Apple is known for its attention to detail and first-class service. And if your gadget failed before the warranty period expired, by coming to their store, you can exchange it for a new one or return the money. What is the fate of the devices handed over in this way? If the breakdown is non-critical, and the gadget can be brought back to life, then the equipment goes to recovery. The malfunction is eliminated, then the smartphone is equipped with new headphones and charging, it is assigned a special serial number, indicating that the iPhone has been restored. The price tag of such products is much more pleasant, but does such savings make sense, and is there a risk when buying such devices? Let's consider this question further.
Should I buy a refurbished iPhone 7?
Of course, many people are wary when a good product is sold cheaply, but when you buy a refurbished device, you get all the sameguarantee that and at the time of purchasing a new one. However, it is worth considering before purchasing such a device from hand or at dubious points of sale. To do this, you need to know how to distinguish the original iPhone 7 from the restored one.
Apple does not repair a failed part, after the diagnosis it is replaced with a completely new one, thereby completely eradicating the breakdown. Before packaging, the phone is tested according to the same high criteria as the new devices of the company are tested. After passing all the tests, it is sent for sale. There are also "iPhones" restored in artisanal conditions, but more on that later.
Buying an officially refurbished smartphone, you can save a lot. It is technically fully functional, comes with brand new accessories, and comes in the same factory packaging as any other Apple product. There are no signs of use on it. You can verify all this by reading customer reviews. Overall, they are happy with the purchase.
Do they come with a warranty?
Yes, these products are guaranteed. Moreover, official. If the restored iPhone 7 fails, it must be taken to an authorized Apple service center, where the masters will diagnose, identify the malfunction and replace the failed part with a new one. It also has a one year warranty. Of course, mechanical damage such as broken glass or moisture entering the case is not covered by the warranty.
How to determine "iPhone 7"officially restored or not?
It is quite easy to identify an officially restored smartphone. When buying from hand, if you are told that it is original, then you need to find out its serial number and enter it in the field on a special page on the Apple website. From there you will receive all the information about the device: whether it was in service, whether the warranty period has expired, and the date of activation of the gadget.
If the case was replaced, it will be noticeable immediately. You will notice materials that are significantly worse than the original and a color that will certainly differ from the original. It is strongly not recommended to buy a restored iPhone 7 in this way, since it is not known what caused the breakdown, what technical condition the internal parts are in, and also how and by whom the repair was carried out.
Different from new
How to distinguish the restored "iPhone 7" from the original? To do this is quite simple. After the restoration at the factory, the phone changes the model number and serial number. Such smartphones are called factory refurbished, hence the letter "F" at the beginning of the series and "RFB" at the end. Also, it must be exactly the same as the number in the “About device” settings item. In all other respects there are no differences. There is a protective film on the screen and case, new headphones, charging cable and power supply, a new sealed box and a complete set of documents.
There are also so-called seller refurbished smartphones on the market. As the name suggests, theyrestored by the seller, that is, they were once handed over under warranty, after which they were brought into working condition in the store’s service and put up for sale. The quality of the restoration is much worse compared to the official one, since components from other used devices could be used, or even Chinese spare parts. The name of this type of device is conditional, since iPhones on Android ordered from China also fall under it. They may differ from the factory ones in worse sound quality, faded display colors and backlight, cheaper case materials, and so on. The price tag for them is usually even lower than for factory refurbished ones, but there are no longer any guarantees. Thus, it turns out that the lower the price, the more suspicious smartphone you get.
Where can I buy a refurbished device?
Officially refurbished "iPhone 7", refurbished by Apple, can be purchased at almost all electronics stores. Phones restored by craftsmen, or in other words seller refurbished devices, can be bought almost anywhere: from hands, in online stores, at unofficial points of sale. However, in any case, such an acquisition can be quite risky.
Results
Purchasing an officially refurbished iPhone 7 makes sense if you want to save a few thousand rubles. No one can promise you that it won't fail in a few months. Buying a refurbished device from hand or on the Internet is everyone's business, but the lack of a guarantee, dubious components and the masters who carried out this procedure definitely cannot inspire confidence.
In the event that you buy an official device from your hands, just check the serial numbers in the settings and on the box. If they match and have the necessary letters mentioned above, this means that the iPhone 7 has been officially restored. Such a gadget will be more reliable, and besides, you can return it under warranty in case of breakage.
