Good day to you, dear readers. Ruslan Miftakhov welcomes you, and today we will look at how to distinguish an original iPhone 6 from a fake.
It is a well-known fact that someone always tries to counterfeit any successful and popular product. The same fate befell Apple products.
Moreover, if quite recently we could easily determine the counterfeit of any product based on not very high-quality external characteristics, now in China they are churning out copies of Apple smartphones so well that even a person who is already familiar with Apple products cannot always distinguish a fake. and it’s not worth talking about newcomers.
Therefore, for those who still want to purchase the original, I will tell you how to recognize a fake, and for those who want to save money and buy a good copy, I will advise one trusted site.
Still, a copy of a copy is different, and if it’s a copy, then a verified one is better. I recommend this site to you because several of my friends have already bought a phone there, and so far they have not complained about how it works.
Where should I buy the original?
Before we start discussing ways to identify counterfeits, I would like to say that original products must be purchased from official representatives in specialized stores, or ordered for delivery on the Apple website.
But if for some reason you are interested in an ad on the Internet (maybe there is a good cumulative discount system on this site), or you decide to buy a phone second-hand (through friends at a cheaper price), then you need to know the main distinctive features and ways to identify fakes.
Let's check the operating system
The difference between the iPhone 6, even from a high-quality fake, is that all Apple technology uses only iOS, while the copies operate on the Android platform (the general visible shell has simply been changed). To check, go to the App Store; if you get to the Play Market, then this is a fake. In addition, the Android store will never have proprietary software, for example, iMovie, Pages, Numbers and others.
All of the above verification methods apply not only to the sixth version, but you can check an iPhone of any series. Knowing how to distinguish an original iPhone 6 from a fake, you can always not only save yourself from buying an unnecessary low-quality device, but also save money and nerves. What do you think about this? I look forward to your comments.
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Box and accessories
When buying an iPhone 6s, be sure to consider the packaging. The white box must have the “apple” logo and embossed in the shape of a phone, without any drawings depicting the phone menu, as well as hieroglyphs. The inscription on the side of the box should simply be “iPhone”, without the number 6.
Having figured out the type of box, check the package, which in addition to the phone should include headphones, a Lightning cable, a special clip for opening the hole with a SIM card, a charger, documents for the phone, and two stickers with the Apple logo.
Branded software
Another fairly simple way to distinguish a fake from an original is to try going to the proprietary App Store application on your iPhone. If you see a counterfeit, even the most sophisticated one, then it will definitely take you to the Google Play store intended for devices running the Android platform.
Naturally, Google does not have Apple-branded applications, or at least most of them. You can also try searching for Keynote and iMovie. If the smartphone does not detect them, then this means that this is a fake.
Appearance of the smartphone
After you make sure that everything is in order with the box and its contents, pay attention to the external characteristics of the phone. In appearance, the differences can be seen even with the naked eye.
The original is characterized by:
- the presence of the following inscription at the bottom of the back cover of the smartphone: iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China (original iPhones are assembled in China at specialized Apple factories), as well as model numbers and certification marks;
- To remove the back panel, you need to unscrew all the securing screws (so if you see that the seller easily removes the cover to show you the battery, even if there are the necessary notes on the cover, this will indicate a copy).
iPhone 6s should not have:
- hieroglyphs, mistakes in words, an apple that is “bitten off” on the other side;
- several slots for a SIM card and a retractable external antenna, as well as a stylus;
- built-in memory card, USB chargers (iPhone only has a Lightning connector);
- TV and radio.
A little about refurbished iPhone 6 and 6S
Refurbished iPhone 6 and 6S come in two types:
- Officially refurbished are devices in which deficiencies were identified during pre-sale preparation or in the first year of operation and were replaced under the owner’s warranty. Such phones are sent back to the Apple factory, where they are repaired, after which they are put back on sale under the “Apple Certified” label, but at a significant discount. At the same time, they are also equipped with original accessories and are no different from new ones, except for one thing - the box. The packaging of the refurbished phone is made in white without pictures - only the model name is on the front side. Unofficially restored iPhone 6S - difference in weight with the original
- In addition to those officially recalled and repaired at the Apple factory, there are phones that were bought cheaply when not working by one of the many Chinese companies . They also perform repairs and then resell the iPhone as new. When buying such a device, you need to be especially careful, because not every company will make quality repairs and there are no guarantees that in a month it will not turn into a brick. When purchasing such a phone, the only original parts that remain original are often the motherboard with the processor and touch ID—everything else, to one degree or another, depending on its performance, is replaced with non-original components. Most often the screen, case and battery are replaced. Also, all accessories (charger, cable, headphones, paper clip) and the box, made to one degree or another identical to the original ones, will not be original.
As I already noticed above: Officially refurbished iPhone 6s are sold in large dealership centers, have a good discount and a warranty of at least 1 year.
Therefore, buying such a phone will not bring you disappointment. Things are much worse with unofficially restored iPhones, so before purchasing, we recommend that you check such a phone and, if possible, refuse to purchase.
Checking the serial number
One of the most important steps in checking an iPhone for originality is checking its serial number. To do this, you will need any other device with an Internet connection.
