How do I verify whether an iPhone is original?

Enter the iPhone IMEI (15 digits) in the verification form. You instantly get the blacklist status for free — no account, no payment. The full report includes iCloud status, warranty, exact model, and whether the phone is locked or stolen.

Where can I find the iPhone IMEI?

The IMEI can be found by dialing *#06# on the iPhone, in Settings > General > About, on the original box, or on the invoice.

What information do I get from an iPhone check?

The report includes iCloud status (locked/unlocked), warranty status, exact model, manufacturing year, whether the phone is blacklisted or stolen, and AI safety recommendations.

How long does an iPhone check take?

Verification is instant. You receive the full report in up to 60 seconds.

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Check if your iPhone 7 is original, iCloud locked, or stolen.

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Check in 3 simple steps.

Enter the IMEI.

Find the IMEI code by dialing *#06# on your phone and enter it in the verification form above.

Choose the verification.

Select the desired report type: Advanced or Ultimate, depending on your specific needs.

Receive the result.

In max 20-30 seconds you receive the complete detailed report directly on the screen and via email.

Enter the IMEI.

Find the IMEI code by dialing *#06# on your phone and enter it in the verification form above.

Choose the verification.

Select the desired report type: Advanced or Ultimate, depending on your specific needs.

Receive the result.

In max 20-30 seconds you receive the complete detailed report directly on the screen and via email.

How we protect you from stolen phones or locked devices

Available features vary by report type, some are included only in complete reports.

Plus many more in the full report.

IMEI. Your phone's ID number.

A unique number for every phone.

The IMEI is the equivalent of a national ID for phones. Every device has a unique 15-digit code that identifies it worldwide.

354567890123456

Brand & model

The first 8 digits identify the manufacturer (Apple, Samsung etc.) and the exact phone model.

Serial number

The next 6 digits are unique to each individual unit — no other phone shares this code.

Final check

The last digit simply confirms that the IMEI was entered correctly.

Real-time data from global databases.

We simultaneously query multiple international databases to provide you with the most complete report possible.

Live lookup

GSMA Core Node

GSMA Global Database

Blacklist

OEM Warranty Gateway

Manufacturer servers

Warranty

Carrier Lock Relay

Carrier networks

Carrier

Repair Ledger Sync

Repair history databases

History

How does codat.ro help you?

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Lost or stolen

Every year more and more phones are reported stolen or lost.

SamsungKnox

Samsung Knox

A hidden Knox Guard account can lock your phone anytime if the installments are not paid.

MDM

Remote control

The phone is managed by a company that can lock or wipe it remotely, anytime.

Carrier lock

The phone only accepts SIM cards from one carrier. With another, it gets no signal.

iPhone locked to owner

iCloud bypass

If the iPhone is still linked to the previous iCloud account, it stays locked and unusable.

Live query

Apple GSX

Samsung Knox

GSMA

International

Straight from the source.

We query the official Samsung and Apple databases, plus the global GSMA registry. No guesses, just the real device data.

Unpaid installments

Find out if the phone has outstanding carrier debt and risks being network blocked.

8 / 12Unpaid installments

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Official Apple, Samsung, GSMA databases
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Free consultancy when needed

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10seconds

Average verification time. No customers left waiting.

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Manage teams or work locations.

96%

AI recommendation score

with AI summary and block risk

Full status at a glance.

Blacklist

iCloud Lock

SIM Lock

MDM

Knox Guard

FMI

CHIMAERA

GSX

GSMA

Seller risk

Medium

We analyze the seller history.

4.7

What clients say about us

“Raportul mi-a arătat instant nereguli și m-a salvat de o țeapă de zile mari. Nu cumpărați la mâna a doua fără să verificați aici mai întâi. Recomand.”

Roxana Maftei

Jun 2026

“Verificarea nu conține informații pe care le puteti optine gratuit, sunt informații din baza de date Apple si Samsung. Recomand cu toata increderea”

Dany Dumitru

Jun 2026

“Raport complet în doar câteva secunde. Am aflat imediat tot istoricul telefonului pe care urma să îl achiziționez. Serviciu excelent. Recomand!”

Alexandra Cătălina Moscaliuc

Jun 2026

“I'm from the UK and dodged a proper scam with an iPhone that had an iCloud bypass on it — sorted thanks to this website. Can't recommend it enough! Quid well spent, saved me a few hundred quid in the process.”

Daniel Iacovita

May 2026

“Recomand Codat.ro! Am verificat un Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra și am văzut că avea risc de blocare. Raportul a fost generat foarte rapid!”

Cozmina

Jun 2026

“Foarte usor de navigat pe site, am verificat un iPhone 17 Pro Max pe IMEI si nu avea nicio blocare ascunsa. Mi-a dat curaj sa il cumpar fara griji de pe OLX. Avea si scor de recomandare, foarte interesant. Recomand!”

