How to find out your Apple ID by IMEI, gadget serial number, etc.
When planning to purchase an iPhone, iPad with your hands, you need to be extremely careful. Still, there is a risk that you will be offered a non-original device instead of the original, albeit at a lower cost. Today, "craftsmen" produce such high-quality copies of the iPhone, iPad, which at first glance are almost impossible to distinguish from the original iOS devices. In addition, acquiring a used one, even if original devices, they may have an expired warranty or simply are often reflashed, so they can be tied to a specific mobile operator. The lock can be removed, but this will result in additional financial costs.
You can verify the honesty of the seller, check the device for originality, only by checking mobile device by its serial number through Apple's offsite.
Check iPhone by serial number
If you need to find out reliable information about the iPhone, you need to get the serial number of the mobile device (iPhone, iPad). And you can do it in several simple ways for example look at back panel smartphone, or on the SIM card tray in older models. The serial number of the iPhone can also be seen in the settings (Basic settings).
Advice! When purchasing a used iPad, iPhone, we recommend checking the compliance of the data in the settings of mobile devices and on the original packaging.
Check if the information on the box matches the one displayed in the settings of the smartphone, tablet and on its rear panel.
The following parameters must be specified:
- Model. For example, ME805LL/AA.
- Serial number.
- IMEI. Without fail, we recommend comparing the identifier indicated in the information about the device, on the original box, on the SIM card slot.
If any of the above data on the box, in the smartphone settings and on the SIM card tray have any differences. this signals that the iPhone managed to be repaired. This information will also be confirmed by serial number and IMEI.
How to find iPhone serial number
To find out the serial number of your mobile device, perform the following steps in a certain sequence:
- Go to the menu Settings -> General.
- Select the "About Device" tab.
- We find the line "Serial number". We rewrite the received values in a notepad.
Now you just need to check the serial number on the official Apple website.
Checking iPhone serial number on Apple website
To check the authenticity of your iPhone by serial number, you need to go to a special page of Apple's offsite.
- In the line "Enter the serial number of the hardware equipment" enter the serial number of the tested iPhone. Click Continue.
- Wait until the page with the requested results is loaded and displayed. Please read this information carefully.
- On this page you can verify the originality of the purchased mobile device. It also indicates the expiration date of the warranty, the possibility of obtaining technical support by phone. If the iPhone has not yet been activated, you will be prompted to activate it here.
Important! Serial numbers for Apple devices may contain the number "0" (zero), but not the letter "O".
If you have an original iOS device in front of you, the system will immediately recognize it and determine the model. Warranty status information will be displayed. It is important that the "Valid Purchase Date" field is checked. This is a confirmation that this is the original iPhone, which was purchased at specialized sales centers from Apple.
If the device was purchased more than 12 months ago, the international warranty from the manufacturing company no longer applies to it. This information will be displayed in the lines: "Telephone Technical Support" (Technical support by phone), as well as in the "Repairs and Service Coverage" (Term of warranty repair, maintenance).
Note that this method will allow users of "apple" devices to check the serial numbers of other digital devices of the Cupertino company, including tablets, Macs, and Apple TV set-top boxes.
By the serial number of the mobile gadget, be sure to check Linking a mobile device to iCloud ( Apple ID), that is, you need to check the status of the activation lock.
It is worth noting that find the serial number of iphone, ipad also chozhno through the iTunes utility. Run the utility on your PC, find your device in the displayed devices, go to the Overview tab. If you need to know the IMEI / MEID, ICCID code on the iPhone device, click "Phone Number". On the iPad models with support for SIM cards, select the "Serial number" item, where these codes will be displayed.
In order to enter the received data into the registration form, when contacting Apple technical support, select "Edit" > "Copy Serial Number".
Checking iPhones by IMEI
Genuine reliable information about the iPhone, regardless of model, can also be obtained from the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity). It must be engraved on the back cover of the mobile device, the SIM card tray, and also indicated on the label with the applied barcode.
Find IMEI iPhone You can go to Settings -> General -> About this device. In the "Phone" application, simply dial the combination "#06#". Thereafter Smartphone IMEI will be displayed on the display of your device.
