2024-09-26 15:24:10
If you are buying an iPhone online, then there is a suspicion of the phone being fake. If you buy a new iPhone from the Apple Store, then you do not need to worry, but if you are buying an iPhone online, then it is a matter of concern for you, because fake iPhones are sold on online platforms. Also, refurbished iPhones are being sold as new. On some occasions, the old device is replaced with a new device during repair.Check packaging and accessories?
The identity of a fake or original iPhone can be determined by its packaging and accessories. The original iPhone box comes with high quality photos and text. If you find poor quality print and packaging on the box, you should be careful.
How to verify IMEI?
Every model of iPhone comes with a unique serial number and International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. To find the serial number of any model, first go to the Settings option. After this, go to General and then About section. After this, the Apple Check Coverage page opens. Then you have to enter the serial number on that page. If the iPhone is real, then the iPhone model, warranty and other information is available on the website. Apart from this, you can dial *#06# on your iPhone to check IMEI.
Check the software
A fake iPhone can be identified by its software. Original iPhones run on Apple owned iOS. Which latest version of iOS is your device running on? You can easily find this out. For this, you have to go to Settings > General > Software Update. Siri can be used by pressing the power button or by saying Hey Siri. If Siri is not activated, then your iPhone may be fake.
Go to an Apple Service Center
If you see any red flags, you can get information about the genuineness of the iPhone. For this, you can visit the Apple Service Center.