Tips for buying a second-hand or used iPhone – Thinking about getting a refurbished iPhone? Don’t miss these tips for buying an iPhone…
Thinking about getting a refurbished iPhone? Don’t miss these tips to buy a second-hand iPhone safely and find out everything you should check.
As you know, we are experts in carrying out reviews of all types of used products. Today we are going to share with you all the secrets that you should keep in mind before buying a refurbished iPhone. Don’t let them fool you!
Below, we explain in detail all the elements that you should review carefully.
What to check when buying a used iPhone?
Check the screen and exterior The first step is to check the screen: that it has no scratches or bumps. Check the back and sides well, in general, the entire case, and very importantly, that the camera glass is not damaged.
Test that the touch works well and that all areas work (iPhone 6+ usually has a sliding fault). And of course, check that they have not changed the screen. If you notice that it has a yellow color around it or there are missing screws, it may be that it has been repaired. If so, and the screen is not the original one, it will end up giving way and will rise to the top after a few months pass due to the pressure that it exerts. we do with our finger on the “home” button.
On an Android, this does not happen in general, because depending on the model and its design, you do not always apply as much force in the same place. This damage is not something serious, the only thing you will have to change it again at the same time, the good news is that iPhone spare parts are usually not expensive.
The same goes for the casing, ideally it has not been changed. You can check this by checking its IMEI number, printed on the back (It does not appear on all models).
Check connections
It is essential that you try:
- The connectors, microphones, and audio.
- Speakers (make a call and activate them) and headphones.
- The charging cable slits.
- Flashlight.
- It is also important to check that the GPS and compass are working properly.
- The fingerprint, as it is usually a common defect in iPhones.
- Camera and photo quality
- Check that it is going well, take photos, and videos, and also a slow motion test.
It would be necessary to check that the front and rear cameras work correctly, it is best to take a photo and see if it comes out clear. The same with the flash, activate it and try to make it go off.
The front camera can tell you if the screen has been changed, since a speck of dust or another foreign body may have gotten between the camera and the screen during its repair.
Physical buttons
Side buttons. The volume buttons can be faulty, check them carefully. The lock button and also the home button.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Try activating Bluetooth and connecting to Wi-Fi to verify that everything is going well.
iCloud account
Something essential when buying a second-hand iPhone is that it does not have an associated iCloud account. Never buy an iPhone with iCloud associated, in the future the previous user may block your account.
To check this, go to Start > Settings > and go to the iCloud tab.
Here you will see if it has an iCloud account associated with it. The seller must log out and reset. If you do not do this, your account will remain registered and we will not be able to activate ours.
If no account is linked, the “Login” screen should appear.
IMEI
What is the IMEI of the iPhone?
It is a unique identifier that each mobile phone has. Among other things, it allows you to lock your phone if it has been stolen.
How to see the IMEI on an iPhone?
Press *#06# and it will appear on the screen.
Through the IMEI number, we can see if an iPhone is locked by iCloud.
Also through the IMEI, we can know very detailed information about the phone, such as its brand and model, the date of the phone, when it was purchased, the capacity, the color, the last operator, and whether the SIM is locked or not. You can check it on this website: Imeidata.net.
Battery and charger
And we come to the jewel in the crown: the battery, it is vital that you check if the battery charges well.
To buy the battery at the time of purchase, go to settings to “battery charge” and there you will see, while you check the phone if it is running out very quickly.
Something that can cause the battery to drain very quickly is that the volume regulator is broken, and this is something that is worrying. So that you understand, it usually happens when you leave your cell phone unused at night and in airplane mode and the next day it has been paid for. What has happened? Well, the most likely thing is that the sound regulator is bad.
A piece of advice: download the “battery life” app and check the level of battery consumption.
If the charge never rises above 80%, it is advisable to change the battery; the duration between a device with a battery at 80% and another with 100% is noticeable.
