In today's smartphone market, distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit iPhones is challenging, particularly due to price competitiveness. Consequently, the demand for purchasing used devices has increased. However, the associated risks are inevitable because many individuals lack expertise in these devices. One essential task is to check the iPhone's IMEI and then use this number to access detailed information about the device on Apple's website. This process can be complex, so this article from Mytour.vn provides guidance on verifying the IMEI for iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and selecting quality devices to avoid counterfeit and low-quality products.
GUIDE TO VERIFY IMEI FOR IPHONE 6S ON THE APPLE WEBSITE
Step 1: To verify the IMEI for iPhone 6S, first, you need to find the 15-digit IMEI of the phone. To obtain this number, from the device's home screen interface, access the Settings app > General > About and scroll down. You will find the IMEI number of your device as shown below.
Alternatively, you can also find the IMEI number on your iPhone by accessing the Phone app on your phone, dialing *#06#, and immediately the device's screen will display the 15-digit IMEI of that device.
Step 2: Next, access the Apple service and insurance support page HERE and enter the 15-digit IMEI along with the captcha code in the required fields, then click Continue.
Step 3: The warranty status of your iPhone/iPad will be displayed immediately afterward.
For example, as shown in the image above, we will have the following information:
1. Phone name and IMEI number
2. Valid Purchase Data: Indicates that your device has been activated validly at Apple
3. Telephone Technical Support: Information about Apple's software support
- If Telephone Technical Support: Expired as shown in the image above, it means that software support has expired, also known as the expiration of the 3-month software warranty according to Apple's regulations.
- If Telephone Technical Support: Active, you will see the duration of Apple's software support (as shown below, until 20/09/2017).
4. Repairs and Service Coverage: Hardware warranty expiration
- If Repairs and Service Coverage: Expired as shown in the image above, it means your device's hardware warranty has expired. This is the most important section to check the activation date of your iPhone as well as when the device's warranty expires.
- If Repairs and Service Coverage: Active, you will see the warranty period until which date. To find out the activation date of the iPhone, subtract 12 months from the default hardware warranty period.
Through the guidance provided in this article, we have concluded the steps to verify the IMEI of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. This aims to mitigate risks when purchasing products, especially pre-owned devices. It helps differentiate between genuine iPhones and counterfeits, refurbished, or assembled iPhones. However, it's important to note: This is just one step, one method; we should collectively apply various other measures to distinguish between assembled iPhones or fakes.
For users interested in purchasing a used iPhone 6s, the current price of these devices is slightly above or below 10 million Vietnamese dong. With this significant investment, readers can acquire models of smartphones that are as good as the iPhone 6s but brand new. In our previous article, we compiled a list of the best phones under 10 million dong available today. Readers interested in verifying the IMEI of iPhone 6s are encouraged to refer back to it!