The more popular Apple devices become, the more counterfeits appear and it is very important to understand how to make sure that the purchased iPhone is genuine (original). In addition, you must be able to check whether the device is stolen and whether the possibility of warranty service is retained in the official iStore stores.

Not so long ago, the original and fake iPhone could be distinguished with closed eyes. It was absolutely two different devices, which differed not only in the software, but also in the quality of all the parts used. And now the situation has changed dramatically and now it is very difficult to find differences between a real and an unoriginal gadget.

In today's article, you will learn how to confirm the originality of the iPhone before you buy it.

What you need to know about the iPhone?

To avoid cooperation with fraudsters, it is best to purchase an iPhone only in the salon of an authorized dealer.

Such places may include a reliable online store or an electronics supermarket that has been selling Apple products for a long time, which has positive reviews on the Internet and which can provide customers with a smartphone service.

Remember that authorized dealers inflate the price by 20-30% of the price determined by Apple. For this reason, consumers often decide to order a gadget from the United States of America through a variety of retailers. Another way to buy an iPhone for less is to find an ad for a used device that works fine. Each of the presented ways to spend less on a purchase has its own pitfalls.

Subscribing an iPhone from the USA is cheaper, and the choice of color schemes is much greater there. But if you just buy a smartphone there, then it will not work in any other country, it will only function in the United States. It means you will need to disconnect from the network mobile operator(unlock).

Also on the Internet there are ads for the sale of smartphones that do not require unlock - these are refurbished gadgets that were bought by someone, and then because of some technical problems returned to the store. Such devices are sent to a service center, where repairs are carried out, and then sold outside the United States, where they are not well treated.

In order not to buy a Chinese fake iPhone, you need to understand the following things:

1. What is included in the complete package of the original smartphone?
2. Checking the device by its external parameters;
3. The nuances of the software.

How to choose a seller?

If you want to purchase original phone and want to be 100% sure of this, and without paying much attention to the cost of the device, then immediately go to popular retail chains.

And if you do not have enough funds or you are used to saving on purchases of quality things, then remember the following tips for choosing a reliable iPhone seller:

• Always check seller reviews and ratings. You may have to look Additional information about him in search engine, by name or phone number. If this is an intruder, they are most likely talking about him on some sites, in social media groups or forums.
• Ask for as many photos as possible with the gadget, device package, box and serial number. You may even have to call using a video call.
• Do not skimp on questions that help you find out the history of your phone. In which store and how long have you purchased it? How much did it use? Was it repaired? Have you dropped it? Only the owner will give answers to the questions posed, and the fraudster will be confused.
• Check the warranty status and if the iPhone is locked. It is not necessary to have a guarantee, but this nuance will definitely be a good bonus!

Parameters that distinguish an original smartphone from a fake one

Apple pays great attention to the issue of safety and originality of its own gadgets. That is why, there are options that allow users to identify and validate the uniqueness of their device.

To check it, you need to carry out an external examination of the gadget, as well as find out the serial number and investigate the operation of the software. Follow our advice:

1. Check the condition of the case, including all the features of the selected iPhone model;
2. Check specifications gadget, they should not differ from the declared ones;
3. Check the serial number and IMEI code;
4. Check your Apple ID.

Stage 1. Checking IMEI, serial number and iOS parameters

It is not recommended to purchase an iPhone without a box, as it is one of the tools that helps to find out whether the device is original or not. The IMEI is written on the box and it needs to be compared with the one that is displayed in the information about iOS, in the iPhone itself.

If the numbers do not match, this means that the smartphone is either not original or stolen.

You can find out the IMEI on any phone by typing the combination: *#06#

Stage 2. Checking using the official Apple website

You can use the Apple website to verify the authenticity of your device. This is a very accurate and reliable method. And it will take you a few minutes to check:

• Go to the Apple page: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru/;
• Enter the serial number of the device;
• Entering information necessary information and click on "Continue".

It is important to understand that this method determines the availability of the opportunity to use the service. Also, using the site imei.info, you can find out:

• Gadget model;
• Its serial number;
• The date of the original purchase;
• And the availability of service under warranty.

All About Activation Lock

Activation Lock is a tool to lock an iPhone that has been stolen. No one will be able to remove the lock, except for the one who owned it up to this point. Activation Lock is activated using FindMyPhone service.

