1, serial number
Every Apple computer has a serial number 1 1 (coded by letters and numbers), which can be queried in professional serial number query tools. When you buy a mobile phone, you should check whether the serial number of this mobile phone is correct in official website, Apple. If the serial number of this machine is cancelled on Apple official website after the motherboard has been replaced or repaired, the query "Sorry, this is the serial number of the replaced product" will appear.
2. Last activation time
There is no activation time for the new iPhone6 Plus. If there is, it is probably a refurbished machine, at least it has been used by others, otherwise it cannot be activated.
3. Check the battery life.
The battery of the new iPhone6 Plus has never been used. If you find that the service life record of the iPhone6 battery is very long, it is probably a refurbished machine. The method is to go to iPhone6 Plus Settings-General-Power Settings to check the battery life.
4. Identification of product details
The original data cable and the original data plug are carefully crafted without scratches. These are all appearance details. If you look carefully, you will find some clues.
Since the refurbished machine is used, it is easy to find some flaws in the appearance details through careful observation, including the iPhone6 Plus host, accessories, headphones and so on. You can observe and compare for yourself.
Now many friends are afraid to buy refurbished machines, but the identification method of refurbished machines is only a little knowledge. However, profiteers are constantly upgrading their renovation technology, which makes us very confused and angry. . But this information, such as the activation time of the device, can be known through the Apple serial number query, and it is all a cloud. . First, talk about the types of refurbished machines in detail, and then talk about the query function in detail.
1, official transformation
What is an official turnover machine? Everyone has always been puzzled by this statement. The so-called pipe turnover machine is actually an officially recognized renovation, with a formal renovation process and quality inspection process to ensure that the refurbished machine can achieve a brand-new appearance and enjoy the quality assurance service. You can also identify the official dumper from the serial number. Generally, the serial number of the official turning machine starts with "5K". The first two digits of the universal serial number represent the number of the production workshop and production line, and "5K" represents the machine produced by which workshop and production line.
Can I buy an official dumper? The answer is definitely yes! Because teaching a brand-new machine has two advantages: first, the price is more affordable than a brand-new machine, giving users an extra choice, suitable for low-budget users. Second, on a large scale, the recycling of available parts can avoid the secondary waste of resources. In particular, the warranty of refurbished machines, like buying a new machine, can enjoy a formal warranty, which is also the most concerned issue for most people. The official turnover machine is guaranteed in terms of quality and after-sales, which is beyond the reach of second-hand turnover machines in the market.
2. Second-hand renovation
Second-hand renovation This kind of refurbished machine is generally used by some profiteers to recycle second-hand machines such as iPod/iPad/iPhone, and then sell them in a new shell. The quality is poor. In fact, it is to collect the original movement, shell or outer packaging for maintenance or processing, and then sell it as a new machine. There are many kinds, mainly an old machine with a circuit board problem, which is repackaged and sold after maintenance or parts assembly, and its performance is the most unstable; Second, the shell of the normal old machine is sold as a new one after being treated or replaced; Thirdly, informal channel machines are sold as new products after being refreshed and repackaged by software, which lacks the stability of the general software of such machines.
Nowadays, profiteers are still accustomed to a method: recycling two mobile phones with normal functions, then replacing the motherboard (removing the new motherboard and replacing it with a bad one), then taking it to an Apple repair shop for a new one (generally, Apple repair means replacing it with a new one), and then assembling the replaced new motherboard and some purchased accessories into a new one, which is equivalent to replacing one with two, and the cost of transformation is very low, because for the iPhone, the highest cost is the motherboard. .
Therefore, this second-hand refurbished machine is prone to various problems. If you are unfortunate enough to buy this refurbished machine, then bless it. . Don't let it collapse. Generally, Apple will not guarantee the iPhone with the motherboard changed. . If it breaks down, maintenance will be troublesome. . So be sure to know how to identify before buying.
How to identify refurbished machines (1)
First, the query logo:
We all know that Apple products will have a serial number. Where is it? Generally, it is the setting of the code consisting of 1 1 digits displayed in the serial number position of the iPhone and iPad > General >. You can enter the serial number in the professional Apple serial number query tool, and the results are as follows:
Product model: Needless to say, it must be the model of your machine. . Next to it may be the official clamshell machine. This reminder is for your reference.
