Buying a new iPhone is hassle free most of
the time; you go to the Apple Store or any reliable Gadget store and buy the
brand new iPhone which comes with a warranty. On the other hand, if you are
going to buy a used iPhone or a refurbished iPhone, you have to check it from
all aspects to make sure you are getting something which is worth your money.
There
are a lot of fake iPhone models out there on the market and sometimes it
becomes really difficult to spot the fake iPhone. Likewise, in some cases, you
can get a genuine iPhone but making sure that every feature of that set is
working or not is a terrible process. Sometimes, you check something but miss
something else and later you find that feature is not working.
Considering this, we have collected all the
checks and small tests which you must perform on the used iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s
before buying it. More advanced users who know what to check before buying a
used or refurbished iPhone. Although most of the points we’ll be discussing
here will be related to used or refurbished iPhone 6 plus. If you are willing
to buy a Refurbished iPhone, it is completely different than buying a used
iPhone. A refurbished iPhone, especially if you are buying it directly from
Apple, comes with the same warranty as of the new iPhone. It is not a new
iPhone because the seal of that set is broken at some stage and now it cannot
be sold as a ‘new’ one. On the other hand, refurbished iPhone is not a used
iPhone either so, its prices are usually much higher than the used one and a
few dollars less than the new ones. You can always identify if your iPhone is
refurbished or new by checking its serial number online at Apple’s website.
The very first thing to check before you buy
the used iPhone is its body. Do not buy a cheap, used iPhone 6 plus if its body
is scratchy, looks old and all shine of a premium device has faded away.
Remember, your phone will be with you, anywhere you go. Thus, using an iPhone
(or any other phone) which has a damaged body will not last your good
impression on others.
The second thing to make sure before you buy
a used iPhone is to check if that iPhone set is original or fake. As we
discussed in the start, there are a lot of fake iPhones on the market and you
can become a victim if you do not take care. As we discussed above, IMEI or
MEID number also helps to identify if the device was stolen and locked. To make
sure the used iPhone 6 plus you are going to buy has not been stolen, go to the
Apple Activation Lock Status Tool and enter the IMEI or the serial number of
your device and the tool will tell you the status of the device.
No matter if you are going to buy the used
iPhone with warranty or a new one, the Apple one-year limited warranty or an
AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) does not cover the water (or liquid) damage. So
before buying a used iPhone 6 plus or any other old model, always make sure
that there is no water or liquid damage. All the iPhone models including the
iPhone 6S and iPhone come with Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI). An LCI will be
turned RED as soon as the phone will come in contact with any liquid like
water, tea or coffee. The LCI color is normally silver or white when it is not
damaged by water or any other liquid.
Taking pictures and making videos is one of
the most important features of every smartphone. The iPhone comes with a very
good camera and gives appealing results. The camera of used iPhone 6 will give
the same results as of the new iPhone 6 plus if it is in good condition. You
must take pictures with the used one and compare them with a new one, if
possible, to see the quality of images. Similarly, at least make multiple
videos of 30 seconds in a span of 5 minutes to make sure the camera of the
device works perfectly.
One of the biggest concerns for the
smartphone users generally and iPhone users especially is the battery life. A
new iPhone 6 plus gives normally one and a half day of battery life with normal
usage. You must test the battery life of your used iPhone before you decide to
buy it. To check if the battery is in good condition, use all the features of
the iPhone simultaneously. Like set the screen brightness to maximum, turn on
the WiFi and Bluetooth, start taking pictures and making videos quickly and
then make a call of at least 3 minutes. If the device battery goes down very
quickly and you find your device is getting hot, it is most probably because
the battery is damaged.
Buying a refurbished unlocked iPhone 6 plus or any other used iPhone
is not an easy task as compared to buying a new one. Only checking the phone
from all aspects and using it for at least a couple of days tells you if the
phone is worthy of your money or not. So the most widely way is search a seller
online but there is risk you should take, or you can just buy one from Company
like cellphone age which sells good quality used iPhones and the prices are
appealing and it often offer some kind of quality guarantee and protection
plan.
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