Jakarta, Selular.ID – A number of smartphone users may be quite fanatical about certain brands, call it Apple products such as the iPhone. For users like this, it seems that they have their own budget so they don’t hesitate to buy a new iPhone.
But what about those who can only afford second hand products? Many choose to buy a used iPhone because the price is more affordable and cheaper. However, in truth, well-known brands certainly have many competitors, many of whom fake their products. Therefore, buyers must be careful in buying a used iPhone.
So, here Cellular shares tips on how to check and distinguish KW or original parts, which are summarized from various sources
Pay Attention to Notifications
With iOS 13.1 and later, Apple started issuing warnings to iPhone users who have non-genuine parts. While this usually appears as a notification on the Lock Screen, Users can also go to Settings > General > About.
If the device has a non-genuine part, it will display a warning saying, “Unable to verify that this iPhone has [bagian] Authentic Apple.” This may be the case for iPhones with aftermarket or counterfeit displays.
With iOS 14.1 and later, iPhones with non-Apple authorized camera replacements will also display “Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple camera”.
Currently, this warning does not cover all parts of the iPhone. However, the camera and screen are the two most common iPhone parts with repair problems.
Screen
Weaknesses of OEM/KW Screen on iPhone
• Color looks pale or whitish
• Very poor color contrast and dynamic range
• Waste of battery
• Easily damaged or striped
• Unresponsive touchscreen
• Often input lag when used to play games
• Often delays when typing
• Pixel or ppi density is usually not as good as the original
• The black color on the screen turns gray, the white color becomes very yellow
The iPhone LCD screen is known as one of the best types of smartphone screens on the market today. From various generations of iPhone, Apple always introduces the latest technology on its screen. Starting from the Retina Display, Super Retina Display, Super Retina XDR, and maybe in the future there will be new innovations from Apple.
Basically, Apple uses two types of screens. In affordable versions of devices, Apple usually uses an IPS panel. While in the highest series devices usually use OLED panels.
The quality is equally good, but the OLED screen type has better screen contrast and saves power. Therefore, users must carefully distinguish between the original iPhone LCD screen and kw, in order to avoid feeling disappointed and get the best experience in using the iPhone.
Battery
On iPhones with genuine parts, battery health naturally declines with time and use. However, poor battery life can also be a sign that the device has been tampered with.
Battery health dropping at an unusual rate can sometimes be an indication that the device is working harder to keep up with non-genuine parts. Counterfeit parts often function at a possible usable level, but are not sustainable in the long term for the iPhone.
In 2021, Apple released an update that allowed all iPhone models released from 2018 onwards to show a warning for a non-genuine battery. If you buy an iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, or later, users will get this warning automatically.
The warning reads, “Unable to verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery. Health information is not available for this battery.
Once Apple identifies a non-genuine part, it will keep the alert on your Lock Screen for four days and in Settings for 15 days. You can also check Settings > Battery > Battery Health at any time.
Liquid Detection Indicator
Every generation of iPhone has a built-in water sensor located in the SIM card tray slot, as described on the Apple Support website. For older iPhone models, the liquid sensor is also in the headphone jack or charging dock connector. Most fake iPhone makers will not copy the liquid detection indicator because few people are willing to check it.
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In general, Apple uses a white indicator, but it will turn red or pink when exposed to water. The liquid detection indicator helps identify if your used phone has had water damage before and is at risk of corrosion.
If you determine that your iPhone has water damage, it’s likely that your iPhone also has a repair history from an unauthorized service provider. Apple-certified repair centers are only allowed to replace entire devices if they come into contact with liquid, not one at a time.
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