okay so I bought an iPhone se and I used it after a half year I Found out that one number from the imei is different on the phone and on the box
when I bought the phone I was told that is brand new with warranty
can I do something about it ?
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The last 6 digits simply confirm there is an error in one of the numbers. What you really posted is the last 5 digits (32x51) plus the check digit (1) calculated from all the previous 14 digits. It is mathematically impossible for two strings with a single digit difference both to have the same check digit. Go to the online calculator I linked above and find out which one is wrong. If you don’t want to put your IMEI into a web calculator (not that it will do any harm) use the method at http://imei-number.com/check-digit-calculation/ and do it the old fashioned way with a pencil and paper.
@Briansyddall. Not a replacement, one of the numbers is not a valid IMEI. The check digit should be different and it’s not so there’s an error. I’m betting the phone has the correct number with valid checksum, because the phone works and hasn’t been kicked off the network. The box has a typo.
Yes the number on the box does not exist as valid imei the one on the phone can be found on Apple coverage check
Hi
This just means that iPhone was replaced at some time.
If it,s working OK I wouldn't worry about it.
Cheers
Brian 🇬-1F1E7;
Did you buy it brand new at an Apple store?
i bought it at an online store not an official apple reseller but i was told is brand new
so the last 6 digits on the box are 322511 and on the phone 323511
Ok so I finally understand the imei on the phone is ok and the one on the box is wrong
But now how does it work with warranty because on the receipt there is different imei then on the phone
It is impossible for only one digit to be different in a valid IMEI because the last digit is a checksum calculated from the previous 14. Go to http://www.imei.info/calc and enter both numbers into the checker, one will give a different check digit. That tells you which one has the error - box or phone. When you tell us which is the valid IMEI we can suggest what to do next.
Imei on Phone does not match with the one on box
