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#205477 15-Nov-2016 09:50

Is that a refurbished phone?
Is that as good as new or not really?

Thanks.

(If you're wondering it's because I'm in the process of looking for a second-hand iPhone 6S. Ta)

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#1671487 15-Nov-2016 16:42

joker97:

Linux: Who sent it?

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Picked up (swapped) from Apple shop. Not sent.

Anyway, I heard that they all get a new screen and battery. Hopefully a new lightning port and home button but who knows.

Just by looking at a replacement iOS device from Apple you can't tell the difference compared to a brand new one.

Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

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