The new program, which was recently launched, allows consumers to trade in their existing smartphones when purchasing a new Motorola device via an online trade-in platform built and facilitated by Phobio. “We are thrilled to be working with Motorola to give their...
We’re excited to announce the Inspection Automation Solutions we’ve been developing with our partners Apkudo setting up a world class 3PL and process for receiving trade-in devices, and leveraging robotics for device inspection and disposition channel assignment. Our...
We're excited to introduce Assembly: the simplest way for IT Managers to get more value for their company’s used devices. Assembly gives businesses of any size a valuable connection to the circular economy and allows them to recapture value to reinvest while...
In this Forbes article, our CEO, Stephen Wakeling, discusses how the pandemic has changed not only the way we work, but how we recruit for top level talent. The days of offering free snacks and pool tables as perks are a thing of the past. The new currency is...
New MacBook Pros are expected to be announced at the Apple Event on Oct. 18. If you have older devices, including laptops, iPads, Apple Watches or iPhones collecting dust in a drawer, they can be traded in for purchasing power toward a new device. Our partner,...
Does your business prioritize sustainability in every part of daily operations? Sustainability can be practiced in several ways, from switching to environmentally-friendly packaging to introducing an impactful trade-in program. For a moment, consider the number of...
The team at Phobio has been working remotely for more than a year, and they recently joined together from their home offices for a volunteer project to support individuals coming out of incarceration and help them make a smooth re-entry back to their communities. ...
Read this article in Forbes written by our CEO, Stephen Wakeling, on the impact one million device trade-ins has on our environment and society.
Read this article published by Hypepotamus featuring our CEO, Stephen Wakeling.
List Recognizes Fastest Growing Companies in Georgia (Atlanta, GA – July 6, 2021) – Phobio, the premier trade-in service for mobile operators and iconic consumer electronics brands, is ranked #5 on the 2021 Georgia Fast 40 list among upper middle market honorees. The...
With Jamf + Phobio, it’s easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Export a list of computers and devices from Jamf.
Log into Jamf Pro, under Computers and/or Devices, select Search Inventory and click the “+ New” button to create an Advanced Search.
The next view has 4 tabs: Search Criteria Display Reports
Save and name this Advanced Search for future use or reference.
Then move on to the next tab…
Here is where we set the rules to define which devices should be included in Search Report.
For example, you can use attributes like model, management status, location, ownership or any other inventory criteria.
To add a criterion, click on the “+ Add” button and select the attribute, operator, and value for the rule.
The most common criteria (i.e. “Model”) are listed by default, so to select specific parameters such as device age by purchase date (i.e. “PO Date”), ownership, Activation Lock, Carrier Network, lease status, etc. you may need to select “Show Advanced Criteria.”
In this example, we’ll look for devices that were purchased over 600 days ago, so the rule would be
You can add multiple criteria to narrow down the group using “All” or “Any” logic to determine whether all or any of the criteria must be met for a device to be included in the results.
More information on setting criteria for Advanced Searches and Smart Lists is available here: https://docs.jamf.com/10.31.0/jamf-pro/administrator-guide/Advanced_Computer_Searches.html
Now select the fields to display in the CSV export for each device so Phobio can assess its value. These should include at-minimum:
Under Device or Hardware:
For mobile devices, under Network:
You may of course add any other fields which you feel may be useful for reference or for quoting device values.
Download Report as CSV file.
Save this Advanced Search to reuse, edit and/or duplicate in the Search Inventory section.
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