Second-hand iPhones are a big deal for many consumers, especially those who are tight on budget.
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Instead of purchasing the latest iOS smartphone models, many people prefer to wait for a couple of months until buyers of these new iPhones re-sell their devices.
However, purchasing a used iPhone is still risky. Numerous issues can take place if you don't know how to check if the second-hand iOS device is genuine.
One of these problems is the fake parts of second-hand iPhones. If you don't want to be fooled, then this vital iOS setting will help you.
How To Spot Fake Second-Hand iPhone Parts?
According to The Daily Mail UK's latest report, there's an iOS setting that can identify if parts of a used iPhone were replaced by fake ones.
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The setting is available on iOS 15.2 and newer versions. To access it, all you need to do is follow these steps:
- First, go to your Settings App and click the General option located below.
- After that, tap on the About button.
If the second-hand iPhone has fake components, the About section will display the "Unknown Part" message under the "Parts and Service History" tab.
It can also tell you which genuine parts are malfunctioning.
Best Places To Shop Used iPhones
The vital iOS setting mentioned above will only work if you can check the device first before purchasing it.
This is why it is important to know the most-trusted online shops or retailers to buy second-hand iOS devices.
One of the most trusted online shops is Apple's official Refurbished iPhone store.
Aside from this, here are other reliable online stores and retailers you can trust when looking for a used iPhone:
- The iOutlet on eBay
- Amazon Renewed Store
- Best Buy
- Decluttr
- Walmart
If you want to learn more details about these online stores, you can visit MacWorld's official website.
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