What is ll a. Apple iPhone X: differences between models for different countries

Fair, not overpriced and not underestimated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without asterisks, clear and detailed, where technically possible - as accurate and conclusive as possible.

If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and responsibility

A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works directly with suppliers, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts for current models, so you don’t have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule of good manners for the service center. Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you don't have to pay a penny for it, even if you don't repair the device based on its results.

Service repairs and delivery

A good service values ​​your time, so it offers free delivery. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient to fit in before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Company age and experience

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored.
Other service centers trust us and refer complex cases to us.

How many masters in areas

If there are always several engineers waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of right away.
2. you give your Macbook for repair to an expert in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you can imagine what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.

Despite the enormous popularity of iPhones, many potential buyers have no idea how to choose the right model. After all, in addition to gigabytes of memory, color and cost, it also matters which countries’ cellular networks it is adapted to.

Therefore, before purchasing a new or used iPhone, we strongly recommend that you find out in which country it was purchased (or originally intended). If the seller does not have such data, you can find out this information yourself by studying its service numbers. They are listed on the back of the box, so even if the gadget is sealed in factory film, you can check all the ins and outs of the device without opening it. In the case of a used iPhone, be sure to check the data indicated on the box and registered in the settings of the smartphone itself. You can find them in the corresponding menu.
You can also find the IMEI on the phone itself. For the iPhone 6s, as in older models, the IMEI is registered on the SIM card slot. For 6 or 6 Plus - on the back of the case.
Plus, “break through”IMEImoreYou can dial the combination universal for all phones: *#06#. When this code is not detected, it is likely that they tried to “unlock” this iPhone (that is, untie it from a two-year contract with a specific foreign operator), and the attempt was unsuccessful. Such a device cannot be used and there is no point in buying it. Now it is only suitable as a donor of spare parts.

If at least one of the mentioned codes written in different places does not match, then this iPhone has probably been repaired and it is unknown how serious the damage was. It is definitely better to refrain from buying such a smartphone, even when its price is very tempting.

Analyzing the data

So, we found and checked the initial data. Now let's start studying the information hidden behind the codes.

First, enter our serial number - F2LNCRWBG5QR into the search engine on the website - http://www.chipmunk.nl/cgi-fast/applemodel.cgi. As you can see, this iPhone was produced in 2014 at the Chinese Foxconn plant. This means that this is definitely an original device.

A used gadget can be additionally checked by connecting it to a computer and launching the proprietary application – iTunes. Select iPhone in the list of devices and click the Browse tab. The program will display basic information about the smartphone.
But this is what checking on the manufacturer’s special resource gives - checkcoverage.apple.com. Here you can enter both the IMEI and the serial number in the search field - the data produced by the system will look the same.
A green check mark next to the first item on the list is a guarantee that this iPhone was purchased legally. True, the one-year technical support period for it has already expired, which means that the smartphone was purchased and activated more than a year ago. When purchasing a 6s, the warranty must be valid, because... iPhones in this series were released quite recently - in mid-September.

In addition, by the serial number you can immediately identify a restored (or refurbished) smartphone - in this case, the prefix 5K is added to the standard code. There is often an additional discount on such gadgets, and if the restoration work was carried out at the manufacturer, there is no need to worry. However, if such a gadget does not have the same IMEI codes on the case, box and settings, it is possible that it was assembled illegally - from several broken or sunken original devices. There is no need to even talk about the reliability of its operation, much less about purchasing it.

It also makes sense to find out for which country the selected iPhone is adapted to understand whether such a gadget will work in your home country.

So, for example, models created for the markets of mainland America support 16 LTE networks, European or Asian models support up to 20 LTE, and these are almost all operators in the world.

So, to find out which country the phone was manufactured for, look for the model/batch number (again, on the box or in the settings of the iPhone itself).
We are interested in the letters before the fraction at the end, in our example it is RU. It is not difficult to guess that Russia is meant. This means that this smartphone has been tested for compliance with PCT requirements and will most likely work with all national operators. To determine the code for other countries, use the table below. Based on the table, the iPhone considered as another example, with the annotation LL next to the model number, was created for sale in the American market. Finally, we note that automatic free services do not always correctly display information about the iPhone. But this does not mean that all other methods described are also unreliable. For greater confidence, use all possible verification methods to ensure that you do not buy a counterfeit or a locked (stolen, repaired) device.

Country of purchase and warranty

Finding out the place of purchase is also important if the free warranty period has not yet passed and you are applying to receive it. We draw your attention to the fact that if the country of purchase and the place of application for service do not match, you may be denied services, citing Apple's disclaimer clause. Here is a copy from the official source: In other words, wherever you bought your iPhone, get it repaired there. It is clear that such a policy is associated with significant inconvenience for the user. It is calculated that no one will want to take a long time to disassemble and send the device overseas. Most likely, the buyer will take the gadget to a local service center, and for the same money, without unnecessary nerves, they will quickly fix the breakdown.

