Due to the late launch of Apple's new products in China, many consumers will choose to purchase through parallel channels. Compared with the licensed products, the quality and warranty of the smuggled products are not well guaranteed, and there are often problems such as second-hand refurbishment, which is particularly significant on the old models. However, generally speaking, the price of parallel goods will have certain advantages. If you can choose it properly, it is still worth recommending. How can we ensure that our own interests will not be harmed when purchasing smuggled goods? Try the following methods to query the device information.
This method is mainly aimed at iPhone, iPad, touch and other devices. Apple devices usually have serial numbers when they leave the factory. Through them, you can find out the purchase date, warranty date and sales place of the device. Knowing about the device can greatly reduce the probability of purchasing a refurbished machine. There are three query methods:
Most convenient: Apple110
This method is the most convenient way to query through third-party web pages. As long as the network is connected, you can access the Internet at any time and anywhere.
Query website: Apple110（ //www.apple110.com ）。 Apple110 provides professional Apple product verification. The supported products include iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc. Just enter the Apple product serial number, you can query the product model, date of manufacture, place of sale, and other information to help users prevent fraud, refurbishment, and counterfeiting.
Take the iPhone 4S as an example, click Settings - General - About this device, and find the "Serial Number". The serial number is a group of words composed of letters and numbers. Enter this group of serial numbers into the query box on the previous "Apple110" webpage, and click Query to get the relevant information of the device.
Advantages and disadvantages: The advantage is that it is convenient for users to access the Internet at any time through mobile phones, computers, etc. The disadvantage is that the amount of information is limited and product information such as sales place and activation time cannot be provided comprehensively.
In addition, query of fruit powder（ //www.guofenchaxun.com/ ）Basically similar to Apple110, you can query the general situation around you.
Simplest: iTools
The simplest method is implemented through iTools software. This software is believed to have been used by many people and can easily manage Apple iOS devices. To query the warranty information, just open the software and link the device to the computer. The software will automatically read the product related information, which is very detailed.
Advantages and disadvantages: The advantage is that the equipment information is very comprehensive and the operation is very simple. The disadvantage is that you need to run the software in front of the computer.
Most reliable: Apple official website
No doubt, go to Apple's official website（ //www.apple.com.cn/ ）Query is the most reliable method. What users need to do is log in to Apple's official website, click "Technical Support", and then click "Contact Apple Support" in the middle of the page. On the next page, click "Check your warranty period" at the bottom right, and then enter the serial number.
Advantages and disadvantages: Using this method to query, the result is the most accurate. Subtract one year from the "predicted due date" to calculate the equipment activation time. The machine activation date in the above figure is May 12, 2012. The disadvantage is that when you use the official website to query, you often cannot log in. The author only entered after climbing over the wall.
Summary:
Each of the above query methods has its advantages and disadvantages. Users can select a suitable query method according to their own environment. Generally speaking, the general situation of the machine can be judged from the sales place and date obtained from the query. If the activation date is too long, you need to be careful when purchasing.