When purchasing a used iPhone, iPad, in addition to the serial number, check the device for mechanical damage. Check if the Wi-Fi module, speakers, microphone is working. Test your device for stability. See if there are any lags, freezes, glitches. Check if the camera is working, "Power", "Home" keys.
Today we will check iPhone by serial number. We will check the phone using this 11-digit number based on the technical characteristics of Apple products. Using this database, you can check not only the iPhone, but also other devices produced by Cupertino, whether it's a MacBook, an iPod or an iPad tablet.
Why would a simple user need to check the iPhone by serial number? In order to know exactly which model he has in front of his eyes, which is very useful for those who do not understand Apple phones at all and are not able to distinguish the iPhone 3G from the iPhone 4S or, for example, the first iPhone model from the iPhone 3GS . By checking the iPhone by serial number, we will find out the exact model name, date of manufacture and detailed specifications this model.
Checking the iPhone by serial will also be useful to the buyer of an Apple branded phone, and especially to the buyer of a used (used) model. Some craftsmen have adapted to place the filling of old models in the case from new models or stupidly pass off the iPhone 4 as the iPhone 4S. Therefore, if you are in doubt or do not understand, you can write down the serial number and check it against the Apple database before buying an iPhone.
In the column "Search for technical specifications" enter the serial number of our device in capital English letters and press Enter (Return). If you do not know where to look for the serial number, read - "" and "".
The web page will display the name of the device, below the model with a link to the specifications and date of manufacture of the iPhone. In our example, we see that the device is an iPhone, the model is 3GS, the production date is 06/19/2009.
By clicking on the link with the specifications, you can find out the detailed technical characteristics of the tested iPhone - the weight and dimensions of the device, the scope of delivery, supported communication protocols, battery capacity, system requirements, storage capacity, even the number of megapixels of the iPhone.
Having learned check iphone by serial number, You will learn a lot of interesting things about your phone. You can check any Apple iPhone in other ways, for example, by IMEI code, but more on that later.
Unfortunately, the mobile device market is full of fake mobile devices. It did not bypass the market iPhone Apple. Outwardly, the original cases are used in fakes, but the “stuffing” is far from corresponding to the original device. Various additional functions do not work in fakes and it is impossible to get support for programs installed on them.
All official iPhones are certified, have a warranty card from the telecom operator. And those iPhones that are locked (unlocked) cannot be guaranteed and cannot use certified software.
A locked phone or “locked” is a phone that only supports SIM cards from a specific operator. If the term “unlocked” or “unlocked” phone is used, this means that the device can work with any SIM card and is not tied to a specific telecom operator.
If iPhone 7 unlocked, then some software products Apple like iCloud, Cydia cannot be installed from official sources.
In any iPhone, the Russian language is configured in automatic mode, which cannot be said about the unlocked iPhone 5S, where it will not be so easy to install the Russian language. When the iPhone 5S is unlocked, it is not subject to warranty service, since in Russia only Beeline and MTS operators, which are iPhone suppliers, provide direct maintenance under warranty. They carry out a guarantee on special coupons with the assistance of Apple. Therefore, other warranty cards are a sign of an unlocked iPhone. How to check the authenticity of an iPhone bought with hands?
If you bought an unlocked iPhone 6 or 7 on the market, then maybe the six will be on the list of stolen telephone devices. Then the iPhone 6S will not only be unable to update software products and the system, but will be completely blocked. This means that you have acquired an unnecessary thing: it will not be able to call or perform other functions. Unlocking an iPhone can only be done by its owner. How to check iPhone upon purchase?
AT original iPhone there will be a Russian-language interface, it will also be already installed iTunes and Apple program Store, the outer box will be branded and not damaged, all warranty documents will be attached to the device, including the warranty card, the set should include headphones with a remote control and a microphone, as well as a detachable cable and Charger Apple.
How to check iPhone 4s for authenticity
In order not to be mistaken and to determine the originality of the iPhone not by external signs, but for sure, you need to track whether the iPhone has checked the signs of originality before buying. To get started, find out the serial number through the smartphone settings by reading the “About device” information.
