If  you own a Smartphone, Cellphone, iPhone and Android/Google/LG smart device; and have ever needed a repair, we don’t even have to tell you, #thestruggleisreal.

That being said, there are a lot of people out there that have successfully owned and operated an iPhone without any setbacks, problems and have remained glitch free for years. Once they upgrade to a newer model, it’s then time to get rid of the old one. One of the best parts about getting rid of an old iPhone is being able to destroy the older one. Of course, sometimes it makes more sense to sell the old phone so that one can make a little money off of it, but there are still times when it’s worth it to go ahead and destroy the thing.

People have come up with some creative ways to destroy their phones. From a ceremonial hurling-in to the ocean, to the ol’ smash with a sledgehammer, there are all sorts of different ways that people destroy their iPhones.

 

Top Ways the World Has Found To Destroy Old iPhones

Smash it with a Sledgehammer

One of the most stress-relieving ways to destroy an old iPhone is to smash it with a sledgehammer. All one needs: a sledgehammer (or a regular hammer if a sledgehammer isn’t available), and something hard on which to place the old smartphone. After that, all it takes is a few swings and the phone should be done for good. Just be careful to avoid hitting any bystanders.

Throw the iPhone in the Ocean

For those that live near or will be visiting the beach sometime soon, another creative way to destroy an iPhone is to send it hurling into the sea. This was one way that Vikings and other ancient civilizations used to bury their dead – by sending them out into the ocean on their burial raft. Why not get rid of an old iPhone in a similar manner? This method is done best on a cliff overlooking the ocean, where the phone will get plenty of hang-time before it lands splashing in the salty sea.

Burn your iPhone or Samsung in a Gas Fire

Seemingly half a death wish and the other a Pyromaniac’s dream. One of my favorites to observe (at a distance of course!)

For those that enjoy having a nice fire every now and again, one of the best ways to destroy the old iPhone is in a fire. One of easiest ways to get a fire going is with gasoline, which also makes a fire burn rather quickly. That’s why, if one wants to destroy their iPhone in a fire, the best way to do it is going to be with a gas fire.

Donate it to a Good Cause

Less work, easier tax right-offs, not to mention the moral boost from dropping something off you didn’t want anyway.

There are plenty of less fortunate people out there that would be grateful for an older version of the iPhone. Here is an organization that works to accept cell phones and donate them to soldiers that are fighting for the freedom of Americans. There are lots of other great ways to donate an old iPhone, as well. If you are in fact going to go the route of recycling, iPhone Repair and Computer Repair 4 Less make it a point to help clients and patrons properly and safely recycle their old iPhone, Google, Android and LG cellular phone parts (or the whole phone). Our motto is “we’d rather at least point you in the right direction to recycle, if for some reason we have a challenging time doing so.

The Wild World of eBay

Another soft, safe and uneventful solution to “getting rid of that old phone.”

Okay, this one isn’t necessarily “destroying” the phone, but one of the most popular ways to get rid of an iPhone is not by destroying it at all, but by selling it. Used iPhones can be sold on eBay and other online sites that make the entire process easy. Some of the newer models are still selling for quite a bit.

If someone is wanting to get an iPhone repaired, rather than get rid of it, the best place to do so is with iPhone Repair 4 Less. They are located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and are the best out there when it comes to iPhone, iPad, and computer repairs.