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Serial number for refurbished products

Hi everyone,




I want to purchase an iPhone 11 from a shop in Dubai, I get the

serial number from pack which is F4GFDHK0N741, I think this is for refurbished iPhone

but seller did not accepts that this is refurbished , I appreciate if someone

clarify this matter for me   



Kind regards




Amir Shizari


Posted on May 15, 2021 12:48 AM

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Posted on May 15, 2021 1:40 AM

Dear Amir,


First of all i would suggest never provide serial number/IMEI of any device whether it belongs to you or someone else.


Secondly, Pay careful attention to the model number, because this will reveal the origin of the iPhone.

  • If the model number starts with M, it was purchased new from Apple.
  • If the model number starts with F, it was refurbished by Apple or a carrier.
  • If the model number starts with P, it was sold as a personalized iPhone with an engraving.
  • If the model number starts with N, Apple provided it as a replacement device for a malfunctioning iPhone.

If you find that your phone was refurbished, it is not necessarily cause for alarm. Apple puts its Certified Refurbished products through a rigorous process that makes them like-new. They clean each unit thoroughly, replace any broken parts if necessary, and change the battery and the outer shell.


Your serial number is in the F category which means its refurbished by apple and its just like a normal i phone. However, the seller i believe will not accept the fact that its refurbished because he is a third party vendor and will like to sell his phone. However, there is nothing wrong with the phone.


You can also verify the serial number: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

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May 15, 2021 1:40 AM in response to AShizari

Dear Amir,


First of all i would suggest never provide serial number/IMEI of any device whether it belongs to you or someone else.


Secondly, Pay careful attention to the model number, because this will reveal the origin of the iPhone.

  • If the model number starts with M, it was purchased new from Apple.
  • If the model number starts with F, it was refurbished by Apple or a carrier.
  • If the model number starts with P, it was sold as a personalized iPhone with an engraving.
  • If the model number starts with N, Apple provided it as a replacement device for a malfunctioning iPhone.

If you find that your phone was refurbished, it is not necessarily cause for alarm. Apple puts its Certified Refurbished products through a rigorous process that makes them like-new. They clean each unit thoroughly, replace any broken parts if necessary, and change the battery and the outer shell.


Your serial number is in the F category which means its refurbished by apple and its just like a normal i phone. However, the seller i believe will not accept the fact that its refurbished because he is a third party vendor and will like to sell his phone. However, there is nothing wrong with the phone.


You can also verify the serial number: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

Serial number for refurbished products

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