Strong hello to everyone! What is iPhone activation date? In fact, this is the date of the first full power-on and registration of the device on the Apple servers. Immediately after this moment, almost always (there are nuances -) the warranty period begins and the phone becomes at least a little, but already used.
Why find out this very date at all? The first thing that comes to mind is to check the iPhone upon purchase. After all, if we are told that the phone is new (not a bit, not beautiful, just bought), and the activation date was more than a year ago, then this, to put it mildly, is a lie. And we do not want to be deceived and waste money? No!
So let's figure it out: how to check when the iPhone was activated for the first time? Let's go! :)
And now let's go for sure!
Method 1. You can find out the activation date on the official Apple website
In fact, Apple is a "big fellow" - its official website has a very good tool for checking any "Apple" devices. How to use it?
Open the page "Check eligibility for service and support" - here is the link.
- Enter the serial number.
- We enter the verification code.
- We press to continue.
A window with results appears. We are interested in the line - "the right to service and repair." And in it, in turn, the estimated expiration date.
As you can see in the picture, in this particular example it is October 31, 2018. So, to calculate the exact date of activation, you need to subtract 1 year from this period and add 1 day.
As a result, we get that the iPhone from this example was first fully turned on and registered on Apple servers - November 1, 2017.
I think the meaning is clear - if you have any questions, write in the comments :)
However, when checking, you may encounter other results (), but we are only interested in two:
- "You need to activate your iPhone" - see this inscription? Perfectly! Your iPhone is new and has never turned on.
- Eligibility for Service and Repair: Expired - This means more than a year has passed since the iPhone was activated.
If in the first case everything is clear - you just need to rejoice in the new iPhone, then what to do in the second? After all, the activation date is more than a year ago - this is too vague data, I would like to be specific! I have them ...
Method 2. Alternative sites to check
They are also called "checkers". What are their advantages? The fact that they give much more information than the official Apple website (for example) and store this data for a much longer time. There are also disadvantages - after all, this is not an official tool with all the ensuing consequences.
Well, okay, let's move on to checking. We will use one of the most famous and popular checker sites.
- We open the resource by this link.
- We also indicate the serial number.
- We look at the activation date (it is the Warranty Start Date).
Note 1. What is nice, the site gives out a lot of other, no less useful additional information about the device.
Note 2. I have nothing to do with the resource in question for testing iPhone. But that's it, just in case :)
Note 3 (2019). Unfortunately, the resource has become paid. However, judging by the comments:
- They ask for a little money.
- The date of activation is shown accurate.
To use or not? It's up to you to decide.
So, as you can see, a lot of time has passed since the first start. Almost two years. Therefore, if you are offered to buy something like that and they call it a new or "refurbished" device, it is better to refuse the purchase - they are simply trying to deceive you.
P.S. Did you find out when your iPhone was activated? We put "like" and click on the buttons of social networks - the author will be very grateful. Many thanks!
P.S.S. Do you still have or have any questions? Do not hesitate, "like" and feel free to write in the comments! It is possible without "+1", but somehow it is more pleasant! :)
When ordering a new IPhone smartphone from abroad or buying from hand, the future owner often doubts the authenticity of the phone. After all, the market for such gadgets is teeming with analogues and fakes, which are cheaper, but at the same time have nothing in common with a real smartphone. Checking the IPhone IMEI and carefully examining its appearance is the first thing to do in order not to run into a cheap and low-quality item. However, when buying, it is not always available to quickly carry out the verification procedure, and not everyone knows how to carry it out.
How to identify a fake by its appearance
Before checking the authenticity of the IPhone by IMEI, it is necessary to conduct a preliminary inspection of the device. if the forgery is not gross, it may not always have significant differences from the original. Also, the complexity is made by new ones that are just appearing on sale, and the domestic consumer is not always aware of the details of the appearance.
In most cases, you can notice some discrepancy precisely in appearance. First of all, take a close look at the package bundle and the device itself:
... The original iPhone does not have a retractable antenna, stylus and memory card slot.
... The back panel of a real Apple device cannot be removed, you cannot see the battery, much less place a SIM card under it (as in standard phones).
... This gadget works with only one SIM card and specially cut off.
