What to check when buying iphone 5. How to find out detailed information about iPhone by IMEI

Not everyone can afford a brand new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. If you are one of them, but you really want an iPhone (not necessarily latest model), it makes sense to buy it on the secondary market, that is, "second-hand". How to do this without consequences in the form of hardware and software faults read under the cut.

Buying a used iPhone. Seller's choice

If this is your first time buying a used (second-hand) product via the Internet, be aware that there are many more scammers in the secondary market than respectable sellers. Therefore, approach the choice of the seller carefully. Tip: don't trust anyone!

The model of a decent and sane seller of a used iPhone looks something like this:

1. Do not hide your contact phone number.
2. Will not refuse a personal meeting.
3. Will not refuse to check the status of the phone.
4. Will not give away your iPhone at a price below the average in the secondary market. Although you can always bargain on the spot.

Full set

Buy a used iPhone in factory condition and, if possible, with a receipt from the store. The latter will be needed when contacting Apple Support to regain control of, for example.

iPhone kit:

1. Smartphone.
2. Branded box with a barcode and information about the device (model, batch number, serial number and IMEI).
3. Charger.
4. USB cable.
5. Wired Apple EarPods with control buttons and microphone.
6. A paper clip to remove the SIM card.
7. Documentation.

It is not critical if there is no power supply included with the used iPhone, USB cable, headphones, paper clips and instructions. It is important that there is an original box (for support).

Check that the data in the iPhone settings and the original packaging match

Check if the information on the box, in the iPhone settings in the "General -> About this device" menu and on the back cover of the device matches. The following data must match:

1. Model. For example, ME305LL/A.
2. Serial number(not indicated on the back cover of the device).
3. IMEI. Compare the ID on the device information, on the box, and on the SIM tray.

If any of these data on the box, in the phone settings and on the SIM card tray are different, the device has been repaired. This can also be checked by serial number and IMEI.

Video how to find the serial number

How to check iPhone by serial number for authenticity

On the special page of the official Apple website (Check Your Service and Support Coverage), enter the serial number of the iPhone in the appropriate field.

If the device is original, the system will recognize its model and display information about the warranty status. It is important that the "Valid Purchase Date" field is ticked - this confirms that the device is original and purchased from Apple.

If more than a year has passed since the purchase of the device, the Apple international warranty is no longer valid for it. Information about this is in the lines: "Telephone Technical Support" (Technical support by phone) and "Repairs and Service Coverage" (Term of warranty repair and maintenance).

If you need more information, by the same serial number you can determine: phone model, country for which it was manufactured, model identifier and number, main technical characteristics ( clock frequency processor, screen resolution, body color, memory size), year and month of manufacture, as well as the manufacturer.

An example of checking my iPhone 5s by serial number:

• Serial number: F18LND37FF9R
• Nice Name: iPhone 5s (GSM/North America)
• Machine Model: iPhone6.1
• Family Name: A1533
• Model Number: ME296
• Group1: iPhone
• group2:
• generation:
• CPU speed: 1.3MHz
• Screen size: 4 inch
• Screen resolution: 1136×640 pixels
• Colour: Space Gray
• Production year: 2013
• Production week: 45 (November)
• Model introduced: 2013
• Capacity: 16GB
• Memory-flavour: xx
• Factory: F1 (China, Zhengzhou-Foxconn).

This means that I have a 16 GB iPhone 5s, GSM model A1533 gray color, manufactured at Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant in November 2013.

You can also identify a refurbished iPhone (Refurbished) by the serial number. For such devices, the "serial" begins with "5K".

To make it easier for you, I recorded a video - how to check the serial number of an iPhone:

How to check iPhone by IMEI

Comprehensive information about the iPhone (and not only) can be obtained by the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity), for example.

The iPhone's IMEI is engraved on its back cover and SIM tray, indicated on the barcode label on the packaging, and in Settings -> General -> About this device. In the "Phone" application, dial the combination " #06# ” and the IMEI of the iPhone will be displayed.

