Wired
There is a rumor on the Internet that buying an iPhone display machine from an Apple store is cheap and of good quality, and that the iOS system of the display machine is smoother. This statement has yet to be verified. Recently, some netizens suddenly had the idea to directly flash their mobile phones into an iPhone display system, but the activation process was immediately locked by Apple’s servers.
Some netizens were not sure from which channels they obtained the iOS system files of the display machine and directly flashed the display system into their iPhones. As a result, a warning screen appeared immediately during the activation process: “This iPhone is the property of an Apple authorized dealer and cannot be used and is not for sale.” , even if he uses tools such as iTunes or third-party Aisi Assistant, he cannot unlock or flash back to the official version, so he can only bring the purchase certificate to seek help from Apple.
Usually, the iPhone display machines displayed in Apple direct-operated stores, telecom operators or stores are mostly mobile phones provided for customers to experience. Usually the iOS system of the display machine will automatically play the display animation every 20 to 30 seconds, and even Resetting system functions from time to time will be significantly different from the ordinary iOS official version system.
It is understood that iPhone display machines usually require an authorized Apple ID account or a specific Wi-Fi provided by the store to be activated. At the same time, the device and system will also be bound to the store POSID to prevent the iPhone from being stolen or robbed. Directly locking the device remotely, causing the phone to be unable to be used normally. Currently, only Apple officials and authorized dealers have the ability to flash the display system back to the official version.
Normally, there is no difference between the quality and system of Apple’s display machine and the specifications of commercially available hardware. Flashing the iPhone directly back to the official version of iOS actually has almost the same performance, so it can only be regarded as a rumor that the specifications of the online display machine are better, and some people It was revealed that the iPhone display machines are all mobile phone products for early testing by Apple. The test machines will not be regarded as sales items and will not enjoy warranty service.
Moreover, Apple officially stipulates that iPhone display machines are not allowed to be sold. Even if the system is flashed to the official version, it will be directly blocked as soon as Apple finds out. Even direct restoration, upgrade and flashing will directly cause the iPhone to be locked.
For the second-hand display machines sold by some dealers on the market, they are just ordinary commercially available iPhones and will not be subject to Apple regulations. However, if the iPhone is displayed in the store to allow customers to experience it, if it is used by many people, it will easily lead to a decline in quality and battery. Not durable or various problems.
In summary, don’t easily try to turn your iPhone into a display system to avoid bricking your phone. Even if you want to buy a second-hand display system, you should think more carefully.