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You don't have to worry about whether the iPhone is genuine if the device is purchased at a hardware store or at one of the network offices cellular, like "MTS" or "Messenger". But if you intend to order an iPhone via the Internet (for example, from a 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 print 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»).

Hello everyone! Buying an expensive device like the iPhone, you always want to save money. Is it logical? Naturally. However, all official sellers often have approximately the same prices (recommended by Apple), which means that in order to buy cheaper, you have to turn to little-known stores or private advertisements.

And here you and I can expect an unpleasant surprise, when the joy of buying can be replaced by disappointment that the device turns out to be the most natural Chinese counterfeit. Therefore, it is better to prepare in advance and know the signs by which you can easily distinguish a real iPhone from a fake one. Which? We'll find out now!

Since the "Chinese" iPhones great amount, then there are also a lot of signs by which they can be recognized - it makes no sense to indicate all of them, I will give only those that absolutely accurately (and most importantly - quickly!) will help you identify a fake iPhone.

What should be done?

• Check IMEI () - or (where it was purchased, is there a guarantee, which model, etc.). Naturally, if you drive in a number - and there is no information on it, then this is a reason to refuse to purchase. However, there is some nuance - some Chinese manufacturers manage to register the serial number from real iPhone into a fake, so you need to be careful enough and not be limited only in this way.
• Just perfect option- (laptop) and connect your smartphone to it. If the iPhone is original, iTunes will recognize it and let you work with it. The guarantee, as they say, is 100 percent, but a computer is not always at hand :(
• There must be a store in the smartphone menu Apps App Store. Conversations about the fact that it is removed, it must be installed independently, in this version it is not - complete nonsense. Run it - it should look like this.
• Please note that there are other standard applications in the menu from Apple-, kiosk, advice, mail (find out!). Friends from the Middle Kingdom, as a rule, do not bother to copy them too much and something may be missing, but they should all be "in place" - this is a fact!
• One of the simplest and effective ways- turn on the device, open the main menu and pay attention to the calendar and clock icons. The calendar should display The current date(if of course she is), if not, then he should indicate the date that is this moment stands in iOS system... And the clock icon shows the time and the second hand "runs". Is always. It is in the menu without going into the application. On any, even the highest quality Chinese counterfeit, this does not and cannot be. This means that a quick glance at the screen of the device is enough to distinguish the original iPhone.

As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated - verification of authenticity should not take much time.

About things like having two SIM cards, memory cards, television antenna, "Native" American assembly (by the way, find out where they are made

It costs less than its "Russian" counterpart. The state smoothly transfers "arrows" to customs service they say, such an expensive delivery and certification procedure - hence the extra charge, citizens.

Meanwhile, this very "margin" sometimes reaches 20,000-25,000 rubles from one device. It is logical that in this situation, many are trying to get the coveted apple phone over the hill. Moreover, now such a deal can be done without leaving home.

But inside each customer lives a small but annoying worm of doubt: "What if?" It is he who is waging a centuries-old struggle against the "golden toad". The outcome of the battle depends on you: save "hard-earned money", but take the risk or prefer the official delivery and sleep peacefully.

We decided to reconcile the keeper of domestic gold and the prudent worm. How to check iPhone upon purchase? What are the risks involved in buying "gray" products? And how to avoid "pitfalls" when making a deal? What's the difference between iPhone models? Why do you need LTE support? You will find answers to these and other questions below.

Such a different iPhone: gray, white, locked, sim free and even Chinese

White iPhone - a smartphone purchased by an official Apple distributor, which has passed internal certification in the Russian Federation, customs control and received the "stigma" of a telecom operator. And only then transferred to a reseller for retail sale. In a word - RosTest.

Under the "gray" iPhone means an apparatus imported into the territory of the Russian Federation without passing customs control(and the subsequent payment of the fee). Most often these are smartphones purchased in foreign Apple Store(USA, Europe and Asia).

EuroTest - smartphones intended for sale in Europe and Asia

Locked iPhone tied to internal operator communication on a certain period... The buyer is obliged to use his services, but the cost of the phone will be lower. A great opportunity for residents of California, Czech Republic, France and a dozen other countries of the first echelon. AND a big problem for Russians.

