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ICE – Item Compatibility Engine
Used in thousands of locations worldwide

Mobile Device Diagnostics, Data Erasure & Trade-In Software from one engine

ICE, the Item Compatibility Engine™, is the software suite that tests, clears, flashes, grades and trades in phones, tablets and game controllers. Every transaction is certified and recorded in the cloud.

  • Android & iOSPhones and tablets, mixed in one batch
  • Certified resultsA certificate for every transaction
  • Cloud recordsReports and exports in ICEdb
  • Always currentScheduled, automatic app updates
The ICE platform

One data engine. One desktop. One portal.

Every ICE product runs on the same foundation: a library of hundreds of thousands of electronic devices, accessories and components with verified specifications. Mannapov built it to run its own operations, and now it powers device processing for the whole industry.

Item Compatibility Engine™

The data platform behind the whole product suite. ICE identifies the exact device, applies the right tests and workflow, and ties every result to a permanent, auditable record.

  • Hundreds of thousands of devices, accessories and components
  • Specifications verified for accuracy
  • Connects every app, workstation and report

ICE Universal™

The single desktop application that launches every ICE tool. Enterprise, Clear, Flash, Q, G, V and X each run as a mode of ICE Universal, so operators learn one interface.

  • Installs, updates and manages ICE apps automatically
  • Updates scheduled centrally from ICEdb
  • Supports Android and iOS devices*

ICEdb™ Web Portal

The secure web portal where customers view every transaction, pull certificates, run reports and manage their account, from anywhere.

  • Full transaction history and search
  • Reporting and data export
  • User, account and update management
Connect device→ ICE identifies it→ Test · Clear · Flash · Grade→ Certificate issued→ Recorded in ICEdb

*Supported manufacturer and model combinations can vary by application.

Product line

Software for every step of the device lifecycle

From the warehouse floor to the retail counter, ICE applications handle mobile device diagnostics, data erasure, firmware, cosmetic grading and trade-in, with consistent results and records across every site.

Warehouse device processing

ICE Enterprise™

High-volume diagnostics, security checks and clearing

A fully customizable mobile device processing application for warehouses, refurbishers and ITAD operations. Connect up to 20 phones and tablets at once, mixed makes and models, and run a full suite of diagnostics, security and lock checks, and data clearing in a workflow built around your process.

Up to 20 devicesMixed batchesCustom workflow
  • Certificate generated after every transaction
  • All results stored on the server for lookup or export
  • Test apps sideloaded automatically when a check needs one
Learn more about ICE Enterprise™ →
Rapid device testing

ICE Q™

Key tests, fastest turnaround

ICE Q processes phones and tablets like ICE Enterprise but is built for speed. It runs a focused set of key tests that need no sideloaded apps, so devices move through intake, triage and sorting faster.

No sideloadingQuick turnaround
  • Ideal for intake, triage and high-velocity lines
  • Same ICE device identification and records
  • Pairs with ICE Enterprise for deeper testing when needed
Learn more about ICE Q™ →
Mobile data erasure

ICE Clear™

Certified phone and tablet data wiping

Dedicated data wipe software for mobile devices. ICE Clear erases up to five phones and tablets at a time, in any mix of models, and records each wipe so you can prove data was cleared before a device is resold, redeployed or recycled.

Up to 5 devicesMixed devices
  • Data erasure certificate for every device
  • Every wipe recorded and viewable in ICEdb
  • Simple workstation setup for any location
Learn more about ICE Clear™ →
Firmware management

ICE Flash™

Firmware flashing for phones and tablets

Flash, restore and update firmware on mobile devices and tablets from the same workstation you use for testing. ICE Flash brings devices back to a clean, current software state ready for grading and resale.

  • Certificate generated for every flash
  • All transactions recorded on ICE servers
  • Runs as a mode of ICE Universal
Learn more about ICE Flash™ →
AI cosmetic grading

ICE V™

Consistent, AI-assisted cosmetic grading

ICE V pairs a desktop application with photo capture hardware. It photographs each phone or tablet and uses AI to help graders assign consistent cosmetic grades, reducing subjectivity between operators, shifts and sites.

  • Standardized photos of every device
  • AI assistance for repeatable grading decisions
  • Grades stored with the device record
Learn more about ICE V™ →
Retail trade-in

ICE X™

Plug-in trade-in for store associates

In-store trade-in software that identifies a customer's phone or tablet the moment it's plugged in, gives an instant estimate, then tests, grades, prices and clears the device. Choose pay-per-transaction or RevShare.

  • Instant device ID and trade-in estimate
  • Diagnostics, security checks and cosmetic grading
Learn more about ICE X™ →
Game controller testing

ICE G™

Test game controllers, wired or Bluetooth

ICE G runs functional tests on game controllers and connects to Bluetooth controllers such as Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. Verify buttons, sticks and connectivity before controllers are resold or returned to stock.

  • Wired and Bluetooth controller support
  • Certificate generated for every controller
  • All transactions recorded on the server
Learn more about ICE G™ →
Workstation support

ICE Troubleshooting™

Self-diagnosis for your ICE workstation

When an ICE application isn't behaving, run ICE Troubleshooting. It inventories installed drivers and firmware, tests connectivity to ICE servers, and sends the results to our support team automatically so problems are found and fixed quickly.