Serial number
As a rule, the iPhone serial number contains about 11-12 digits located at the bottom of the box and on the smartphone itself. They must match. In addition, you need to enter the “General” section through the “Settings” internal menu and open the information “About the device”, where the same serial number will be displayed. If suddenly one of these numbers is different, you know - in front of you fake iPhone 4S.
SIM card slot
Remember a real iPhone has only one slot for a SIM card, and then in micro-SIM format, in an iPhone 4S the slot is located on the side of the device, but also note that in any iPhone, the SIM card comes from the outside of the slot. If you find that the SIM card is inserted after removal back cover iPhone, you know - in front of you is a broken iPhone.
Diagonal iPhone
If you were preparing in advance to buy an iPhone certain version, then you probably know how many diagonals it has. A genuine iPhone is different in that its diagonal is 3.5 inches. Knowing this, you can measure the apparatus with a special inch ruler. It is convenient to find out detailed information about the smartphone through its settings.
Service SNDeepinfo
If doubts do not leave you, there is another additional tool with which you can easily verify the authenticity of the iPhone. If the service does not determine the serial number, then its originality should be doubted.
It should also be noted that styluses should not be included with the iPhone, since Apple does not release them for any models.
Checking the iPhone 7 for authenticity through the site
A more reliable way to verify the authenticity of the iPhone is to check the smartphone through the official Apple website. To do this, you do not have to disassemble or turn on the iPhone. We need to check the serial number on the box with the serial number on the site. The iPhone number is its IMEI, and there is also a batch number - Part No. As already mentioned, the serial number has about 11-12 numbers and letters. Also keep in mind that the date of sale is very important, so it is stamped on the box. In the program, enter the device number and batch number, and enter the date of sale.
If everything is correct, the program will display information about the iPhone registered on the official website. Using the information stored on the site, you can check the information about the authenticity of the smartphone for free within 3 months, if the iPhone is older, the information is provided for a fee. If the iPhone is original, using the service you can find it in the database.
Check iPhone by IMEI
You can also establish the originality of the iPhone using its individual IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity. You can find it through the barcode on the packaging box, under the serial number. Or you can determine the IMEI in the iPhone itself by going through the "Settings". Or dial the combination on your smartphone: * # 06 # and receive a message with your IMEI number, which has a 15-digit code.
Checking iPhone through an international site
To establish the authenticity of an iPhone, you can use the international site www.imei.info. To do this, enter a 15-digit code in the "Enter IMEI" field and then press the "Check" key to provide complete information about the device. Using the "Read More" button, you can find out the full description of the smartphone, which will be accompanied by a photo and animation in 3D.
iPhone check via CNDeepInfo service
You can check the hardware of the smartphone using the CNDeepInfo function . With it, you can check how well the components on the smartphone are used. To do this, the IMEI iPhone must be entered in the request field and given the "Check" command. The site will provide information about the certificate and confirm that the device being checked is not stolen or lost.
In addition, you can decrypt iPhone IMEI, namely: model (first eight digits), smartphone serial number (six subsequent digits), iPhone check digit -15 in a row. This gradation eliminates the possibility of two smartphones with the same IMEI.
You can also find out detailed information there, for example, if the iPhone turns out to be stolen, it will be recorded detailed information about it. Detailed information will be checked for a fee. If your smartphone was stolen from you, you need to write down the data about this iPhone in this field, which will significantly harm the thief when selling the device.
Good time everyone! Need for IMEI check arises, firstly, when buying an "apple" gadget from the hands, and secondly, if it is purchased from an unknown seller, for example, via the Internet. An appropriate check (for example, on the official Apple website) will allow you to find out if the device is original, if its warranty has expired, and if you can use the support services.
To "break through" all the information mentioned, you only need to know the serial number, and then use it to obtain data either from the office. website or other sources. What? Now you will know everything! And yes, an important note, information is provided absolutely free of charge to everyone.
Where can I check the iPhone for authenticity by serial number?
Actually, there is a large number of resources that provide such services. I advise you to use only two. Why?
- All requests are free.
- Reliability of information - 100%.
