Iphone 7 Refurbished Test

Apple's policy and terms clearly state that a replacement iPhone may and likely will be a Refurbished unit. There is no guarantee it will be a new model.

If you decline such a replacement, you simply do not get one. There is no legal requirement from Apple to grant you a new device for a replacement.

Model Numbers for Refurbished iPhones start with the letter F. You can find the model number in Settings->General->About->Model.

Beyond that as has been explained, Refurbished units go through a much more rigorous part replacement and testing phase than new ones. In most cases getting a new screen, and back plate, as well as new or as new replacement parts to any internal components that may have failed.

For all intents and purposes any replacement iPhone you get will be less prone to issues than a new one. And there should be no functional or operational difference between a refurbished unit and brand new one, as they are refurbished by the same people and with the same parts as new ones.

Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty

If during the Warranty Period you submit a claim to Apple or an AASP in accordance with this warranty, Apple will, at its option:

1. repair the Apple Product using new or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability,

2. replace the Apple Product with the same model (or with your consent a product that has similar functionality) formed from new and/or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or

3. exchange the Apple Product for a refund of your purchase price.

You turn it on, activate it, and if it works, it could very well be refurbished. A refurbished iPhone from Apple is inspected closer than the factory manufactured devices. All parts are replaced as necessary and the device is tested multiple times to ensure it works, and it comes with a warranty. You really couldn't tell if it is refurbished or not by looking at it, although there are some articles floating around that serial numbers that begin with, or contain certain letters are refurbished. I cannot independently verify that information.

Getting a phone from the carrier is a crap shoot. Warranty replacements should be made by Apple for quality devices. The carriers refurbished devices are not refurbished by Apple. They are 3rd party insurance replacements.

So, you returned your problem device to Apple to be replaced? How old was this phone when you experienced this audio problem? What exactly was the audio problem?

Warranty replacements from Apple can be new or refurbished, as indicated in the Warranty information that Apple provides. As I indicated in my earlier response, the refurbished devices contain new parts and are more extensively tested than new phones. They also come with a new phone warranty. You wouldn't be able to tell a refurbished device from a new device.

Why do you think it is refurbished?

What signs are that it is refurbished?

Where was it purchased?

Hi

If you got iPhone from Apple you have no way of knowing if it,s refurbished or brand new you cannot tell if it looks OK works OK then you have nothing to worry about.

Cheers

Brian 🇬-1F1E7;

If you received the phone as a warranty replacement, there is no way to tell if it is refurbished. Is the replacement wirking as it should?