Check iPhone by batch number. Where to check iPhone by IMEI

The need to “break through” the phone appears among iPhone owners in 2 cases. The first is the acquisition of a new gadget from Apple. And the second is purchasing a device through an unofficial store. Let's say this could be a hands-on purchase of the device.

Checking the serial number on the official Apple website will allow you to determine the 100% authenticity of the device. You can also check the iPhone serial number using other methods - through the gadget itself, according to the inscriptions on the packaging.

Remember that any iOS device from Apple must be verified for authenticity before purchase. This device will provide you with the right to warranty repair, access to support services and other benefits.

To check an iPhone by serial number, you first need to know this combination of numbers. And then it will be easy to get information about the iPhone on the Apple website. Or test the gadget under test through another source.

Read our article on how to check an iPhone by IMEI on the Apple website.

In fact, there are plenty of resources online that allow you to carry out this procedure. But experts recommend using one of the two. For what reason? Simply because you don’t have to pay for information on them, and there is no doubt about the reliability of the information received. All data, you can be sure, will be 100% accurate.

We are talking, firstly, about the resource on which the device was purchased. And the second is, you guessed it, the manufacturer’s website. The latter method will be discussed in detail today.

How to check IMEI on an Apple resource on the Internet?

Especially for you - step by step instructions. The procedure is very easy to do - just 3 steps. Each of them is not very difficult. So let's get started.

After the final step, we can already conclude that the Phone is authentic. We can also find out whether the gadget’s body has been changed, and whether the serial number belongs to our device.

Remember that the above instructions will allow you to check not only iOS mobile gadgets, but also all other Apple products for authenticity. This also includes a number of accessories, TV set-top boxes, etc.

However, apart from IMEI checks, there are other ways to find out whether the iPhone in front of you is real or fake.

Several ways to check iPhone for originality

Due to the fairly high iPhone cost, and most importantly, due to the huge number of fakes, be sure to carefully check the device data before purchasing. Especially before purchasing it, it would be useful to find out the date and place of release of this iPhone. This alone will help ensure its originality. Because There have been cases when an old refurbished phone was inserted into the case of a new model, and outwardly it looked quite decent. But the factory serial number and other codes are registered in the device’s memory and cannot be changed.

In light of the fact that with the release new iPhones 6S, many owners will sell their used 6s to buy a more advanced new product, this instruction you will definitely find it useful.

Looking for the serial number

IN in this case An analysis of the device’s serial number will be very informative, which will help initial stage immediately discard dubious gadgets. It can be found at original packaging of any iPhone, on the reverse side - on a sticker with the main characteristics and barcodes. Therefore, having a branded box is especially important when buying used iPhones. We are interested in the second row of numbers marked - Serial No. It contains encrypted data about the place of production (which specific plant), the production date (six months and weeks), information about the series and technical parameters, the personal code of this device.

However, there are cases when original box cunning businessmen are packaging a fake or problematic iPhone (locked, broken, refurbished, stolen, locked, etc.). So be sure to check the data on the packaging and the data preinstalled in the phone itself. True, they can only be recognized by turning on the smartphone; if it is new and not configured, ask the seller to help activate it.

After that, go to settings. Select the section - General, and in it - the item “About the device”. If the data completely matches, great!

It is also important to find out the release and activation date of the iPhone to correctly calculate the validity period official guarantee. Especially if the previous owner activated it immediately, and the required year has already passed. You can check the remaining support period of the manufacturer in a special section on the Apple website.

Information about the serial number can also be taken from the receipt for buying an iPhone. Authorized points write down this data so that the user has confirmation of the start of the warranty period.

Another way to find manufacturer data about an iPhone is to connect it to a computer that has a proprietary iTunes app(always download it latest version, to avoid update conflicts and errors).

After connecting, find your device in the program menu and select it. Click on the first tab in the list of settings – Overview. Information about the capacity, cell phone number and serial number will be displayed.

In older models iPhone serial the number was imprinted on the SIM card slot. Starting with "fives" to back side Cases are indicated only by IMEI (MEID).