On the service website, you can find out the type of gadget, its location, as well as information about the status of the device.

Linking iPhone to Apple ID

Apple ID is an online service that absolutely every iPhone should be linked to. This site identifies users. By creating an account on the site, the account data will be entered on each device.

Everything is tied to one place and can be used on several devices at the same time.
Before purchasing, it is important to check the device binding. You should not buy those devices to which some third party account is linked. If the seller comes up with reasons not to log out of the account, then you shouldn't buy. If there is no way to get out of the ID, then the device is stolen.

To exit, do the following:

1. Go to settings;
2. Enable "Basic" settings;
3. Go to Apple ID;
4. Click on "Security and Password";
5. Then click "Exit";
6. Then we confirm the unlinking process;

How to properly test an iPhone before buying?

It doesn't matter which iPhone you decide to buy: from America, unlocked, remanufactured or used, the main thing is to check its condition at the place of purchase. To do this, pay attention to the different elements, which we will discuss below.

Frame

You need to check the condition of the back cover and the screen. It is good if there are no defects or their number is reduced to a minimum. Dents, chips and scuffs are signs of a not very high-quality smartphone.

Taps on the screen should be accompanied by an instant reaction. Latency is a sign that the display module is not performing well.

Buttons

It is the buttons that break very much in iPhones, so you should pay special attention to these controls.

The device should start and stop without any problems, the TouchID, as well as the volume “swing”, should respond without any “brakes”.

Loudspeakers

It is necessary to check the dynamics: spoken and auditory. When you call, your interlocutor should hear you perfectly, and when playing music, you should not hear unnecessary noise and interference.

Next to the charging socket, there are nets for the spoken speaker. If they are missing, it means that the smartphone has been disassembled. You should also check the condition of the two screws holding the back cover.

Hardware unlock

Some scammers sell locked smartphones, creating the effect of temporary hardware unlocking. This is achieved through a small overlay in the area of ​​the SIM card.

Before you buy, you need to remove the SIM card and make sure that there is nothing superfluous there.

Communication modules

You need to check how all communication modules work: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G. If any of this does not work, then the communication antenna is damaged.

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The cutting edge technology, as well as the impeccable quality of Apple products, along with the highly professional work of marketers, have made the iPhone the most popular smartphone in the world. It is in great demand among users from all over the world.

This success was the reason for the emergence of pirated copies on the market. Counterfeit Manufacturing Companies Apple technology have done their best to create obstacles to the verification of originality. Doubt about the authenticity of your device?

Then use the instructions to check it out.

How to check an iPhone for Apple originality

Every smartphone that was not manufactured at the Apple factory is considered a fake. Due to the fact that the original products are made from expensive materials, counterfeits are not completely copied, which makes them quite easy to recognize.

This can be done according to the following criteria:

1. The first step is to find the serial number. It must be 11 or 12 digits long. It is located at the bottom of the package and on the body of the smartphone. The number can also be found in the smartphone menu (“Settings” - “Basic settings” - “Device information”). Make sure all numbers are present and consistent with each other.
2. Original smartphones only have one SIM card slot, while Chinese counterparts can support two or more cards. The slot is located at the top of the case on the 1st generation iPhone, on the side of the more recent models. Also, only micro-sim is placed in the slot, the size of which is much smaller than classic cards.
3. You can check the dimensions of the screen by measuring it. Then they should be compared with the characteristics indicated on the official website of Apple.
4. You can check your smartphone for authenticity using the special SNDeepinfo service. If the given software will not be able to determine the serial number, or will not establish its discrepancy with the smartphone, which means it is a copy.
5. The presence of an android system instead of iOs is a guaranteed Chinese fake.
6. Google Play should not start when you open the App Store.
7. The original iPhone battery is not removable.
8. The SIM card must be inserted from the outside, while the installation of flash memory is not provided at all.
9. The envelope, which contains the instructions (attached to the purchase), has a colored flyer with two stickers, each in the form of a company logo.
10. The body must be solid, monolithic and made of quality materials.

External signs

In appearance:
Apple's original logo features a bitten apple. The bite is on the right
Check the model name
Genuine products do not include the ability to remove the back cover
The body of the smartphone should not have any non-original shades. Today, the iPhone is available in gold, white, or black.