Locked / contract iPhone - a smartphone with support for SIM cards of a specific mobile operator

The contract IPhone will require additional financial investments in the form of unlock. V best case- activation phone will pass through eBay, at worst - it will be impossible in principle. Moreover, the unlocking procedure will have to be repeated when a new firmware is released. That is why it is important to thoroughly check the iPhone after purchase, especially if there is a suspicion that a representative of the "gray" class has fallen into your hands.

There are so many things on the mobile technology market. If you are offered to buy an iPhone for 5000 rubles, then you should know - this is chinese iphone ... With Apple it has in common only appearance. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear where the dog is buried:

Chinese iPhone variant

1. The box in which the phone will be delivered to you must be sealed. Otherwise, you should be on your guard - Chinese accessories will become the lesser of all evils.
2. Visually non-original accessories give out protruding seams, the absence of membrane meshes, as well as gadgets unusual for Apple (for example, a thickened cable or lighting).
3. The original charger weighs only 60 grams.
4. Fake cables are more difficult to bend than the original product.
5. Chinese iPhones may have additional microphone on the front panel or antenna on top.
6. The Chinese touchscreen works by touching any object. IPhone touchscreens respond only to a finger.
7. SIM card Apple phones the assembly is located and inserted without opening the case. For crafts - the back cover is removed and inserted like most smartphones.
8. The iPhone does not have dual SIM and TV support.

Forewarned is forearmed

Purchase in advance SIM card- for iPhone 4S you will need micro sim , for IPhone 5, 5C and 5S - nano sim ... These are small copies of standard SIM cards.

Since the iPhone 5, Apple has been using nano-sim. For iPhone 4 / 4S, you need a micro-sim.

There are three ways to purchase a device:

• Telecom operators (Beeline, Megafon, MTS) exchange your old sim card to smart analog. Please note that the exchange can only be made at the offices of the companies.
• Some private communication salons (for example, Euroset) offer a SIM card trimming service. This pleasure is, most often, paid: from 100 to 300 rubles.
• An independent act of violence against a SIM card. On the net you can find many instructions with detailed measurements, mathematical calculations and calculations at what angle you need to hold the scissors.

Checking iPhone upon purchase

In the shop

Before placing an order, contact the seller and check the following information:

• What country did the IPhone come from?

Currently in Russian networks phones from Hong Kong (ZP), Singapore (ZA) and Taiwan (TA)- these phones pass the EuroTest international certification. Their main difference from RosTest devices is a charger with European plug... If desired, the problem is solved with an adapter.

European iPhone charger adapter options.

• Is it locked at local operator communication?

We already wrote about locked models above. Not only will you automatically lose the official Apple warranty and receive your luggage in the form of an endless jailbreak, so no one will ever give a guarantee that one day the phone will not turn into a “brick”. For the most risky, we can advise a well-known service on ebay that undertakes to unlock American iPhones.

• IPhone Model

This information is useful if you are going to use the Internet in the city, or rather its 4G modification, with support for LTE bands.

On a note:

All Apple products has a worldwide guarantee, except iPhone smartphones... The company took such measures to restrict the inflow of gray products to the countries of the second, third ... tenth stages. This means that if you buy an iPhone released for Europe and Asia, then automatically lose the possibility of service in my city. An exception may be the provision of a check from a foreign Apple Store. Sellers are trying to make up for the lack of official guarantee, by offering their service centers and a one-year warranty from the store.

Choosing a delivery method

It is also worth informing the store representatives in advance that you intend to check your purchase carefully. After all, now are New Year's holidays - it is possible that courier services strive to deliver New Year orders faster. Do not rush and always remember that after signing the act of transferring the goods and transferring money, the responsibility is removed from the store and claims for outward appearance, model and support certain functions not accepted.

If you pick up the goods by self, then ask for access to a computer / tablet and a test SIM card. Some shops independently check the goods on the spot.