On the new iPhone 6s, you need to go to “Settings”, select “General”, then “About this device” and find the “Serial number” item.
Then, from another device, you need to go to the official Apple website in the section for checking serial numbers and enter the number of the device you are purchasing.
After this, you need to click on the “Continue” button, and if you have an original smartphone in your hands, you will receive all the information about it (down to when it was assembled).
If you see an inscription that the number is not correct, then it is a fake. Of course, you should remember that you also need to rewrite the serial number correctly, otherwise you will be in vain accusing the seller of deception.
You can also check your phone by IMEI (with which, in addition to information about the quality characteristics of the phone, you can track and block a stolen device) on the website sndeep.info
Checking the system
One of the most important qualities of the iPhone is its unique operating system - iOS, which is rightfully considered the most stable and secure. It is designed specifically for iPhones (iPads), which is why the devices work flawlessly.
If you have an idea of what the iOS ecosystem looks like, be sure to navigate through several tabs on your desktop. Sometimes you can’t tell a fake by looking at the menu; scammers have even managed to copy the visual image of the iPhone operating system interface. In fact, all counterfeits run on Android, so you shouldn’t even hope for any of the advantages that iPhones give to the buyer. For example, when you go to the App Store, when you click the icon, the gadget redirects you to the Play Store, and all other standard iOS applications are also replaced with Android counterparts.
Errors in transliteration and names of services in Russian are unacceptable - this is a clear sign that this is not the original.
Now you are savvy and will be able to distinguish the original from the fake, and buying the long-awaited iPhone 6 will bring joy.
Is your iPhone not charging enough?
Everyone knows that the weak point of iPhones is their weak battery, which barely lasts for a day. It’s good if the outlet is nearby and you can charge your smartphone at any moment.
And if you are on a trip or traveling and there is no way to recharge your favorite iPhone. What to do if you urgently need Internet or navigation? There is a solution if you have an external battery with a capacity of 10,000 - 20,000 mAh.
You can put it on charge and not be tied to an outlet, which is very convenient. You can order this item using the button below.
Salesman
You don’t have to rack your brains over how to distinguish the original iPhone 6s from a fake if you purchase the gadget from an official dealer. This method, of course, is more than obvious, but not everyone has enough money for a brand new device from Apple, and they have to study the secondary market.
On the same ubiquitous Avito, there are just a ton of offers for selling iPhones, and it’s dizzying. But not all users sell their old smartphones after purchasing a new generation gadget. Some are engaged in “black” sales, selling counterfeits under the guise of a real, but used iPhone. So you need to keep your eyes open and study each sentence with due meticulousness, taking into account the points described below.
Many still carry it: iPhone 7 (Plus)
Which one to take: regular or “plus”?
Remember the agony of choice? New iPhone 7 (Plus). In 2021, Apple decided to focus not on the front, but on the back panel of the smartphone, and it is this that is depicted on the front side of the box.
Matte black, silver, gold and pink iPhone 7 are delivered in white boxes with the coveted photo and without a clear indication of the model on the side.
New iPhone 7 (Plus) Jet Black. Similar to the iPhone 2g and iPhone 5, the glossy black device comes in a black box.
Refurbished iPhone 7 (Plus). A Refurbished device traditionally comes in a white box without a picture.
The smartphone model is indicated on its front side, and all other marks are on the back.
What types of copies are there?
First, let’s define what a copy of an iPhone is. This is a smartphone that is similar in appearance to the original Apple smartphone, but runs on a different operating system and is much simpler in terms of hardware.
Previously, there were simple phones without an operating system. Now copies of the iPhone 6 are Android smartphones . The operating system has a different appearance and settings to make the device as similar as possible to a real smartphone from Copertino.
You can find devices similar to iPhone from Chinese brands and even world leaders in electronics. Such devices have a completely different name, different configuration and packaging, so we will not talk about them in this article.
Counterfeits from China have recently become much better in quality; the materials used are sometimes identical to those used by Apple. If previously the screen of a “clone” was, as a rule, smaller, now it is similar in size and resolution is close to the original, at least by eye.
Check using PC
This is also a surefire way to identify even the most advanced copy of the sixth generation iPhone. To do this, we need a personal computer (laptop or desktop) and the latest version of iTunes installed. You can find it on the same official Apple website for both Windows and Mac.
The original iPhone, after connecting to the PC and launching iTunes, should request synchronization. If your computer is silent and does not react to the device in any way, then this is probably a fake.
Holes for buttons and SIM card holder
The holes for the buttons and SIM card holder in the non-original iPhone 6 case are made almost perfectly, including the facets. The buttons in them move as smoothly and pleasantly as possible - that’s why you can hear that “correct” click.
iPhone XR
Despite the large screen frames, Apple still did not place a photo of the back panel of the iPhone XR on the front side of the box. We understand perfectly why - an expensive smartphone has only one main camera on the back, and this confuses many.
In this case, the photo of the smartphone must match the color of the device: blue, yellow, coral, black, white or red.
There is no clear model indication on the side of the box .
