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When buying an expensive smartphone, you always want to save money. Some Belarusian online stores offer “officially refurbished” iPhone 6s without a Touch ID fingerprint scanner at a price almost half the market average. We tried to figure out what these gadgets are.

Touch ID is a fingerprint scanner developed by Apple. Now it is installed in all iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, as well as iPad Air 2 tablets, the iPad Pro line, iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 4 .

"Refurbished by an Apple subsidiary"

For example, one of the Minsk online stores offers an iPhone 6 without Touch ID for 520 rubles. At the same time, the market price of such a smartphone with 16 GB of internal memory is from 804 rubles.

When we called, they explained to us that this is a completely original Apple device. It simply has “the fingerprint sensor turned off,” so the cost of the device was significantly reduced. Upon purchase, the seller gives his own one-year warranty in one of the Minsk service centers.

Another online store offers a smartphone a little more expensive - for 530 rubles.

When asked about the originality of the device, we were told that the smartphone had undergone a factory restoration process at one of Apple’s “subsidiaries” (it seems they decided not to write about this on the website).

According to the seller, apart from the non-working fingerprint scanner, the gadget has no other differences from the original iPhone 6. The warranty is also provided in one of the Minsk service centers.

In the third online store, Apple smartphones are also inexpensive - only 580 rubles for an iPhone 6 without Touch ID.

The store itself assured that the gadget was restored at the official Apple factory (this is also indicated on the website). As in previous cases, the warranty is offered for one year at a private service center.

What kind of refurbished smartphones are they?

Apple does produce refurbished iPhones. These are used devices that the owners returned due to a malfunction or under an exchange program for a newer device (trade-in).

Such gadgets are sent to Apple partner factories, where, if necessary, all faulty parts in the devices are replaced, then a new display, battery and case are installed.

After this, the smartphones undergo factory tests, receive new serial numbers and are then packaged. It comes with new headphones and a charger. There should be no problems with such devices. The packaging must be marked REF or RFB.

Where did Touch ID go?

How to protect yourself when buying an iPhone?

1. Try to buy smartphones from official sellers of Apple equipment (operator showrooms, large networks, like Svyaznoy or Euroset).

2. Check that the packaging is not damaged.

3. The serial number and IMEI must match everywhere: on the box, on the device and in the smartphone settings.

4. If the device is refurbished, there must be a mark on the box indicating this - the letters RFB. These smartphones also come with an official Apple warranty, but are cheaper.

5. Enter the serial number of your smartphone on a special page on the Apple website. If the device is original, the system will recognize its model and display information about the warranty status.

It is important that there is a checkmark in the “Valid Purchase Date” field - this confirms that the device is original and purchased from Apple.

All original iPhones - new and refurbished - are eligible for technical support and repairs for a year after activation.

Look how much original Apple smartphones cost in Belarus today.

The fingerprint scanner (or Touch ID) is an innovative data identification system that first appeared on the iPhone 5s. The technology was created and patented by Apple back in 2008, and later built into the Home button. Touch ID allows you to make purchases in company programs such as iBookstore, iTunes, Apple Pay, etc. In order to start using it, you need to make a couple of fingerprints of any fingers that are automatically included in the “trusted list” - those that can unlock your iPhone without the traditional password entry. Bypassing the technology is quite labor-intensive and can only be done by hackers, who each time come up with new tricks to bypass the system. In general, a scanner is a pretty useful thing, especially if you want to quickly make a series of purchases, actions, etc.

But is it possible to buy an iPhone without this unique system?

Of course, sometimes you want to please your loved one with a brand new smartphone or treat yourself with a long-awaited purchase, but it’s good to save money at the same time. During the holidays, this issue is especially acute and “brand new iPhones” appear on the shelves of many specialized stores with only one minor problem - a breakdown of the fingerprint scanner. The price of such Apple products is pleasantly surprising compared to their expensive “touched” brothers, but is it necessary to purchase them?