In appearance, you can independently distinguish a gross fake from a high-quality original thing. On a real IPhone on the case, you can find the inscription, which prompts many to think that the device is not original: “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China ”. In America, the functionality and appearance of the device are only being developed, and the entire assembly is carried out at factories in China, therefore, despite this inscription, you will receive a high-quality device.
How to distinguish from the original IPhone by internal functions
If the appearance does not alert you, then to check the quality of the device it is worth turning it on. Take a close look at the menu. Since the Russian language is one of the most difficult, and manufacturers of analogs of expensive phones clearly save on translation, sometimes delusional errors can be noticed in menu items and application names.
Go to the AppStore application store, most often the connection fails, or the application store icon redirects you to the Google Play Market.
What smartphones are called "gray"
Above, we have considered quite gross fakes for the device of the famous brand. However, there are seemingly completely indistinguishable pipes, but at the same time working with them will be very difficult. Imported phones fall into this category. First of all, in order to install the software, you will need to use not the standard application store, but the Cydia service. All user support services and the usability of the official device are not available for gray tube holders.
Check IMEI IPhone - one of the ways to verify the origin of the device. Pipes officially imported into the country have a guarantee of more stable operation of applications and service.
What is IMEI
Most often, users find out about the existence of the IMEI code if the phone has been stolen. This is a code that cannot be faked, since it is written in that part of the device's memory that cannot be formatted. It is absolutely unique for each device; it is possible to find a lost phone using it through a mobile operator. For owners of expensive models, this is extremely important.
It will also come in handy when purchasing to make sure the box and instructions match the device. So you can exclude the acquisition of stolen equipment. In the police databases about stolen devices, it will also be useful to check the IMEI of the IPhone. You should refrain from buying if a match was found in the database. You can find such a database on the Internet, since this is a common practice among owners of IOS devices.
How to check IMEI IPhone
In order to know in case of loss of a gadget its identifier number, depending on the model, it is necessary to carry out various manipulations. The easiest way to find this number is for owners of the first generation IPhone, who have it on the back of the case.
Later, the manufacturer abandoned the practice of applying this code to the case. In subsequent models, the 15-digit IMEI code can be found on the sticker on the box and for comparison in one of the menu items or displayed using a special command.
It is possible to check the IMEI of iphone 5s or another model using the command * # 06 # or find it out through the "About device" menu item.
How to know if your device is locked for one carrier
There are several sites on the Internet that, by the identifier number, can show the maximum information about the device. For example, it is possible to find out information about blocking a device for one operator. In order to get this data, enter the IMEI code on any of the sites that provide these services and confirm it.
If the phone status is indicated as Locked, it means that the device can only be used with SIM cards of one operator. The information about the operator is most often indicated below or next to.
What is Activation Locked
A very useful service has appeared on devices with IOS 7 - activation lock. Currently, more than 80% of users use this option with success. In order to start using, you do not need anything other than to check the IMEI of the IPhone 5 and see it.On the iCloud portal, you can see the status of the activation lock. If it is enabled, then you need to ask the seller for the Apple ID and password to access it in order to remove the block.
If the seller of the gadget cannot provide these data, then you should refrain from buying, as this means that the phone is stolen and blocked by the owner. If you find yourself in a situation where your device is lost then through iTunes it is currently possible to lock it.
How to check the activation date of your smartphone
There is another way to check your smartphone data. In order to get to the necessary section of the site to check the status of your smartphone, type in the browser search bar: "Check IMEI IPhone Apple.com". On the site, in the field, you must enter the 15-digit IMEI and the request will be processed using the manufacturer's servers. Through this form you can check by IMEI. If you see "activated" in the column, it means that the smartphone is not new and was previously used. This is very important, as Apple devices have a worldwide warranty, which is not measured by the date of sale, but by activation. The gadget lock can be removed with the help of specialists. They can be found via the Internet or in service centers, but you should beware of scammers who only take money for unlocking, but do not do the procedure itself. However, the registration date cannot be changed, at best your device will have several months of warranty, and at worst this period will be completely expired, and if a malfunction occurs, you will not be able to contact the official service.
Thus, when buying, it is worth checking the IMEI of the Apple IPhone in order to know that the phone is:
- Officially brought into the country.
- Not fake.
- Hasn't been stolen.
