Whether the iPhone is a national bank or an external machine, it is divided into four types: retail machine, official replacement machine, display machine, and contract machine. There was a rumor before that Apple's display system would be better than the retail machine sold to users, including brighter screens, smoother systems, etc...
Some people think that the demo machine is the same as the retail machine,And the screen is better than the retail machine in all aspects(it must be the best to take out the display),It's worth buying;There are really people who believe it,Brush your own retail machine into a demo machine system,I didn't expect it to be locked by Apple after brushing。
The true face of the demo machine
First of all, we need to understand what a presentation machine is. The demo machine, as the name suggests, is a mobile phone placed in the store to show and experience to customers, and the system of the demo machine will generally automatically play the presentation animation every 20-30 seconds, and many functions will be erased, and it will not be better than the ordinary iOS system.
The advantage of the demo machine is that the price is cheap, and there is another advantage is the screen display effect, the display effect of the demo machine is much better than that of the retail machine, the demo machine is adjusted to the brightest and very transparent, and the brightness is adjusted to the lowest and very dark, the main reason is that Apple's screen is mixed, there are several models, and the demo machine is the best kind of screen selected. But the disadvantage is that the demo machine is not allowed to be sold to the outside world, once it is discovered, it will be blocked by Apple, and the restoration/flashing/upgrading operation will lead to being locked, so don't be greedy.
How can I tell the difference between a demo machine and a retail machine?
The most obvious difference between the mobile phone display machine and the normal machine is the appearance of the body. Because the display machine needs to be picked up and looked at often, its appearance design will be more delicate and beautiful. The normal machine is more focused on practicality, the body may be more robust, and more attention is paid to the user's experience, if you are worried that you are buying a demo machine, then you have to learn a few skills to distinguish the authenticity:
- Check the model: Go to "About this machine" in the settings, if the model starts with M, it is a retail machine, N starts with an official replacement machine, and 3 starts with a demo machine.
- Query the whole phone report: Query the details of the mobile phone on a reliable query service (such as the "Love Machine Cool Query" official account) through the serial number, including the activation date, color, model, etc.
Beware of the profiteers' tricks
I have to remind everyone that some unscrupulous merchants may disguise the demo machine as a retail machine by modifying the data and selling it. However, once Apple finds out, the device will be blacklisted, and any restoration, flashing, or upgrade operation will cause the device to be locked. So, don't be greedy for cheap, you may buy a brick that you can't use.
Vocabulary analysis
- Demo Unit: A device designed specifically for display, usually limited in functionality, and not for sale.
- Flashing: Reinstalling or modifying the device's operating system.
- Locking: The device is remotely locked by the manufacturer and cannot be used due to security or policy reasons.
- Refurbished Device: An officially refurbished device that is usually repaired and resold by the manufacturer or authorized service provider.
- Serial Number: A unique identification number for the device and is used for tracking and service support.
Hopefully, this article has given you a deeper understanding of Apple's demo machine, and don't be blinded by the rumors of "brighter and smoother" next time. Remember, professional things should be done by professional equipment, don't let curiosity hurt your iPhone!
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