Often the seller assures customers of the absolute suitability of such phones, calling them “refurbished”. You should not trust such a dealer, he is deceiving you! You need to clearly know that “refurbished” iPhones are only those that used to have one, but were then completely repaired and tested at official Apple factories. They are no different from regular products and only have the underlining “like new” inscription.

On average, such products go through the following scheme:

1. The client purchases the product, but soon discovers a malfunction in it (poor quality screen, broken camera, damaged connector, charging problems, etc.).
2. An exchange of goods occurs if the breakdown is a factory one: the client is given another phone of the same series, and the defective one is sent back to the Apple workshop.
3. There it undergoes reconstruction, almost all components are replaced, except for the motherboard and a few more working parts. The device undergoes additional testing and, if satisfied with the results, it is sent back for sale, paired with other accessories.
4. The device has the inscription “like new”.

But then what about the broken fingerprint ID?

Where did these phones come from?

Devices of this kind are not certified products assembled under the Apple brand. Most often these are so-called “left-handed” smartphones made in China. They are created from individual parts of other defective iPhones, taking all the most “usable” parts and mixing them into seemingly brand new products. There are entire underground workshops engaged in the production of low-quality “prefabricated” ones. Since Touch ID is directly integrated with the system and motherboard, if you replace other parts and the Home button, it will not work.

Is it worth buying a product like this?

If you are not afraid of the origin of your purchase, then in principle you can use it normally, but you should be prepared for the worst. This transformer can malfunction at any moment and exhibit some unpleasant properties after some time, especially since practically no one will give you a guarantee and you will have to solve the problem yourself later. Of course, this is not a fact, but in this case one cannot rely on stability either. Another not-so-good surprise is that the “collection” may later stop carrying software updates. You will simply lose the opportunity to connect with new features in the interface and other “tricks”. Or you will simply not be sure of the safety of your personal data, which is very, very likely, given the reputation of “transformers”.

Conclusion:

iPhone without Touch ID - should I buy it or not? It’s better to buy factory products, and then you won’t have to expect anything bad from your phone, which will serve you for many years. Although you can also try your luck, because not every product is obviously spoiled.

Today the price for iPhone 6 with touch ID starts from 11,500 rubles.

The cost of iPhone 6S with touch ID is from 16,000 rubles.

The price of iPhone 5S without touch ID is from 7,500 rubles (on Avito).

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Quite recently in Ukraine, refurbished (refurbished), also known as Certified Pre-Owned(CPO), iPhone 6. We decided to figure out how these phones differ from the new iPhones, how to avoid falling for a fake, and whether it’s worth considering them for purchase.

How is the iPhone 6 CPO different from the new one?

The Certified Pre-Owned program was launched by Apple as part of a “green” initiative in which the company tries to reuse as many components from its own equipment as possible. Basically, old or broken iPhones are recycled; not so long ago, Apple showed its own bot Liam, which disassembles phones. However, not all iPhones that reach Apple require complete disposal. From time to time, the prerequisite for the buyer to replace the device with a new one is a small flaw that can be removed at the factory. This is exactly what the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program exists for.

If one of the components in the iPhone 6 turns out to be defective, or the device itself is not damaged enough to be disposed of, then it is sent to the Apple factory and reassembled. There, the iPhone 6 is tested, the breakdown is determined, the broken component is replaced, cleaning is carried out, and a full testing cycle is also carried out. To put it simply, the phone is reassembled from scratch, and the battery is certainly replaced. Next, the iPhone 6 is assigned a new serial number and placed in the latest packaging with new headphones, a Lightning cable and a charger. In fact, a new phone is actually being released with an official 1-year warranty, but most of the components in it remain from the model that was already in use, which is why such devices receive the prefix CPO in the title and are sold cheaper than new ones.

How to distinguish iPhone 6 CPO from a fake?

Apart from the official Certified Pre-Owned program, stores themselves can restore iPhones; this is a completely common practice. However, not all of them honestly report to customers that they are selling used phones or that they themselves were engaged in restoration. Let's figure out how to distinguish a unique iPhone 6 CPO from a fake. To do this, we will look at both official and fake refurbished iPhone 6.