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Everyone knows that there are two types of products and we call them “gray” and “white” goods. This is especially true for the most famous and popular brands, such as Apple. In this article we will look at this issue in detail. You will learn how to avoid becoming a victim of scammers and unscrupulous sellers, and also how to distinguish a “gray” iPhone from a “white” one.

First, let's find out what is what.

What is a "Grey" iPhone?

In simple words, these are iPhones that illegally enter Russia. Such smartphones are not intended for our country.

What is a "White" iPhone?

These are Apple smartphones legally imported into Russia, which have passed customs control and are certified by Rosstandart.

How to determine "White" and "Gray" iPhone.

Unusually low price. The MacTime store regularly holds interesting promotions and competitions that are very profitable and offer the opportunity to purchase an iPhone at a lower price. But, even then, the “Grey” smartphone is cheaper.

The presence of the following marks on the box:

RST - Rosstandart - says that the phone is “White”;

The EAU – the Eurasian Union – also says that the iPhone is “White”.

The menu of the iOS operating system has Russian language.

Documentation in the box in Russian. If this is not the case, or the text on the documentation is not printed well, then you have either a “Gray” or a fake iPhone in your hands.

iPhone warranty is at least 12 months. On the Apple website, you can determine this by the serial number. You will find the serial number itself in the Settings > General > About this device menu.

Service maintenance

Checking eligibility for service and support

Check your device for warranty from Apple. To do this, follow the link. Next, enter your serial number in the appropriate field, then enter the captcha and click “Continue.”

The iPhone article/model must contain the following two last Latin letters before the slash: RR, RP, RS, RU. Their presence indicates that the smartphone was produced for Russia. Here is an example of an article for Russia - MQAF2RU/A.

Below is a list of designations for countries. Using it, you can determine which country your iPhone is intended for:

• A – Canada
• AB – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt
• AE – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar,
• B – Great Britain and Ireland
• BG – Bulgaria
• BR – Brazil
• BT - UK
• BZ – Brazil
• C – Canada
• CH – China
• CI - Paraguay
• CM – Hungary, Croatia
• CR – Croatia
• CS – Slovakia, Czech Republic
• CN – Slovakia
• СZ – Czech Republic
• D, DM – Germany
• DN – Austria, Germany, Netherlands
• E – Mexico
• EE – Estonia
• EL – Estonia, Latvia
• ER – Ireland
• ET – Estonia
• F – France
• FB – France, Luxembourg
• FD – Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
• FN – Indonesia
• FS – Finland
• GB – Greece
• GH – Hungary
• GP – Portugal
• GR – Greece
• HB – Israel
• HC – Hungary, Bulgaria
• HN – India
• IP – Italy
• J, JP – Japan
• IP – Portugal, Italy
• ID – Indonesia
• K – Sweden
• KH – South Korea, China
• KN – Denmark and Norway
• KS – Finland and Sweden
• LA – Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico
• LE – Argentina
• LL – USA
• LP – Poland
• LT – Lithuania
• LV – Latvia
• LZ – Paraguay, Chile and Uruguay
• MG – Hungary
• MM – Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia
• MY – Malaysia
• ND – Netherlands
• NF – Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal
• PA – Indonesia
• PK – Poland, Finland
• PL, PM – Poland
• PO – Portugal
• PP – Philippines
• PY – Spain
• QN – Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway
• QL – Spain, Italy, Portugal
• RO – Romania
• RR – Russia, Moldova
• RP, RS, RU – Russia
• RM – Russia, Kazakhstan
• RK – Kazakhstan
• SE – Serbia
• SL – Slovakia
• SO – South Africa
• SU – Ukraine
• T – Italy
• TA – Taiwan
• TH – Thailand
• TU – Türkiye
• TY – Italy
• VN – Vietnam
• X – Australia, New Zealand
• Y – Spain
• ZA – Singapore
• ZD – Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Monaco, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland
• ZG – Denmark
• ZO - UK
• ZP – Hong Kong and Macau
• ZQ – Jamaica

As you can see, an Apple smartphone for Russia can simultaneously be intended for Kazakhstan and Moldova.

The iPhone communications model should also talk about its Russian purpose. You can find it on the box or in the phone menu Settings > General > About this device and click once on the Model line. You should see a five-digit code, example - A1901.

Table of phone models by modem and LTE:

You can also look up your phone model on the Apple website. Here is the link:

RESULT: the presence of all the above conditions guarantees that the iPhone is “White”. Conversely, the absence of at least one of the conditions indicates that the smartphone is “Grey”.

Advantages of "White" iPhones in MacTime.

• No warranty issues whatsoever. Moreover, in the MacTime store all iPhones are “White” and have a 24-month warranty.
• You can be confident in the quality of certified iPhones.
• The smartphone is absolutely legal.

