What is a demo phone?

A demo unit is a product that has been used in-store for demonstration purposes. Sales consultants use these products to show the different features to customers. There are a couple reasons why demo units are a great option: - They are more affordable than new units at 20% off the retail price.
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Are demo phones worth buying?

Thanks for the A2A. Absolutely — as long as you are certain you are buying from a reputable authorized Apple reseller. Demo units, open box, and refurbished units will have brand new warranties and are a great way to save a little money.
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What is demo device?

Android 7.1. 1 introduced system-level support for retail demo mode so that customers can examine the devices in action at retail stores. Devices are set up for retail demo using a device owner app to ensure that device usage is restricted to certain demo mode apps only.
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What does Apple do with demo phones?

Apple doesn't sell demo phones. If they did sell an old demo model (or maybe convert it to a replacement device) it would be reset to a condition where it would be like any other phone purchased at retail. This sounds like it was a stolen device.
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Can you unlock a demo iPhone?

1. Bypass Demo Mode on iPhone/iPad Easily. To be able to bypass iPhone/iPad that are stuck in demo mode, we will be using iMyFone LockWiper to unlock demo mode and update it. This software has one simple use - "Unlock your iDevice," and it does this flawlessly.
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What is Samsung Live Demo Unit? Real phone or dummy one?



Is Demo iPhone good?

Absolutely — as long as you are certain you are buying from a reputable authorized Apple reseller. Demo units, open box, and refurbished units will have brand new warranties and are a great way to save a little money.
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Is it okay to buy demo unit?

There are a couple reasons why demo units are a great option: - They are more affordable than new units at 20% off the retail price. - They have barely been used so are almost like new. - They still carry a 1 year Apple warranty from date of purchase.
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Are iPhones fake?

Unlike other smartphones that are powered by Android, the iPhone runs iOS, a proprietary operating system designed by Apple. But often counterfeit iPhones are powered by Android but have an iOS-like skin on top to fool consumers. Because of that, fake iPhones can look genuine.
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What happens if I put my phone in demo mode?

One more feature that was added with the System UI Tuner is the so-called “Demo Mode.” When enabling the demo mode, Android provides fake data to the status bar, giving it a clean and uncompromised look.
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Are display phones real?

Senior Member. If they aren't plastic dummy devices, they are real and can be used.
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What does live demo unit mean?

The Live Demo Unit will have no baseband, an advertising video running (which can be disabled) and no lockscreen, IF your thinking that you flash the Firmware from Sammobile or XDA you will get the base band everything will be as original as note 2 but REMEMBER FLASHING WILL NOTE GET THE BASEBAND.
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What does ex display mean?

This is a machine that has been unboxed and put on display but not used. It will have been purely there for people to visually examine. This will be as-new. All of these machine types are available for customers to view and inspect prior to purchase.
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How do I check if my iPhone is real?

By looking up the serial number, you can verify whether or not it's in Apple's database. Locate the serial number on the iPhone by tapping "Settings," choosing "General" and selecting "About." Scroll down to "Serial Number," and keep the screen open or write down the number.
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How can you tell if your iPhone is refurbished or new?

If the model number starts with M, it was purchased new from Apple. If the model number starts with F, it was refurbished by Apple or a carrier. If the model number starts with P, it was sold as a personalized iPhone with an engraving.
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Can a demo IPAD be used?

It's safe to say that on a hardware level the device is identical to a non demo unit. So after successfully restoring the device it should function as any othe would. Once your ipad is in DFU mode plug it into your computer and restore with iTunes. Hope this helps.
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What does it mean to demo something?

transitive verb. 1 : to give a demonstration of (something, such as a product or procedure) : to show how (something) works, is prepared, or is done The chef demoed everything. His first demo was peeling a carrot.—
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How do I turn off retail mode on my Iphone?

The demo device that you want to factory reset.
  1. Get your demo device. Go into settings and sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  2. Get your other device, and either sign into the Find My app or iCloud.com. ...
  3. Press 'Erase device' and follow the instructions. ...
  4. Once the device has reset, set it up again as normal. ...
  5. Done!
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How do I get rid of demo mode?

Android TV™ and Google TV™ models
  1. Select System → Retail mode settings → Set Demo mode and Picture reset mode to Off.
  2. Select Device Preferences → Retail mode settings → set Demo mode and Picture reset mode to Off.
  3. Select Retail mode settings → set Demo mode and Picture reset mode to Off.
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How do I take my Samsung off demo mode?

TV is stuck in Retail store Demo mode
  1. Navigate to General settings. Navigate to and open Settings, and then select General.
  2. Navigate to Usage Mode settings. Select System Manager, and select Usage Mode.
  3. Set the mode to Home mode. If required, enter a PIN. It is usually 0000. Then, select Home mode.
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What is DFU mode Apple?

What is DFU mode? Device Firmware Update mode — or DFU mode for short — is a state that an iPhone or iPad can be put in to get your device back into working order. DFU mode is similar to the BIOS on Windows computers or Recovery Mode on a Mac.
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