The unique iPhone 6 CPO comes in a box that differs from the standard iPhone 6 packaging. Instead of a convex silhouette of the phone, it simply has the inscription iPhone 6 on it, and below it is written: Apple Certified Pre-Owned. In addition, the iPhone 6 CPO is packaged at the factory, so the film fits tightly to the box and, most importantly, has an even seam.

2. Look at the device number.

iPhone 6 CPO, which are sold in Ukraine, have the following numbers: FG492SU/A, FG482SU/A and FG472SU/A. The letter F at the beginning of the number means refurbished.

3. Check your phone status.

If possible, check serial number On the Apple website, there will be information about its warranty and technical support:

For a used iPhone 6, there will most likely be no warranty:

If everything is fine with the packaging, do not rush to give the money to the merchant, but offer to open the box to check the phone.

1. Look at how the film is glued to the body of the iPhone 6, it should not come off.

2. There should be no obvious damage or scratches on the phone body. After all, we remember that it is tested at the factory. This applies to the monitor. We got a fake one refurbished iPhone 6, in which a non-unique screen is installed, it protrudes more from the body.

With all this, after turning on the phone, the screen showed strong light at the top edge and very cool color rendition.

3. The front camera should be exactly in the center of the hole in which it is installed.

If the camera lens is shifted in any direction, this may indicate that the case was opened clumsily and later could not be put back in place properly.

4. The Lightning connector must be unstained; if there are scuffs on its distant wall, this means that it has been used more than once.

5. The iPhone 6 CPO package must be complete, including new headphones, Lightning cable and charger. They must be perfectly packaged and show no signs of use.

6. To make sure the phone is working, you need to turn it on; after a couple of seconds, the Apple logo should appear on the display, and then the interface of the first option will load. After turning it on, it won’t hurt to check whether the serial number in the phone settings matches the number on the box. To do this, go to: Options > General > About this device. The serial number on the box is located on the bottom of the box.

If you carry out this easy inspection, you can find out which iPhone 6 is in front of us: a used one or a CPO one. We hope that this will help save both money and nerves.

Should you consider buying an iPhone 6 CPO?

The main advantage iPhone 6 CPO compared to the new iPhone 6 is its cost. In Ukraine, the price of the official iPhone 6 is about 18 thousand UAH, and the iPhone 6 CPO is 14 thousand UAH, which is already closer to “gray” supplies. With all this, the unique refurbished iPhone 6 has the same 1-year warranty as the official one. Of course, no one can guarantee that the iPhone 6 CPO will not break, because even new iPhones are found to be defective. Still, this is one of the options to save on buying an official iPhone 6, if you want to have a warranty from the manufacturer.

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The box of the original iPhone is made with high quality. On the back there should be stickers with a description and information about the model number, serial number and IMEI. If these stickers are not present, then it is definitely a fake. You can check your iPhone without opening the box.

To do this, go to the Apple code verification system, enter the serial number from the sticker on the box in the appropriate field and if it passes and the website page shows reliable information, then everything is fine with your iPhone. All printing on the box must be of high quality.

For the 6th iPhone, there should not be a camera drawn on the front side of the phone’s sketch, and on the side there should be the inscription “iPhone” without any numbers.

• The iPhone itself (we'll look at it later)
• An envelope containing: a paperclip for opening the card slot. Original instructions, and most importantly - stickers of the Apple logo, that is, apples, which are missing in many Chinese counterfeits.
• American or European standard charger in a wrapper. Thus, you may need a charging adapter, which is sometimes given free of charge in the store when purchasing an iPhone, although there are exceptions with a Russian standard plug.
• Original EarPods headphones in a square glossy package with rounded edges and an apple engraving, in a wrapper. The headphones themselves can be distinguished by the metal mesh and the snow-white color of the headphones themselves.
• Original Lightning cable, also wrapped. You can distinguish it by its thin base. In most fakes it is more massive.

iPhone appearance

Now let's examine the phone itself. What should you pay special attention to?