Determining production time

So, we found the serial number. What will he tell us? Until 2012, the old encoding was used - eleven characters. In it, the third, from the left, symbol showed the last digit of the year, and the 4th and 5th - the corresponding week - in the interval from the first to the fifty-third.

Modern iPhone models have a twelve-digit code consisting of a combination of letters and numbers. When checking, please note that Apple never uses the letter O in serial numbers; it will most likely be the number zero. Otherwise, the search will give an error, although in fact everything is fine with the smartphone.

For example, let's see what this serial number of this iPhone tells us.

In the “About device” menu of the smartphone settings we find required code: F17NGDERG5MG. We are interested in the two letters in the middle: the fourth and fifth - F17 NG DERG5MG.

Let's use the special plates below to find out the production date. We look at the letter N in the first table - this is the code for the year of manufacture. It means that the device was manufactured in 2014, in the second half of the year.

1. Spelling table (4th character in serial number)

Years of iPhone production:

Now we clarify the week of production by punching the letter G in another table (we select the column for the second half of the year, based on the results of the analysis of the previous code). It turns out that our iPhone was released in week 39.

1. Identification table by letter (5th character in serial number)

iPhone production weeks:

In addition, almost all of the listed information about the device, without unnecessary “problems,” can be found using the following service.

The given result completely coincides with ours. This iPhone released in 2014, in week 39, by the Chinese manufacturer Foxconn, which officially produces most of Apple's equipment. You can safely take such a device.

The more popular devices become Apple, the more fakes appear, and it is very important to understand how to make sure that the iPhone you are purchasing is genuine (original). In addition, you must be able to check whether the device is stolen and whether the ability to warranty service in official iStore stores.

Not so long ago, the original and fake iPhone could be distinguished from eyes closed. It was two absolutely different devices, which differed not only in software, but also in the quality of all the parts used. But now the situation has changed dramatically and now it is very difficult to find the differences between a real and a non-original gadget.

In today's material, you will learn how to confirm the originality of an iPhone before purchasing it.

What you need to know about iPhone?

To avoid cooperation with scammers, it is best to purchase an iPhone only from an authorized dealer.

Such places may include a reliable online store or an electronics supermarket that has been selling Apple products for a long time, from which positive reviews on the Internet and which can provide customers with smartphone service.

Remember that official dealers inflate the price by 20-30% of the cost, which is determined by Apple. For this reason, consumers often decide to order a gadget from the United States of America, with the help of many distributors. Another way to buy an iPhone cheaper is to find an advertisement for the sale of a used device that works fine. Each of the presented methods to spend less on a purchase has its own pitfalls.

Ordering an iPhone from the USA is cheaper, and there is a much wider choice of colors there. But if you just buy a smartphone there, it will not work in any other country, it will only function in the USA. This means you will need to disconnect from the network mobile operator(unlock).

Also on the Internet there are advertisements for the sale of smartphones that do not require unlocking - these are restored gadgets that were purchased by someone, and then due to some reason technical problems, returned to the store. Such devices are sent to a service center where repairs are performed, and then sold outside the United States, where they are not treated very well.

To avoid buying Chinese fake iPhone, you need to understand the following things:

1. What is included in the complete package of the original smartphone?
2. Checking the device according to its external parameters;
3. Nuances of software operation.

How to choose a seller?

If you want to purchase an original phone and want to be 100% sure of it, without particularly paying attention to the cost of the device, then immediately go to popular retail chains.

And if you don’t have enough money or you are used to saving money on purchasing quality things, then remember the following tips for choosing a reliable iPhone seller:

• Always check the seller's reviews and ratings. You might have to search additional information about him in search engine, using your name or phone number. If this is an attacker, they are most likely talking about him on some websites, in social network groups or forums.
• Please ask for as many photos as possible of the gadget, device contents, box and serial number. You may even have to make a video call.
• Don’t skimp on questions that help you find out the history of your phone. In what store and how long ago did you purchase it? How long have you used it? Has it been repaired? Was it dropped? Only the owner will give answers to the questions posed, and the scammer will be confused.
• Check the warranty status and whether the iPhone is locked. It is not necessary to have a guarantee, but this nuance will definitely be a good bonus!

