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When buying a used iPhone, your priority is verifying that the device isn't stolen or "bricked" before moving on to hardware health. 1. Critical Software & Security Checks
Go to Settings > General > About . Look for "Carrier Lock." It should say "No SIM restrictions" . If it shows a specific carrier, it is locked to that network. 2. Hardware & Physical Inspection If you want to buy a preowned iPhone - Apple Support buying used iphone checklist
These are the absolute deal-breakers. If a phone fails any of these, . When buying a used iPhone, your priority is
When buying a used iPhone, your priority is verifying that the device isn't stolen or "bricked" before moving on to hardware health. 1. Critical Software & Security Checks
Go to Settings > General > About . Look for "Carrier Lock." It should say "No SIM restrictions" . If it shows a specific carrier, it is locked to that network. 2. Hardware & Physical Inspection If you want to buy a preowned iPhone - Apple Support
These are the absolute deal-breakers. If a phone fails any of these, .
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