Direct check of goods

Let's start by examining the iPhone box itself, looking for:

IPhone Box: Model Number, Serial Number, IMEI

1. Model number
2. Serial number
3. IMEI

We open the box, inside should be:

IPhone Package Contents

• Smartphone
• USB cable
• Charging adapter
• EarPods Headphones
• Promo inserts and a small welcome instruction
• SIM card clip
• Apple stickers

The box must be wrapped in foil, the inner parts are also covered with transparent protection. The earbuds are shipped in a separate plastic container. IPhone 5S box is cardboard, 5C - plastic with a transparent lid. Both smartphones must be glued protective films, and on the iPhone 5C it is made in the style of the included iPhone.

We carefully examine the smartphone for chips, scratches and other damages. We include. We open "Settings" , go to the menu “General”> “About device” ... We check the data on the model, serial and IMEI with what is printed on the box. If the data does not match, then most likely iPhone already visited the warranty workshop. If the serial number begins with 5K Is a factory refurbished unit.

Settings: "General"> "About device"

We activate the phone in iTunes: p We connect the smartphone to the Internet and go through a quick registration (make sure you have an Apple ID).

1. Checking iPhone by serial number

By serial number you can find out the production date, model number and name, color and memory size. Compare this information with what you purchased. To do this, you should use the Chipmunk service

Checking iPhone Information by Serial Number

Then we enter the serial number on the Apple website. A similar procedure will allow you to see the date of completion of the service of the device.

2. Checking the iPhone by model

By the model number, we can find out from which country the iPhone was brought. Devices officially imported to Russia have the following numbers: MC134RS / A, MB496RS / A, MC131RS / A, MB489RS / A, MB500RS / A, MC133RS / A, MC132RS / A, MC134RS / A

Checking iPhones brought from other countries is relevant to determine a possible binding to an operator, as well as to fully support LTE bands in the Russian Federation (more on this below).

We check the manufacturer's country using special databases on iPhonefrom.com and UnLockPro.ru

Check iPhone by Model Number

The first service will also show if the iPhone has been replaced - that is, this device has already been returned to the store once. In this case, it is worth taking a closer look at the condition of the case, checking the operation of the sensor and, of course, checking the information with the store-seller.

The second portal will not only provide information on a possible binding to a foreign telecom operator, but also provides services for jailbreak iPhone(paid).

3. Check iPhone by IMEI

IMEI gives the most information about the purchased smartphone. But the most important thing is to check the unlock of the phone, which means that it can work in our latitudes.

IMEI can be recognized in three ways: on the box, in iPhone settings and typing the code on the keyboard *#06#

You can check IMEI on the AyUnlocker website

Check iPhone by IMEI

About support for LTE (4G) bands in Russia

Since December 2013, there has been an official confirmation from mobile operators Beeline, MTS and Megafon on the support of the LTE range in Russia. According to the most optimistic forecasts, the Internet speed will be up to 100 Mb / s. Beeline offices already have maps with the network coverage area and planned expansion for next year... Purely visually, it was difficult to find a place where the Internet would not be caught.

Now it is reliably known that the following are allocated for Russia LTE frequencies:

• 7, 20 - Beeline and Rostelecom
• 7, 20, 38 - MTS and Megafon

It should be borne in mind that in Russia official operator cellular communication, working with LTE is only Beeline. WITH complete list countries using LTE networks can be found at the link

At the moment, Russian LTE has been successfully implemented on the following iPhone models:

It turns out that only the model works in all ranges A1530(for iPhone 5s) and A1529(for iPhone 5c).

It is possible that soon Apple will expand the list of supported models. In any case, your humble servant has already had the opportunity to test modern technologies- 4G is and is catching almost all over Moscow now!

Identifying your iPhone model can come in handy in many cases, such as hand-held shopping or downloading a new version of iOS. Finding out which model is in front of you is very simple - you just need to look at the back panel of the case. However, there are other distinctive features as well.

Below we will provide the distinctive characteristics of each iPhone model, as well as an explanation of the model numbers. You can always refer to this article if you are not sure which iPhone is in front of you.

iPhone 8

• Model A1863 - Supports 24 Frequencies LTE networks(ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66) , produced for different countries, including for Russia.
• Model A1905 - Supports 24 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66), produced for various countries, including Russia.
• Model A1906 - Supports 24 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66). Designed for the Japanese market.

iPhone 8 Plus

The main characteristics of the iPhone 8 Plus are identical to the iPhone 8. The smartphone has a high-strength glass back, a display with technology True tone, a system based on the unique A11 Bionic processor, a video chip manufactured by Apple, support for wireless and fast charging... The main honors iPhone 8 Plus from iPhone 8 is a dual camera that allows you to use optical zoom and create shots with the effect of depth of field. A detailed iPhone 8 Plus review is available.