Parameters that distinguish an original smartphone from a fake one

Apple pays great attention to the issue of security and originality of its own gadgets. That's why options are provided to allow users to identify and confirm the uniqueness of their device.

To check, it is necessary to carry out an external inspection of the gadget, as well as find out the serial number and examine the operation of the software. Follow our tips:

1. Check the condition of the case, including all the features of the selected iPhone model;
2. Check technical specifications gadget, they should not differ from those stated;
3. Check the serial number and IMEI code;
4. Check your Apple ID.

Stage No. 1. Checking IMEI, serial number and iOS parameters

It is not recommended to purchase an iPhone without a box, since it is one of the tools that helps to find out whether the device is original or not. The IMEI is written on the box and it needs to be compared with the one displayed in the information about iOS in the iPhone itself.

If the numbers do not match, this means that the smartphone is either not original or stolen.

You can find out the IMEI on any phone by typing the following combination: *#06#

Stage No. 2. We check using the official Apple website

In order to verify the authenticity of the device, you can use the Apple website. It is very accurate and reliable way. It will take you a few minutes to check:

• Go to the Apple page: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru/;
• Enter the device serial number;
• Enter the required information and click on “Continue”.

It is important to understand that this method determines the availability of the opportunity to use service. You can also find out using the imei.info website:

• Gadget model;
• Its serial number;
• Date of original purchase;
• And the availability of warranty service.

All about Activation Lock

Activation Lock is a tool that allows you to block an iPhone that has been stolen. No one will be able to remove the lock except the one who owned it up to this point. Activation Lock is activated using FindMyPhone service.

On the service’s website you can find out the type of gadget, its location, as well as information about the status of the device.

Linking iPhone to Apple ID

Apple ID is an online service to which absolutely every iPhone should be linked. This site identifies users. Having created an account on the site, account data will be entered on each device.

Everything is tied to one place and can be used on several devices at the same time.
Before purchasing, it is important to check the device binding. You should not buy devices that are linked to some third-party account. If the seller comes up with reasons not to leave your account, then it’s not worth buying. If it is not possible to exit the ID, then the device is stolen.

To exit, do the following:

1. Go to settings;
2. Enable “Basic” settings;
3. Login to Apple ID;
4. Click on “Security and Password”;
5. Next, click “Exit”;
6. Then we confirm the unbinding process;

How to properly check an iPhone before purchasing?

It doesn’t matter which iPhone you decide to buy: from America, unlocked, refurbished or used, the main thing is to check its condition at the place of purchase. To do this, pay attention to different elements, which we will discuss below.

Frame

You need to check what condition it is in back cover and screen. It’s good if there are no defects or their number is reduced to a minimum. Dents, chips and scuffs are signs of a not very high-quality smartphone.

Pressing the screen should be accompanied by an immediate response. Delay is a sign that display module works poorly.

Upon purchase iPhone smartphones From Apple, you can check your device by serial number. This way you can avoid buying Chinese fake, which have become too similar to original phones. By the way, after purchase you need to perform some actions.

Therefore, you need to be careful, especially when you buy a smartphone not in the official store of Apple or their partners. Also, when purchasing a used phone, pay attention to the serial number and IMEI; we’ll figure out how to check it further.

What is a serial number and IMEI?

The serial number is unique code for every device. It encrypts a lot of data - country, release date, etc. IMEI is an international unique identifier for a gadget. It is used to track and block a stolen smartphone.

How to view the serial number on an iPhone?

This is done in several ways, namely the simplest: you can look in the phone settings (Settings -> General -> About device). Photo: Back side iPhone boxes Here you will see the items “Serial number” and “IMEI”. If you are unable to go into the settings, the IMEI is written on the SIM card tray, and you can use it to find out the serial number. In the second way, you can look at the serial number on the back of the iPhone box, but it may not be available when purchasing the smartphone in person.

All serial numbers iPhones are presented in the following format:
AABCCDDDEEF, where:

AA - plant and machine identifier.
B is the year of manufacture (“0” means the phone was released in 2010, “9” means 2009, and so on).
CC - production week.
DDD is a unique identifier (different from UDID).
EE is the color of the smartphone.
F - memory volume (S - 16 GB, T - 32 GB).

