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How to check an iPhone for originality

Advanced technologies, 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 led to the appearance of pirated copies on the market. Companies involved in the counterfeit production of Apple equipment have done everything possible to create obstacles to verifying originality. Doubt the authenticity of your device?

Then use the instructions to check it.

How to check an iPhone for originality from Apple

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

This can be done using the following criteria:

  1. First of all, you need to find the serial number. It must consist of 11 or 12 digits. 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 that all numbers are present and correspond to each other.
  2. Original smartphones have only one SIM card slot, while Chinese copies can support two or more cards. In the 1st generation iPhone, the slot is located at the top of the case, in more modern models - on the side. Also, the slot can only accommodate micro-sim cards, the size of which is significantly smaller than classic cards.
  3. You can check the screen dimensions by measuring it. After which they should be compared with the characteristics indicated on the official Apple website.
  4. You can check the authenticity of your smartphone using the special service SNDeepinfo. If this software cannot determine the serial number, or does not establish that it does not match the smartphone, then it is a copy.
  5. The presence of an Android system instead of iOS is guaranteed to be a Chinese fake.
  6. When you open the App Store, Google Play should not launch.
  7. The original iPhone has a non-removable battery.
  8. The SIM card must be inserted from the outside, while the installation of flash memory is not provided at all.
  9. The envelope that contains the instructions (included with the purchase) has a color flyer with two stickers, each of which is made in the form of a company logo.
  10. The body must be solid, monolithic and made of high-quality materials.

External signs

By appearance:
The original Apple logo features a bitten apple. The bite is on the right
Check the model name
Genuine products do not provide the ability to remove the back cover
The smartphone body should not have 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 the back cover of the smartphone. It is also located in settings and on the barcode.
To check your phone by IMEI, you need to go to the official website of international mobile device identifiers. There you should enter the number in a special line. Next, the user will be presented with information about the phone.

Equipment

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

  • Genuine packaging (without hieroglyphs, third-party inscriptions and defects)
  • Data cable
  • Set of documents
  • Headphones with remote control and microphone
  • Installed Apple Store and iTunes software
  • Power device
  • Warranty card from the operator.

There should not be any additional accessories or anything else included.

Workmanship

The manufacturer even pays careful attention to packaging. He never saves, which applies even to small things and all kinds of paraphernalia. Even a used device is characterized by 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. The charger and headset must be soft. They are also rubberized at the factory.

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

When purchasing, 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: iPhone copies often work using a stylus. This is a cause for concern because original Apple products are operated entirely with your fingers.

In addition, copies, even the highest quality ones, often have problems with translation and localization. It may be erroneous or inaccurate, and there are often misspellings in words.

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

Only genuine products make it possible to feel and fully appreciate all the advantages and 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 an iPhone for originality.