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Practical advice on buying refurbished iPhones, caring for your device, and getting more from Rainbowmobile.

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"SIM not supported" or "No Service": what to check on a new-to-you iPhone

Four messages, four different causes. Here is what each one means on a new-to-you iPhone, the checks that fix most cases in minutes, and when to get in touch.

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Refurbished iPhones for a business: buying for a team

Refurbished iPhones suit staff phones well. Here is how to choose one model, handle SIMs, Activation Lock and device management, and order ten or more of the same phone.

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How we check a refurbished iPhone before it ships

Every iPhone we sell goes through the same checks before it leaves. Here is exactly what they cover, and the two things no checklist can promise.

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How to tell if an iPhone is new, refurbished or a replacement

A spotless screen and a neat box say little about where an iPhone has been. Settings says more. Here is what to check and what each result means.

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Are refurbished iPhones still water resistant?

Every iPhone we sell was rated IP68 when new, but ratings describe new phones and seals age. Here is what that means for a refurbished phone and what to do if yours gets wet.

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Which iPhones support Apple Intelligence, and does it matter if yours does not?

Apple Intelligence runs on a short list of iPhones, and among the models we sell only the iPhone 15 Pro is on it. Here is what that means if you want it, and if you do not.

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iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: what one year changed

Same screen, same lens line-up, same battery-life rating. The iPhone 15 Pro changes the port, the frame, the chip and the software it can run. Here is when that matters.

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Big-screen iPhones compared: 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max, 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max

Four refurbished iPhones with the same 6.7-inch screen size and very different strengths. Here is how the 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max, 14 Plus and 14 Pro Max compare, and who each suits.

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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: what the Pro adds, and who actually needs it

Same screen size, same resolution, same Dynamic Island. The iPhone 15 Pro adds a smoother display, a zoom lens, faster USB-C and Apple Intelligence. Here is who needs those extras.

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