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The iPhone is locked to a European operator. I would like to know information about the phone by IMEI code.

Hello, Andrey

Where to get IMEI

You can see this code:

1. In the Phone application, after dialing the combination: *#06#

2. In the settings along the path: Settings - General - About device - IMEI.

3. On the back of the iPhone box.

4. On back cover iPhone (for some models the IMEI is printed on the SIM card tray).

Of course, all codes must match; if a discrepancy is detected, this is a reason to think about the origin of the smartphone.

What to do with IMEI

You can check your eligibility on the Apple website. service this model. See if your smartphone is covered by warranty.

Detailed information on IMEI can be obtained on various sites and services, for example:

By entering the IMEI code you can find out the device model, color and sometimes the amount of built-in memory. Services will show whether the device is listed as stolen/lost. Some sites may provide serial number and the warranty expiration date.

To obtain information about the operator to which your iPhone is locked, you need to know the model number ( Settings – General – About device – Model). You can check it on the indicated resources.

Not everyone can afford a brand new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. If you are one of them, but really want an iPhone (not necessarily the latest model), it makes sense to buy it on the secondary market, that is, “used”. 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 product online, know that there are many times more scammers on the secondary market than honest sellers. Therefore, be careful when choosing a seller. Advice: don't trust anyone!

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

1. Doesn't hide his 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 average on the secondary market. Although you can always bargain on the spot.

Complete set

Buy a used iPhone in the factory configuration and, if possible, with a receipt from the store. The latter will be needed when contacting Apple support to regain control over, 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 headset Apple EarPods with control buttons and microphone.
6. SIM card ejector.
7. Documentation.

It’s not critical if a used iPhone doesn’t come with a power supply, USB cable, headphones, paper clips and instructions. It is important to have the original box (for support).

Check that the data in the iPhone settings matches the original packaging

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

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

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

Video on how to find the serial number

How to check if an iPhone is authentic by serial number

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

If the device is original, the system will recognize its model and display information about the warranty status. It is important that there is a checkmark in the “Valid Purchase Date” field - this confirms that the device is original and purchased from Apple.

If more than a year has passed since the purchase of the device, international Apple warranty no longer affects him. Information about this is located in the lines: “Telephone Technical Support” and “Repairs and Service Coverage”.

If you need more information, using the same serial number you can determine: phone model, country for which it was manufactured, identifier and model number, main technical specifications (clock frequency processor, screen resolution, case color, memory size), year and month of production, as well as 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 inches
• Screen resolution: 1136×640 pixels
• Colour: Space Gray
• Production year: 2013
• Production week: 45 (November)
• Model introduced: 2013
• Capacity: 16GB
• Memory - flavor: xx
• Factory: F1 (China, Zhengzhou - Foxconn).

This means that I have an iPhone 5s 16 GB, GSM model A1533, gray, produced at the Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou in November 2013.

You can also identify an iPhone restored by the manufacturer (Refurbished) by the serial number. For such devices, the serial number starts at “5K”.

To make it easier for you, I recorded a video on 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 using the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity), for example.

iPhone IMEI is engraved on its back cover and SIM card tray, indicated on the barcode label on the packaging and in “Settings -> General -> About this device”. In the “Phone” application, enter the combination “ #06# " And iPhone IMEI will be displayed on the screen.

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

For reference: If in the iPhone settings there is no data in the “Wi-Fi Address”, “Bluetooth” or “Modem Firmware” lines in the device information, then the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or modem modules, respectively, are not working.

Checking a used iPhone for mechanical damage

Visually inspect the iPhone and check:

1. Condition of the case. It is desirable that the device is free of chips, scratches and dents.
   
2. Controls(Home and Power buttons, volume rocker, vibration mode switch). The buttons should work softly and silently, and should not stick or fall through. The device should respond instantly to button presses.
3. Did you understand the iPhone? Earpiece (next to front camera) must be covered with a mesh. The screw heads on the bottom side of the charging/sync connector must not be damaged.
   
4. Has it been renovated? Home button colors and protective glass, must be the same. The charging/sync port and headphone jack must match the color of the iPhone. Press down on the screen, the original touchpad does not “float” (presses do not leave marks).
   
