How to tell a fake iPad?

What shows onscreen when it is powered up.

If setup correctly, when powered up should show a multi-language startup screen or a graphic of a cable that states connect to iTunes or something very similar.

I am not an idiot.

I can certainly tell a fake iPad from the real one, but NOT with a full coverage case covering the entire tablet!

I cannot tell anything with that third party case on it.

There are all sorts of cases for iPads.

The case needs to come off before anyone here can make an honest evaluation of this tablet.

Even for me to determine this.

Take the case off and send another image in a new reply post.

Take images of the front and back of this tablet and then power up the tablet and take an image of the tablet’ s main Home screen.

I think that white part IS part of the case and NOT the tablet itself!

I think that both the blue bits and white raised surface is part of the entire case for that tablet!

Keeping the screen ultra protected.

All of that needs to come off!

Until all of that comes off, there is no way to tell anything.

I believe that tablet is locked into some sort of rugged, child proof case that needs to be removed in its entirety.

Then send some more images in another reply.

That tablet is being covered up by a full body case.

darpa Said:

"How to tell a fake iPad?: I want to find out if an iPad a friend got as gift is not a fake. No serial number. But I have a photo and it doesn't even look like a real iPad. It's design is different. Can I post a photo of it?"

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Finding, then Using Serial Number:

Using the Serial Number, see if this is an official Apple Device...

1. First, Get the Serial Number: Find the Serial Number of your Apple Product - Apple Support
2. Then, Enter it Here: Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support

darpa Said:

"How to tell a fake iPad?: My friend can't find the serial number on the device."

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Look on the Original Box:

Did this come with the original box? If so, then that would have the Serial Number on it.

It sure looks like that raised white surface should come off.

The Home TouchID button and side front camera are completely exposed around that raised up area.

I am betting that white area comes off.

It looks like it is locked into those blue areas of the case.

Yes, you can post a photo/image of the tablet in question.

If that entire case comes off, if an iPad, the “A” model number can be found on the aluminium back of that iPad, in small print, right under the larger bold print “iPad”.