A LITTLE-KNOWN page in your iPhone settings reveals if you’re been scammed.
The easy-to-miss info screen shows important details that can expose a costly scam that you’ve fallen for.
AppleA clever Apple menu reveals if you’ve been scammed[/caption] AppleYou’ll find it tucked away in your settings[/caption]It works by showing if your iPhone has any non-genuine Apple parts inside.
There are two ways this clever feature can expose a con.
First up is for anyone buying an iPhone, specifically someone picking up a second-hand model.
This can save you money, and can get you a premium mobile – especially if the handset has been refurbished.
But someone might secretly have repaired the iPhone using fake parts, and not warned you about it.
Now you’ve got an iPhone that might break down or not work properly.
And you’ll have to pay to get the parts swapped out for genuine Apple components.
Fake parts can also affect the resale value of your iPhone too.
The other con this exposes is if a dodgy repair shop has used fake parts to fix your iPhone and not told you.
They might have pretended that they used legit Apple components, and charged you full price.
“Find out if any parts have been replaced,” Apple advises in a memo about buying new iPhones.
It adds: “If it isn’t in the condition you expected, return it.”
HOW TO CHECK FOR FAKE IPHONE PARTS
General > About.
If the iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or later then you may be able to see a section called Parts and Service History.
AppleThe section only appears if your iPhone has had parts replaced[/caption]This will showcase various parts of your iPhone, and whether they’re legitimate.
“If a part is labelled Genuine Apple Part, the part has been replaced with a genuine Apple part using genuine Apple parts and processes,” Apple explained.
“If a part is labelled Unknown Part, this means that the installation is incomplete.
“Or the part was replaced with a non-genuine part, was previously used or installed in another iPhone, or isn’t functioning as expected.”
If you don’t see any section titled Parts and Service History, it means that your iPhone hasn’t had any parts replaced.
But if you’ve got strange parts in your iPhone, it can lead to trouble – and costly repairs.
“Genuine Apple parts are designed to fit precisely within the device and provide optimal performance, safety, and reliability,” Apple xplained.
“Repairs performed by Apple and Apple Authorised Service Providers are covered by Apple’s warranty.
AppleSeeing the Genuine label is a good sign – it means your iPhone has been repaired with legit Apple parts[/caption]“Repairs performed by untrained individuals or using non-genuine parts might affect the functionality, safety, security, and privacy of the device.”
Apple adds: “Using non-genuine batteries might also result in unexpected behaviour after installation, device software updates, or while charging.
“Using non-genuine batteries might also lead to safety issues.”
OTHER CHECKS TO MAKE
That’s not the only thing you need to check if you’re buying a second-hand iPhone.
THE DAMAGE TO WATCH OUT FOR
Apple says to look out for these serious damage types in its official advice:
Serious damage might affect the functionality of the iPhone.
If necessary, remove the case and any accessories from the iPhone. Check for scratches on the display. Check the sides and back of the iPhone for scratches, scuffs, and dents. Inspect the Lightning connector for damage or debris.Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun
Battery > Battery Health to see the health of the battery.
All smartphone batteries degrade over time. That’s just how rechargeable lithium-ion batteries work.
As you charge and discharge them, they chemically age, and can ultimately hold less charge overall.
After 500 charge cycles (which would take normal users about two years), a battery would typically only hold 80% of the charge it held when it was new.
The Sun / AppleGo into your iPhone’s Battery settings to check up on its Battery Health[/caption]That means you have to recharge your iPhone more often.
A severely degraded battery can also cause performance issues for your iPhone, resulting in a slower experience overall.
So always check the Battery Health and Maximum Capacity readouts before buying a new iPhone, otherwise you might have to fork out for a new battery.
You’ll also want to check to see if the iPhone is locked to a specific phone network.
The Sun / AppleYou’ll want to look at Battery Health and Maximum Capacity before buying a second-hand iPhone[/caption]This doesn’t happen with new phones in the UK, but older phones may be locked.
General > About and look for Network Provider Lock. If it says No SIM restrictions then the phone is unlocked.
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