Whenever you purchase a new iOS devices like iPhone, have you ever realize its status? If your answer is no, this article will guide you through out the process of understand it.

What Does the Status of iOS devices Actually Means?

At this point, you might ask a simple question which is what does the status of iOS devices actually means? In the simple words, the status of iOS devices actually referring to the new device, refurbished device or replacement device that you currently have. Apple uses the model of your devices to indicate the status of that particular device. If you wish to know the actual status of your iOS device, follow the steps below to check it up.

1. Launch setting from the homescreen.
2. Go to General>About from your setting.
3. Find “Model” in the page and have a look at the first letter under the model of your device.

Usually, M, N, F, and P are those first letters that you might see. Each of those letter indicate the actual status of your devices. Let’s see what it actually means. M is often referring to the new device from Apple while N is often referring to the replacement device. Usually, this kind of devices are given to those users who return their broken devices back to Apple to get the new device. In other words, this kind of device also consider as the official refurbished devices from Apple. On other hand, F is often referring to those devices who undergo the refurbished process by third parties. Last but not least, P is often referring to those devices that been ordered with engraving during its purchased.

After read this article, do you manage to know the actual status of your iOS devices? I hope your answer is yes. If no, consider to read through the article again or get assistant from the peoples around you.

That’s all for now. See you again next time and have a nice day.