One of the most effective ways to determine the authenticity of your device is to check the IMEI code. It is a unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to each phone. The code is located on the SIM card slot, as well as on back cover smartphone. It is also located in the settings and on the barcode.
To check your phone by IMEI, you need to go to the official website of international identifiers mobile devices... There the number should be entered in a special line. Next, the user will be provided with information about the phone.

Equipment

First of all, you should pay attention to the presence of an interface in Russian when the smartphone is first turned on. The complete set of the branded iPhone consists of:

• Genuine packaging (no hieroglyphs, third-party labels and defects)
• Data cable
• Set of documents
• Headphones with remote control and microphone
• Installed software Apple Store and iTunes
• Power device
• Operator warranty card.

There should be no additional accessories and other things in the package.

Workmanship

The manufacturer pays anxious attention even to packaging. He never skimp on what it is to treat even the smallest things and all sorts of paraphernalia. Even a used device is different high speed and responsiveness to requests.

The original packaging is made of thick cardboard, which in its structure resembles high-quality plastic. The bottom of the box has a sticker that provides all the data about the smartphone. Charger and the headset must be soft. They are also rubberized at the factory.

Cost plays a big role. It is important to research the pricing policy carefully before purchasing. The cost of the device should not be significantly lower than the average. If the discount is too high, then it is a reason to think about the authenticity of the device.

When buying, try to find out from the seller where the phone was brought from, as well as when it was purchased (all this data can be easily checked on the official Apple website).

Note: Often iPhone copies work using a stylus. This is cause for concern, as the original Apple products are controlled exclusively by fingers.

In addition, even the best quality copies often show translation and localization problems. It can be erroneous or inaccurate, there are often misprints in words.

The copies never install the original iOS. This operating system is also faked. It can be given by menu items and interface.

Only genuine products make it possible to feel and fully appreciate all the benefits, as well as the functionality of a smartphone. A copy, even the highest quality one, is a waste of money, so everyone needs to know the methods of checking the iPhone for the original.

I am often brought to Avito in search of nishtyaks at low prices. Yes, I haven’t gotten lucky yet, so I wasn’t lucky as our editor-in-chief. But a couple of times I managed to profitably exchange smartphones.

It is important to understand that any site with ads is a field of action for various scammers and, in general, unscrupulous people. It's as easy as shelling pears to run into an unpleasant surprise.

Therefore, any equipment must be examined in detail before purchasing. I bought an iPhone several times - I'll tell you how to check them.

The easiest. Is he untied

A smartphone can pass any test brilliantly, but if the seller finds it difficult to turn off Find iPhone - say goodbye, nothing will work.

For those who are not in the subject: this tightly ties the iPhone to Apple owner ID, and, in fact, gives him the keys to control the device. For example, he can remotely lock your newly purchased iPhone and demand money to unlock it. He will know where you are. It's still a pleasure.

The desired item is hidden in the settings, in the "iCloud" section, but it is much easier to drive "Find iPhone" in the same search.

How to check iPhone by IMEI

IMEI is a unique international identifier mobile equipment... This 15-digit number must match within the same set. We check:

• IMEI on the back case
• IMEI in "Settings - General - About this device"
• IMEI on request * # 06 #
• IMEI on the SIM-card tray (not relevant for iPhone SE and "fives")
• IMEI on the box (if any)

The box worries us last. If everything matches, except for her, it's okay, just the seller brought the device in non-original packaging. Another question: why did he not warn you about this? This is another reason to double-check everything.

How to check iPhone on Apple website

In the same place, in "Settings - General - About this device", the serial number is written. You can use it too. We go to the Apple website and check the status of the device.

This is how you can understand that this is not a Frankenstein with a conventional 6s body and a six-piece filling. The page will show the device model, limited warranty expiration date, and purchase date information.

No locked iPhones

Nowadays, such devices are less and less common, but suddenly you are a retro lover in pursuit of the iPhone 3G. There is a chance to run into a locked smartphone. These iPhones were purchased overseas on a contract basis. Such pipes can cause a lot of inconvenience, for which, moreover, you have to pay.

Here are a few signs by which you can understand whether your smartphone is locked or not.

1. There is a substrate chip in the SIM tray.
2. The device has not been updated to the highest possible OS.
3. In Settings - Basic - This device is described by an operator different from the one in the status bar.
4. After rebooting, the device catches the network for a long time or requires a call to a specific number.