- Was not previously in use.
After purchasing an iPad in a store, the first step is to activate it. Without initial activation, the tablet simply won't work. Previously, activation was possible only with a PC (those were the fun times), now the option of activation without a computer is available.
In this article, we will look at how to activate iPad in two ways. And also we will answer the question: how to find out the date of activation of the iPad. The manual is fully compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch, so the owners of these gadgets can safely apply it in practice.
How to activate iPad
Method 1. The most obvious and oldest activation method is through a computer. This method worked with the first iPad, and will work with the newfangled iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina.
1. To do this, first install the official Apple application - iTunes (for Windows, in OS X iTunes is a built-in program).
2. We connect the iPad to the computer using the cable supplied with the tablet.
3. Press and hold the power button on the iPad (it is located on the upper end) until a white apple appears on the screen.
4. iTunes will launch and iPad will activate for the first time.
Method 2. Activation directly from the tablet. For this method, you only need a Wi-Fi network with the Internet. It is much simpler than the first one. This feature appeared with iOS 5.
1. After unpacking the iPad, turn it on by holding the button (the Power button is on the top end).
2. We act according to the instructions that will be shown on the screen. These directions include actions that will activate the iPad.
This is called initial device setup. If you are not sure of your abilities and knowledge, then follow the instructions for Firmware iPad to iOS9. Initial setup. I did not show the activation screen in that instruction, because I was flashing iOS 7 on an already activated tablet, but you will have - do not worry.
How to know when iPad is activated
What is it for?
1. You buy an iPad hand-held. Using this guide, you can find out when the iPad was first activated. That is, the real "mileage" of the device.
2. From the moment the device is activated, the warranty on it begins. Not from the moment the tablet was delivered to the store, nor from the moment of purchase, nor from the moment when you presented it, etc., namely from the moment the iPad was activated!
So iPad activation date is very important. In order to find it, we need the serial number of the iPad. There are two ways to find the iPad serial number.
Method 1
Connect iPad to computer. Launch iTunes. Find your iPad in iTunes and click on it. The Serial Number will be displayed in the device information (Overview).
In the menu, you can select the item Edit-> Copy Serial Number and this number will appear on the clipboard.
Method 2
On iPad, go to Settings-> About this device... Any useful information will include the serial number.
If you hold your finger on it, you will be prompted to copy it to the clipboard.
Next, we try to break through the activation date using the serial number. We go to the Apple website using a special link. And we insert the serial into an empty field. Click the Check button.
Now two situations are possible. If your warranty has not expired (that is, less than a year has passed since activation), then you will see the following picture.
The date on the screenshot May 7, 2014 means that the product was activated on May 7, 2013, that is, exactly one year before the specified date.
If you see the following picture, as in the screenshot below, then your iPad was activated more than a year ago.
It remains to be content with only this information? Not really. We can find out the production date by the serial number. But as practice shows, the production date can be very different from the activation date. The devices can then be in warehouses. But for general development, let's find out.
How to find out the iPad production date
There is a service on the network that, by the serial number, will determine when and where the device was produced. ...
Before you can start using your new iPhone, you need to activate it. The activation procedure involves connecting a smartphone with an inserted SIM card to Apple's activation servers. To do this, you just need to connect to Wi-Fi or use cellular data.
And only after the iPhone owner receives confirmation of activation, he will be able to use his device. Thus, if a smartphone does not require this procedure when purchasing, then it has already been in use. At the same time, if the activation request still appears, this will not mean that the gadget has not been used. The point is that the device repeats this procedure every time iOS is restored. That is, this method of checking the device cannot be called effective. But there is another option.
Apple has a Service and Support Eligibility section on Apple's website that lets you quickly and effortlessly verify that the iPhone you're buying hasn't really been used before. All the user needs to know to work with the service is the serial number of the device. For activated gadgets, this number can be found in the "Settings", in the "General" section, the menu item "About this device". If the smartphone has not been activated, its serial code can be checked on the start welcome screen by pressing the “i” button in the lower right corner.
In addition, the IMEI and serial number of the iPhone can be found on the box or on the SIM card tray.
How to check if a new iPhone was actually sold to you
1. Insert a SIM card into your iPhone, connect to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet, and activate your smartphone.
