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Refurbished iPhone X?
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Whether it’s a refurb or brand new service unit, Apple has used the M and N letters in front of the model number to differentiate from retail units for years.
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Apparently it means it’s an replacement but I want a brand new phone!
I’ve only seen white box replacements come with N model numbers. Anything in a retail box with all accessories will have an M model
The only real difference (this early after release) is the brand new phone is in a plain, white box.
If you just got it you should of returned it and rebought it. Once you receive a white box replacement it’s pretty hard to get a retail unit again.
The phone you get will be brand new, even if it doesn't have a M designation.
With the phone being relatively new (new release 3rd November), is it really worth replacing it with a 'new' one, like someone else stated?
Who cares? They’re the exact same phone and it does not have any bearing on resale prices.
This early in the game I guarantee that it’s a new model pulled off the factory line.
[doublepost=1510617832][/doublepost]I would argue that the refurbished ones from Apple are probably better than the ones off the line. The hand touch can make a difference.
This early in the game I guarantee that it’s a new model pulled off the factory line.
[doublepost=1510617832][/doublepost]I would argue that the refurbished ones from Apple are probably better than the ones off the line. The hand touch can make a difference.
Regardless, a replacement device is issued a new battery, display and chassis. The only thing used is the logic board. (Assuming your device isn't actually new.)
Yes, you are. It's too early to get a refurbished unit. It's just a N/M designation for internal Apple purposes. It won't impact your ability to sell or trade the phone in down the road.
I can categorically say that this is not true. I got my 8 plus replaced and the model number starts with M.
It’s not refurbished at this point. No way they have been able to refurbish phones that people have returned during the last 10 days. #JFC.
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People have been returning their iPhones! I’m sure it has to go through inspection and they have to disassemble it! Ur best bet is to return the unit and get a brand new shiny device.
I just got my X two days ago, I had problems with the display. I brought it in, and they replaced it with a brand new phone coming from the plain white box. It has the "N" designation, but they told me that currently all the replacements are brand new, not refurbished.
I looked up the stats on the phone after I got home, and it had 0 cycles with a manufacture date of October 17th, so it is brand new. Nothing to worry about.
I looked up the stats on the phone after I got home, and it had 0 cycles with a manufacture date of October 17th, so it is brand new. Nothing to worry about.
The first letter in Part No can be one of 4: M, N, F, 3.
M means brand new iPhone, N means replacement brand new, F means refurbished, 3 means demo in stores.
M means brand new iPhone, N means replacement brand new, F means refurbished, 3 means demo in stores.
It's not a used or refurbished phone, it's classified as a replacement. The only way to get another retail phone is to do an exchange for a new one. I'd imagine you're within your 14 days anyway since the phone came out last week.