Note: When uploading firmware files for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, it is not necessary to take into account the model number.

• Model A1864 - Supports 24 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66), produced for various countries, including Russia.
• Model A1897 - Supports 24 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66), produced for various countries, including Russia.
• Model A1898 - Supports 24 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66). Designed for the Japanese market.

iPhone 7

iPhone 7 - flagship model iPhone 2016. At the heart of the smartphone is a system on a 64-bit quad-core A10 Fusion processor, which is supported by 2 GB random access memory... IPhone 7 has a single 12MP camera, larger than the iPhone 6s, a brighter display, touch button Home, stereo speakers, waterproof casing and many other features. By external mind iPhone 7 did not go far from its predecessor. Of the obvious differences, one can single out: alternatively located antenna strips on back cover, lack of 3.5mm audio output and two new colors - matte black and glossy "black onyx". WITH detailed overview iPhone 7 you can familiarize yourself with, and learn about the technical specifications by clicking on.

Note: When uploading firmware files for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, it is not necessary to take into account the model number.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• Model A1660 - supports 23 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), intended for the American market.
• Model A1778 - supports 23 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), intended for the European and Asian markets.
• Model A1779 - Supports 23 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41). Produced in Japan.

iPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 Plus has identical specs to its 4.7-inch counterpart except for two points. 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus dual camera(each with a resolution of 12 megapixels) and 3 GB of RAM. By the dual camera module, in fact, to recognize the iPhone 7 Plus is easier just - it cannot be confused with any other model of Apple smartphones.

Note: When uploading firmware files for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, it is not necessary to take into account the model number.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1661 - support for 23 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39 , 40, 41), intended for the American market.
• A1784 - support for 23 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39 , 40, 41), intended for the European and Asian markets.
• A1785 - support for 23 LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39 , 40, 41). Produced in Japan.

iPhone SE

iPhone SE is Apple's new 4-inch smartphone released in Spring 2016. The technical characteristics of the iPhone SE are almost identical to those of the iPhone 6s. The smartphone has 64-bit Apple processor A9, 2GB of RAM and a brilliant 12MP camera that captures 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) video. In appearance, the iPhone SE is indistinguishable from the "old" iPhone 5s. Smartphones, however, can be distinguished not only by the model number. iPhone SE can help you distinguish the case in color " pink gold"And the ability to shoot video in 4K, which.
Note: When uploading firmware files for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, it is not necessary to take into account the model number.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• Model A1662 - support for 15 frequencies of LTE networks (ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29), designed for the American market.
• Model A1723 - Supports 19 LTE ​​frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41), in production for the international market. Most suitable for work in 4G networks of the largest domestic operators.
• Model A1724 - supports 19 LTE ​​frequencies (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41), available for China and international market. Suitable for work in 4G networks of the largest domestic operators.

iPhone 6s

The flagship iPhone models of 2015 differ from their predecessors in literally every component. In addition to improved features, including the A9 processor, the M9 coprocessor, 2GB of RAM and a 12MP camera, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus received a display with support for 3D Touch technology, which most experts call the main feature of smartphones. 3D Touch adds several completely unique gestures to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which activate when you press down on the display.

Note: When uploading firmware files for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, it is not necessary to take into account the model number.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1633 - Supports 19 LTE ​​frequencies (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30), sold primarily in North America, supplied with charger US standard.
• A1688 - supports 18 LTE frequencies (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29), sold primarily in Europe , is most suitable for work in 4G networks of the largest domestic operators.

iPhone 6s Plus

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1634 - support for 16 LTE frequencies (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30), sold primarily in North America, includes a US charger.
• A1687 - supports 20 LTE frequencies (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29), sold primarily in Europe , is most suitable for working in 4G networks of the largest domestic operators.

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - the first Apple smartphones With large screens... It's not just large displays that have become prominent features of smartphones, though. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus got significantly enlarged compared to its predecessor (iPhone 5s) specifications: A8 processor, M8 motion coprocessor, new 8MP iSight camera with Focus Pixels technology, improved module wireless and much more. More about iPhone specifications 6 and iPhone 6 Plus you can read.

