how i can check if iphone isnot fake with imei number?

how i can check if iphone isnot fake with imei number?

Posted on May 22, 2023 1:09 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2023 1:15 PM

You cannot. The IMEI number does not in any way identify a device as real or fake.


It merely uniquely identifies the device to a cellular service provider. It can be a fake iPhone and still have a valid IMEI number and be usable on a cellular network.


Best way to identify thew iPhone is to enter its Serial number (not IMEI), at https://checkcoverage.apple.com

If the page comes back with correct information for the iPhone, the. it's a real iPhone.

Also, if it has the App Store app, and rather than Google Play, then it's also a real iPhone.



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May 22, 2023 1:15 PM in response to mikheil224

You cannot. The IMEI number does not in any way identify a device as real or fake.


It merely uniquely identifies the device to a cellular service provider. It can be a fake iPhone and still have a valid IMEI number and be usable on a cellular network.


Best way to identify thew iPhone is to enter its Serial number (not IMEI), at https://checkcoverage.apple.com

If the page comes back with correct information for the iPhone, the. it's a real iPhone.

Also, if it has the App Store app, and rather than Google Play, then it's also a real iPhone.



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