Ladies and gentlemen, today let's talk about those iPhone resource machines that have been dressed up in a fancy way. You think you're buying a brand new baby, but in fact it may be an "old Jianghu" with a new vest. Don't worry, I'll give you tips on how to see through the tricks of these cunning little traders.
The truth of the first-hand resource machine
Take a so-called "brand new and unused" iPhone 14 Pro Max as an example, the merchant boasted that it had only been charged once, the battery was in perfect condition, and the inspection report was green. Don't worry, it's probably just a merchant's rhetoric.
Uncover the history of resource machines
The secret of the resource machine is hidden in the serial number. By looking up the serial number, we can find out the date of the last activation or flashing of the iPhone. If this date doesn't match the invoice date in your hand, then congratulations, you may have been fooled.
Resource machine identification report
Below is an iPhone 14 Pro Max Activation/Flash Lookup report. Look at the activation date, April 1, 1978, this phone is older than me! Look at the last update/flash date, and the last activation date, these are not your operations, then this machine must be second-hand.
A smart move for fans
When fans saw this information, they immediately chose to return it. There are so many such machines on the market, so if you doubt that your iPhone is a "refurbished veteran", use this method to find out.
Vocabulary analysis
- Resource machines: refers to those used iPhones that have been repackaged or refurbished.
- Serial number query: Through the serial number of the iPhone, you can query the activation and flashing records of the device.
- Activation Date: Refers to the date when the device was first activated.
- Flashing: Refers to the process of reinstalling or updating your phone's operating system.
- Inspection report: A report that detects whether the functions of the mobile phone are normal
Click to query the whole machine report