Note: It is not necessary to take into account the model number when uploading firmware files for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1549 - supports 16 LTE frequencies (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29), sold mainly in North America, comes with a charger device of the US standard.
• A1586 - support for 20 frequencies of LTE networks (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41), sold mainly in Europe, it is most suitable for working in 4G networks of the largest domestic operators.

iPhone 6 Plus

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1522 - supports 16 LTE frequencies (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29), sold mainly in North America, comes with a charger device of the US standard.
• A1524 - support for 20 frequencies of LTE networks (frequencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41), sold mainly in Europe, it is most suitable for working in 4G networks of the largest domestic operators.

iPhone 5s

iPhone 5s comes in three different color options: Silver, Gold, and Milky Gray. Rear panel made of anodized aluminum and has a True Tone LED flash, the front Home button is equipped with a fingerprint scanner Finger Touch ID.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1533, A1457 or A1530 - iPhone 5s (GSM model).
• A1533 or A1453 - iPhone 5s (CDMA model).
• A1518, A1528, or A1530 - iPhone 5s (GSM model China).

iPhone 5c

iPhone 5c is hard not to recognize - the bright colors of the case (white, blue, pink, yellow and green) immediately suggest which smartphone is in front of you. The back panel is made of solid polycarbonate.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1532, A1507 or A1529 - iPhone 5c (GSM model).
• A1532 or A1456 - iPhone 5c (CDMA model).
• A1516, A1526, or A1529 - iPhone 5c (GSM model China).

iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 is often confused with the iPhone 5s, apparently forgetting that the "five" does not have a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and gold design. The easiest way to identify iPhone 5 is by the number on the back:

• A1428 - iPhone 5 (GSM model).
• A1429 - iPhone 5 (GSM and CDMA models).
• A1442 - iPhone 5 (CDMA model China)

iPhone 4s

Very soon, users will no longer be confused between iPhone 4s and iPhone 4 - the latter will not support iOS 8 and it will become much easier to identify it. Now the iPhone 4s is also easier to identify by the number on the back of the case:

• A1431 - iPhone 4s (GSM model China).
• A1387 - iPhone 4s (CDMA model).
• A1387 - iPhone 4s (GSM model).

iPhone 4

For the "four" everything that is written above is true. The model number is located on the back of the case:

• A1349 - iPhone 4 (CDMA model).
• A1332 - iPhone 4 (GSM model).

iPhone 3GS

Rear panel iPhone cases The 3GS is made of plastic and is engraved with the same brightness with the Apple logo to distinguish it from the iPhone 3G. But to be sure, it is better to refer to the model number:

• A1325 - iPhone 3GS (China).
• A1303 - iPhone 3GS.

iPhone 3G

The engraved characters on the rear of the case are less bright than the one above Apple logo... Plus, the iPhone 3G doesn't come with 32GB of storage like the iPhone 3GS.

There is a model number on the back of the case:

• A1324 - iPhone 3G (China).
• A1241 - iPhone 3G.

iPhone

The original iPhone is easy to identify: the back cover has two colors (as shown), and there can only be one model number - A1203.

Users also have the opportunity to find out from which iPhone countries... To do this, go to the menu Settings -> The main -> About this device and write down the number in paragraph Model... After that, enter it on one of the special services, For example,

When buying an iPhone off-hand, you need to be extremely careful. The Chinese have learned to make almost perfect copies of smartphones, which can be distinguished inexperienced user it can be difficult, and original devices may have an expired warranty. The official Apple website will help you to verify the seller's honesty, where you can check the purchased device by its serial number in a few seconds.

To receive you need to Additional information about the iPhone, we need the serial number of the device. You can get it different ways, for example, look at the back cover of the device (or on the SIM-card tray in older models), but the easiest way is to go to the settings.

How do I find the serial number of my iPhone?

• Step 1. Go to the menu Settings -> General
• Step 2. Select an item About the device
• Step 3. Find the line "Serial number" and rewrite the value indicated in it

The serial number was obtained, it remains only to check it on the Apple website. How to do this is written in the instructions below.

