Why is the iPhone serial number on box different than what shows in Settings?

Serial number Why the serial number on box is different than phone settings


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Posted on Oct 8, 2022 8:20 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2022 8:24 AM

Probably because the phone is not in its original box. Go to this site→Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage and try both serial numbers. Does the phone match the model description on the box?

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Why is the iPhone serial number on box different than what shows in Settings?

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