Summary
“Distinguishing Authentic AirPods from Counterfeits.. Whether you are the proud owner of the most recent AirPods Pro 2, AirPods (3rd generation), or AirPods Max, or even some of the more established versions of the omnipresent brand, Apple AirPods are quite popular.
Distinguishing Authentic AirPods from Counterfeits
It is unfortunate that there are a great number of counterfeit AirPods in circulation.
There are a few things you can do, either before or after you make a purchase, to guarantee that you are in possession of authentic AirPods.
Take a look at the serial number?
A one-of-a-kind serial number is included with each and every pair of AirPods, and this number may be validated by using the coverage checking tool that Apple provides. This is how it works.
The first step is to locate the serial number, which may be located either on the original box or on the device that you have linked, it might be your iPhone. After placing the AirPods in your ears, you will need to open the Settings app on your iPhone in order to see it.
Step 2: Choose your AirPods from the list of available options, and then scroll down to locate the serial number.
Proceed to the third step by using this number to access Apple’s coverage checking tool. Click the Continue button once you have entered the CAPTCHA and the serial number on that page.
Step 4: If your AirPods are authentic, more information on the warranty will be shown on the website that follows. There is a possibility that you will be required to enter this information before the website displays the warranty information if Apple does not have a valid purchase date.
Are you using your iPad or iPhone?
There is an additional method that you may use with one of your iOS devices in order to do the verification process for the validity of your AirPods.
Your first step is to make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and then place your AirPods next to a device that is compatible with them, such as an iPhone or an iPad.
In the second step, if the AirPods have previously been linked with your smartphone, you should see a message on the screen that provides information about the battery life of your AirPods. The notification will inquire as to whether or not you would want to link them with your smartphone if they have not yet been paired.
Step 3: In order for this to function, your AirPods need to be charged and placed inside the case with the case open. There is no way that fake AirPods will cause any of these pop-up displays to appear.
Be wary, customer!
It is advised that you make your purchases directly from reliable sources such as Apple or from trusted third-party merchants like as Amazon and Best Buy in order to ensure that your purchase is safe and secure. When purchasing new things via platforms such as Swappa and eBay, it is OK to do so, provided that the individual selling the item has a positive reputation on the website.
It is quite unlikely that Apple items will be reduced, so if the price seems to be too good to be true, it most likely is. Apple seldom provides discounts directly, and third-party sellers often provide discounts that are not very significant. If you come across a pair of “new” AirPods that are being sold at a discount of fifty percent, you should leave immediately. It is most likely someone selling a pair of counterfeit shoes.
When purchasing a new pair of AirPods, it is essential to pay close attention to the packing. In order to demonstrate that the package has not been opened in the past, it should be wrapped with plastic shrink wrap. It is important to be aware that the wrap may be missing if the item has been returned to the shop if you are buying from a third-party merchant. On the other hand, in a scenario such as that one, the store need to have properly labeled the item as “open box” or “new but returned.”