  • Driver and firmware inventory
  • Server connectivity test
  • Results sent to ICE Support automatically
Learn more about ICE Troubleshooting™ →
Web portal

ICEdb™

Your transactions, reports and account online

Log in to ICEdb to look up any device by transaction, download certificates, run reports across locations and manage users. Administrators also schedule ICE Universal software updates from here.

  • Transaction lookup and certificates
  • Reports and exports
  • Account and update management
Learn more about ICEdb™ →
Choosing a processing app

ICE Enterprise™ vs. ICE Q™ vs. ICE Clear™

All three run in ICE Universal on the same workstation, so many customers use more than one.

ICE EnterpriseICE QICE Clear
Best forFull device processing in the warehouseFast intake and triageDedicated data wiping
What it doesDiagnostics, security checks and clearingA focused set of key testsData erasure
Devices at onceUp to 20, mixedMultiple, mixed. Ask us for your setupUp to 5, mixed
Test depthBroadest, fully customizableFewer tests, quicker runsWipe only
Sideloads test appsWhen a test requires itNoNo
Records & certificatesCertificate per transaction, stored on serverRecorded in the ICE platformCertificate per device, viewable in ICEdb
ICE X™ for retailers

Device trade-in that takes minutes, not paperwork

Give store associates a trade-in tool that does the hard part. ICE X makes phone and tablet trade-ins easy, fast and precise, and every device leaves the counter tested, graded and wiped.

  1. Plug in. ICE X identifies the device instantly.
  2. Estimate. The customer sees what their device could be worth.
  3. Inspect. Diagnostics, security and lock checks, and cosmetic grading run automatically.
  4. Offer. ICE X produces a firm trade-in offer.
  5. Clear. If the customer accepts, the device is data-cleared before it leaves the store.
Explore ICE X™
ICE X trade-in software running on a tablet in a retail store

Watch: ICE X in action (3:45)

Your pricing

Pay per transaction

Use your own pricing and choose which devices you'll accept. You pay a fee for each ICE X transaction and keep full control of trade-in values and the devices you take in.

  • Set your own trade-in values
  • Decide which devices you accept
  • Predictable per-transaction cost
No transaction fees

RevShare program

We provide device pricing and your ICE X transactions are free of charge. We pay you a flat amount for every device processed, and we pay it overnight.

  • ICE-provided pricing
  • Free ICE X transactions
  • Flat per-device payout, paid overnight
Item Compatibility Engine overview video

Watch: Item Compatibility Engine overview (2:16)

Why ICE

Built by device processors, for device processors

Mannapov built ICE to run its own device operations before offering it to the industry. That means software designed around real throughput, real device mixes and the records your customers and auditors ask for.

  • One workstation runs testing, clearing, flashing and grading
  • Mixed makes and models in the same batch
  • Consistent results across shifts, sites and partners
  • Proof of every transaction, ready to export
Who uses ICE

Trusted across the device lifecycle

Refurbishers & recommerce

Test, wipe, flash and grade phones and tablets at scale with certified results buyers trust.

ITAD & e-waste recyclers

Show proof of data clearing for every mobile device you process, with records in ICEdb.

Wireless & electronics retailers

Launch in-store trade-in with ICE X and turn trade-ins into store traffic and new sales.

Reverse logistics & 3PL

Triage returns quickly with ICE Q and route each device to the right next step.

Repair & insurance

Document device condition before and after service with diagnostics and graded photos.

Gaming retailers

Verify pre-owned game controllers, including Bluetooth Joy-Con, before they go back on the shelf.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is ICE, the Item Compatibility Engine?

ICE is a suite of software, hardware and services for processing electronic devices. It's built on a library of hundreds of thousands of devices, accessories and components with verified specifications, and it powers applications for diagnostics, data clearing, firmware flashing, cosmetic grading and retail trade-in.

Which devices does ICE support?

ICE Universal generally supports Android and iOS phones and tablets. Supported manufacturer and model combinations can vary by application, so contact our team to confirm coverage for your device mix. ICE G also tests game controllers, including Bluetooth controllers such as Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.

Do I get a certificate for every device?

Yes. ICE desktop applications such as ICE Enterprise, ICE Clear, ICE Flash and ICE G generate a certificate for each transaction and record it on ICE servers, where you can view it, report on it and export it from the ICEdb web portal.

How many devices can I process at once?

ICE Enterprise connects up to 20 phones and tablets at a time, and ICE Clear wipes up to five devices at a time. Both can process mixed makes and models in the same batch.

What's the difference between ICE Enterprise and ICE Q?

ICE Enterprise runs a fully customizable workflow with a broad test suite and may sideload test apps for certain checks. ICE Q focuses on a smaller set of key tests that run without sideloading, so it's generally faster when turnaround time matters most.

How does the ICE X RevShare trade-in program work?

In the RevShare model, ICE provides device pricing and ICE X transactions are free of charge. The retailer is paid a flat amount per device, paid overnight. Retailers who prefer to set their own trade-in pricing can choose the pay-per-transaction program instead.

How are ICE applications updated?

ICE Universal automatically updates and manages ICE applications on each workstation. Administrators can schedule updates from the ICEdb web portal so they never interrupt production.

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Tell us about your operation and an account manager will get back to you within one business day with a demo, pricing and the right mix of ICE products.

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