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    Hi if iphone 6s its serial number is [redacted] where this phone made
    Last edited by Just_Me_D; 02-10-2016 at 06:54 AM.
    02-10-2016 02:53 AM
  2. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Please do not post information such as serial numbers in the forums for your protection. Thank you. As for your question, I do not know where your iPhone was made.
    02-10-2016 06:55 AM
  3. Rob Phillips's Avatar
    Rob Phillips
    Welcome to iMore! Regardless of what the serial number is it was probably made in China. It should say "Assembled in China" on the back of the phone itself.
    02-10-2016 07:37 AM
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    nnahorski
    Originally Posted by iMore Question
    Hi if iphone 6s its serial number is [redacted] where this phone made
    You can plug the serial number in at this website:

    Klantenservice: Serienummers
    02-10-2016 06:45 PM
  5. Sherry_B's Avatar
    Sherry_B
    Here's where the serial number can be checked at the official Apple web site. You'll have to create an Apple ID (free) first though.

    https://checkcoverage.apple.com/
    02-11-2016 01:38 AM
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    Quis89
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    Originally Posted by Just_Me_D
    Please do not post information such as serial numbers in the forums for your protection. Thank you. As for your question, I do not know where your iPhone was made.
    What's the harm in the serial number? Just wondering if there's something to worry about in disclosing serial numbers?
    02-11-2016 09:41 PM
  8. Sherry_B's Avatar
    Sherry_B
    Originally Posted by Quis89
    What's the harm in the serial number? Just wondering if there's something to worry about in disclosing serial numbers?

    For security.
    02-11-2016 10:25 PM
  9. MrRJ's Avatar
    MrRJ
    Originally Posted by Sherry_B
    For security.
    What can be done with a serial number?
    02-12-2016 02:07 AM
  10. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by Quis89
    What's the harm in the serial number? Just wondering if there's something to worry about in disclosing serial numbers?
    Originally Posted by MrRJ
    What can be done with a serial number?
    I'll give you one example. The serial number is unique to each device, right? Let's say I knew you had an iPhone 6S and so really wanted one. If I can acquire your serial number then it's possible that I can report the device stolen to police. That could lead to unnecessary drama for you.
    02-12-2016 06:47 AM
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    Quis89
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    Originally Posted by Just_Me_D
    I'll give you one example. The serial number is unique to each device, right? Let's say I knew you had an iPhone 6S and so really wanted one. If I can acquire your serial number then it's possible that I can report the device stolen to police. That could lead to unnecessary drama for you.
    I wasn't aware that could be done with a serial number. My experience in wireless had that being accomplished using the imei/Meid/ESN numbers. Not the serial numbers as there is no activation information attached to that. The serial is for Apple whereas the other numbers relate to the carriers. Good to know otherwise.
    02-12-2016 09:50 AM
  12. scruffypig's Avatar
    scruffypig
    Originally Posted by Quis89
    I wasn't aware that could be done with a serial number. My experience in wireless had that being accomplished using the imei/Meid/ESN numbers. Not the serial numbers as there is no activation information attached to that. The serial is for Apple whereas the other numbers relate to the carriers. Good to know otherwise.
    Yes the serial number can be used to report a phone as stolen.
    02-12-2016 11:19 AM
  13. Sherry_B's Avatar
    Sherry_B
    Originally Posted by Quis89
    I wasn't aware that could be done with a serial number. My experience in wireless had that being accomplished using the imei/Meid/ESN numbers. Not the serial numbers as there is no activation information attached to that. The serial is for Apple whereas the other numbers relate to the carriers. Good to know otherwise.

    There's a few other nefarious things that can be done with the serial number, but it's not wise to state what those things are here on iMore (or anywhere else). Think of the serial number the same way you would think of the VIN number on a car. Just something that isn't shared.
    02-12-2016 02:08 PM
  14. BreakingKayfabe's Avatar
    BreakingKayfabe
    I guarantee you it was made in China.
    02-12-2016 03:04 PM
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