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How to Inspect a Used

iPhone
zhaifei
7 days ago · Updated

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iPhones are generally pretty expensive,

so buying a used iPhone is usually your
best bet. Once in a while, however, the
seller may not give you all the information
on a particular phone. Here are some tips
on how to check a used iPhone when you
meet the seller.

1. Verify the IMEI Number

Go to Settings -> General -> About,

swipe down to IMEI. 'Swappa' has a free
online tool to check your device’s IMEI
number against the global blacklist.

2. Check the activation lock

This step makes sure the phone is not a

stolen phone. Apple has the iCloud
website to check the
activation: www.icloud.com/activationloc
k/

3. Reset the iPhone

Before buying an iPhone, please remove

current owner's Apple ID from Settings >
iCloud. Then go to General > Reset >
Erase All Content and Settings to remove
everything from the iPhone.

4. Check Warranty

Go to the Apple website to check the

warranty of the iPhone:

https://checkcoverage.apple.com/us/en/

Please always keep in mind that you

should find a public area to meet with
your buyer/seller!

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