This, in my opinion, is quite enough. What are these sites? I already talked about one of them in an article about buying an iPhone. There are also instructions for use. this service. And the second place where you can check the iPhone serial number carefully and thoroughly is, of course, the Apple website. We will talk about this procedure in a little more detail today.
Step-by-step instructions for checking iPhone by IMEI on the Apple website
This action is carried out in a few elementary steps. Do each one in turn.
Here you can see the model and color of the device, find out when it expires technical support by phone and guarantee. Also in the same section, a notice will be provided on the need to conduct, if one has not been done earlier.
Already on the basis of this information, one can draw conclusions about the originality of the iPhone (although there are more for this), determine whether the case has changed and whether the serial number really corresponds to this particular model.
Useful advice! The presented instruction allows you to check not only the iPhone, but also other "apple" devices: iPad, Mac computers, television Apple set-top boxes TV, wireless AirPods headphones and some additional accessories.
P.S. Did the data on the Apple website and in “reality” match? Like it"! Not? Write in the comments!
Hi all! Due to my small passion for Apple products, I am often asked: “Here we bought an iPhone, look - is everything all right with it?” or “I got a cheaper iPhone here in the online store, and I have some doubts - is it new or refurbished? Or maybe they slipped a used one! Look, huh?!"
Of course, I am a kind and sympathetic person - I can always look and check on my own, it’s not hard for me. Another thing is when such questions are asked online - what to do in this case? The correct answer is to write a good article. And now she's ready! Keep instructions on how to find out and understand which iPhone you bought (are going to buy) - new, used or refurbished?
Reade set Go. Let's go! :)
How do you know if your iPhone is new and not used?
The easiest and surest way is to use the Apple website:
There may be many options, but we, in order to make sure that iPhone new, only two are of interest:
Have you received any other messages that you don't understand? The decryption is in .
How to tell the difference between a new and a refurbished iPhone?
There is one small snag in this matter, the whole point is that there are officially and UNOFFICIALLY restored iPhones - let's start with the latter.
How to spot "handicraft" refurbished iPhones
In fact, these are the same used devices that are assembled in an incomprehensible place and in an incomprehensible way. This means that you can also distinguish them - check by serial number on the Apple website. If the warranty has passed, then the iPhone is not new.
And everything would be fine, but many sellers, selling unofficially (read, in basement workshops) refurbished iPhones under the guise of new ones, go to all sorts of tricks and try to confuse the buyer:
But the worst thing is that craftsmen can change the serial number directly on the phone. What to do and how to find out the truth?
- Check IMEI by *#06# + call button. By dialing it (like a regular call), you will see the serial number - compare it with the one indicated on the box and in the settings.
- The most time-consuming, but the most reliable -. After this procedure, all interference in operating system, if such was the case.
What is the difference between officially restored iPhone
We all know that Apple does restore and sell some "like new" iPhone models.
How to find out that you have a restored device in front of you? In fact, there are not so many ways:
There are no other differences. These are the same devices as new ones. They have a full warranty and are also checked on the Apple website. There is no need to be afraid of them.
conclusions
So what's the bottom line?
- the most correct and reliable way to know that the iPhone is new - check it out on the Apple website. Depending on the results of the check, it will already be possible to conclude whether the device was used or not.
- Sometimes the serial number can be faked to pass off an unofficially refurbished iPhone as a brand new device. Therefore, we look at the IMEI not only on the box, but also in the device settings (ideally, restore the firmware via iTunes - if the serial is changed in any way, then after this procedure, the real numbers will “return”).
- Officially refurbished iPhones are virtually indistinguishable from regular ones. The difference will be only in the drawing and the inscription on the box, the price.
Perhaps these are the most important points of all of the above.
I hope that the information was useful - if it helps at least a few people (saves you from buying a "bad" gadget, reassures you that the iPhone you bought is really new), then it will be very good!
P.S. It is in your power to make sure that there are more such people - put a "like", press the buttons social networks. Do a good deed! :)
P.S.S. Be sure to leave your questions, observations, stories in the comments, share your personal experience - I'm always waiting! Write boldly and do not be shy! :)
