Amaya Toman How to tell if your AirPods are fake? If you buy AirPods from the official Apple e-shop or from an authorized dealer, the chances that they are not genuine are practically slim. But if you buy them second hand, or if someone gives them to you, there is a certain probability.
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Adam Kos Suspicion of the inauthenticity of AirPods may be aroused in you by their appearance, weight, or perhaps the way they (do not) work. You can definitely verify their authenticity directly on your iPhone - in today's article we will tell you how to do it.
Counterfeit products are not a new problem, but fake AirPods Pro headphones often appear on sales platforms. The high price and high demand of this product make AirPods Pro ideal for product counterfeiters due to the good profit margin even after the high cost of counterfeiting. Of course, there are a lot of them around the world counterfeits of basic AirPods models. If you have already purchased AirPods and now doubt their authenticity, follow the instructions below:
The first step should be to find out the serial number - this should be found on the packaging of the AirPods. Then enter this number on the Apple website.
- If you got your AirPods without a box, open the case with the headphones and grab your iPhone.
- On iPhone, run Settings -> Bluetooth and tap the ⓘ to the right of the AirPods name.
- Now comes the moment of truth: In case you got your hands on fake AirPods, a text will appear at the top of the display “Failed to verify that these headphones are genuine AirPods. It is possible that they will not behave as expected.'
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Some fake AirPods work surprisingly well, including touch control or working with the Siri assistant. So it is up to you whether you decide to continue using the fake at your own risk, or whether you decide to solve this unpleasant situation in another way.
