How to Identify Refurbished iPhone?

iPhone is a hot product for iOS users around the world, but the supply is not enough sometimes. This tutorial aims to show you how to identify refurbished iPhone and offers you some places to buy.


What’s refurbished iPhone?

A refurbished iPhone is exactly like a brand-new iPhone, except that it has been sent back to Apple – for any number of reasons – and then checked, re-packaged and shipped back out for sale. All of Apple's refurbished products have been sold before and then returned, but the company insists that only a small number of the returned products have been sent back for technical issues.

How do I know if it is a refurbished iPhone?

* Check the activation date

If you find the iPhone is out of warranty or you can’t confirm the activation date, it might be a refurbished iPhone.

* Can’t find the serial number

If you meet the issue that you can’t find the serial number on web, then the serial number of this iPhone may be recycled, you may check again to see if you entered a wrong number by careless. If it still shows no info about your iPhone, it might be a refurbished iPhone.

* Show different serial number after flash 

After flashing your iPhone using 3uTools, if you find it shows you different serial numbers, this iPhone’s chip probably has been changed or Apple canceled the original serial number. From the different IMEI, your iPhone might be a refurbished iPhone.

Where to buy a refurbished iPhone?

Apple -Apple sells refurbished products on its own website. While it doesn't always have iPhones, it's worth checking. This is especially true because Apple's refurbished iPhones have been repaired by the experts and come with a limited warranty.

eBay- eBay is hotbeds of online bargains, but be careful when you shopping on eBay. Try to stick with reputable, high-rated sellers.