How to authenticate genuine AirPods using serial number?
How to find out my apple AirPod is original by using serial numbers
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How to find out my apple AirPod is original by using serial numbers
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You effectively can’t as known-valid serial numbers are counterfeited.
If you want to be SURE that they are genuine … purchase from Apple or an Apple-Authorized reseller.
If you pursue other “purchase options” … you’ll likely end up w/ counterfeits.
If they were purchased from Apple or Authorized Apple Seller then they are authentic, if not then they are most likely fake based on the size of the counterfeit market. With fake AirPods you may experience:
In the end, it really does not matter. If you are happy with the AirPods, then it makes no difference if they are fake or not. If you want to make sure they are original, then it will require a purchase from Apple or Authorized Apple Seller. The serial numbers are easier to counterfeit than the actual device, so checking the serial number is not going to tell you anything.
How to authenticate genuine AirPods using serial number?