2. After activating the "Service and Support Eligibility Check" on the Apple website.
3. Enter in the appropriate field the serial number of the iPhone (how to find the serial number), enter the code shown in the picture and click Continue.
ATTENTION:
Your iPhone serial number NEVER contains the letter "O" (uses the number "0" (zero).
4. When checking a new iPhone (or an officially restored (ref, refurbished) Apple), the message “iPhone needs to be activated” will appear, which confirms that the smartphone had no history and he really is new.
After activation, in the “Right to Service and Support” section, the warranty expiration date (+ 356 days from the date of activation) will appear (perhaps not immediately, but within 24 hours). Or subtract exactly 1 year from this date and you will get the date the first iPhone activation.
NOTE: The data on the Apple server may not change immediately, it usually happens in the interval from 1 minute to 12 hours.
If the activation date that you performed differs from the one specified in the section “Checking the eligibility for service and support”, then you can safely file a claim with the seller - the smartphone was activated earlier, i.e. You are not the first owner of this iPhone.
The start date of the warranty must not be earlier than the purchase date shown on the receipt.
Otherwise, you can be sure that this copy came to the store directly from the factory warehouses.
Video review:
Let's take a real life example. In the post-Soviet space, it is often used to sell gray (illegally imported) activated iPhones under the guise of new ones. How does this happen? New locked (tied to a mobile operator) iPhones are sold, for example, in the United States, at a fairly low price. They are bought by "businessmen" for the purpose of subsequent unlocking (decoupling from the operator) for a fee.
However, to unlock such an iPhone, in most cases it must be unpacked (box), software restored, activated and repacked. By and large, this is a new phone (in fact, it was not used), identical to the one purchased from an official reseller, however, the date of its first activation will not correspond to the date of activation by the buyer, since it has already been produced earlier. Naturally, the warranty period for such a phone will be less than a year.
Based on materials from yablyk
When buying a previously used iPhone, you need to know how to check it by IMEI. This is a special identification number of the device, confirming its authenticity and originality. After checking, you can find out a lot of information about the phone, for example: the date of its purchase and activation, whether it is recovered, the version of its OS, and much more. How to do it? Several basic and proven methods are described below.
There are 4 main ways to do this. Let's consider them in more detail.
- For the first option, you need to enter * # 06 # in the dialing line. The phone will automatically perform the combination and the IMEI code will be displayed in the window that appears.
- Go to the settings menu and open "General" - "About this device". An information panel will open, where the IMEI code, model and other individual data will be registered.
- On the back of the original box. In addition to the IMEI code, on the back there is the serial number of the device and brief information about it.
- Take a look at the back cover of your phone.
IMEI information is required to check iPhone Activation Lock. If it is activated, then the new owner will not be able to enter their data and fully use the device. By checking, you can make sure that the iPhone is really new and has not been used before. If the phone is bought from hands, then you will know for sure the date of its initial activation.
Compare the code on the box and the phone
First of all, after the iPhone fell into your hands, you need to compare the information indicated on the box and in the device settings. If all numbers, including IMEI, serial number and model, match, then you can proceed to the next stage of verification. If differences are noticed, then this indicates that the box is "non-native" and taken from another device.
Attention! Do not buy an iPhone if the IMEI code on the box does not match the one specified in the device settings.
In this case, it is worth thinking about the origin of the device and the reasons why they are trying to slip you a completely different box. There can be a variety of options, for example, the iPhone was stolen from the real owner, or he lost it, and a stranger is trying to sell the found or stolen thing. In this case, the real owner will contact the police and the device will be wanted. This situation can get you into a lot of trouble, so avoid these dubious deals.
Checking through the official Apple website
There are many diverse services for checking IMEI, but first of all, you should consult the official website. There you are guaranteed to receive reliable and free information. This instruction will not cause any difficulties if you follow the step-by-step guide:
- Find out the IMEI code of the device. How to do this is described above.
- We open the corresponding section on the Apple website for verification - https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru/. In the allotted column, enter the IMEI, which we learned earlier, and a special code for checking for spam. Click "Continue".
- We study the received data. Under the iPhone's picture, its model and IMEI number are displayed.
Under the first item, information on the actual date of purchase is indicated.
