iPhones are prestigious phones, and while many may hide it, the fact remains that they are gadgets a big number of people want to own. Their fancy appearance aside, iPhones are extremely good phones when it comes to functions and features. The flawless camera, especially for the latest models, the fast processors, security and several other contributors make them the desirable machines they are.
Because they are good phones, iPhones are relatively more expensive than their competition. The latest iPhone currently, which happens to be the iPhone 13 ranges between $800 to $1600 depending on the model and storage. Now not everyone can afford a new iPhone, but it doesn’t take away the desire to own one. This is why many iPhone owners in Uganda will confess to buying used, refurbished or second hand iPhones.
Many of these will also confess to having acquired defective machines. That is why, in this article, we discuss what to look out for when buying a used iPhone.
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Serial number
Even when buying a new iPhone. It is important to check if it has a serial number. From an iPhone’s serial number, you can get more information about your apple product. If an iPhone doesn’t have a serial number it means it is not in the Apple Database and therefore not recognized as an Apple handset.
To check for the serial number, simply dial *#06# or go to Settings > General > About.
Battery Health
The main reason as to why people get rid of their iPhones is because their battery health is depleted. That’s why as low-income earners looking to purchase a used iPhone, you need to check its battery health and avoid the hustle that comes with a weak iPhone battery. Good battery health levels are within the range of 80% to 100%
To check for battery health, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health.
Make sure it is not stolen
The last thing you want is to pay for a stolen iPhone. Not only does it make you an accomplice to crime but you are bound to find problems using the device. Apple prevents the use of stolen iPhones using its Activation Lock feature which is automatically turned on when Find My iPhone is activated.
You as a buyer of a stolen iPhone will only find out that it is Activation Locked when you cannot unlock its iCloud.
Scratches on the camera and screen
Scratches on the camera mean that the phone will produce poor quality pictures even if the lens is good. Given that one of the most admirable features of the iPhone is the good quality camera, it is wise to avoid a phone with scratches on the camera.
Scratches on the screen make an iPhone drop in value since it no longer looks as appealing as when its new.
Other things to look out for
- Carrier lock
- Other hardware damages like charging port, fingerprint scanner
- Functional Face ID