How to choose an original iPhone. The serial number cannot be faked. iPhone from the USA, UAE, Asia and other countries except Europe

With the growing popularity of the Apple brand, there are more and more fakes that are distributed throughout the world and sold as the original. Only recently it was possible to identify a fake only by appearance- for example, the antenna in an iPhone or the shape of the case does not correspond to the real one, now fakes can be very similar to the real thing in appearance, and therefore it is necessary to determine the authenticity using software methods.

How to distinguish an original from a fake? In this article we will look at the main signs by which you can understand this.

Precautions

It is best to buy a gadget from official dealer or in a company store. If your financial condition does not allow you to buy new model, it is also better to wait, weigh the pros and cons of buying a used model, since you cannot know where the person who sells it to you bought his device. Still, if you decide to make a purchase in dubious places, then you need to know some features in order to be able to distinguish the original from the fake.

External features

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Take the iPhone 7 in your hands - on the front side you should definitely see the factory film with a tab for peeling it off at the bottom. Cardboard packaging with bright colors and a pleasant surface, inside there are instructions with the Apple logo. Also in the box there are headphones, a cable, a charger and that’s all white. Pay attention to the wires - they should be soft, unlike the Chinese ones - hard or even plastic. There are no sharp corners, sagging or burrs on any parts of the headphones. The back cover of the device is non-removable. IN original gadget The cover can only be removed if the screws are unscrewed. Slot for one SIM card only, external storage memory is not inserted. The main "blunders" of not real gadgets:

Errors in the spelling of the brand, model, as well as naming errors in the operating system.
The back cover must bear the words "iPhone", model number and certification marks.
No antenna.

Definition by software

Using Serial Number

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Let's take the desired smartphone in our hands, go to the menu, select "Settings" - "General" - "About this device" - " Serial number". From your smartphone, go to the manufacturer's official website in the verification section (https://checkcoverage.apple.com). Enter the number of the iPhone you are checking. If it is not fake, then you will be able to see its model, production date, technical support by phone and other information. If the thing being checked apple device is not original, you will see the message "Sorry, this serial number is not correct. Please check your data and try again."

How to distinguish an original iPhone 7 from a fake using the operating system

The original gadget has only one operating system and no other - IOS. If you are a user Apple technology, then you should know what it looks like (icons, button style, font, etc.). If not, ask your friends or acquaintances to help you distinguish iOS from other operating systems.

Go to standard application AppStore - if the gadget is a replica, then you will be redirected to Google Android app Play. If you are an Android smartphone user, you will probably recognize this application.

You can also try connecting the phone you are testing to a laptop or PC on which you have installed iTunes program. When you connect a smartphone, it detects it and attempts to synchronize. If the program does not show any information, it means it failed to install the device, i.e. this smartphone is not original.

By following these tips, you can understand whether you are buying an original iPhone 7 or not. Try to make purchases in official stores to prevent unwanted incidents.

The incredible similarity between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 5S has given rise to an entire industry of counterfeits. It is constantly developing and improving, and it employs real specialists. In this article we will tell you how to distinguish a real iPhone SE from a fake one, created from the iPhone 5S.

The first rule when buying a new one compact smartphone Apple should be maintaining calm. If the seller is in a hurry, it is better to refuse this deal, even if it is very profitable. In general, there is an excessive difference with other proposals for buying an iPhone SE from hand should also make you think - the stingy pays twice.

Carefully inspect the packaging; counterfeits often have crooked stickers and blurry fonts. The easiest way is to immediately compare the box from this iPhone SE with those from the Internet, fortunately, the Internet is now everywhere, including in cafes, where purchase transactions usually take place. Of course, professional deceivers cannot be exposed this way; their printing and materials are no different from those used by Apple.

Take the device in your hands: on the back there must be an inscription with the name of the smartphone, where “SE” is located below “iPhone” and is highlighted in a square with rounded corners. It is very important to pay attention to the chamfers of the device, because on the real one they are matte and do not cut into the hand. U simple fake iPhone 5S for iPhone SE shiny edges, because the body in this case remains from the original model.

The smartphone should respond to lifting by activating the display thanks to the Apple M9 coprocessor. Naturally, the iPhone 5S has this ability and no software hacks can change this. Another sign of a fake is no entry point Live Photo in the camera app. So far, the creators of fakes based on the iPhone 5S have not been able to do anything about this, but it is worth keeping your eyes open in this matter.

Suspicion and attentiveness will not be superfluous, if only because the scoundrels have already thought of installing customized firmware in fake iPhone SE. They contain the correct IMEI, verified through a special Apple website, and even allow the smartphone to be identified as a real iPhone SE in iTunes. This is their latest achievement; previously, a fake could be easily identified this way.

