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How can you tell if AirPods are fake?

Apple has a support page for checking product warranties and AppleCare coverage. It also provides clues to the authenticity of your device. Enter the serial number written inside your AirPod case. If you get an info page with a purchase date, the AirPods are probably real.
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How do I know if my AirPods are real?

If you're unsure about the authenticity of a pair of AirPods, you can use its serial number to confirm it. The serial number on the AirPods or AirPods Pro 2 can be found on the underside of the charging case lid. The AirPods Max, on the other hand, have the serial number printed on the left earcup.
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Do fake AirPods have real serial numbers?

Fake AirPod Pros or AirPods can be spotted easily via serial numbers. First, make sure that the serial number on the box matches the serial number on the actual AirPods. If your AirPods serial number doesn't match, your AirPods may be fake. Locate the serial number on the packaging box that your AirPods came in.
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How do I know if my AirPods Pro is real?

Check the serial number

You can also see your serial number if you open Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone and tap the Info button beside your AirPods. In the case of the fake device provided to Macwelt, when the serial number was entered it was immediately identified as invalid, exposing the device as a fake.
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What happens if you have fake AirPods?

While this seems like Apple's issue, counterfeit AirPods can reportedly go 10 dB over standard, causing serious hearing damage to users.
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Is it illegal to sell fake AirPods?

Or, maybe you're looking to sell fake AirPods? In summary it is illegal to sell counterfeit products in the USA.
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How do I know if my Apple product is original?

If you have your product's original packaging, you can check the barcode to find the serial number. You can also find your product's serial number on the original product receipt or invoice. Or choose a product below for details about finding the serial number.
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Are AirPods made in China or Vietnam?

His then-chief operating officer Tim Cook was a frequent visitor to the country. Today, more than 90% of the U.S. company's production takes place in China, according to Counterpoint Research.
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Where is the serial number on AirPods?

AirPods or AirPods Pro

You can find the serial number on the underside of the lid of your Charging Case, Wireless Charging Case, MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation), or MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
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Do fake AirPods connect like real ones?

When you open up the case of a pair of genuine Apple Airpods, an iOS device like an iPhone will pop up with a prompt to connect to the earbuds. A fake pair of Airpods will not quick connect, and you will have to connect manually via the Bluetooth settings menu.
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What does flashing green light on AirPods mean?

Your AirPods case is most likely flashing green due to connection and detection issues between the AirPods and the case itself. Outdated firmware is a less likely, but still possible, reason. If it's just a random glitch, using one of the troubleshooting steps above should help you resolve the issue quickly.
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How do I factory reset my AirPods?

To reset factory reset AirPods Max, press and hold the noise control and digital crown buttons for 15 seconds until the LED flashes amber, and then white. The AirPods Max will then be returned to factory settings, and you can reconnect it to your devices.
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Do real AirPods have a light?

The status light should show the current charge level for 8 seconds. If you have AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation) or AirPods (3rd generation), you can tap the case when it's on the charging mat to see whether your AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation) are charging (amber light) or fully charged (green light).
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Are original AirPods made in Vietnam?

Beyond iPhone, Apple had already moved a significant proportion of AirPods and Beats production from China to Vietnam, with the latter country reportedly accounting for the majority of Beats manufacturing. Apple is also working on iPad assembly in India.
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Why are AirPods now made in Vietnam?

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted that the shift of the AirPods Pro 2 to Vietnam from China is due to a "relatively not complicated supply chain" for the product, as well as Vietnam's better production environment compared to other countries, save for China.
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Are AirPods waterproof?

Your AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), AirPods (3rd generation), MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation), Lightning Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation), and MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are water and sweat resistant, but they are not waterproof or sweatproof.
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How do I verify my Apple products?

Sign in with your Apple ID and password on a new device or browser. Look for a sign in notification on any of your trusted devices. Tap Allow to receive your verification code. Enter the verification code on your other device to complete sign in.
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Can I look up an Apple serial number?

Depending on the product, you can find its serial number in one or more of these ways:
  1. Check the surface of your product for a printed serial number.
  2. On Mac, choose Apple menu  > About This Mac.
  3. On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > About.
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What does Apple do about counterfeit products?

Apple confirmed to Insider on Wednesday that its team of experts work with law enforcement, merchants, social media companies, and e-commerce sites worldwide to remove counterfeit Apple products from social media sites.
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Does fake AirPods have GPS?

You can definitely connect with your iPhone with these i500 tws fake Airpods. better said: by connecting the earphones to your iPhone, you will get some of the last features we mentioned. Such as GPS location but also the pop-up. Your iPhone will think it is connecting to Airpods.
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Can Apple track shoplifted AirPods?

No, they cannot be tracked digitally via their serial number. If they have been misplaced close by (near your iPhone) then you might be able to locate them. Find My can help you locate your missing AirPods.
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Can AirPods be marked as stolen?

If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can also separately mark each of your AirPods and the case as lost, in case you just lose one or your AirPods are separated from the case.
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How do I remove previous owner from AirPods?

How to remove AirPods Apple ID
  1. The original (or previous) owner needs to open the Find My app on their iPhone or iPad.
  2. Choose the bottom Devices tab > choose the AirPods.
  3. Swipe to the bottom > Remove This Device.
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