How to verify the authenticity and origin of an iPhone using its serial number?

i wanted to know where my phone wc i brought from a friend is real and which country it was bought from


it has serial number starting DH*****46


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Original Title: Check legitimacy and origin

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Nov 14, 2025 3:22 PM

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Nov 14, 2025 3:39 PM in response to pdimatatac

Surely, a friend would not try to deceive you.


Unfortunately, the serial number will not really provide you with the information that you are requesting.


However, you can check to see if there is any remaining warranty coverage on the phone by typing in the serial number when you use this link: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/products?locale=en_US


You need the Model Number.......Settings > General > About > Model Number


Post that info, then tap directly on the Model Number and a 5 character number will appear. Example....A2427.


Post back with that 5 character number.


How to verify the authenticity and origin of an iPhone using its serial number?

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