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How to check if an iPhone is legit?

I have been offered a Iphone 12 pro max and i was wondering how you can check that it is a legitimate iphone and not a fake android type one. i have a picture of the spec etc.


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Posted on Nov 22, 2022 6:04 AM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2022 6:16 AM

Sorry, but you will have to do that yourself. We are all users here, just like you, and don't ave access to any data from Apple.

If you have the serial number, you might be able to check, if it is covered by the warranty by filling in the serial number on this Apple page:

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Also check the Activation Lock before you buy, as explained in this article:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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Nov 22, 2022 6:16 AM in response to Claire_Bals

Sorry, but you will have to do that yourself. We are all users here, just like you, and don't ave access to any data from Apple.

If you have the serial number, you might be able to check, if it is covered by the warranty by filling in the serial number on this Apple page:

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Also check the Activation Lock before you buy, as explained in this article:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


How to check if an iPhone is legit?

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