Copies and fakes of Apple products are very common on the market. Outwardly, it is very difficult to distinguish an original from a fake, but it is possible. A real Apple product is striking in its thoughtfulness, convenience and style, in addition, you can always check whether the original iPad is really in your hands or not.
Instructions
Step 1
Pay attention to the box. The very first thing that catches your eye when buying is the box. This Apple product usually comes in sealed boxes. Although this is not the main criterion, the seller can check the goods for integrity after transportation. It is important if there is a barcode on the back of the box that can be used to verify the authenticity. If it is absent, then with a probability of 100%, you got a fake.
Step 2
Look at the body of the tablet, hold the device in your hands. Without even turning on the tablet, you can determine what is in front of you: a fake or an original iPad. A true Apple product is lightweight yet comfortable to hold. The body does not creak or slip. It is made of high quality plastic on the sides and metal on the back. Naturally, there should also be a logo on the back cover of the tablet - a bitten apple.
Step 3
Please note which operating system is installed. This iPad only runs the iOs operating system. This is the first thing to look out for when turning on. Naturally, the download will take some time, since a new device, which has not yet been used by anyone before you, should be activated and put into operation. First, a gray flickering screen will light up (literally for a few seconds), then iOs will boot.
Step 4
Each device of the Apple family has its own serial number, which can be used to track not only the authenticity of the gadget, but also the time of its activation, repair, if any, technical characteristics, model. The serial number can be found both under the cover of the device box and under the cover of the device itself. All that is required is to enter this number on the official Russian-language Apple website. Thus, you can not only find out if you have a genuine iPad, but also whether it is new, or has already been used by someone before you.
Step 5
Take a look at the battery charge of the freshly purchased tablet. This criterion is not too critical, but it has a place to be. Especially if you make a purchase through an online store. Genuine iPad comes with a full battery - the battery must be 100% charged.
Step 6
Another way to verify the authenticity of a device is to connect it to a computer with iTunes already open. If it displays the connection, and also identifies the gadget, then you can be sure that the iPad is genuine, not a fake or a copy.
Step 7
Never mind where the tablet is made. Unfortunately, the sites where the iPhone, iPad, iPod are assembled are not always located in the United States. That is why, even on genuine models, you can often find a record that the device was assembled in China or another Central Asian country. Place of assembly does not guarantee the authenticity of the iPad.