Such smartphones are not updated without the necessary manipulations, I see no reason to pay for them.

Swimmer or not?

Buying drowned smartphones is extremely dangerous. You don't know how it was dried after falling into the water. Perhaps the iPhone was in the hands of adequate service providers, or maybe it was just put in rice. At the same time, the oxidation of the components is still going on, and the smartphone will "move horses" at any minute.

It is a pity that this only pops up after opening the device. However, one marker is visible from the outside.

• IPhone 5 and newer: Open the SIM card tray and look inside.
• For other iPhones: Look into the 30-pin jack and headphone port.

Here you can see how the triggered marker will look like in specific model iPhone. If there are no red dots in the indicated places, then everything is in order, from this side the iPhone was not flooded. More precisely, the situation can only be clarified by the service center.

Classic. Battery status

It is clear that when buying a smartphone from your hands, you will have to endure all the jumps of a shabby battery. But wear on a one- to two-year battery is negligible.

Typically, an iPhone will go through up to 500 charge cycles at least. At the same time, the loss of battery capacity is not felt. Do not think, the device continues to work even after, it is just that the time "without a plug" is reduced.

The number of full charge cycles can be checked with free utility coconutBattery. If you are too lazy to take a laptop with you, it is worth discussing with the seller in advance the possibility of installing the corresponding utility on the iPhone. Take Battery Life, for example.

Plus, in latest iOS, now you can see the percentage of battery wear in the settings. Saves time.

Exploring the screen

The display is a treasure trove of weaknesses. What you need to pay attention to.

Press the screen in different places with a little force. Here nothing should crunch, creak or dangle. Otherwise, the smartphone was dropped or opened.

The backlight should be uniform... Open an image with a white background and a black one and notice the glow around the edges. There should be no obvious spots and too bright places. If there are no such images, open any application with a suitable background. Well, or take a photo, for example.

On the screen there should be no yellow spots... Those that appear after the smartphone. The fact is that under the influence of temperature, the glue between the touchscreen and the display changes color. Similar jambs appear if the device is constantly squeezed, for example, was kept in the back pocket of jeans and sat on hard surfaces.

With the same set of pictures we check into stripes and broken pixels.

All sensors should work

Few people want to find a couple of dead zones on the display after a while. So check it all out at once.

The easiest way is to go to the menu, turn on the icon arrangement mode (hold one of them for a long time) and drag it across the screen. It should move evenly, smoothly, not stop, and not twitch.

Open the keyboard, click all the keys. Pull down the notification shades and Control Center, both in portrait and landscape mode. Everything should work.

Don't forget to check Touch ID. Ideally, put your finger in there and unlock the device a couple of times, but you can also watch the owner of the smartphone.

Necessarily. Test call

Don't miss this moment: you need to insert your SIM card and make a test call to your friend's number. This is how we kill two birds with one stone; we check the operation of the spoken speaker and the module cellular communication.

In the extreme, if there is no SIM card at hand, then you can dial 112, listen to the robot answering machine, and then reset without waiting for the connection. Better than nothing.

Need to go online

At this stage, your SIM card with the Internet will also come in handy. It is enough to go to any page to understand that the smartphone works in LTE networks.

Also worth finding nearby Wifi hotspot, or distribute it yourself. Problems with wireless internet nobody needs it.

It will be useful to go to Maps and determine the current location of the smartphone to make sure that everything is in order with the GPS.

Don't forget the buttons

Dumbly click each button. Nothing should crunch, dangle, or sink. The mute rocker should vibrate, just like the Home button in new iPhones... By the way, do not try to squeeze this button in the iPhone 7 and 8 - it will not move a single millimeter.

Don't fall for persuasion, non-working Home button almost impossible to fix. After replacing the part, you will be left without Touch ID.

Checking the camera and microphone

Make sure there is no debris or condensation in the camera's eye. Check your flash, take a couple of photos and videos. There should be no artifacts on the frames. Remember to lose filmed video with sound - this is how the rear microphone is checked.

Also, the microphone is easy to check in standard application"Voice recorder". Leave a couple of recordings and listen to them. There should be no extraneous noise.

To the heap: sensors and accelerometer

The iPhone is able to determine its location in space thanks to the accelerometer. Open Notes and rotate your smartphone, check how changing from landscape mode to portrait works.