So, let's put it on the list all the signs of a fake iPhone SE:

sloppy box;
mismatched IMEI on the box and on the smartphone;
glossy sharp chamfers;
The screen does not activate when picked up;
no Live Photo shooting in the camera app;
incorrectly detected in iTunes;
non-final firmware.

If there is a question regarding at least one aspect of the smartphone, refuse the deal, because, most likely, in front of you fake iPhone S.E.. Of course, you shouldn’t blame the seller indiscriminately, because it could be an ordinary unlucky owner who didn’t even know that he only owned a converted iPhone 5S.

Autumn 2012 Apple of the Year released iPhone 5. The long-awaited new product has gained popularity all over the world. However, even earlier, Chinese craftsmen launched their “iPhone 5” into production. Publication "Novaya Gazeta" detailed instructions how to distinguish fake smartphone Apple from the original.

Frame

The fake is made of plastic and weighs 146 grams, while the case of a real iPhone is made of aluminum and weighs 112 grams;
The back panel is fake of a uniform color, on this moment Sold in three color variations - black, red and white. The real iPhone 5 is sold only in two colors - white and black and back panel made in a two-color design;
The cover of a real iPhone is tightly screwed on and cannot be removed;
The thickness of the fake is 7 mm, while the real iPhone 5 is 7.6 mm;
The screen size of the fake is 3.5 inches, while the original iPhone 5 is 4 inches.

USB connector and built-in TV

Fake people like to boast about the USB connector. Remember: in the original iPhone any there is no USB version, it uses a special 30-pin or 8-pin connector;
The iPhone does not have a retractable antenna or TV tuner; in the original, this functionality is implemented using software;
Apple phones don't come with styluses;
A real iPhone doesn't have memory cards;
The original iPhone does not support multiple SIM cards. If you are offered a phone with support for two SIM cards, then it is anything but an Apple phone!

Inscriptions

On the back cover of the original there should be an Apple logo, where an apple is bitten with right side. On Chinese phones it is either not there at all or the apple is bitten on the left side;
At the bottom of the back cover there should be:

iPhone inscription;
Below in the rectangle - memory capacity (for example 16 GB);
even lower is the inscription Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China;
model number FCC ID, IC device serial number;
certification marks and FOXCONN plant logo.

Fakes either do not have these inscriptions, or they are arranged in a different order. Instead of iPhone, it may be written iPhone, eyePhone, etc. Where they write memory capacity, anything can be possible, for example Wi-Fi or 3G.

Operating system etc.

IN real iPhone 5 installed operating system iOS 6, in fakes best case scenario Android;
In Chinese phones, menu names often do not fit completely into a line, for example, the word “calendar...” instead of “Calendar”; this can never happen in a real iPhone!
In the original iOS 6, a bunch of applications are immediately available to you, whereas Chinese phone you will get a braked system;
Try to find Apple service Store in fake.

Increasingly, despite the fact that Apple has released version 8 of the iphon smartphone, Russian consumers are looking for information on how to distinguish the original iphon 5s from a fake. It is this question that we will consider in today’s review.

How to distinguish an original iPhone 5s from a fake

The very first and most important thing is that the original iPhone has an official serial code activation. When you connect the original iPhone, it should detect it and sync with it.

If you are offered a smartphone that is not activated on the official website, then you can safely say goodbye to such a seller.

iPhone box and contents
The box of the original iPhone is made with high quality. There should be description and information stickers on the bottom of the box with the model number, serial number and IMEI. If these stickers are not present, then it is definitely a fake.

Box Contents
An envelope with a paper clip to open the SIM card slot. Original instructions, Apple logo stickers.
Charger of American or European standard in a wrapper, although there are exceptions with a Russian standard plug.
Original EarPods headphones in square glossy packaging with rounded edges and engraving of an apple. The headphones themselves can be distinguished by the metal mesh and the snow-white color of the headphones themselves.
Original Lightning cable, also wrapped. You can distinguish it by its thin base. In most fakes it is more massive.

Appearance of the original iPhone 5s

The body of many replicas is made of plastic, while the original models are made of aluminum. The colors of the original iPhone are gray, white and gold.

On the back cover of the smartphone there is the inscription “iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China.”

Also, the model number and certification marks are indicated not only on the box, but also on the back cover of the smartphone. The nano-sized SIM card slot is on the right. There is also a serial number on the carriage, which must be identical to what is indicated on the box.