How to check iPhone by serial number on Apple official website?

• Step 1. Go to the dedicated page on the Apple website for iPhone checks by serial number (link)
• Step 2. In the line "Enter the serial number of the hardware" specify the serial number of the device under test and click "Continue"
• Step 3. Wait for the results page to load and read the information received

What information allows you to find out this page? Here you can verify the originality of the purchased device, determine the expiration date of the warranty and the possibility of obtaining technical support by phone. If the iPhone has not been activated, then on the same page you will receive a notification about the need to go through activation.

Note: In the same way, you can check the serial numbers of other Apple devices, including Mac computers, iPad tablets, Apple consoles TV and even some accessories.

Opening our eyes wider

No matter how high quality replica iPhone, to do everything exactly like Apple's, the creators of clones technically cannot. Therefore, even with a cursory glance, without resorting to checking the serial number of the device, it is possible to identify a fake.

You need to pay attention to the following details:

• There should be no hieroglyphs, spelling mistakes or other calligraphic errors in the system.
• The back cover of the device must be labeled: iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China, model number, certification marks (as in the picture).
• The iPhone cannot have an antenna.
• The iPhone also cannot have two SIM cards, an embedded memory card and charging from usb and mini-usb.
• Back cover iPhone any the model cannot be removed until the fixing screws are unscrewed.

Another quick way to identify a fake

Very simple and easy method- taking the iPhone in hand, go to standard application App Store... Anyone, even the coolest chinese iPhone will be forced to throw you into Google play, an application store for Android devices.

In addition, on Google Play, you will not be able to find most branded applications Apple. Try to search through the search for applications such as Keynote, iMovie, Pages, Numbers, Apple Store - if they are not in the store, then you have a fake, not the original iPhone.

Another surefire way to identify a Chinese iPhone

Well, I would like to end this article with one more the right way, which even the most inveterate Chinese geniuses will reveal with giblets. To do this, you need a laptop or Personal Computer(if the seller came to sell the iPhone directly to your home) with installed iTunes... You can download iTunes from the official Apple website.

The thing is that when connecting iPhone to your computer and turning on iTunes, the program should detect the device and try to sync it. If iTunes is silent as a guerrilla, most likely they are trying to slip you a fake, be careful.

Refurbished iPhone

Another problem that buyers may face is the acquisition of a previously converted iPhone under the guise of a new one. A phone that was previously used to reveal certain defects could undergo restoration, which is called refurbished.

The serial code or IMEI on the device itself and on the box will not match. In addition, you can see small seals on the screws that secure the back cover, which are not on the original. This is a clear sign that the iPhone has been redesigned earlier.

The protective metal mesh that covers the speaker has wider holes than in the original gadget, and when checking the iPhone activation date on Apple's official website, which was described above, Refurbished iPhone will be activated much earlier than you have it.

How to authenticate iPhone 7?

External flaws

But if for some reason it is not possible to check the serial number, carefully examine the gadget, some external changes will immediately give out a fake, which in original models not provided:

• installing a memory card;
• additional styluses;
• or outdoor additions.

No matter how you are assured that all these functions are designed for greater convenience, this is a fake.

In the originals:

• one SIM card located on the side;
• the back panel is not removable, so there is no access to the battery.

Now you know iPhone features 7 and how to distinguish an original from a fake, just by looking at it, but this is not enough for a full check, since there are very high-quality copies, in which the external indicators are as similar as possible to the original.

Internal specifics

To know how to distinguish an iPhone 7 from a fake, you need to study the internal specifics of the device:

• Smartphones and other models from Apple work only on the iOS operating system, the copies use completely different firmware.
• In addition, applications from the App Store can be installed only on the original gadget.
• Pay attention to the menu, Russian-language interface It is quite difficult to translate, so if you see a banal mistake in some word, you can be sure that you are holding a fake in your hands.

Buying a used iPhone. Seller choice

If this is your first time buying a second-hand product via the Internet, you should know that fraudsters on secondary market many times more than respectable sellers. Therefore, be careful when choosing a seller. Tip: don't trust anyone!