5. iPhone Neverlock (unlocked) or “locked”. Remove the SIM card tray; there should be no overlays for the SIM card (adapters for the Gevey or r-Sim hardware unlock). Insert your SIM card - connecting an “unlocked” iPhone to cellular network happens quickly.
   
6. Touchpad. Unlock your iPhone, press and hold your finger on the screen until the application icons begin to “dance”, and slowly drag any icon across the screen. It should not “come off” from the finger.
7. Speaker and microphone. Call someone, you and you should be clearly heard (sometimes this also depends on the quality of the connection).
8. Wi-Fi module. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to wireless network, check your internet access in Safari. In the cold Wi-Fi module It works properly - the breakdown appears 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 area of ​​the screen to autofocus.
10. Proximity sensor. Call someone, during a conversation - cover the upper part of the screen to the right of the speaker with your finger - the screen should go dark.
11. Accelerometer. Run any standard application(Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Photos), rotate the iPhone - the screen should rotate with the device.
12. Headphones. Plug your headset into the headphone jack, launch the Music app, and play. 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 (moisture indicator), it means 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.

Checking iPhone lock using 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 Activation Lock. An iPhone with the “ ” function enabled cannot be

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 network offices cellular communication, 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 the instructions:

Step 1. Find the serial number of the device on the packaging - it should be located on the back of the box between the IMEI and the part 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 packaging and in the device settings (path “ Settings» — « Basic» — « About this device»).

Unfortunately, not many people can afford to buy new iPhone due to high price tags due to the increased exchange rate of the ruble. This is why iPhones are often purchased secondhand, for example, through advertisements on Avito and other sites. But, as a rule, not all buyers are lucky, and some people simply buy high-quality fakes that look like the original iPhone on the outside, but are not like that on the inside. What to do in this case, you ask? How to check the phone for originality? In fact, there are a large number of methods, which will be discussed in this article.

And it doesn’t even matter whether you buy new iPhone or by hand, there is always a chance to “run into” scammers who have packed either a refurbished device or a used smartphone in a box.

Each device has its own serial number, which is assigned to it at the assembly stage, and this information is also stored on the official Apple website, so you can view it at any time and personally verify that your device is original and truly belongs to Apple products.

Where can I find my iPhone serial number?

If you have the original box that the smartphone came in, you can view the serial number on the back. It will be marked Serial No and contain 12 characters consisting of numbers and Latin letters. If there is no box, you can look in the iPhone settings. To do this, follow these steps:

• Go to the “Settings” of the device and go to the “Basic” tab;

• Next, click on the “About this device” tab and scroll down the page until you see the “Serial number” item.

We have received the unique number of your smartphone. Now you need to check it. To do this, go to the Apple website at https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do to get straight to required section and enter the serial number here. Also enter the verification code and click Continue.

Based on the test results, you may have several outcomes:

1. Such a device with a serial number is indeed in the database. Information will be provided on it, in which the model will be displayed, the possibility of providing technical support and checking the date of purchase;
2. If the serial number was specified incorrectly, then information about the existence of an iPhone with that number will not be provided. In this case, you need to double-check the correctness of the input, and if you really enter the information correctly, most likely, the data is simply manipulated and this is not an original device;
3. If the site says “You need to activate your iPhone,” then you are completely new phone, which has not yet been activated. This is an original smartphone that has not been used by other owners.

Checking the originality of an iPhone via IMEI

Each device has its own IMEI code, which is assigned to all phones, including those that were released 10-15 years ago. That is, you can be completely sure that there are no smartphones with the same IMEI, so the information will be reliable. You can find out IMEI in several ways:

• If you have a smartphone box, look at the number on the back. As a rule, the number consists of 15 digits, and next to them there is an IMEI mark;
• You can also go to the “Settings” of the device, select the “Basic” tab, go to “About the device” and scroll to the IMEI item. This is where the unique phone identification number will be;

• There is also a single command for checking IMEI. Dial *#06# on your device and you will see the number on the screen.

Once the number is received, you will need to use one of the services presented below. For complete reliability, we recommend checking your smartphone using several databases at once.