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Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are the world's first assistant for verifying and purchasing new or used devices.

Enter your device's serial number and instantly discover its complete history: from hidden locks and warranty repairs, to carrier restrictions, theft reports, or any undeclared Apple repair or replacement. You get a detailed report, explained in simple terms, a clear recommendation score and useful tips for your purchase.

It depends on your needs. We have 2 main packages, each with a different level of detail:

The Advanced package is the one that quickly saves you from the biggest headaches, clearly telling you if the phone is already locked to a network, belongs to a company (MDM), the subscription isn't paid, or is declared as a loaner phone for the warranty repair period.

The Ultimate package is the "complete story" of the phone: you get everything from the Advanced package, plus secrets directly from Apple's system, such as who sold it new, repair and warranty history or even if it's about to be blocked.

Think of MDM as a "parental control" system that companies or schools install on phones they give to employees or students.

This system allows them to install work applications, enforce security rules and even completely erase the phone remotely. The risk is if the former owner (company) hasn't removed this control, or you haven't already bypassed this limitation, they could block it later.

FMI (Find My iPhone) is basically your Apple phone's "guardian", that super useful feature that helps you find it on a map if you lost it.

What to be very careful about: When buying a second-hand iPhone, it's VITAL that the former owner has disabled FMI and removed the phone from their iCloud account. If they don't do this, the phone will lock ("Activation Lock") when you do the next reset and you won't be able to use it at all.

A "blacklisted" phone is basically a phone blocked by the carrier it was purchased from.

Because: a) the subscription wasn't paid, b) the owner tried to defraud the carrier by claiming they lost the phone, requesting a new one based on insurance. The old phone automatically becomes blacklisted. Can you use it? Yes and no. In the country of origin, it will have no signal at all, but in any other country, it can be used perfectly normally.

We don't collect personal data, we offer personalized recommendations by model and we check against authorised GSMA databases and other global sources.

Free services often ask for your email, phone or other data and show only a simple result. With us: we don't collect personal data for the check; you get personalized recommendations for the exact model of your device; we provide a clear verification checklist and an easy-to-understand recommendation score; we check against authorised GSMA databases — the international registry used by carriers in 200+ countries — plus many other global sources (carriers, manufacturers, theft lists, etc.), not just one; the report is explained in plain language, with practical tips for your purchase. You pay for transparency, security and peace of mind.

Check if your iPhone 7 is original, iCloud locked, or stolen.

Check in 3 simple steps.

Enter the IMEI.

Choose the verification.

Receive the result.

Enter the IMEI.

Choose the verification.

Receive the result.

How we protect you from stolen phones or locked devices

IMEI. Your phone's ID number.

How does codat.ro help you?

Pawn shop or store? Choose PRO.

Low price. Instant checks. Team control.

Manage teams or work locations.

AI recommendation score

Full status at a glance.

Seller risk

What clients say about us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is codat.ro and what do we do?

We are the world's first assistant for verifying and purchasing new or used devices.

Which plan should I choose?

It depends on your needs. We have 2 main packages, each with a different level of detail:

What does MDM mean?

Think of MDM as a "parental control" system that companies or schools install on phones they give to employees or students.

What does Find My iPhone (FMI) mean and what should I be careful about?

FMI (Find My iPhone) is basically your Apple phone's "guardian", that super useful feature that helps you find it on a map if you lost it.

What does a blacklisted phone mean and can I use it?

A "blacklisted" phone is basically a phone blocked by the carrier it was purchased from.

How do we differ from free IMEI verification services?

We don't collect personal data, we offer personalized recommendations by model and we check against authorised GSMA databases and other global sources.

Check in 3 simple steps.

Enter the IMEI.

Choose the verification.

Receive the result.

Enter the IMEI.

Choose the verification.

Receive the result.

How we protect you from stolen phones or locked devices

IMEI. Your phone's ID number.

How does codat.ro help you?

What clients say about us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is codat.ro and what do we do?

We are the world's first assistant for verifying and purchasing new or used devices.

Which plan should I choose?

It depends on your needs. We have 2 main packages, each with a different level of detail:

What does MDM mean?

Think of MDM as a "parental control" system that companies or schools install on phones they give to employees or students.

What does Find My iPhone (FMI) mean and what should I be careful about?

FMI (Find My iPhone) is basically your Apple phone's "guardian", that super useful feature that helps you find it on a map if you lost it.

What does a blacklisted phone mean and can I use it?

A "blacklisted" phone is basically a phone blocked by the carrier it was purchased from.

How do we differ from free IMEI verification services?

We don't collect personal data, we offer personalized recommendations by model and we check against authorised GSMA databases and other global sources.

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