how to identify real iphone 4s and refurbished iphone 4

For the new users of iPhone 4s and also to those who does not have one and preparing to buy a new one, this is my tip that might be old to others but it is good to know.

Basically, there was no changes in iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 in appearance. Some dealers of refurbished iPhone 4 tells the costumers or buyers that it is iPhone 4S, so to be out of this fraud style of marketing tricks, I will let you have a know on a basic tips of avoiding by being cheated.

Act as iPhone 4S to take iPhone 4

1. The most simple and intuitive way: the appearance of differential (real iPhone 4S is the first one above)
Changes: the mute button down measured 3 mm, sim card, one side of a black bar, black bar of the headphone jack attachment disappeared. (Pictured)

Then distinguish from the use of: before buying, sellers may say for sure that the device cannot be fake, then you have a good consultations, if it is fake to be replaced. Before the status of recognizing is not yet confirmed, it is best not to pay. Better to require on the site for active use and do further confirmation.

Tips for computer: install first itunes application on pc in advance

When you link it on computer, the computer will automatically show the device icon. At the same time with the itunes link of phone information will be obviously displayed iPhone4S information

Activate Siri by doing a long press on Home Button

If not;

Method: Open the phone settings > General (Universal iPhone 4S will be siri content) look for About and check that it has modem firmware 1.0.11, 1.0.12, 1.0.14 or 2.10.01 and iOS 5+ installed.

2. To see the serial number (IMEI): phone serial number, like the identity card of the phone, each machine's IMEI number is unique, in general, which to judge whether a device is genuine.

View IMEI: enter * # 06 # in the standby state, the phone displays a string of numbers that its board serial number, look at the IMEI number on the device box and remove the SIM card, to see if all consistent.

For Consumers on how to identify iphone 4s genuine guard against being cheated

IPhone 4S whether for the renovation of device

1. The refurbished device commonly used shell imitation of the original, so the two parts before and after the device casing is prone to great the case is not closed tight, the left seam, the identification method is carefully observed before and after the shell seams Alice Guo open traces. Observe whether the body screws a screwdriver to touch the traces.

2. The iPhone's standard accessories are charger, headset, data cable, a charging plug.

3. See records of mobile phone games, SMS, phone book, call history, composing ringtones, and other projects, if any, it is not new.