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What does the first digit 5 in the model number mean?
iPhone 11, iOS 17
If that's the first character, that unit was refurbished by someone other than Apple in an Apple-approved program. Otherwise, it's just part of the model number; nobody on these boards will know why Apple picked it.
(262045)
“First digit 5 in the model number: What does the first digit 5 in the model number mean?”
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Please Clarify:
Why do you ask? Anything of concern or suspicion here?
Of course, this figure raises great suspicions.
First digit 5 in the model number