Factory date: this is the factory date calculated according to the serial number, which is a range, that is, the production date of your machine.
Purchase time: This is to push your warranty time forward by one year, and the extended machine of Applecare will be inaccurate.
Out of warranty time–this time is more important. If it is a refurbished machine, this time can best explain the problem. For example, you bought an activation today, but the out-of-warranty time queried has been pushed forward by 1 year, and the displayed dates are indeed different by more than n days (more than 1 month). . Then nine times out of ten it's a refurbished machine.
Activation status–If any Apple product is activated according to the standard activation process, the data displayed in this activation status is normal. However, it has recently been found that the activation status data of iPad, mac and other products are not very accurate and can be used as a reference. If it is a product that has just been purchased and has not been unpacked, if the status is "activated", it will be displayed as inactive here. . You know that. . .
Registration status-This indicates whether your device has been officially registered with Apple, and you need to apply for an Appleid when registering.
Warranty Remaining Time-the number of days remaining before the warranty expires. General equipment will enjoy the 1 year warranty service, except users who purchase Applecare, and can enjoy the extended warranty service.
Warranty status-limited warranty refers to the warranty service of the equipment within a specific range. For example, an iPhone that fails due to damage or liquid damage does not meet the warranty conditions, but it meets the conditions of OOW maintenance. However, some damage does not meet the requirements of OOW service, including catastrophic damage (such as equipment fragments) and unauthorized modification, which makes the product unable to run. For more information, please refer to the Apple Terms and Conditions of Service. Please refer to this article to check whether the liquid immersion indicator on the product has been triggered.
Telephone support-Apple devices have telephone support service for three months (90 days) from the date of purchase, but now I guess most people have never used it.
Extended Warranty Status–An extended warranty plan provided by Apple. . You can purchase a two-year warranty service at one time. Please refer to official website's instructions.
Apple Online Services-Provides some quick access to Apple's official website.
How to Identify Refurbishers (2)
Two-in-one appraisal of mobile phone refurbished machines
Enter: *#06# in the mobile phone, and a string of codes will appear. The position in the mobile phone is "Settings >"; General > About this machine > Imie "and the code after Cato. . These three codes should be one code. If it doesn't match, it's probably a refurbished machine.
Serial number identification: "5K" begins with the official flip machine, but you should note that there is no information in the fruit powder query results or the purchase time is far from the actual purchase time.
Let's not talk about other identification methods here. Let's learn more about it, mainly by identifying the fruit powder query results.
If you look at the serial number of Apple equipment before buying, you should be able to identify most refurbished machines, because if it is a refurbished machine, the information corresponding to the serial number will be different from the information actually described by the profiteer. If it is a refurbished machine with a motherboard replaced, it must be a maintenance machine, and the serial number of the maintenance machine has been cancelled in Apple official website, that is, "Sorry, this is the serial number of the replacement product." ... "information. If a normal second-hand refurbished machine is sold as a new machine, the warranty time, purchase place and other information inquired here can definitely help you identify the service life of the machine, whether it is a bank of China or a bank of Hong Kong. In addition, whether it is a second-hand machine can be identified by the date of "last activation time" (if it is a new machine just bought, this activation time is not available. . If so, it may be a refurbished machine), because these data are recorded in Apple's official website database.
How to Identify Refurbishers (3)
Thirdly, serial number identification.
If you look at the serial number of Apple equipment before buying, you should be able to identify most refurbished machines, because if it is a refurbished machine, the information corresponding to the serial number will be different from the information actually described by the profiteer. If it is a refurbished machine with a motherboard replaced, it must be a maintenance machine, and the serial number of the maintenance machine has been cancelled in Apple official website, that is, "Sorry, this is the serial number of the replacement product." ... "information. If a normal second-hand refurbished machine is sold as a new machine, the warranty time, purchase place and other information inquired here can definitely help you identify the service life of the machine, whether it is a bank of China or a bank of Hong Kong. In addition, whether it is a second-hand machine can be identified by the date of "last activation time" (if it is a new machine just bought, this activation time is not available. . If so, it may be a refurbished machine), because these data are recorded in Apple's official website database.