Thursday, May 18, 2017

Check before you purchase a used iPhone 6 plus


  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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