Short: If you have never had an iPhone and you cannot determine its originality by its appearance, check the iPhone by serial number on the official Apple website and compare the data in the information about the device and on its packaging. It's enough.

For reference: If in the iPhone settings in the device information there is no data in the lines “Wi-Fi address”, “Bluetooth” or “Modem firmware”, then the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or modem modules do not work, respectively.

Checking a used iPhone for mechanical damage

Inspect the iPhone visually, check:

1. Hull condition. It is desirable that the device does not have chips, scratches and dents.
   
2. Governing bodies(Home and Power buttons, volume rocker, vibration mode switch). Buttons should work softly and silently, should not stick and fail. The device should respond instantly to button presses.
3. iPhone understood? The speaker (next to the front camera) should be covered with a mesh. The screw heads on the bottom end on either side of the charging/sync connector must not be damaged.
   
4. Repaired? Home Button Shades and protective glass, should be the same. The charging/sync port and headphone jack must match the color of the iPhone. Press on the screen, the original touch panel "does not float" (pressing does not leave marks).
   
5. iPhone Neverlock (unlocked) or "locked". Remove the SIM card tray, there should not be any overlays on the SIM card (adapters for hardware unlock Gevey or r-Sim). Insert your SIM card - connecting an "unlocked" iPhone to the cellular network is fast.
   
6. Touchpad. Unlock your iPhone, press and hold your finger on the screen until the app icons start to dance, and slowly drag any icon across the screen. It should not "come off" from the finger.
7. Conversational speaker and microphone. Call someone, you and you should be well heard (sometimes it also depends on the quality of the connection).
8. WiFi module. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to wireless network, check Internet access in Safari. On a cold Wi-Fi module works properly - the breakdown pops up after heating, so do not turn off Wi-Fi for at least another 5 minutes.
   
9. Camera and autofocus. Launch the Camera app, tap on the screen area to autofocus.
10. Proximity sensor. Call someone, while talking - cover with your finger upper part screen to the right of the conversational speaker - the screen should go out.
11. accelerometer. Launch any regular application (Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Photos), rotate the iPhone - the screen should rotate after the device.
12. Headphones. Plug your headset into the headphone jack, launch the Music app, and start playing. Check volume control, track switch and playback controls.
13. Contact with water. Shine a flashlight into the headphone jack, if you find a red marker in it (indicator of moisture ingress), then the device has been in contact with water.
    
14. external speakers. Turn on music playback, the sound should be clear, without wheezing.
15. Remove protective films, they hide scratches.

Check iPhone lock by Apple ID

The originality, external condition and performance of a used iPhone are important, but even an original, fully functional and externally perfect device can be absolutely useless if it is blocked by the Activation Lock. iPhone with the “ ” function turned on cannot and

You don’t have to worry about whether the iPhone is genuine if the device is purchased at a hardware store or at one of the offices of cellular networks, like MTS or “”. But if you intend to order an iPhone via the Internet (for example, from Chinese store) or buy a gadget "from hand", you need to be careful and insist on preliminary verification of the gadget's authenticity via the Internet.

This method is the most suitable, because to use it you don’t even need to open the box and take out the device itself. Follow instructions:

Step 1. Find the serial number of the device on the package - it should be located on the back of the box between the IMEI and the batch number (Part No.). The serial number consists of 11 or 12 characters (numbers and letters).

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If the iPhone is printed and activated, check the "serial numbers" on the package and in the device settings (path " Settings» — « Main» — « About this device»).

When buying an iPhone that was previously in use, you need to know how to check it by IMEI. This is a special device identification number that confirms 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 refurbished, its OS version, and much more. How to do it? The following describes a few basic and proven methods.

There are 4 main ways to do this. Let's consider them in more detail.

1. 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.

1. 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 written.

1. On the reverse side factory box. In addition to the IMEI code, on the reverse side there is a serial number of the device and brief information about it.

1. Take a look at the back of the 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. With the help of verification, you can make sure that the iPhone is really new and has not been used before. If the phone is bought with hands, then you will definitely know the date of its initial activation.

