how would i know if my ipad was fake ? my ipad has a grey back and a black apple but is more like a sticker is that normal
iPad, iOS 5.1.1
HuskieN wrote:
Wouldn't have iOS on it.
Which leads me back to ...and why I asked .... does it work? I admit that I have never heard of a bootleg iPad - ever. It doesn't mean that they are not out there - I just never heard of one.
Chances are the fake ones are sold mainly in China because Apple can't sell the real ones there. Although I suppose knockoffs could be elsewhere in Asia, it's highly unlikely any that are sold by approved retailers would be fake especially in the US and EU.
Then again maybe all the fake ones have "Fake" engraved in very small print on the back. Could be that's now a universal requirement.
Kappy wrote:
Chances are the fake ones are sold mainly in China because Apple can't sell the real ones there.
I love the irony in that. And once again, I had no clue about that either.
Here is another dumb question - is it legal to sell bootlegs - if they are marked "Fake"?
You don't say what model iPad. Here's the various iPad model numbers and order numbers. The model numbers are on the back of the iPad. Is your Model shown below?
Apple iPad Wi-Fi (Original) 16, 32, 64 GB
The wi-fi only iPad configurations are assigned model number A1219.
MB292LL/A is the order number for the 16 GB configuration. The 32 GB configuration is assigned MB293LL/A and the 64 GB configuration is assigned MB294LL/A.
Apple iPad Wi-Fi/3G/GPS (Original) 16, 32, 64 GB
The Wi-Fi/3G/A-GPS iPad configurations are assigned model number A1337.
MC349LL/A is the order number for the 16 GB configuration. The 32 GB configuration is assigned MC496LL/A and the 64 GB configuration is assigned MC497LL/A.
Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only) 16, 32, 64 GB
The wi-fi only iPad 2 configurations are assigned model number A1395.
MC769LL/A is the original order number for the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB configuration in black is assigned MC770LL/A and the 64 GB configuration in black is assigned MC916LL/A. The original 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are assigned MC979LL/A, MC980LL/A, and MC981LL/A, respectively. On March 7, 2012, Apple discontinued the 32 GB and 64 GB configurations and assigned new order numbers of MC954LL/A and MC989LL/A for the black and white 16 GB configurations, respectively.
Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi/GSM/GPS AT&T) 16, 32, 64 GB
The Wi-Fi/GSM/GPS iPad 2 configurations are assigned model number A1396.
MC773LL/A is the original order number for the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB configuration in black is assigned MC774LL/A and the 64 GB configuration in black is assigned MC775LL/A. The original 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are assigned MC982LL/A, MC983LL/A, and MC984LL/A, respectively. On March 7, 2012, Apple discontinued the 32 GB and 64 GB configurations and assigned new order numbers of MC957LL/A and MC992LL/A for the black and white 16 GB configurations, respectively.
Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi/CDMA/GPS Verizon) 16, 32, 64 GB
The Wi-Fi/CDMA/GPS iPad 2 configurations are assigned model number A1397.
MC755LL/A is the original order number for the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB configuration in black is assigned MC763LL/A and the 64 GB configuration in black is assigned MC764LL/A. The original 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are assigned MC985LL/A, MC986LL/A, and MC987LL/A, respectively. On March 7, 2012, Apple discontinued the 32 GB and 64 GB configurations and assigned new order numbers of MC755LL/A and MC985LL/A for the black and white 16 GB configurations, respectively.
Apple iPad 3rd Gen (Wi-Fi Only) 16, 32, 64 GB
The Wi-Fi Only iPad 3 configurations are assigned model number A1416
MC705LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in black are MC706LL/A and MC707LL/A, respectively. The 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are MD328LL/A, MD329LL/A, and MD330LL/A, respectively.
Apple iPad 3rd Gen (Wi-Fi/4G LTE AT&T/GPS) 16, 32, 64 GB
The Wi-Fi/4G LTE AT&T/GPS iPad 3 configurations are assigned model number A1430
MD366LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in black are MD367LL/A and MD368LL/A, respectively. The 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are MD369LL/A, MD370LL/A and MD371LL/A, respectively
Apple iPad 3rd Gen (Wi-Fi/4G LTE Verizon/GPS) 16, 32, 64 GB
The Wi-Fi/4G LTE Verizon/GPS iPad 3 configurations are assigned model number A1403
MC733LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in black are MC744LL/A and MC756LL/A, respectively. The 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are MD363LL/A, MD364LL/A, and MD365LL/A, respectively.
For information on your iPad (model, date of production, etc) then enter your serial number at this site. Information, based on the serial number, will be shown. http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html If the serial number matches the model number, it's not fake.
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Does you iPad work?
They all have a grey back and black Apple logo. If it's fake then you may have bought it in China.
Why wouldn't a fake one work?
Kappy wrote:
Why wouldn't a fake one work?
OK - you got me there. I must be so naive that I've never heard of a bootleg iPad.
If the OP didn't buy it in China - how will he know if it is fake or not?
Wouldn't have iOS on it.
If you can install System Status, it will give you plenty of info on what is inside e.g. CPU, GPU, Device ID, OS etc
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/3fa1d322.jpg
OK, I looked it up in Wikipedia. A Fake iPad is one that looks like a Galaxy Tab and runs Android. Wikipedia wouldn't lie, would they?
If they are clearly marked as "Fake" then it's legal to sell them, but only to young gorillas and chimps.
š I give up!
i have a ipad that i received in the mail from winning a contest
it says the model number is a1416 but it also says MD333/lla which is not listed anywhere in your list
does this mean it is fake?
how would i no if my ipad is a fake