The original iPhone does not have an antenna, memory cards, a stylus, two SIM cards, or USB or mini-USB charging.

In addition, it is a one-piece monoblock. That's why back cover can only be removed by unscrewing the fastening screws.

iPhone software

The original iPhone does not slow down (at least while it is new), it has bright display, good quality sound, menu in Russian. You also need to go to “Settings” - “General” - “About device” and find the serial number. It must match what is indicated on the box and SIM card carriage.

Turn on the iPhone.

During boot you should see a black screen with a white apple (or vice versa) – original screen downloads.
After loading, we should observe iOS and only iOS. Any hints about Android equate the iPhone to a Chinese copy.

iCloud and Accounts.

Go to “Settings”, “iCloud”. Here we can add or disable accounts using Apple ID. If accounts are not enabled, click on "User" and if prompted to add Google account, Mail, etc. then it's a fake.

Starting with the iPhone 5s, a fingerprint identification sensor appeared

It is built into the Home button (Touch ID), if this function is not present in the specified iPhone models, then it is a fake. Let's check the function of unlocking the phone with a fingerprint. Go to “Settings”, “General”, “Touch ID and password”, “Touch ID”, then click “add a fingerprint” and follow the instructions. We lock the phone and try to unlock it with our finger by placing it on the Home button. If nothing happens, or the phone simply cannot unlock, then it is a fake.

Of course, every person, when buying an iPhone, wants it to be original. How to determine that a phone is not fake?

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Often, when buying a used or new iPhone, the question arises - how to understand whether it is original or not? There are several signs to distinguish Chinese iPhone from the original.

Packaging of the original iPhone and the fake: comparison

Pick up the box and examine it. If it is original, then the cardboard will be coated, and the seams and corners will be even and smooth. At the bottom there is a sticker with information about the name, free space, IMEI and serial number. The inscriptions on the sides are made using embossing.

Also look at the execution of the logo. The original apple should be bitten on the right side. Boxes with devices are packed in transparent polyethylene, which creates a vacuum inside. If it is not there, then ask the seller whether it was there at all or why it was removed.

Some check gadgets for functionality when delivering orders. This is a common procedure and there is nothing unusual about it. Accordingly, the vacuum packaging is opened.

But at the same time, its untouched part is not removed anywhere, and the courier will definitely inform you about the inspection.

Equipment of the original iPhone and the fake: comparison

Since the release of the very first iPhone, the equipment has remained the same as it was:

White headphones
Cable for connection to PC
Charger

Making copies of such things is quite simple, but you can make mistakes in the little things:

All cables must be neatly coiled and covered with wide, colorless films.
The wires should be soft and slightly rubberized. U Chinese models they are tough.
The plastic parts have smooth curves and are free of burrs.

Appearance of the original iPhone and the fake: comparison

iPhone - how to tell if it's fake or original?

Now directly print the phone and pick it up. The display must have protective film, having a perforated tongue at the bottom. The packaging includes a small instruction manual made of printed paper and with two logos Apple. Moreover, everything is done in high quality: the colors are saturated, the edges are made clearly, and the folds are sharp.

The original models are different high quality. The case cannot be disassembled, that is, the back cover cannot be removed. When you first start it will be displayed apple icon, and then a proposal to complete activation. Still not sure? Then open iTunes and connect your phone to your PC. iTunes will recognize it and display a corresponding message.

The original device has bright colors on the display, excellent sound, clear pictures and a Russian-language menu. In addition, genuine iPhone only works with iOS system. The system update is carried out using iTunes.

How else can you determine the originality of an iPhone?

Most common mistakes Chinese manufacturers quickly identified:

An iPhone cannot have two SIM cards, a built-in stylus, a memory card slot or an antenna for watching TV.
The original model has a concave Home button, and versions 5s, 6 and 6+ have active touch id.
The device should not have “brakes”, that is, the screen should respond to touches instantly.

What signs of iPhones should not be taken into account?

Chinese or original iPhone - how to tell?

The presence of hieroglyphs and the Made in China signature on the box should not alarm you. This marking is placed on gadgets assembled in Chinese factories, or they were produced for the Asian market. There is a Russian interface in any original assembly, so it will not bring problems to the Russian user.
If the iPhone does not ask you to activate it at startup, then most likely the seller did it himself before selling it to you, so as not to waste a lot of time. When purchasing, an iPhone cannot be checked without activation, since it will not allow you to make calls. Of course, the procedure is not long, but you must be connected to the Internet, and this is not always possible. To get rid of all doubts, you can connect your phone to a PC with iTunes enabled on it and active internet. It will find your smartphone, which will be your guarantee of its quality.