Compare the code on the box and 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 step of verification. If differences are noticed, then this indicates that the box is “non-native” and taken from another device.

Attention! Do not purchase 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 here, for example, the real owner had his iPhone stolen or he lost it, and an outsider is trying to sell the found or stolen item. In this case, the real owner will contact the police and the device will be wanted. This situation can bring you a lot of trouble, so avoid such dubious deals.

Verification through the official Apple website

There are many diverse services for checking IMEI, but first of all, you should contact the official website. There you are guaranteed to receive reliable and free information. This instruction will not cause difficulties if you follow the step-by-step guide:

1. Find out the IMEI code of the device. How to do this is described above.
2. We open the corresponding section on the Apple website for verification - https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru/. In the designated column, enter the IMEI, which we learned earlier, and special code to check for spam. Click "Continue".

1. We study the received data. Under the picture of the iPhone, its model and IMEI number are displayed.

Under the first paragraph, information about the actual date of purchase is indicated.

Attention! It is important that the first paragraph has a green check mark. If this parameter is not present, then your device is not original and has nothing to do with Apple.

The following shows the timing notice technical support devices. If to the left of the inscription is orange Exclamation point, then guarantee period phone has expired and the device is not eligible for factory service and telephone support. The third paragraph stipulates the possibility of repairing the phone in official service centers.

Thus, you have 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 case has not changed, since the color on the site and “in real life” will be different.

With the help of this manual, absolutely everything is checked Apple devices, 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. Consider step by step instructions.

1. We enter the site http://www.imei.info/ in the browser line.

1. On the home page in the appropriate column, enter the IMEI code. Below we go through a quick check by clicking on the "I'm not a Robot" mark. Click the "Check" button to the right of the entered code.

1. After that, detailed information about the device will be displayed on the monitor screen. You can find out the phone model, year of manufacture, etc. technical specifications. If this information seems not enough, click on 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.

Consider a few more popular ways to check the iPhone by IMEI code. All described web resources may differ in the amount and volume 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 step by step instructions:

1. We go to the official website of the SNDeepinfo service.

1. Make sure that the “Apple” column is highlighted in the panel above the IMEI code entry line. Next, enter the personal code of the gadget in the appropriate line and put a tick in front of the inscription "I'm not a robot." This is a standard spam check. Click the "Continue" button.

1. A picture in the style of a warranty sticker will be displayed at the top of the page. It contains the model of the phone, its IMEI, as well as data on whether it is stolen.

Free of charge, this service provides information about technical specifications device, IMEI code decoding, color and originally intended sales region.

To find out for which countries the iPhone is adapted, you need to enter the letters of the phone model on the same site, 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 need to enter only two penultimate letters (circled in the screenshot below).

We 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;
• information about iCloud.

Smartphone Back Cover Authentication

The authenticity of an apple gadget can be determined already by the first external signs. Immediately pay attention to the back cover of the device. In all models, starting with the iPhone 5, the IMEI code is written on the cover. In older versions, serial number information is printed on the SIM card slot.

There are 3 more main factors, based on which we can draw conclusions about the originality of the iPhone. You just need to look at the back cover.

1. There should not be any curves and blurry inscriptions, hieroglyphs, typos and other things. All letters are made 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.
2. Mandatory inscription on the surface of the cover: iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China. Next comes the phone model and certification mark.
3. The lid cannot be removed simply by hand. On the original device, in any case, it will be fixed with bolts or it will be completely non-removable.

Attention! Even if the iPhone seems original by all external signs, do not forget to check its IMEI code on the relevant sites.

Summarizing

When buying an iPhone "from hand" be careful and carefully check the phone for all the above signs. It is better to spend a little more time on the verification procedure, but you will be sure that you have bought a high-quality and original product.

• Apple official site;
• IMEI website;
• Service SNDeepinfo;
• External view of the back cover.

The above describes 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 App Store. The problem is that no matter how good a replica is, it will still go to the Google Play store.

