How do I check if my AirPods are original?

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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 10, 2024 8:53 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2024 11:44 AM

There is no way to verify if your AirPods are original from any number provided. The counterfeiter uses spoofed numbers that appear to be legitimate so there is no way for you to verify them. The only way to know if they are legitimate is by purchasing them from Apple or Authorized Apple seller. A purchase from any other third party site will likely result it you owning a pair of fake AirPods, since the counterfeit market is so big for Apple Devices.


Some common problems associated with fake AirPods are:

  • Poor Audio Quality
  • Noise Cancellation may not work
  • Find My may not work
  • Problems with pairing the device
  • AppleCare coverage is missing
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Jul 10, 2024 11:44 AM in response to seun129

There is no way to verify if your AirPods are original from any number provided. The counterfeiter uses spoofed numbers that appear to be legitimate so there is no way for you to verify them. The only way to know if they are legitimate is by purchasing them from Apple or Authorized Apple seller. A purchase from any other third party site will likely result it you owning a pair of fake AirPods, since the counterfeit market is so big for Apple Devices.


Some common problems associated with fake AirPods are:

  • Poor Audio Quality
  • Noise Cancellation may not work
  • Find My may not work
  • Problems with pairing the device
  • AppleCare coverage is missing

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