1. First, there must be film on the display.
2. Secondly, take it in your hand and pay attention to the tactile sensations. How does the phone feel in your hand? A plastic fake can be identified immediately. The body of the original iPhone is made entirely of aluminum. The weight of the original iPhone 5 is 112 g, the iPhone 5s weighs 112 g, and the iPhone 6 weighs 129 g.
3. Look at the back panel and the inscriptions on it. The original iPhone never indicates the phone's memory capacity, unlike a fake one. Also pay attention to the font and color of the text, the color of the body. In the photo on the left, the original iPhone 5s is on the left, a copy is on the right. It can be seen that the color of the back panel is different, the fake one is darker, and the text color of the fake one is gray, while the original one is black. The text itself is the same, you can remember it. For other iPhone models, the text will be slightly different.
4. Pay special attention to the camera and flash. The original iPhone 5's LED is light and does not have the characteristic yellow color of a fake.
   
5. The original camera has a bezel, or in other words, a halo, it is wide. Many fakes have a narrow camera and no bezel. In the photo, the original iPhone 5s is on top, and the fake is on the bottom; note that the flashes are almost identical.
   
6. Let's take a look at the sides of the iPhone. There should be a slot for a nanosim card, I repeat for a NANOsim card, not for a microsim card, as is often the case with Chinese counterfeits. The slot for application should be compact and made neatly and efficiently, without any gaps. Press the volume buttons and the lock button. The buttons should click a little, and the “+” and “-” signs should be poured in, not drawn on. The switch should move smoothly, with a click, and not stick.
   
   
7. Let's look at the bottom edge. The iPhone bolts are real and small, as opposed to large and/or fake (plastic plugs) for counterfeiting, but there are exceptions. The photo shows that the fake has larger bolts.
   
8. Let's move on to the front side of the iPhone. Take a close look at the switched off display; it should be dark, tinted and should not stand out particularly against the background of the rest of the surface (in the case of a black iPhone). In fakes, the display is lighter and stands out well; this difference is clearly visible in the photo (fake iPhone 5s on the right, original on the left).
   

Software component

We're done with the exterior, let's now move on to the insides, or rather to the software component of the iPhone.

Device price

It doesn't take an expert to figure out that a $200 iPhone isn't an iPhone at all. Don’t be fooled by the cheapness, buy in good stores, and use these instructions - this will protect you from purchasing a fake. Buying a copy of an iPhone or its original is up to you; there are also quite worthy copies.

Conclusion

By following these instructions, you can protect yourself from purchasing a counterfeit. Remember that there are a lot of fakes, they can be of very high quality, the more points you check, the greater the guarantee that you will purchase an original iPhone. Be careful when purchasing.

Recently, Apple smartphones have begun to appear in Russian retail stores at prices below market prices. At the same time, at first glance, the mobile devices themselves are no different from their more expensive counterparts, but there is one caveat - these iPhones do not have a fingerprint scanner or Touch ID.

iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus or 7 without Touch ID - what is it?

Usually, in response to all questions about the cost of the iPhone and the non-working Touch ID, sellers assure potential buyers that the smartphone is a real iPhone, just restored.

These are mobile devices that have been in use and then went through a restoration procedure initiated by Apple. That is, restoration takes place at the company’s factories using original components. Then such devices go on sale again, but at a reduced price.

Is it worth buying an iPhone without Touch ID?

On the mobile device market, along with officially restored iPhones, Frankenstein smartphones are also sold, restored by someone unknown and unclear how. Officially restored iPhones are fully working mobile devices; such smartphones will always have a working fingerprint scanner. So if they assure you that this is an iPhone of the Manufacturer refurbishing type, they are lying to you.

An iPhone without Touch ID is exactly the same device that has gone through the so-called seller refurbishing procedure. That is, the seller was involved in restoring the device, borrowing components for repair from other devices. Why are such craftsmen unable to fix the Home button with Touch ID? Because you can’t just pick it up and replace it, since the Home button is a single unit with the motherboard. Changing the motherboard is expensive, so we end up with a cheap iPhone without Touch ID.

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