightly for other versions.)
Windows Phone 7: Go to the Home screen, then tap the Application Menu Key and select Settings/ System/About/ and tap the "Reset your phone" button.
BlackBerry: Head to Options/Security options/General settings, and then tap menu. Then select Wipe Handheld.

No, it’s totally free. Envirofone provide a freepost service for you to send your mobile phone/device to us. When you order your sales pack, simply pack your mobile phone/device in the packaging provided and post it back to us. Postage is free and the tracking number insures your phone for up to £150, but if it’s worth more, we recommend you send it Special Delivery.

You can only include 2 phones per package. If you have more than 2 phones registered on your account, you will need to contact Customer Services on 0333 321 3441 to order your extra return packs. Make sure your mobile phone(s) are packaged safely and you use/include the freepost address label so we can identify you. Royal Mail recommends you pack your phone up carefully. Wrap it in 1cm of cushioning e.g. bubble wrap and pop it in a box, you could use the packaging that we provide, your original box or anything that makes it strong and rigid so it doesn’t move about. Then pop to the Post Office to send it.

No, but you do need to send it in a sealed, strong, rigid container. Royal Mail recommends you pack your phone up carefully. Wrap it in 1cm of cushioning e.g. bubble wrap and pop it in a box, you could use your original box or anything that makes it strong and rigid so it doesn’t move about. Then go to the Post Office to send it. Simply attach one of the freepost address labels included in your sale pack.

You can only include two phones per package. If you have more than two phones registered on your account, please call customer services on 0333 321 3441 to order more return packs. Envirofone provide a freepost service for you to send your mobile phone to us. When you sell your phone we’ll send you a box and a bag (unlike most recyclers we don’t expect you to look for a box!) You just pack your phone, go down to the Post Office and get your proof of postage and tracking number. Postage is free and the tracking number insures your phone for up to £150, but if it’s worth more, we recommend you send it Special Delivery.

When sending tablets we will not provide packaging. The Royal Mail recommends you pack your device up carefully. Wrap it in at least 1cm of cushioning e.g. bubble wrap and pop it in a box, you could use your original box or anything that makes it strong and rigid so it doesn’t move about. Then go to the Post Office to send it.

*The mobile phone/device would be a good start! Probably best to switch it off!
*Make sure you leave the battery in and the back on! We need those!
*Please unlock any PIN codes or passwords that you may have on the mobile phone/device. You can do this by using the data delete tool that we have or resetting to factory settings.
*If you like you can send us the accessories (headphones, charger etc.) but unfortunately we can’t pay more for them.
*The ‘freepost address label’ from the sales pack (either on the envelope you’re sending or in the pack if you have used alternative packaging)
That’s about it. Keep reading for what not to send!
When sending devices we will not provide packaging. The Royal Mail recommends the following: Surround with at least 5cm of rigid cushioning e.g. bubble wrap, polystyrene chips or blocks to protect from knocks and vibration. Place items in a strong, rigid outer container e.g. a box and cushion to avoid movement. Packaging must be of adequate size and securely sealed. Because of its value we recommend you send via Special Delivery

The SIM card!! We don’t want this so please don’t send it! We will not accept liability if SIM cards are sent with the handset/device and we will not be responsible for any charges which are incurred before or after receipt of your handset/device, so please ensure you take it out before you send it. We will not accept liability if memory cards are sent with the handset/device and we will not be responsible for any loss of data before or after receipt of your handset/device. We can’t send SIM or memory cards back to you once they have been received.

No. The value on the website is for the handset/device only. However, if you want to send any accessories in with your package this will not increase the value but they will be either recycled or re-used.

Once you’ve taken your package to the post office you’ll be given a proof of postage receipt and tracking number. This tracking number insures your phone for up to £150 and it also tracks your parcel online to our closest delivery office. It does not track it directly to our offices so please be aware that your mobile phones/devices will get to us 1-2 days after it says ‘delivered’. We’ll send you an email as soon as we receive your mobile phone/device. You can also check for updates on your mobile phones/devices progress by logging onto My Account. Chances are it’ll be making its way through the Royal Mail system. If we have not been in touch confirming receipt of your phone after 7 days, get in touch with us and we’ll help you sort it.

We send an email as soon as we receive your mobile phone/device. The beauty of Special Delivery means you can track it and see exactly where it is! (A bit like stalking, but for mobile phones/devices.) You'll have received a tracking number when you sent your mobile phone/device. Use this to go onto the tracking facility on Royal Mail’s website and track your mobile phone/device.

If you sent us your mobile phones/devices in separate envelopes then they can often be received at different times. For each individual envelope we receive, we will send you an email. If you sent the mobile phones/devices all in one envelope you will only receive one email detailing the make and models of the mobile phones/devices in that envelope.

You can choose from:
Bank Transfer
EnviroCash

Bank transfer
You provide us with your bank account details and we will pay directly into that account. We know people worry about entering their bank details, but you don’t need to. We take the security of your details and our site very seriously. The Envirofone site uses Comodo SSL Security encryption at various stages throughout the site to protect your information. You’ll notice the padlock icon appear in your browser to indicate that your information is being transmitted securely (usually found alongside the address bar). This protects it from interception by unintended recipients.

EnviroCash
By choosing EnviroCash you will receive 12% extra for your device/ s and your payment will be credited to your online Envirofone account upon testing your device.You can then use your EnviroCash to spend on Envirofone Shop!

Yes, as long as the payment has not yet been processed for your mobile phone/device sale. You need to call us on 0333 321 3441 to do this.

You can find out online at My Account when you’ve been paid. We also send you an email to confirm that it’s on its way. If you have received an email from us to say that your mobile phone/device has tested faulty, you will need to go to My Account and accept or decline the revised offer or use the link in the email.

When we receive your mobile phone/devices they are processed separately regardless of whether they were sold or sent in at the same time. Some mobile phones/devices take longer to process and test than others. We pay you as soon as the mobile phones/devices are tested so sometimes there can be a little delay. If you log onto My Account you can check the status of each of your mobile phones/devices and details on payment status.

If you select same day (faster) payment, we can make payment by faster payment transfer directly into your bank account on the same day we process your device (please see our Terms and Conditions for full details).

Go to My Account area of the site. Select the “Update my profile” option and change your details.

Go to the My Account section of the site and log in to your account. Select the “Change my password” option to change your password. For security purposes this will ask you to also confirm your existing password.

Please check that you are entering your username and password correctly. If you can’t remember your log in details you can check these against the email that we sent you when you first registered with us. Please note that the password is case-sensitive.

You can check your log in details against the email that we sent you when you first registered with us. If you no longer have this you can get a password reminder by going to the My Account section of the site. You can use either your username or the email address that is stored in your account to retrieve your password. Follow the on screen instructions to have your log in details sent to the email address stored in your account.

If you have forgotten all of your log in details, please contact customer services on 0333 321 3441