Checklist for a used phone - HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've got a used Aria from eBay. seller is great and everything seems OK. phone also should be in excellent condition. I just to know if there is a list of features that I can check to make sure everything is ok.
Also, will it possible to check some features even without the sim card? I don't have an AT&T sim card, and it will a some time to get the unlock code.

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Well, I think for the most part the things to check are obvious. Without a SIM card, you won't be able to verify whether the phone can connect to the cell network, but you should be able to test everything else.

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I've compiled a list of things. if anyone has any additions I will be glad to add them.
* Visual check for broken parts, scratches, etc.
* Check battery and battery connectors.
* Insert sim, insert SD card.
* Turn on, check phone that SIM card is identified correctly.
* Finish first time configuration wizard.
* Make a call. check volume.
* Check speaker by switching to speakerphone. check volume.
* Check screen accuracy?
* Check optical trackball:
Open the app drawer and use your trackball to scroll through the apps. If it's precise and you can easily select apps, it's fine. If it takes a bit of time to select an app because the speed is too slow, I guess that could be fine too, you just need to get used to it
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. If for SOME REASON it's really, really fast, either you're making it go fast, or there's some hair or dust stuck inside it. I personally haven't found a way to get that out of my trackball, but I got used to it, and occasionally prefer the speed it brings.
* Check sensors: G-sensor
MENU > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen. Check application like internet gallery etc.
* Proximity sensor
Place a call with your Aria and hold it up to your ear (or cover the top part) and quickly bring it back in front of your face. If the screen flickers on and off, the proximity sensor is working.
* Ambient light sensor (how?)
adjust your phone's brightness to Auto (Settings > Display). check in bright room with light on and off.
* Check GPS, digital compass, with GPS test free version: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest
* Check connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi by connecting headset or receiving flies.
* Check camera: take photo, check focus.
* Check audio: play a song.
* Check video playback.

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CaptainMaki said:
* Check optical trackball (how?)
* Check sensors: G-sensor (how?), Digital compass (google maps), Proximity sensor (how?), ambient light sensor (how?)
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Use GPS Test on the Market to test GPS, the Aria's GPS can't play nice sometimes when in Maps. At least that's how I've experienced it, up until I used a GPS fix from the Legend forums.
Open the app drawer and use your trackball to scroll through the apps. If it's precise and you can easily select apps, it's fine. If it takes a bit of time to select an app because the speed is too slow, I guess that could be fine too, you just need to get used to it . If for SOME REASON it's really, really fast, either you're making it go fast, or there's some hair or dust stuck inside it. I personally haven't found a way to get that out of my trackball, but I got used to it, and occasionally prefer the speed it brings.
Check G-sensor by going into MENU > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen. Then launch an HTC app like Gallery, Internet, or Mail to see if the screen rotates. People doesn't rotate, neither does Weather, and maybe Clock. Not sure on Clock's case.
Place a call with your Aria and hold it up to your ear (or cover the top part) and quickly bring it back in front of your face. If the screen flickers on and off, the proximity sensor is working.
Light sensor can be tricky because in my experience, the auto-brightness setting in Android is complete crap. Go into a really bright room, and adjust your phone's brightness to Auto (Settings > Display). Turn off your light and see if the brightness adjusts. In my experience, I can barely see the change, but it's enough to work. I never use auto, it uses precious CPU constantly, so I prefer to stay at preset values.

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Thx for the tips, I will add them to my check list!