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If you are looking for orignal genuine Iphone 4 / 4S, then be sure to check the features described below to avoid buying fakes.
Originalo purchase recommendation:
Some of the reputable online stores for Apple products include:
These stores offer a wide selection of Apple iPhones, iPods and accessories at fair prices.
Apple iPhone serial number
The serial number is a good way to tell whether an iPhone is original or counterfeit. The following information is encoded in the serial number:
- unique identifier of the device
- Color
- Memory
- Production date
With the help of this guide, you can decipher this data. Compare the information of the serial number with the information of the iPhone you want to buy. If the serial number does not match the structure described below, there is a risk that it is a fake.
The serial number can be found in the following places:
- Back of the iPhone box
- iPhone menu: Settings > General > About
The serial number that can be found there consists of eleven characters and is structured like this: aabccdddeef
The letters mean:
- aa = manufacturing location and machine ID
- b = year
- cc = production week
- ddd = Unique identifier of the device
- ee = color (A4=black)
- f = Memory (S=16 GB, T=32GB)
iPhone 4 box with serial number
Enter this serial number on the Apple warranty check website:
https://checkcoverage.apple.com/de/de/
Check serial number on Apple website
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Technical details of the Apple iPhone4
Even if it sounds trivial, check if all the connectors, switches and sensors marked on the picture are present. If even one feature is missing, then it is a fake.
Check technical details of the iPhone 4.
Apple iPhone memory card slot
Many iPhone 4 counterfeits have a slot to insert memory cards into the product. An Apple iPhone does not have a slot because the memory is permanently installed in the iPhone. Due to the cost of memory chips, the counterfeits often do not have one installed, but only a slot that you have to equip with memory cards yourself.
Apple iPhone sim card
It is safe to say that Apple's iPhone is the most sought-after cell phone in the world. And where there is a high price tag and high demand, counterfeits are also quickly found. One feature of the counterfeits from the Far East, is the frequent use of so-called Dual Sims. This is a feature that allows the operation of 2 sim cards simultaneously. Original iPhones, however, only allow one sim card at a time.
Most fakes even advertise the dual sim card feature in the description and on the packaging.
Apple iOS Operating System/Software
Not only the look of the iPhone is faked, but also the installed Apple software. The touchscreen is controlled via Apple's typical icons. However, the clone becomes a cheap China cell phone here at the latest. The software reacts extremely slowly, is full of spelling errors and cannot process the popular apps.
Apple iPhone charging cable
A counterfeit iPFone cannot be charged with an original Apple charger because it usually has a non-compatible port.
Mini Apple iPhone 4 / 4s
A mini iPhone from Apple is offered in many web stores. A mini iPhone 4/4s was never produced by Apple. Two different model sizes were only introduced with the iPhone 6.
iPhone 4 counterfeit video
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