You can also go to the new Measure application (or the old Compass) and turn on the Level. Check how the accelerometer works in different planes.

Don't forget the other sensors as well. How can I check them?

• Turn on auto brightness and bring your palm to front camera- the screen should become dim.
• Call someone and bring your palm to the same camera - the screen should go out.

When can I take it?

Popular brands in the mobile industry release new models every year cell phones... One such firm is Apple, which produces its iPhones. These phones are the bestsellers all over the world due to their design, versatility, and modern filling. Many people buy new models immediately after they are released and use them for a long time. Others buy the model they like from their hands. But, unfortunately, there are sellers who sell used phones in poor condition or not working at all. Here are several ways to check your iPhone when buying it hand-held.

What do you need to know when choosing a used machine?

To begin with, you need to remember that everyone is different from each other and each of them contains new functions that were not available in previous models. That is why it is worth choosing more new model... There are several ways to check an iPhone when buying it hand-held. First of all, you need to find out the availability of all components of the smartphone delivery.

In order to determine if the phone is original, you need to check the similarity of the serial number in the device settings and on the box with a complete set. In addition, with the help you can find out all the data about the purchased product. In particular, it is easy to determine if the phone has been repaired. For example, service centers may change the color of the device. Such manipulation can be done even after the phone is stolen from the rightful owner - pay attention to this. Another way to check an iPhone when buying from hand is to study all the declared characteristics with valid ones. For this, many sites have been created on which, when entering the serial number of the device, all its indicators are displayed. You can also enter the IMEI number on special portals and find out absolutely all the data about the phone.

Checking iPhone appearance and other metrics

Customer reviews are advised to be sure to find photos and a description of the device in official stores or on websites before checking the iPhone when buying. The phone must be free of chips, scratches or cuts. All of its components must be available. If the phone is glued protective films or glass, it is better to remove them and check its integrity. The phone screen should fit snugly against the body and not create any backlash. This step is also a useful way to test an iPhone when buying it hand-held. Gently press down on the phone screen and if you feel it coming off the case, refuse to buy the device. In addition, all the buttons of the smartphone should be pressed smoothly, and the response to their pressing should be quick. Hold the phone in your hand and shake it. If noise is heard inside the device, then various defects of the battery are possible, in particular, its poor fit to the body. This is a serious drawback, which will have to be corrected. additional funds so please inspect the device carefully before purchasing.

Checking for Cellular Signals

After buying the coveted phone, many people find a problem with the availability of cellular communication. Reviews often testify to this. Make sure the phone you are buying does not have these issues. At the meeting with the seller, you should use your SIM card. If the phone detects it right away and the cellular data is ready to go, then there is no problem. This is a great way, 5, 5s before you buy. It is in these smartphone models that nano-sim are used, which are different from other SIM cards.

IPhone Speaker Test

Users are advised to pay attention to the speakers of the phone before buying. This is another answer to the question of how to check iPhone. When buying, it is enough to make one or two calls to your friends and make sure of this. During the check, ask the interlocutor about how you can be heard. If your device has music, then by all means listen to it. Pay attention to the clarity of the sound and the absence of rustling in the speakers. The volume should also be high. If these parameters do not meet the requirements, then the phone may have been repaired. Such a device will definitely require replacement of speakers.

Checking the phone for the speed of work

One way to test your iPhone before hand-buying is to run multiple apps and test the phone's health. To do this, you can open the camera and take several pictures. Next, after minimizing this application, open App store and scroll through a few tabs there. After doing the collapse manipulation again, open a browser and create some tabs. If the phone works quickly during this and everything you need opens immediately, then this device has passed another test.

You don't have to worry about whether the iPhone is genuine if the device is purchased in a hardware store or in one of the offices of cellular networks, like MTS or Svyaznoy. But if you intend to order an iPhone via the Internet (for example, from Chinese store) or buy a gadget "off hand", you need to be careful and insist on preliminary check the authenticity of the gadget via the Internet.

This method is the most suitable, because to use it you don't even need to open the box and take out the device itself. Follow the instructions:

Step 1... Look on the packaging for the serial number of the device - it should be located on the back of the box between the IMEI and the Part No. The serial number consists of 11 or 12 characters (numbers and letters).

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If the iPhone is printed and activated, check the "serial numbers" on the packaging and in the device settings (path " Settings» — « The main» — « About this device»).