Video instruction

This video will show you some of the ways you can get detailed information about the originality and condition of your Apple device.

To help you make a successful purchase, avoid disappointment and avoid unnecessary expenses, we will give you some tips on how to correctly check the iPhone before buying.

How to check iPhone when buying in an online store

Online stores offer iPhone much cheaper than branded stores. However, such an acquisition is associated with certain risks.

How to check the iphone correctly and what problems can you face when buying a phone via the Internet?

First of all, make sure that such a check is possible. To do this, carefully read the terms of delivery and warranty. Feel free to ask again if you are interested important points at the manager.

We will tell you in more detail how to check an iPhone for originality and performance, as well as what you need to pay attention to when buying:

1. Carefully check iPhone externally. There must be no dents, scratches, chips, cracks or other damage on the case and screen. Protective films The iPhone should fit snugly against the surfaces (no "bubbles" under them). Please note that the box has not been opened before you. If you see traces of an autopsy, you should think about why it was opened before you and did not buy an iPhone.
2. It is also necessary to check the completeness of the iPhone. Perhaps there will be a charging adapter not for European sockets, in which case the seller will be able to replace them for you. Or give an adapter as a gift.
3. To make sure that you are purchasing an original device, you should check the iPhone on the official Apple website ( https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru). To do this, you need to know the serial number of the iPhone, as well as its imei number. The required information is usually indicated on the iPhone itself and on the packaging box. Checking imei iphone on the apple website is not difficult. You will find out if such an iPhone is listed in the company's database, its model, color and release date. Checking an iPhone by imei is also useful in order to identify a used device, or a phone taken from a showcase.

1. Make sure that the online store does not sell you a REF device at the price of a new iPhone(an iPhone that has been repaired, refurbished or returned to the seller for other reasons). To do this, you need to check that the serial numbers, as well as the imei numbers on iPhone case, on the SIM card tray and on the box are the same. Another sign of a refurbished iPhone is a white package without a picture with the inscription "Apple Certified Refurbished" or "Apple Certified Pre-Owned". You can also check it on the official imei website. A refurbished iPhone will be activated before you and won't be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
2. In Russia, iPhones are most often sold, certified according to the Rostest and Eurotest systems. iPhones "Rostest" are officially imported into the country and adapted to its cellular networks "white" devices with a full warranty and service. "Grey" phones "Eurotest" are much cheaper, but can be tied to one operator, not serviced in the Russian Federation and not have a guarantee. The choice is yours. To distinguish one from the other, pay attention to the packaging and documentation. If there are abbreviations "PCT" or "EAC" - this is "Rostest".
3. Pay attention to the attached documents. Together with the box, there must be an instruction, a cash receipt, a check (coupon) for the purchase and a letter of guarantee for the right after-sales service. Documents must be certified by an authorized Apple dealer. They must contain - a description of the phone (model, serial number), date of purchase, cost, receipt or invoice number, contacts for communicating with the dealer.

How to test an iPhone before buying a used one

The situation is more complicated if you buy an iPhone with your hands. Such an acquisition requires a more careful approach and additional checks. To be sure of the purchase, completely protect yourself from possible fraud and correctly check the purchased iPhone, you will need the following:

• Valid SIM card.
• Charging cable and adapter.
• Connection to WiFi networks.

