How to recognise a fake iPhone from a genuine refurbished iPhone?

3 tips to recognise a real refurbished iPhone from a fake iPhone

To recognise a genuinely refurbished iPhone from a fake iPhone, you can check the IMEI number and the external appearance of your phone. Platforms like Back Market offer real refurbished iPhones, thus there is no risk at all to come across any fake iPhones here!

#1 Find the iPhone IMEI number

When you receive your refurbished iPhone, go to its settings to find the IMEI number. This is your smartphone's identity card which is made up of 15 to 17 digits. You can find it by performing the following actions:

Settings > General > Information

Then, to check if this number is the right one, go to a web browser like Google for example. Enter the address: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/uk/en/ then enter the number you found in your settings.

If it is a fake iPhone, an error message will appear “please enter a valid serial number”. If not, then it will be a real iPhone.

This trick can be very useful if you want to make sure your brand new iPhone 11 is of good quality.

#2 Check the appearance of your refurbished iPhone

In order to know if your refurbished iPhone is a real one, you can also check its external appearance. You can check that the Apple logo (an apple) is on the back of your phone and that it is integrated into the phone and not a sticker or easy to rub off. You can also refer to your iPhone's spec sheet to see if it has the right components.

#3 Go to a platform that sells reliable refurbished iPhones

Finally, to be sure that your refurbished iPhone is not a fake by shopping on trustworthy platforms like Back Market for example. Back Market is a trusted marketplace that sells genuine refurbished iPhones. These are second hand iPhones which have been treated by reconditioning professionals that test, control and refurbish them. Back Market also offers you a 1-year guarantee that proves that its service is completely reliable and risk-free.