Cons of "Gray" iPhones.

• Warranty issues. Smartphones sold in the US and some other countries may only receive warranty coverage in their region.
• There may be no Russian language support in the system.
• Presence of unnecessary pre-installed software.
• There may be problems with communication, since the phone may not be intended for Russian networks.
• The package lacks documentation in Russian and a power adapter suitable for our networks.
• Risk of receiving a defective smartphone.

The MacTime store always takes care of its customers and therefore offers only “White” products certified by Rosstandart.

Our phone number: +7 978 773 77 77

Let's start with the fact that there are three versions of the tenth iPhone - A1902, A1865 and A1901. Of these, only the latter is officially sold in the Russian Federation; it is also supplied to most European countries, the Middle East, and Canada. You can find the model number on the box, inside the SIM card slot, or in the device information section in the settings of the iOS operating system. But what should you be prepared for when purchasing an American or Chinese gadget with index 1865 or A1902, intended for Japan?

What are the differences between A1865, A1901 and A1902?

4G LTE frequencies. Several years ago, the operation of an iPhone from America was complicated by the mismatch of LTE network frequencies and, as a result, the inability to fully use the mobile Internet on devices from the USA. However, in the case of the latest “Apple” smartphones, the nuance has already lost its relevance: if you carefully study the specifications of the “tens”, you will find out that the supported bands for the A1865 and A1902 models are exactly the same as for the A 1901 variant. Thus, the overseas smartphone will work with SIM cards of Russian mobile operators in the same way as with SIM cards of companies from the States. The only difference is that the US version, in addition to GSM networks, also supports the CDMA standard, and the “Japanese” is compatible with additional bands FDD-LTE Band 11 (1500 MHz) and 21 (1500 MHz), as well as TD-LTE 42 (TD 3500). However, their presence or absence does not matter for Russian conditions.

Charger. When purchasing an iPhone-X Model 1865 for sale in the USA or China, take care of an adapter for the power supply. Their sockets differ in the shape of the pins, which means that you won’t be able to simply charge a US or Chinese iPhone in Russia. Fortunately, the price of the adapter is low; they are sold at a hardware store. In addition, many sellers pre-equip them with the appropriate adapters.

Apple Pay. By purchasing an iPhone X A1865 from the States or an A1901 from Europe, the owner will be able to use the contactless payment function from Apple. The fact is that American and European iPhones use NFC technology for this purpose, which is used in payment terminals in domestic stores. But if you get a Japanese device, then you can forget about the convenience of one-touch payments - the Land of the Rising Sun has adopted a different standard, called FeliCa.

FaceTime. When buying an iPhone X from Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates, keep in mind that the FaceTime video calling service is blocked on your smartphone. Only jailbreak will help you activate the service. What is said in this paragraph applies only to smartphones officially intended for sale in the specified regions. If you buy an “apple phone” brought from Europe in the UAE, then there will be no difficulties.

Internet speed. One of the key differences between the iPhone X in different countries is the installed 4G modem. The A1865 comes with a Qualcomm chip, while the A1901 comes with an Intel chip. It is generally accepted that Intel solutions are inferior in performance to Qualcomm products. The difference in operating speed can reach 30%, and with a weak signal the lag reaches 75%. At the same time, both modems support Russian LTE frequencies, so the problem is only in the performance of the chips from the two suppliers.

Shutter sound. In all iPhones for sale in Japan and a number of other Asian markets, the camera shutter sound cannot be turned off. This is a deliberate measure to prevent the owner of a phone with one of the best mobile cameras from taking covert photographs. You can disable protection only through jailbreak.

Guarantee. The ability to repair a phone free of charge in the event of a breakdown through no fault of the user is one of the main reasons why buyers are afraid to order a “top ten” from abroad. And with good reason: the manufacturer provides a factory warranty only for the A1901 model. iPhone A1865 and A1902 will also be repaired, but only at the expense of the owner of the handset.

In fact, these are all the key differences between versions of the iPhone X for different parts of the world. And how to distinguish a fake from a genuine Cupertino “ten”, read ours with live examples in the photo.

Why is it more profitable to buy an iPhone in the Mobiat.ru online store?

Ordering a smartphone on some foreign trading platform seems attractive only at first glance. However, the cost of delivery from abroad and the long wait must be added to the purchase price. Even from the PRC neighboring Russia, sometimes you have to wait a month for a parcel.

When purchasing a smartphone on the website, the client will receive the product on the same day and at a price lower than on the Apple website. It will be delivered to your home or office within Moscow and the Moscow region, and payment is made only after a thorough check in the presence of the courier. All iPhones purchased from us come with a one-year warranty, during which we will repair the gadget free of charge if the breakdown is not due to the user’s fault. The Mobiat online store sells only original Apple smartphones, not copies.