Attention! It is important that the first paragraph has a green checkmark. If this parameter is not present, then your device is not original and has nothing to do with Apple.
The following is a notification about when the device will be supported. If there is an orange exclamation mark to the left of the label, the phone's warranty has expired and the device is not eligible for factory service or telephone support. The third point stipulates the possibility of phone repair in official service centers.
Thus, you received reliable information from the official Apple website about the originality of the device, as well as the timing of its maintenance and support. You can also make sure that the body has not changed, since the color on the site and "in real life" will be different.
Using this manual, absolutely all Apple devices are tested, including iPad, iMac, MacBook, iPod, etc.
Enter the code on the International Mobile Equipment Identity website
This resource is no less popular than the official Apple website, and provides the same reliable information, but in greater detail. Let's look at the step-by-step instructions.
- We enter the site http://www.imei.info/ in the browser line.
- On the main page, in the appropriate column, enter the IMEI code. Below we go through a quick check by clicking on the mark "I am not a Robot". Press the "Check" button to the right of the entered code.
- After that, the monitor screen will display detailed information about the device. You can find out the phone model, year of manufacture and other technical parameters. If this information does not seem enough, press the "Read More" button to get more data.
Both of the above methods are valid.
Attention! To get a complete package of information about the device, we recommend using several IMEI check services.
Let's consider a few more popular ways to check iPhone by IMEI code. All described web resources may differ in the amount and amount of information provided.
International mobile phone verification service SNDeepInfo
For more detailed information about the device there is another popular service - SNDeepinfo. If the result is not displayed when entering the serial number, you should think about the originality of the gadget and postpone its purchase. Consider the step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the official website of the SNDeepinfo service.
- Make sure that the "Apple" column is highlighted in the panel above the line for entering the IMEI code. Next, enter the personal code of the gadget in the corresponding line and put a tick in front of the inscription "I am not a robot." This is a standard spam check. Press the button "Continue".
- At the top of the page, there will be a picture in the style of a warranty sticker. It contains the phone model, its IMEI, as well as information about whether it is stolen.
On a free basis, this service provides information about the technical characteristics of the device, the decoding of the IMEI code, the color and the originally intended sales region.
To find out which countries the iPhone is adapted for, you need to enter the letters of the phone model on the same website, as shown in the screenshot below.
In order to find out the phone model, you need to go to "Settings" - "General" - "About this device". In the menu that appears, there will be a corresponding line "Model". On the site, you only need to enter the two penultimate letters (circled in the screenshot below).
Enter the data and get the following result:
For a fee, on the same service, you can find out additional information about your iPhone:
- country of purchase;
- the name of the organization that issued the sale;
- estimated and registered date of purchase of the device;
- information about the status of the "Find my iPhone" function;
- iCloud information.
Smartphone back cover authentication
The authenticity of an apple gadget can be determined by the first external signs. Pay attention immediately to the back cover of the device. In all models, starting from iPhone 5, the IMEI code is written on the cover. In older versions, the serial number information is printed on the SIM card slot.
There are 3 more main factors, based on which you can draw conclusions about the originality of the iPhone. You just need to look at the back cover.
- There should not be any curves and blurry inscriptions, hieroglyphs, typos and other things. All letters are done very carefully and accurately. If you see that the words on the back cover are uneven or sloppy, then most likely you are holding a replica in your hands.
- Mandatory inscription on the lid surface: iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China. Next comes the phone model and certification mark.
- The cover cannot be removed simply by hand. On the original device, in any case, it will be bolted or not at all removable.
Attention! Even if by all external signs the iPhone seems to be original, do not forget to check its IMEI code on the relevant sites.
Summarizing
When buying an iPhone "off hand", be careful and carefully check the phone for all the above criteria. It is better to devote a little more time to the verification procedure, but you will be sure that you have bought a high-quality and original product.
- Apple official website;
- IMEI website;
- SNDeepinfo service;
- External examination of the back cover.
Above, there are several ways to check the iPhone for originality. Choose the one that is most convenient for you. There is another very simple and quick way to verify the authenticity of the phone. To do this, just go to the App Store. The problem is, no matter how good a replica is, it will still go to the Google Play store.
Video instruction
This video describes some of the ways to help you get detailed information about the originality and condition of your Apple device.
