Tips for Buying a Used iPhone, Be Alert and Don’t Be Fooled! – All Pages

Nextren.com – iPhone is expensive because it has its own prestige, with qualified performance.

It’s natural that people continue to hunt iPhones, even in their used conditions.

iPhone seems to have its own charm for some people in Indonesia.

No wonder there are people who hunt iPhones in used condition, with the excuse that they can get Apple phones at low prices.

The iPhone is indeed known as a cellphone with an expensive price, especially at the beginning of the launch of the latest iPhone series, for example on the iPhone 13 series, the price can reach Rp. 30 million for the highest model of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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Let alone the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro Max as the highest model in the older series, now the price is still in the range of Rp. 20 million in new condition, as stated in the iBox marketplace.

On the other hand, used iPhones are certainly much cheaper than iPhones that are in new condition.

For example, a used iPhone 12 Pro Max is now valued at around Rp. 15 million, as observed on the Facebook marketplace.

Therefore, one way out to get an iPhone at a cheaper price is to buy it in a used condition.

Used iPhones do have a cheaper price, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t problems that follow.

A used iPhone is basically a phone that has been used by a previous user.

So, the possibility of glitches, damage, or performance degradation, can be very likely to occur on a used iPhone.

Thus, before deciding to buy a used iPhone, it is important to check its condition first so you don’t lose out in the future.

Even though it’s cheap, if you get a used iPhone that has problems, it will be able to make up for it.
iPhone repair parts and costs are not cheap.

To avoid this problem, here are some tips for buying a used iPhone so you won’t be fooled:

1. Make sure iPhone turns on properly

You can try to turn off your used iPhone and turn it on again by pressing the Power button.

Make sure the iPhone can enter the home screen when it finishes booting.

If when booting, the iPhone is stuck at the Apple logo and doesn’t go to the home screen, there is most likely a problem with the device.

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2. Make sure Apple ID is empty

iPhone operation requires an Apple ID or user account.

Each iPhone can only be entered one Apple ID consisting of a username and password.

Make sure the Apple ID on the used iPhone is empty.

If there is still an Apple ID registered then you will find it difficult to operate the iPhone freely.

So you can’t download apps and reset iPhone freely.

The existence of an Apple ID on a used iPhone can be determined by clicking the “Settings” menu, then a column containing Apple ID information will appear at the top of the menu.

If the Apple ID is empty then the user account name will not be displayed.

3. Check iPhone body

You can check the iPhone body on the bezel and back of the cellphone.

If the body has scuffs, cracks, or breaks, it is likely that the used iPhone has been hit by a hard impact.

The collision could have affected the components inside the phone.

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4. Check iPhone button function

The iPhone has several buttons embedded in the body, including the Volume button, Silent button, Home button (for iPhone Touch ID models), and the Power button.

Make sure all the buttons can be pressed and work properly.

5. Make sure all iPhone sensors are working properly

iPhone has several sensors to run cell phone features, such as proximity sensor, gyroscope, haptic, Face ID or Touch ID, and so on.

You can try several features on your iPhone to make sure the sensor is working properly.

For example, the proximity sensor can be tried with the phone call feature.

When a phone call is active and the iPhone is placed to the ear, ideally the iPhone screen will be dark as a sign that the proximity sensor is working normally.

6. Check iPhone battery health and function

Used iPhone batteries certainly experience a decrease in performance because they have been used by previous users.

However, as long as the iPhone battery is not in the “Service” health status, the sign can still be used properly.

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The health status of the iPhone battery can be seen in the “Battery” option in the “Settings” menu.

Make sure the battery is not in a “Service” health state.

You also need to test the battery function by charging it.

Wait for the power percentage to rise.

If the percentage of charge does not increase while charging, the iPhone battery is most likely damaged.

7. Check iPhone camera function

You can check the functionality of all the cameras on your iPhone by trying them out to take pictures or videos.

Then, look at the catch from the camera.

When there is some kind of stain or black spot, chances are the camera is interfering.

8. Check iPhone screen response and condition

The screen is a vital component in the iPhone.

If there is interference, the iPhone will be difficult to operate because all user commands are carried out via the screen.

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You can test the function of the iPhone screen by swiping on all sides.

If there is a side that does not respond, it is possible that the iPhone screen is experiencing interference. In addition, also check the condition of the screen.

If you have white, black, or shadows with contrasting colors (such as red, blue, or green), the iPhone screen has been damaged.

9. Check the function of the microphone and speakers

iPhone You can check iPhone speaker function by trying to play audio from music or video.

Make sure the sound comes out of the iPhone speaker jack.

For the iPhone 7 series and later, the speaker holes are located at the top of the screen and on the right side of the bottom of the iPhone body.

Make sure, the sound comes out of the two holes properly and not broken.

As for the microphone, you can try its function by recording sound.

If you have recorded but no sound appears or the sound is broken, then the microphone has a problem.

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10. Make sure iPhone connectivity is running well

Before deciding to buy a used iPhone, you also need to make sure all the iPhone connectivity features are running smoothly, such as on Bluetooth, cellular networks, and WiFi.

Apart from the device side, you also need to understand first how the circulation of used iPhones in Indonesia.

There are at least three types of used iPhones circulating in Indonesia, namely official iPhones, BM iPhones, and HDC iPhones.

The official iPhone is the original iPhone produced by Apple and distributed to Indonesia according to the applicable regulations.

Meanwhile, the iPhone BM (black market) is an iPhone that was originally produced by Apple, but is not distributed according to applicable regulations.

Then, iPhone HDC is a fake iPhone or imitation that is not produced by Apple.

Officially used iPhones are usually also known as “ex iBox warranty”, because the phones were purchased in brand new condition from iBOX as a legal distributor.

Meanwhile, BM’s used iPhones are usually called “ex-international warranty”, because the cellphones may have been purchased in new conditions from abroad that were circulated without following the rules in Indonesia.

Of the three types, it is possible to buy an official iPhone.

Official used iPhones will not be affected by network blocking like BM’s used iPhones.

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The quality is also very much better than the iPhone HDC.

Used iPhones in Indonesia can be obtained through cell phone shops or individuals.

Buying a used iPhone in a store will be relatively safe because the seller usually provides a guarantee or warranty.

The warranty is not from Apple, but is given by the store independently.

In other words, if there is damage to the iPhone then the store will immediately fix it.

Meanwhile, used iPhones sold individually will not provide a warranty.

Thus, you may experience difficulties when a used iPhone purchased from an individual is damaged.

Those are 10 tips for buying a used iPhone so as not to be deceived, hopefully it will be useful.

This article has been published on Kompas.com with the title “10 Tips for Buying a Used iPhone so You Won’t Be Fooled”
Author : Zulfikar Hardiansyah

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