Check iPhone is Original or Refurbished Before Buying
Private Seller– When buying from a private seller, consider it to be used if not refurbished. It would have a description such as ‘like new’, ‘in good condition’, etc. This happens when the seller may have opened the box but not used the device or used it for a few days or kept it in a good condition. Unless the seller gives a receipt from the retailer or an Apple store, consider it to come with no warranty. iPhone Official Website– If buying from Apple, refurbished devices will always be marked and would be cheaper as well. Refurbished items are available on Apple Refurbished Store. Get a lot of different items than just iPhones at reduced rates. Warranty will also be available when bought from the official store. Other Sites– All renowned and genuine websites selling electronic items will mention if any of the products being sold on their platform is refurbished. The buyer just needs to read the description carefully. The price would be much cheaper as well which is another indication that the product is not new. If looking to buy the upcoming iPhone model check out iPhone 14 To Launch in 2022: Decoding the Enigma Before its Launch.
How to Check if iPhone is Original or Refurbished After Purchasing the Device?
Whether an iPhone is new or refurbished can be determined by checking it physically and looking for the following:
Lack of packaging or an open box with no sealScratches or scuffs on the deviceWorn-outMissing accessories
The condition can be checked in another way as well. Find out how:
Open SettingsGo to GeneralClick on AboutCheck ModelThe first letter of the model name shall disclose the conditionIf it is ‘M’ or ‘P’ then the phone is newIf it is ‘N’, it indicates being refurbished by AppleIf it is ‘F’ then it was refurbished by a third-party vendor or carrier
Watch this YouTube video to have more clarity on this.
How to Determine Whether or Not the iPhone is Activated Before?
Sometimes a device may be activated but it need not be refurbished. But it is always good to know whether somebody bought a new device or a used one. And the same can be done by checking the serial number. Here is how:
Open the SettingsGo to GeneralClick on AboutCheck the Serial NumberOpen the Check Coverage website by AppleType in the phone’s serial numberType in the captcha codeClick on ContinueA brand new phone should give the status such as “This phone has not been activated”
Hope this article helps to check iPhone is original or refurbished before and even after making the purchase. Check out 10 Best iPhone Cases to Choose from to Protect the Device in 2022 to buy protection for iPhone whether new or old.