1. Seller contacts. Close ads immediately iPhone sale in which the seller did not indicate contact number phone is " business card"Scammers.
2. Price. If the price of a used iPhone is 20% or more below the market average (see 3-5 advertisements for the sale of a similar model), you risk buying Chinese copy on Android or iPhone locked by Apple ID. For example, now, in mid-July 2015, a one-year-old iPhone 5s in good condition on Avito.ru costs approximately 15-17 thousand rubles. Agree original device can not cost 7 or even 10 thousand in any way. Put yourself in the shoes of a seller - would you give an expensive device for a pittance?
3. Payment "after the fact". Don't even consider offering a prepaid sale. The risks described in the first two paragraphs are doubled.
4. A personal meeting. If the seller has agreed to a face-to-face meeting, arrange it at public place(necessarily crowded, so that your head is not broken) with access to the Internet via Wi-Fi. This is necessary to check the activation lock status, erase content and settings, and connect your Apple ID in the device's settings.

The model of a decent and sane second-hand iPhone seller looks like this:

1. Doesn't hide his contact phone number.
2. Will not refuse a personal meeting.
3. Will not give up checking the status of the phone.
4. Will not give away your iPhone at a below-average aftermarket price. Although you can always bargain on the spot.

Full set

Buy a pre-owned iPhone factory set and, if possible, with a store receipt. The latter will be needed when contacting the service Apple support to regain control of a jailbroken Apple ID, for example.

IPhone Bundle:

1. Smartphone.
2. Branded box with barcode and device information (model, batch number, serial number and IMEI).
3. Charger.
4. USB cable.
5. Wired headset Apple earpods with control buttons and microphone.
6. A clip for removing the SIM card.
7. Documentation.

It is not critical if there is no power supply included with the used iPhone, USB cable, headphones, paper clips and instructions. It is important that there is an original box (for support).

Check the data in the iPhone settings and the original packaging

Check if the information on the box matches, in the iPhone settings in the "General -> About this device" menu and on the back cover of the device. The following data must match:

1. Model. For example ME305LL / A.
2. Serial number (not indicated on the back cover of the device).
3. IMEI. Compare the ID shown in the device information, on the box and on the SIM card tray.

If any of these data on the box, in the phone settings and on the SIM card tray are different, the device was repaired. The same can be checked by the serial number and IMEI.

Check iPhone lock by Apple ID

The originality, external condition and performance of a second-hand iPhone are important, but even an original, completely serviceable and externally perfect device can be absolutely useless if it is blocked by an activation lock ( Activation Lock). iPhone with Find My iPhone turned on cannot be factory reset and restored in iTunes at normal mode(only in DFU mode), but, most importantly, it is impossible to activate after flashing. When buying a used iPhone, be sure (!) To check the status of the Activation Lock and, if it is enabled, ask the seller to disable the Find iPhone function. If he cannot do this, referring to the fact that he does not remember the password to the Apple ID - refuse the purchase - iPhone stolen... Only the owner can turn off Find My iPhone and Activate Lock account Apple, which is connected in the device settings in the "iCloud" menu. Apple ID password can be easily changed, you need access to the main address Email or answers to security questions.

Never buy an iPhone with Find My iPhone enabled and Active Activation Lock. It is impossible to disable it without a password to your Apple ID.

For peace of mind, connect your Apple ID in "Settings -> iCloud" or erase content and settings in the "General -> Reset" menu.

Conclusion

The most clear differences original iPhone 7 from copy:

• Apple smartphones have never been equipped with a microSD card slot
• There is no iPhone 7 with dual SIM support
• On iPhone 7, the Home button is touch-sensitive, not physical.
• There are no such iPhone models 7, which would be equipped with a stylus
• Every iPhone comes with the App Store, not the Google Play Store
• IPhone 7 doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack

A few tips to help you prepare before buying an iPhone 7:

• Go to any large store in your city and take it in hand to get to know it in action. If then a fake of the same device falls into your hands, then you will immediately feel the difference.
• We do not recommend buying the iPhone 7 on message boards. Very often, such resources sell either fakes or iPhone 7 refurbished after repair.
• Copies are especially often sold on Chinese online stores, where the price is much lower than that of official retailers.
• Check out the reviews Chinese counterfeits iPhone 7 on YouTube. This way you will know all the necessary details and differences.