1. It is necessary to check the appearance of the iPhone, the presence of dents, chips, cracks and other damage. As a rule, it is better not to buy an iPhone with large mechanical damage. After another hit, the phone will stop working. In this case, the repair can cost a round sum.
2. The most reliable way to check the iPhone by serial number is on the official Apple website ( https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201296). Here you can check all the necessary information about the iPhone model, color and release date.
3. The presence of an iPhone box is always a plus for the seller. But here, too, you need to be careful. We need to check the iphone again by imei and serial number. They must match those indicated on the iPhone packaging. If this is not the case and the previous owner of the iPhone kept silent about this, then perhaps he is hiding something.
4. It will not be superfluous to check the iPhone on the websites www.chipmunk.nl, imei.info or iphoneimei.info. By IMEI number, here you can check valuable information about your iPhone, such as model, color, release date, warranty expiration date, and also check if the phone is included in the list of stolen and wanted former owner.
5. There are 3 categories of purchased iPhone devices: 1) compatible with SIM cards of any operators without advanced settings – "Unlocked" or Neverlock; 2) iPhones tied to a specific mobile operator and requiring additional settings to work with other GSM networks - "Locked" or Lock; 3) iPhones reprogrammed to have no network restrictions - "Unlocked" or Softunlock. Recommended Buy only Neverlock iPhones. The rest are usually problematic. You can check if an iPhone is “locked” by the presence of a substrate circuit in the SIM card tray, as well as by how easy it will be for the iPhone to catch a network with your SIM card and whether it will require additional settings.

The battery must withstand test operation in talk mode, watching video via the Internet with using Wi-Fi within a few minutes with a maximum decrease in the charge level of no more than 1-3%.

We wish you a successful purchase and only positive emotions from using Apple technology!

Buying a used device is good way save money, since many people sell their phones and tablets almost immediately after purchase, but you still have to drop the price, and at current prices for Apple equipment, this will be a decent discount. But when buying a used device from your hands, there is one big risk - paying for a broken or non-original iPhone or tablet. In order not to fall for scammers, you need to check the device before buying and you should follow a few rules, which will be discussed in the next part of the article.

How to check iPhone when buying from hand

If you still decide to buy an iPhone, iPad or iPad touch from the hands, and not in the official store, then the first thing you should pay attention to is the seller himself. This is a weak indicator, but before you buy something from a person, see if he inspires confidence. If this is a supplier that is engaged in the mass resale of used devices, then read reviews about it, contact its former customers: ask them if they are satisfied with their purchase, if the device broke down some time after activation. But remember that many scammers wind up reviews, that is, not everything said about the seller on the Internet can be true.

If the issue is resolved with the seller, then the next thing to check is the device itself.

Appearance

Get out of hand before buying official store and hold the desired device in your hands, explore the tactile sensations of the material from which it is made. Find out the approximate prices at which you can buy original device, if its used version differs in price too much, then you should think about it.

Items needed to test the device

So, if you are going to make a deal, then in order to be completely sure that the device is working, you need to have the following things with you:

Having the above things, you can easily check the operation of all the functions and applications of the purchased device. Which parameters will need to pay closer attention will be described later.

How to distinguish the device model

If this is not the first time you have encountered Apple devices, you can skip this paragraph. But if this is your first time buying equipment from Apple, then this information will be very useful to you. The iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 are easy to tell apart, but the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are a little harder to tell apart.

iPhone 5 and 5S

These two models are distinguished by the model number, which can be found on the back cover by turning the device face down.

Also distinguishing one model from another is the appearance of the rear camera and the Home button. The iPhone 5 has a narrower camera, while the iPhone 5S has a square on the Home button, which indicates the presence of the Touch ID function.

iPhone 6 and 6S

These two models are easier to distinguish - just wrap the device with the front side with the screen down, and on the back check for a diamond-shaped icon with the English letter S.

iPhone 4 and 4S

Here the situation is similar to the iPhone 5, since you can check the device model using the code on the back of the case:

Also, the device model can be determined by the location of the antennas.

You can read more about all device models on the official Apple website by clicking on the following link - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201296.

Checking the water sensor

Before buying a device, you need to make sure that it has not been drowned. Water ingress into iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch can lead to both second-to-second breakage and metal corrosion, which will lead to breakage in a few weeks or months. Also an important factor is the fact that the warranty is automatically removed from the device exposed to water.

Apple devices have a special external sensor - Liquid Contact Indicators, a humidity indicator. If water has ever entered the device, this sensor changes color from gray or white to bright red. Learn more about where this indicator is on different models phone, outlined in the table:

Equipment

Now let's focus on what should be in the box, except for the phone itself:

All other accessories are purchased separately. If one of the components of the package is not in the box at the time of sale, then this should be separately agreed with the seller and affect the price of the goods.