Official IMEI resource

You can go to https://www.imei.info/ and check your smartphone there. This single resource, which stores data about all devices. On home page enter the number and click the Check button.

If the IMEI is correct, detailed information about this smartphone will appear. You will see the release date, main characteristics, device model and other data.

SNDeepInfo website

Another equally popular resource is the site https://sndeep.info/ru. The main feature of the service is, of course, support for the Russian language, which is very important for Russian users. But less information is provided here in free mode. On the main page in the results you will see the name of the model, manufacturer, and you can also see whether this smartphone was stolen or not. For example, a user whose iPhone was stolen can go to this resource and fill out a special application, where he will enter the IMEI of the stolen smartphone. When this number is verified, it will indicate that it has been stolen.

If you need more complete information, you can click on the appropriate tab, where for $2 you can get additional data in a complete set. If you only need basic information, it will cost $0.18.

Connect to iTunes on your computer

Even if the methods described above showed that such a phone exists, you were provided with a box and in the smartphone settings there is an entry about the serial number and IMEI, you need to use additional ways checks, because Chinese underground companies have long learned to substitute information about real serial numbers, but in fact, devices with such identifiers are sold somewhere on official shelves. That is, they simply made a copy of the device with the same IMEI or other identifier and provided it to you. That is why we recommend using iTunes, which automatically recognizes the connected Apple device and synchronizes data.

• Download on your computer latest version iTunes and use a USB cable to connect your smartphone to your computer;
• Wait until the system detects the new device, and as soon as the drivers for it are installed, your iPhone will appear in iTunes;
• If device information does not appear, check that the drivers are installed correctly or try plugging the USB cable into a different port. Otherwise, we can assume that the iPhone is not original, and therefore is not detected by the program.

Attention! When connecting to iTunes and viewing device information, be sure to check the serial number. It must match the number specified in the settings of this iPhone.

Checking iPhone at the Apple Store

They can fake it on an iPhone appearance, both the device itself and the software, adding all the items and tabs, as in the original iOS versions, but such devices will always have one big disadvantage - the inability to connect to the Apple Store. In a fake version, you will never be able to log in using your Apple ID and log into the service to download any application. That is why we advise you, immediately after the methods described above, to be on the safe side, immediately try to log in to your account. account and try downloading an application or game from the Apple Store. If it boots, it means that this is a 100% original Apple device!

Checking the appearance of the original iPhone

It is quite difficult for a person who has not previously used Apple devices to assess the external condition of a smartphone and compare it with the original, however, there are certain patterns that will help even beginners quickly identify a fake:

• Let's get acquainted with the device. Before purchasing and meeting with the seller, we recommend looking at reviews on the Internet to understand what buttons the iPhone has, what size, what color solutions it will be released when there is an announcement and sale in Russia. Very often they sell iPhones that should be released only in a few days, but sellers guarantee 100% originality and their “contacts with suppliers.” It's all a scam. Using approximately the same principle, you can identify a fake simply by looking at its color. Apple produces devices in strictly defined color shades, and does not provide any exclusive options for individual users.

• Buttons. We have already talked about buttons, but here we should take a more careful approach to checking. The iPhone, as a rule, has only a few keys: volume rocker, Home button, Turn on/off and mute the sound. At the same time, they do not crunch, do not make any noise and work correctly in any conditions.
• Logos. On the back cover of the iPhone there is always a logo of a bitten apple, and at the bottom there is an inscription about where the device was made. Pay attention to color and shape. Original devices do not have any curves, bends or patterns, or additional colors on the logos. Everything is done smoothly and neatly.
• SIM slot. The main feature of iPhones is the inability to use additional drives to expand the memory, so the SIM card slot can only have a SIM card, and only one and no SD cards can be used here, as well as additional SIMs!

• Materials. All Apple devices are made from certain materials. Initially, check on the official website what the case is made of, how much the device weighs, and what materials are used on the back cover. Very often, fakes use slightly different materials. For example, if in original iPhone 8 glass is used on the back panel; counterfeits can simply make a solid shape of a certain color.

