How to Avoid Buying Fake AirPods

AirPods nice, trendy and highObviously I’d be interested if there was an option to buy these popular earbuds at a discount, especially at a deep discount. fueling the fake AirPods market. Includes AirPods validation check of iOS16So how can you avoid being fooled by Apple counterfeits??

I’m not talking legal Competitor wireless earbudsof which many Excellent (and not so good) option.I We focus on products designed to look like real Apple AirPods, Simply No: T.It’s a little fake, it’s an imitationwhatever you want to call them, are made to fool you come to mind You are buying the real thing at an exceptional price.

maintain a healthy skepticism

H.In Search of the Best AirPods Deals Possible Definitely a good strategy.But look at the price It’s too good to be true. If you buy from a store like Amazon, you don’t have to worry too much. However, if you purchase from a third party, Seller confirms that they are legitimate-And don’t worry about buying from big retailers like: Best Buy or Walmart.

but if you see very trade Via Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Craigslist Note.don’t buy fake AirPods are the only guaranteed way to avoid scams. R.air pods that is always sold in these markets, good deal teethNot impossible. Just in case, There are a few things to note here.

take a good look at the box

Fake packages can be dead giveaways, so look carefully. This is obviously easier to do in person, but you can also ask for a close-up photoApple, like any tech company, takes great pride in its presentation.. The official AirPods box has no spelling or grammar issues, and no flaws like pixelated or distorted images.

Make sure the contents of the box are what is supposed to be there

Again, Apple’s packaging is uniform. Each product is exactly the same packaging from box to box, no difference.Take a look at the model of AirPods you care about Check Apple’s site for what should be included. for example, airpods 3 AirPods, MagSafe charging case, Lighting to USB-C cable, and some documentation.if something is out—the lightning cable USB-A instead of USB-C, for example —you know you have a fake

Find your serial number

If you have access to the device, you can easily test if it’s fake by checking the serial number. AirPods or AirPods Pro have a serial number under the lid of the charging case. On AirPods Max, it’s under the left ear cushion.

Of course, scammers can get creative Print a legitimate serial number on the package to trick anyone trying this method. To make sure you’re really seeing the serial number associated with the AirPods themselvesyou have to pair them first. settingOn iOS 16, tap AirPods. Your AirPods will appear at the top of the page. For iOS 15 and earlier, General > Overview. Select yCheck your AirPods serial number.

Once you have your serial number, enter it. Apple’s official check coverage siteIf your AirPods are genuine, you can check coverage this way. However, if the serial number is invalid, you will not be able to proceed.

Try setting them (especially for iOS 16)

Apple has a great system for setting up AirPods for the first time. Simply open the charging case next to your iPhone and a pop-up will guide you through the process.

debtake AirPods struggles to recreate this easy setup experience. If these AirPods prompt you to pair via the Bluetooth settings menu, especially If you’re asked to pair your AirPods one by one, they’re fake. Apple never pairs AirPods individually.

However, some scammers crack the code and trick iOS into prompting the AirPods setup experience. In iOS16, apple is Counterattack: If you try to set up a fake pair of AirPods on an iPhone running a new OSa new popup will appear “Unable to verify your AirPods. These headphones cannot be verified as genuine AirPods and may not work as expected.” You can then choose to not connect them or configure them anyway in the bluetooth settings.

comparison

Look up the tech specs for your AirPods and One for AirPods 3, etc., and compare with your AirPods. Do the dimensions look like they match Apple’s? Is the charging case the right size? Is there a Lightning port instead of USB-C? If so, does wireless charging work, and if so, does MagSafe work?

The same goes for the unique features attributed to each AirPods model. When you remove AirPods from your ears, music stops playing by default. Press and hold the stem of your AirPods Pro to summon Siri. Pressing the stem twice skips the track forward. These are all features that can be customized after the fact, but should work out of the box and work as expected.

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