You should also pay attention to the fact that the serial number may contain ZERO, do not confuse it with the letter O, it should not appear in more than one serial number.

How to find out the serial number using IMEI?

The site iphoneimei.info will help us with this procedure. Follow the link and enter the serial number of the device, you will be given some information about the smartphone, including the serial number.

1. Enter IMEI in the input field.
2. Click the button inside the field, or Enter.
3. After the page loads, we receive the necessary data.

Thus you learned:

• serial number,
• phone model,
• memory capacity.

How to check an iPhone by serial number on the official Apple website?

To check your iPhone you need to go to official page Apple website - checkcoverage.apple.com. We act according following instructions:

• enter your serial number in the special field;

• click on the “Continue” button;
• We carefully review the received data.

Photo: iPhone test results on the official website Now you have information about the expiration date of the warranty and the originality of the device. You can also check almost any Apple devices from tablets of this company to computers and TV set-top boxes.

How to check if you bought a new iPhone (activated or not)?

1. On the Apple website, go to the “Checking Eligibility for Service and Support” section, where you can check whether the product you are purchasing is valid. iPhone buyer has not been used previously.
2. All the user needs to know to work with the service is the serial number of the device.
3. For activated gadgets, this number can be found in “Settings”, in the “General” section, in the “About this device” menu item.
4. If the iPhone greets the user with a welcome home screen, it serial code can be found by clicking the “i” button in the lower right corner.

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a mobile equipment control identifier assigned to each device by a special certified service (BABT is a British telecommunications organization) upon direct authorization on the network. And although IMEI was initially used exclusively when accessing mobile telecommunications, the powers of the identifier have changed greatly.

First of all, IMEI is used to verify the authenticity of smartphones and tablets (of different brands, including Apple). If you cannot visually distinguish a copy from the original, and you need to know everything about the device you are purchasing – from the warranty to blocked services – then you can safely arm yourself with an identifier and check the originality on the official website.

IMEI is usually marked in different places ah - on the packaging, in the sales receipt, in the settings, sometimes in the warranty and is shown when the command *#06# is entered on the keyboard (it always works on the operating system). And yet sometimes questions arise during the search. How to check the authenticity of an iPhone using IMEI on the Apple website?

7 surefire ways to find out the IMEI of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

View in settings

Statistics and information about your Apple smartphone, tablet or player are stored in the “About this device” section.

It's easy to find out how much free space left for internal memory, what version operating system installed, and what serial numbers, and other numerical parameters, such as ICCID and SEID, are assigned to the device. In case of urgent need, it is easy to immediately understand legal documents and license agreements.

The section is interesting, and it’s always at hand - it’s worth repeating the short algorithm of actions.

Find out IMEI through the command

View IMEI on iPhone box

It is worth dealing with IMEI even before purchasing Apple equipment, if the smartphone or tablet is not purchased in a certified store, where each device is mandatory received a “certificate from RosTest”, but in a third-party establishment where the devices were delivered from the USA or Europe.

The IMEI code found on the still-packed box will reveal a lot of information - for example, whether the factory warranty is available, whether the device was turned on, whether it went through a restoration process, and whether the SIM tray is unlocked for any operators or assigned to any mobile provider.

If for some reason the information received is not satisfactory or disagrees with the seller’s offer, then you can safely refuse the transaction!

The mobile ID is on the back of the box at the bottom, along with a barcode and serial number information.

After iPhone opening The numbers should be compared - if there are any discrepancies, you should contact the seller.

View IMEI via iTunes

Check IMEI in iTunes without phone

View IMEI on your smartphone, tablet or player

As with the box, all important information about the device is stored not on the front, but on the back, at the very bottom, where serial numbers and identifiers are listed.

This method does not work with all devices - but only starting with the 5 series models, and progressively. Most likely, the tradition will continue for many years to come.

View IMEI on SIM card tray

The last method is relevant for all Apple technology, but, unfortunately, it does not lie on the surface. You can only get out the tray using an iceclip, and you also have to remove the cover. But, if the other options didn’t work, why refuse?

