A different kind of craze is being seen among the youth towards the iPhone. It cannot be denied that iPhone is ahead of Android in many ways due to its security features.
However, there is a huge difference in the starting price of Android and iPhone, which makes everyone think a hundred times before buying it. In such a situation, many people look for a second hand iPhone. Nowadays, second-hand iPhones are easily available at very low prices on many online resale websites, but buying such iPhones can be risky. Even these cheap iPhones can get stolen, which can land you in trouble. In such a situation, it is very important to keep some important things in mind before buying a used iPhone.
So, today In work news We will talk about what precautions should be taken while buying a second hand iPhone. You will also learn that-
- How different is iPhone from Android?
- What to check before buying a used iPhone?
Q- What precautions should be taken before buying a second hand iPhone? Answer- Before buying a second hand iPhone, there is only one question that comes in people's mind that somewhere this phone is not a stolen item. Buying a second-hand iPhone is a great way to save money, but you need to be careful to avoid buying a fake iPhone. Nowadays, there are many fake online websites that can sell you fake iPhones claiming to be refurbished or second hand iPhones. So it is necessary to pay special attention to some things.
Understand the things to look for before buying a second hand iPhone from the graphic below.
Let us understand these points in some detail.
- Before buying an iPhone, check it carefully for scratches, dents or any other kind of damage. The phone screen should not be broken or stuck anywhere. Also, definitely check if the iPhone's side buttons are working properly or not.
- Be sure to ask the seller about the battery health of the iPhone. We can also check it ourselves by going into the phone's settings and searching for battery health. According to experts, a battery health of 80% or more is considered good. You should not buy a second hand iPhone if the battery health is less than 80%.
- IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is a unique number for every phone. This explains the phone's software and warranty. Apart from this, one can also know from the IMEI number whether the phone is stolen or not. To know the IMEI number, dial *#06# on the dial pad of any phone. The number will appear on the phone screen.
- Check yourself whether the phone's headphone jack or charging port is working properly. Sometimes water in the phone can cause it to stop working.
- To know the history of the phone owner, ask the seller who owned the phone before. If possible, crosscheck the information provided by the seller about the previous owner. Also take the original receipt of the phone.
By checking these things, you can be sure that the second hand iPhone you are buying is genuine and in good condition and is safe to buy.
Q- Where to buy a second hand or refurbished iPhone? Answer- Apple designs the iPhone according to the updated technology that lasts for about 5-6 years, so that customers can use the product for a long time. This is the reason why iPhone has more updated features compared to other smartphones. In such a situation, there are a few things to keep in mind before buying a second-hand or refurbished iPhone.
Question- How can we know if any internal part of iPhone has been changed or not? Answer- Nowadays there are many pages on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, which sell iPhones that are two to three years old as demo phones or unused phones, when in fact they are not. Most of the iPhone parts seen on social media are tampered with. Replacements are done when items such as screen, body, camera or battery are damaged.
There is an option in iPhone that you can go inside the specific settings of the phone to check if any part of the phone has been changed or not. You can easily check the device parts and service history of the phone.
Follow these steps for this-
Step 1: If an iPhone's model number begins with M, it is an original device, purchased from an Apple Store or retailer. If the model number starts with F, it has been refurbished and has been used by a previous user. While a model number starting with N means it is a replacement device for another phone.
Step 2: If you have purchased an iPhone, you can also check by visiting the 3uTools app or its website. 3Utools gives a complete detailed report of the phone. such as-
- Whether the phone is under warranty or not
- Is the phone an Indian model or not?
- Whether any part of it has been changed or not
Step 3: After the serial number, you can also view the parts and service history in your iPhone.
- For this go to Settings of iPhone.
- Go to 'General' option and click on 'About'.
- Click on 'Serial Number'.
- Note down your iPhone's serial number.
- After this check the serial number on the official Website of Apple.
- If the part is labeled Unknown, it means the part has been replaced.
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