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Hi,
I'm thinking of buying an Apple certified refurb iPhone 5 and was wondering if the phones are any good?
Will they have any marks on them and what about battery life, will it be poor as it is a used product and been through many charge/discharge cycles?
Thanks
Refurbished iPhones meet the same standards as the new ones. Some users even think they are more reliable, because Apple techs took extra care to make sure that all parts of the phone are in perfect condition. I had two refurbished phones, an 3G and 4s, and I did not find a difference to a new one. Both in excellent condition and still working. And the batteries on those devices is brand-new, by the way.
Refurbished iPhones meet the same standards as the new ones. Some users even think they are more reliable, because Apple techs took extra care to make sure that all parts of the phone are in perfect condition. I had two refurbished phones, an 3G and 4s, and I did not find a difference to a new one. Both in excellent condition and still working. And the batteries on those devices is brand-new, by the way.
I was not aware that Apple sold refurbished iPhones. I don't see any on the Online Store. From whom are you buying this?
LiamJ90 wrote:
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying an Apple certified refurb iPhone 5
From where, exactly? So far as I am aware, Apple doesn't sell refurbished iPhones at all. The only way to get a "refurbished" iPhone is as an out of warranty replacement when you turn in one that's physically damaged or out of warranty. They carry a 90 day warranty or the balance of the original warranty for the phone that was replaced, whichever is longer.
Don't buy it. You're being scammed.
From Very, they are Apple certified and have 12 month warranty with Apple. Is this a fake then?
http://www.very.co.uk/apple-iphone-5-32gb-refurbished-white/1458075009.prd
Is this not legit? Looks fine to me?
http://www.very.co.uk/apple-iphone-5-32gb-refurbished-white/1458075009.prd
On 27 January 2015 at 22:38, Apple Support Communities Updates <
T-mobile in my country also sells refurbished Apple devices in their online shop.
I doubt Apple have anything to do with it in anyway
There are companies that buy trade-in phones from Carriers and refurbish them in UK
THAT IS NOT APPLE I doubt you would get any help from Apple since it will have been opened by unauthorised servicer and as for a 12 month Apple warranty đđ
So I shouldn't buy this phone? Too late I have already purchased it!! I
will send it back as soon as it arrives, Don't want any illegal crap sold
by a company claiming it's Apple refurbished and not genuine!
On 28 January 2015 at 18:16, Apple Support Communities Updates <
Ingo2711 wrote:
T-mobile in my country also sells refurbished Apple devices in their online shop.
Verizon also sells refurbished iPhones, mostly for prepaid service. However, they are refurbished by a company contracted by Verizon and warrantied by Verizon, not Apple. I bought one years ago, my first iPhone, an iPhone 4. It was half the price of new and was still working a few months ago until the person I sold it to dropped it. So, it's not necesarily a bad thing to do. However, Verizon did not represent them as "Apple Certified".
I have just spoken to Apple UK customer services and they assured me that
the iPhone 5 is a genuine Apple pre-owned device and that it will have 12
month warranty with Apple care. They treat the pre-owned items as new ones
and expect them to last as long as a new device, they get a new shell,
battery and anything else that needs replaced.
On 28 January 2015 at 18:59, Apple Support Communities Updates <
I'm glad you got a definitive answer. Enjoy your phone!
In which my cynicism is unfounded
When you get the iPhone plug the serial # into here to confirm that Apple systems acknowledge your warranty
I had a defective iPhone5S. With Verizon's insurance/replacement plan, I received a refurbished phone. It was also defective. Hideously long story made short, I have now received 5 defective iPhone 5's within 10 months. You read that correctly- FIVE. Replacement #5 (the one in my hand) lasted 5 days before the problems (crashing apps and no sound), and I am now awaiting #6. Apple provided diagnostics and confirmed software and hardware issues with #3 and #4. #5 seems just software.
Verizon's response: "Hey, don't look at us. Apple makes defective products. We would be happy to sell you an iPhone 6, and and don't even think about getting a discount on it since is not our fault. Please contact Apple.
And who, exactly, did all of these defective phones come from? Verizon... OK then. Take it up with them.
ssaura wrote:
I had a defective iPhone5S. With Verizon's insurance/replacement plan, I received a refurbished phone. It was also defective. Hideously long story made short, I have now received 5 defective iPhone 5's within 10 months. You read that correctly- FIVE. Replacement #5 (the one in my hand) lasted 5 days before the problems (crashing apps and no sound), and I am now awaiting #6. Apple provided diagnostics and confirmed software and hardware issues with #3 and #4. #5 seems just software.
Verizon's response: "Hey, don't look at us. Apple makes defective products. We would be happy to sell you an iPhone 6, and and don't even think about getting a discount on it since is not our fault. Please contact Apple.
Your question is not really related to the original post so it would be more polite to start your own thread. Of course, I'm not sure what you expect anyone here to be able to do for you as this is a user-to-user support forum.
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