iPad, and all Apple hardware products in general, offer such a long lifespan that An excellent option on the second-hand market. There are many refurbished Apple products that are of high quality and in perfect condition. Even if, It’s important to consider some things before buying a second-hand iPad.

If you’re planning to buy a refurbished or second-hand iPad, we recommend you follow along. a set of tips and suggestionsAs well as checking some details to make sure the iPad is in perfect condition.

Buying a second-hand iPad is a very good optionespecially since these are products with a fantastic quality-price ratio. But before doing so, check these details.

Check serial number

back of iPad Pro

Before purchasing a second-hand iPad, it is important to detect whether it is a fake iPad or not. Apple is such a popular brand around the world that many manufacturers create almost identical clones of their products to capitalize on its market influence.

Fortunately, It is possible to verify whether an iPad is original by its serial number. We provide instructions you should follow to verify your serial number before purchasing a new iPad.

• Find iPad serial number Settings > General > Information.
• To check the coverage, go to Apple’s official website.
• Sign in with your Apple ID.
• Enter the iPad serial number.
• Check that the serial number is correct and the information matches the information provided by the seller.

It is also possible: View serial number of iPad from backin the lower region.

Check if iPad is unlocked

Unlock iPad screen to make sure it doesn’t ask you to sign in with another Apple ID

Extremely important before buying a second-hand iPad Unlock the device to verify that activation lock is not enabled. This is a security measure by Apple that prevents the iPad from being used if it is stolen or lost.

If you are buying a second hand iPad It unlocks completely normally and doesn’t ask you to sign in with an unknown Apple IDYou can continue the remaining checks.

Check iPad battery health

Check the health of your iPad battery before purchasing

The lifespan of an iPad is extremely long, even longer than that of an iPhone. However, Battery condition often deteriorates over the years. This is the iPad’s only weak point.

Therefore, if you are going to buy a refurbished or second-hand iPad, we recommend that you check the battery health of the iPad. If it is above 90%, it is in excellent condition.. If it is around 80%, it is still a guaranteed battery. If the iPad’s battery health oscillates around 70%, it is critical.

The iPad battery is designed as follows: Retains up to 80% of capacity after 1,000 charging cycles. Check the health of the battery by following the instructions below:

• Open the app Settings on iPad.
• Access the section Privacy and Security.
• Then enter Analysis and improvements.
• Click on the section Analysis data.
• Open a file whose name starts with “Analytical”.
• Click the Share button and open the file in a compatible app.
• search the word “Cycle Count” in the search engine.
• The number of iPad charging cycles will appear in this command.

If the number of charging cycles is less than 500, you’re looking at a second-hand iPad with a great battery. If you have 1,000 charging cycles, your battery will be around 80% of its capacity.

On the other hand, if you search for the word “Percentage of Maximum Capacity” You will directly find the maximum battery capacity percentage of the iPad in question.

Use an external battery

VEGER external battery

If you have portable external batteries with a USB-C connector (or USB Lightning for older iPad models), we recommend taking this in to see the seller. verify your battery is perfectly charged Before you buy your second-hand iPad.

You can do it this way also verify that the port is in perfect condition for use of other types of accessories Such as USB sticks, speakers or hard drives. iPad is a high-value product and you have the right to perform such verifications.

Set up Face ID and Touch ID

Touch ID functionality is part of Apple’s biometric security system

If you’re about to buy a second-hand iPad It’s possible that your home button or other elements like the front camera have become damaged over time.. So, you need to configure Touch ID to make sure Touch ID works perfectly when you use the fingerprint sensor on the home button or lock button.

Don’t forget to set up Face ID as well. ensuring facial recognition sensors work correctly and the iPad’s front camera.

Check if any parts have been replaced

Hardware components of iPad

It is completely normal for the seller to have to do this when an iPad has been used for many years. repair or replace any part that is not working properly. However, it is important to know this information before purchasing a second-hand iPad.

Access the section Settings > General > Information Your iPad. Here you will find data on replaced iPad parts such as its screen, camera or battery. There are other methods of controlling third-party parts, but they require the use of a computer.

Check for possible external damage

10th generation iPad on the couch

Before buying a second-hand iPad, it is very important to check it several times for any external damage. So, a manual double check. Check that there are no visible scratches on the screen and that there are no dents on the case.. If possible, carry out the checks in a bright environment and Carry a microfiber cloth To clean the iPad screen and reveal possible damage.

Verify that the iPad is exactly as the seller describes it. If it has been used for several years, it is normal to have a small amount on it. Scratches on the screen or some marks or nicks on the side edges. If the damage is worse than you think, renegotiate the price!