Due to the rather difficult economic situation in the country, which is fully reflected in the purchasing power of the population, the availability of the latest Apple iPhone mobile phones among Russians has significantly decreased. And therefore, the possibility of purchasing a refurbished iPhone 6 seems to be quite relevant, for which it is necessary to familiarize yourself with its characteristics and features.
The age-old dilemma associated with purchasing a quality mobile phone, and even at an affordable price, always haunts potential users all over the world. And there is a solution, because the refurbished iPhone 6 has all the original qualities of the manufacturer, and at the same time its cost is significantly lower than its original counterpart.
Model reviews
Not so long ago (in 2014), a new iPhone 6 mobile phone entered the global consumer market. The well-known American company Apple once again surprised the inhabitants of the entire planet with its innovative product. Then two models of this gadget came into the implementation, which were assigned the indexes "6" and "6 Plus". They began to belong to the eighth generation of this series of mobile phones.
Both models of gadgets operate on the iOS 8 platform, and their body thickness is about seven millimeters. However, their screens differ significantly from each other. The iPhone 6 has a diagonal of 4.7 inches at a resolution of 1334 * 750 pix, while the iPhone 6 Plus (RetinaHD type) has 5.5 inches and 1920 * 1080 pix, respectively. Because of this, the dimensions of their cases are 138.1 * 67 * 6.9mm for the iPhone 6 and 158 * 77.8 * 7.1mm for the iPhone 6 Plus. The models are equipped with an Apple A8 processor.
It is important to understand that used mobile phones, if repaired at Apple service centers, fully comply with the technical and functional characteristics of new products. Moreover, the appearance of the restored iPhone 6 is no different from its original.
It is worth mentioning right away that this iPhone currently costs at least fifteen thousand rubles, and more than 90% of users are absolutely satisfied with such a purchase. According to their reviews, it is clear that the mobile phone has excellent technical characteristics, among which separate words of gratitude deserve the work of the sensor and the video camera, which provides excellent quality of photos and videos.
The rounded edges of the case in the updated design give the appearance of the rather large phone a very neat look. However, some users of the refurbished iphone 6 Plus expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the body of these devices had insufficient rigidity. According to Apple itself, no more than ten situations of this kind have arisen. And all of them were quickly eliminated.
However, competitors used the presence of a factory defect as the basis for a public statement about the unreliability of this model. It is also important to know that this phone model uses nickel, which is considered a strong enough allergen that can cause serious health complications. In this regard, it is necessary to be very careful about such an acquisition.
What is a refurbished iPhone
It is necessary to clearly understand that the device "iPhone 6 16Gb refurbished", widely represented on the shelves of many specialized stores, is a certified smartphone. Despite the significant difference in cost with the original mobile phones, their technical characteristics are absolutely identical. After all, the repair of these devices is carried out exclusively at Apple service centers.
Refurbished iPhone 6 16Gb gadgets are packed in new boxes with special information. The phone comes with a charger, headphones and a USB cable. An important detail is the possible discrepancy between the serial numbers on the iPhone itself and the box in which it is located. This is due to the fact that the repair process involves replacing many parts and packaging products with new items.
In order to make a choice in favor of a refurbished iPhone 6 16Gb, it is necessary to clearly understand the differences between it and the original products.
- Serial number. This type of identification is duplicated in the following three places: on the box, body and inside the phone. When all the numbers match, this indicates that the gadget is new. Otherwise it is a reconstructed model.
- Guarantee period. The manufacturer gives a twelve-month warranty for refurbished modifications of iPhones. Potential owners should not be confused by this period, since this time is quite enough to fully reveal the device's performance. Some retailers may offer to extend the warranty period up to two years for an additional fee. In this case, an appropriate agreement must be concluded. It will not be superfluous to receive information from authorized dealers about whether this warranty applies to this phone model. This will be able to save the owner of the phone from fraudulent actions of sellers who do not belong to mobile trading networks.
- Price. Original devices of the Apple 16Gb trademark are sold at a fairly high price. Therefore, the case with an understated price relative to the market price (by about a third) is a direct indication that the proposed modification refers to a refurbished iPhone. And if the price of the model is even lower, then, most likely, this device is a fake, which does not have a RosTest certificate.
It's important to understand that refurbished iPhone 6 comes in two types.
- Factory refurbished iPhone. The device has undergone a comprehensive replacement of the housing, battery and parts according to the official standardized technology. In this case, all spare parts are original, and branded headphones are also present in the packing box along with the gadget itself. Before being sold in a retail network, such devices are certified by RosTest, which is a real confirmation of the authenticity of the device.
- Devices that have been repaired by non-certified Chinese firms. In this case, broken devices are restored using cheap parts. Therefore, only the processor and the motherboard remain from the original equipment, which affects the low reliability and service life of the device.
The refurbished iPhone 6 in its official modification can be distinguished from a fake by its configuration. The Apple-certified version is guaranteed to include the original headphones, charger, and USB cable.
Functional check
In order to identify obvious defects and functionality of the refurbished iPhone 6, special attention should be paid to the conversational dynamics. Its distinctive feature is precisely the low volume level. The check can be carried out immediately at the point of sale by inserting a sim card into the phone and calling any subscriber.
In addition, the quality of the picture on the screen is a clear sign of the authenticity of the device. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to take several pictures with the camera, and form a reasonable conclusion based on their clarity. Since the smartphone is equipped with a large number of applications, an expert assessment of the quality can be reliably made by their functioning. For example, Chinese fakes usually do not have a compass.
To identify hidden defects of the gadget in the form of the quality of the charging battery, spontaneous switching on and off of the device, etc. it takes some time. It is in this case that the warranty period of twelve months is fully justified.
Backup copy
One of the most pressing questions for owners of Apple branded smartphones is how you can restore a backup to it. In this case, the developers provide an option for fast information recovery. To do this, you need to create an iCloud backup. Moreover, it can be stored both on the phone and on a personal computer.
Such a copy is created in two stages. First, you need to go through the following path: "Settings" - iCloud - "Storage and copies" - "Create a copy".
The second stage can take place depending on the recovery options on the new or old phones.
In the first case, you must follow the following sequence of actions:
- use the "Recover from iCloud copy" option;
- log in to your account;
- activate the recovery process;
- after its completion, all data is saved.
On an old phone, the sequence of necessary actions should be as follows:
- reset the current settings by going through the menu items: "Settings", "General", "Reset", "Erase content and settings", - then confirm the action with the "Yes" button;
- wait for the smartphone to restart;
- restore a backup via iCloud in the same order as for a new phone.
