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The Receiving Station: Where the Circular Device Journey Begins

How Cyculus Ensure Every Device is Ready for Automated Testing

Before a device can enter the AI-driven processing system, it must undergo a rigorous preparation process to ensure accuracy, security, and efficiency. At Cyculus, powered by Apkudo’s cutting-edge automation, the Receiving Station is where every device is verified, cleaned, and prepared to ensure a smooth transition into automated testing and grading.

By systematically removing potential processing obstacles, verifying security credentials, and ensuring compliance with global standards, we eliminate errors, inconsistencies, and security risks before the device moves forward in our Device Processing as a Service (DPaaS) model.

What Happens at the Receiving Station?

At Cyculus, every device undergoes a structured preparation process to ensure clean, verifiable, and automation-ready devices before testing.

1. Secure Data Deletion

🔹 Any remaining customer data is securely deleted from both the device and memory card, ensuring complete data privacy compliance.
🔹 Devices that fail data wipe verification are flagged for further inspection or secure disposal.

2. Screen Protector & Sticker Removal

🔹 All screen protectors and stickers are removed to prevent interference with AI-driven grading and testing.
🔹 This ensures the device accurately reflects its true cosmetic condition, avoiding false results.

3. Screen & Back Cover Inspection

🔹 Devices with broken screens or damaged back covers are flagged for manual processing and will not be entered into automated testing.
🔹 This prevents machine errors and ensures only structurally intact devices enter robotic grading.

4. GSMA Device Check – Theft & Financial Blacklist Verification

🔹 Each device is checked against the GSMA global blacklist to detect:
✔️ Reported stolen devices
✔️ Devices with outstanding financial obligations
🔹 Any device failing GSMA verification is automatically quarantined from resale.

5. Apkudo Testing App Installation

🔹 The Apkudo Testing App is loaded onto the device to enable real-time diagnostics and ensure compatibility with automated functional tests.
🔹 This prepares the device for seamless integration into AI-powered processing.

6. Physical SIM Check & Removal

🔹 If a SIM card is found, it is removed and securely destroyed to ensure:
✔️ No residual customer data
✔️ No network conflicts during testing

7. Account Lock Checks – Apple ID, Google Account, & MDM Verification

🔹 The system runs a full account lock check, detecting:
✔️ Apple ID locks (iCloud Activation Lock)
✔️ Google Account locks (FRP – Factory Reset Protection)
✔️ MDM (Mobile Device Management) restrictions
🔹 Locked devices are flagged for manual review, preventing resale issues.

Next Up: The Cleaning Cell

Once a device passes the Receiving Station, it moves to the Cleaning Cell, where Apkudo’s advanced dry ice technology removes dust, adhesives, and contaminants in seconds—preparing the device for precise AI-driven grading.

The Cleaning Cell >

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