How to Confirm Your iPhone is Genuine After Buying Online

Flipkart’s Big Billion Day and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival both moving ahead in each of these campaigns in India, and many of you on the iPhone while looking at these festivals . In the latest update for the iPhone 16 Pro, prices are above Rs 80,000. The cost does raise questions in your mind. Open box delivery gives you peace of mind, because now the delivery person is the first to open the box. You can also experience peace of mind, if you get a true iPhone, by following these process.

Why Check Your iPhone?

Buying online at high prices is always a risk. Add the festive season and that risk increases. Open box delivery limits that risk, however extra steps coherently show you if you are buying a true iPhone . You can go and feel secure about your purchase using these two simple tests.

Step 1: Check Serial Number

You should open the box with the delivery person present. You will see the serial number on the box. You can visit the official Apple site, and there is a tool to check the serial number. You can put your serial number in the tool, and if it says “device not activated”, you can check off this as a positive step to a new phone. If it says a device is activated, that means the device was used previously.

Step 2: Match the IMEI Number

You do not want to activate your iPhone until it has been checked properly, however you can do it pretty quickly. You should sign in and you can find The IMEI number in the settings either above or under the serial number. You want to compare that number to the IMEI number on the box. Also, the serial number should be the same . If they are all identical, you can move forward to the next step. If they are not, you may have to reconsider your purchase.

Stage 3: Check Model Type

Verify the model type of your phone. Usually through settings. First character M is new, F is refurb, N is a replacement, P is personal use. Lastly, your device should end in H/NA if it’s being sold in India.

Additional Safety Tips

Have the delivery driver unbox your phone first.
Try out the phone before giving them the OTP.
Make sure you keeping the box and receipt.
Report any issue to Amazon or Flipkart fast, usually, they will reply within a few hours.
If you are still not sure, have Apple support verify for you.

Why To Do This

Real iPhones have a firmware updates. Fake iPhones stop functioning over time. Everyone tries to sell fakes during shopping festivals. Anyways, confirming your device is real, saves both money and hassle.

You will enjoy your new iPhone more if you don’t have to worry about its realness. Check today. Have your own delivery driver check. Verify that your iPhone is real. Have fun shopping with a new iPhone this festive shopping season.