Authentication

The next step is to verify the authenticity of the device using the serial number and unique IMEI code. This data can be found on the back of the box, on a special sticker. But this data should not be trusted, as the box may be from another device or the sticker may be fake.

There is a surer way to find out this information - through the settings of your phone or tablet, no one will fake them there.

Another way to find out the codes we need is to pull out the tray where the SIM card is located and read the serial number and IMEI indicated on it. You can remove the tray with a paper clip. This method has one drawback - not on all device models, the codes are indicated on the tray.

The last way to find out IMEI is to turn the device back and look at the bottom of the cover with small letters and numbers, among which is our cherished number.

As soon as you are done with finding out the numbers and codes, you should go to one of the sites suggested below and drive in the necessary data there. The site will show you detailed information about the device: color, release date, content and stuffing, model number. Compare all the data with what you see on the device itself, and with what the seller himself told you. If everything matches, then you can deal further. List of sites providing similar services for issuing information about Apple devices:

Of course, Lock devices are a little cheaper than Neverlock, but this savings will not lead to anything good, and there will be quite a lot of problems with a predetermined operator, without the right to change it.

How to identify an unlocked device?

There are several characteristic features, helping to determine the device that was unlocked programmatically:

Verification of functions and physical component

Now the last, but at the same time practically the most important stage remains - checking standard features device and its appearance.

Frame

Check for any prominent bruises, cracks, chipped pieces on the case. All these parameters can tell you how often the device has been dropped and subjected to other physical impacts. Particularly dangerous are damages in the area of ​​antennas, which can lead to interference in communication.

screws

There should be two unstripped screws near the USB cable entry. If they are absent, then we can safely say that the device was disassembled manually and, accordingly, the warranty does not apply to it.

Buttons

Check how well all the buttons perform their functions, as replacing buttons in the service can cost a lot of money.

Camera

Check for external damage on the front and rear camera. Try to take a picture with both cameras. If you notice inaccurate colors, then this will mean that the camera sensor is damaged.

Screen

Open various applications, restart your device, check for dead pixels(black dots). If a crunch occurs when you press the screen, or you feel unevenness or emptiness, then the screen is not original, it was changed. Pay attention to the uniformity of brightness and color reproduction.

Screen sensor

Move the icons in the device menu, making sure they move smoothly. Try using the device horizontally and vertically. If possible, quickly type a message on the keyboard, with all the pressed letters should appear on the screen. If this does not happen, then the device has obvious problems with the sensor.

Battery

Start shooting a video and check how many percent the device will sit down in 2-3 minutes. Frames of 1–5% are acceptable, all other parameters mean there is a problem, and no one wants to change the battery immediately after purchase.

cellular

speaker

Everything is simple here - turn on any melody and check how well the device reproduces it. There should be no interference, no jumps, no rustling. The speaker can also be checked during a telephone conversation.

WiFi, Bluetooth

Check if these two functions work. Remember that Bluetooth only works with other Apple devices, it will not transfer files with Android. To network wifi device should connect quickly and be able to upload files through it.

Charger

For this item, you took a third-party battery with you. Connect it to the device and check if it will charge.

Connecting to iTunes

If you managed to take your laptop with you, then try syncing your device with iTunes. This will confirm its authenticity. Don't buy a phone or tablet that isn't detected by iTunes.

Signing out of your Apple ID

The last thing to do before giving money for a device is to completely log out of the old Apple ID account that belongs to the previous owner. V otherwise he can at any time declare the device missing and block it remotely, without asking your consent at all.

The main types of fraudulent schemes for the sale of Apple devices

There are several very plausible schemes that are most often used by attackers to sell a broken or unlicensed device, inflating prices on it:

So, before giving money, thoroughly check the device using the above instructions. Be very careful, give money only for what you personally held in your hands and tested. Demand a complete set or an explanation why this or that thing is missing. The main thing - do not forget to log out of the account of the previous owner, since most scammers make money on this oversight of buyers.