Check through the official Apple website

If the IMEI code is found, then it’s time to move on to directly checking the purchased or not yet purchased device for originality and other parameters that facilitate further interaction with service center, and full information support from Apple. How to check iPhone by IMEI? Two ways:

Via the official website

Verification through a third-party service

How to find out Apple ID by IMEI?

Apple ID is the official identifier of a “person” that provides access to entertainment content Apple, and at the same time to specialized services and support departments ( iTunes Store, App Store, iCloud - the listed services never work with those who have not registered an Apple ID and have not been authorized). In fact, Apple ID is a real passport that opens any door, provides security and at the same time keeps a lot of secrets.

The level of capabilities of the Apple ID, at least in the Apple space, is much higher than the same IMEI, and therefore one can count on access to confidential information through a mobile ID (especially free) is not worth it. Manufacturer all important information is kept under seven seals and will be trusted only by users who directly own the device.

Even through the official website, through the password recovery menu and personal account, no one will tell who previously owned the device along with the IMEI, because the “passport” has long been seized. The only way Find out your Apple ID - try to contact support, and persuade technical support to reveal their cards. Most likely, nothing will come of such an idea. The Apple ID is either registered and assigned to the network, or belongs to someone else - along with secret question, important settings and confidential data (and in lately Two-factor authentication has also appeared - everything is even worse there!).

How to check if the “find iPhone” function is enabled by IMEI?

As in the case of Apple ID, checking the “find iPhone, iPad or iPod” function works without any connection with IMEI - users will have to go through authorization in any case, but not on the official website, but in the iCloud.com service. This is where the developers suggest checking current location any of the devices attached to the Apple ID. If you do not receive information, or for some reason the search does not work, then the “Find iPhone” function is not activated in the settings.

Earlier additional check functions " Find iPhone“Third-party resources were also offered by IMEI, and completely free of charge. The identifier also displayed other information - such as the status of “stolen and blocked” and even offered to contact support directly.

Recently similar services They stopped releasing such valuable information to the public. From now on, only data related to the warranty, access to technical support and other information is available, such as where it was supposed to be selling iPhone, iPad and iPod, or under which operators the device is locked.

How to find out the country of manufacture by IMEI

When buying smartphones, tablets and players not in certified stores, you can stumble upon devices brought from different places - the USA, Europe, some Asian countries, and intended for sale in local stores, and not in Russia. As a rule, information about where it came from Apple technology few people are interested (what difference does it make whether a smartphone is from the USA or from China, when the savings are obvious? Domestic retail offers exorbitant prices after paying VAT and RosTest services!), but sometimes it’s still worth understanding the place of “birth” of the equipment. And there are two reasons for this.

Firstly, sometimes the package package changes a lot (no, the classic Apple stickers are always in place) - we’re talking primarily about chargers. If European analogues work with domestic Euro sockets, then chargers from the same Britain or the USA can be safely left until better times - for example, until a tourist trip in the indicated direction. Sometimes instructions are available in certain languages.

Secondly, the manufacturer often blocks in advance the ability to use different mobile operators(you can check using IMEI using the methods listed above). Accordingly, it will not be possible to insert a SIM card of a classic Megafon or Beeline even with a strong desire (even the option of using special repair services can be safely dismissed - blocking is not only at the hardware, but also at the software level).

And, since there is every chance of stumbling upon something incorrect, then it’s time to get checked using a third-party service.

How to find out whether an iPhone is “refurbished” by IMEI or not?

The instructions already described a third-party official service, which lets you know if your iPhone has passed the course technical rehabilitation or the device is sold directly from the factory, in its original condition. But just in case, once again:

1. Go to third party service.
2. On home page enter IMEI number. Confirm “humanity”, wait for the procedure to complete.
3. In the statistics that appear, find the item “Refurbished by Apple” (whether technical support, whether the parts were replaced). If it says “No”, then you can safely take it - everything is original, without any jambs.
4. If “Yes”, and the user expected “No”, then the seller is being cunning and hiding important information about the device.