Checking iPhone software

And the last stage of verification is some “chips” in software iPhone. We have already described the most common and optimal verification methods, but if you want to be 100% sure that this is an original phone, you can try the following options:

• Voice assistant Siri. Launch Siri with your voice and ask any command, for example, start Apple app Store or go to a specific site. In fakes voice assistant missing, therefore this operation will not be fulfilled;

• Applications. Try launching the Wallet app to link bank cards V Apple Pay or "Commands" to bind a specific voice command to a specific action. The fakes do not have such programs, although in the original version of iOS they are installed by default.

There are indeed many verification options, and we have described most of them in this material so that you can be confident in the reliability and originality of the device you are purchasing. If you are buying an iPhone for the first time and do not know how to connect it to iTunes or how authorization is carried out via Apple ID, we recommend taking with you a person who has such a device, otherwise you will fall for the tricks of scammers and purchase a fake.

Checking iPhone by name and serial number.

When buying an iPhone secondhand, you need to be extremely careful. Fraudsters are trying to sell various kinds of counterfeits on the secondary market, without checking which there is a chance of being left broke. How to check an iPhone by name and serial number on the official Apple website is described in this instruction.

How to find out iPhone serial number

In order to receive additional information about the iPhone we will need the serial number of the device. You can get it in various ways, for example, look on the back cover of the device (or on the SIM card tray in older models), but the easiest way is to go to the settings.

Step 1. Go to menu " Settings" → « The main ones."

Step 2. Select " About the device."

Step 3. Find the line “ Serial number" It contains the serial number of the iPhone.

We got the serial number, all that remains is to check it on the Apple website.

How to check an iPhone by serial number on the official Apple website

Step 1: Go to special page Apple website for iPhone checks by serial number ( link).

Step 2: Enter your iPhone serial number in the field and click " Continue».

Step 3. Wait for the results page to load and review the information received.

? What does checking the iPhone serial number give you?

What information does this page provide?

1. You are convinced that the iPhone is truly original. If the Apple verification service recognizes the iPhone, then it is 100% original.

2. The exact iPhone model . Very often, on the secondary market, scammers try to sell an iPhone 6 under the guise of an iPhone 6s, an iPhone 7 under the guise of an iPhone 8, etc. They rely on inexperienced buyers. On the Apple website it will be clear exactly which iPhone model you have in your hands.

3. Warranty status is being clarified. Apple service accurately answers the question whether it works on iPhone warranty. Warranties are often lied to unscrupulous sellers. They say that official guarantee on the smartphone is still valid, although in reality it is not. A quick check through the Apple website and you've got it all figured out.

4. Verified date of purchase is verified. And just as important, the service allows you to make sure that the iPhone was officially purchased and not stolen. This is a very important point, as a confirmed purchase date will allow you to contact Apple support with any questions.

How to check iPhone by IMEI

How to find out IMEI on iPhone? Elementary. To do this, you just need to enter the command in the “Phone” application *#06# . IMEI will instantly appear on the screen:

This is how the IMEI of an iPhone is displayed after entering the command *#06#

If the iPhone is packaged, you can look at the IMEI on the packaging:

IMEI has been found, now all that remains is to punch it and find out additional information. This can be done using the following services:

Just go to one of the listed sites and enter in the verification field Smartphone IMEI. The check is completed in just a few seconds.

? What does checking an iPhone give?

1. iPhone status is determined: stolen or not. The main thing that an IMEI check shows is the status of the device. If the iPhone is lost or stolen by its real owner, the check will warn you about this. An iPhone that is listed as lost or stolen should not be purchased under any circumstances. Only if for spare parts.

Result of checking iPhone by IMEI. We see that the smartphone is no longer guaranteed, but is not stolen or lost

2. The country of purchase is determined. The IMEI determines the exact model number of the iPhone. It is necessary to check in which country the smartphone is intended for sale.

The model number allows you to find out where your iPhone comes from

3. Shows Find My iPhone status. Also, checking by IMEI allows you to find out whether the “Find iPhone” function is enabled on your iPhone right now. If it is enabled, then the seller must be asked to log out of his iCloud account.