Apple iPhone SE, 16GB, Rose Gold - For AT&T / T-Mobile (Renewed)

Product Description

In 2016, Apple made its new iPhone SE smaller rather than larger. iPhone SE mimicked the smaller handset and 4" display of the 5S, but was loaded with 6S tech, so its price could drop to be more competitive with the Android offerings that year. To wit, SE has the same 12 MP rear camera, and A9 chip processing power of the 6S, released a few months earlier. So, if you want to upgrade your 5S for better FaceTiming, streaming or gaming, without all the extra screen real estate, the SE promises serious savings - whether you choose 32GB or 128GB memory.

Features

• Locked to the GSM network and only compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Metro. Will not work with Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular or Cricket.
• The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a charger and charging cable that may be generic, in which case it will be UL or Mfi (Made for iPhone) Certified.
• Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arms length.
• Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
• Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.

Top Reviews

Great price, great phone, and great quality (and a warning)
by Alexander Lindsay (5 out of 5 stars)
May 31, 2018

This phone was about half the price of a new IPhone SE, and replaced one that I bought that was run over by a semi truck (long story.) It included a wall charger and phone cord (it didn't include headphones), and a brand new looking IPhone. It only had 1 minor scratch on the back of the phone. However, since it is a refurbished item, I would think the quality can vary from device to device.

WARNING: As it is a used item, I would recommend THOROUGHLY inspecting the item. Running screen checks, a battery capacity test, checking for water damage, checking the IMEI, looking to see if the seller has a high rating, the works. (if any of that sounds confusing, just look up those terms to check out what they mean. It takes about 15 minutes or less to perform your total check, but you save literally 100's of dollars. If that sounds like a lot of work, think of it as paying yourself $200 for 15 minutes of work! If you make $600 an hour, sure, buy a new phone. If not, there's no reason not to get this one!)

If your phone passes your inspections, great! you just banked a few hundred dollars and have a shiny, new-to-you phone to use.

In the unlikely event the IPhone ISN'T up to spec, simply contact the seller. You get 90 days to solve the problem, so you can return it if theres a problem a few months down the road.

My experience was fantastic, and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a new phone
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Phone was reported on Stolen phone list. NOT CERTIFIED according to Verizon
by Sarabara (1 out of 5 stars)
November 18, 2017

I wish I could give it negative stars. I bought this pos phone for my boyfriend for Christmas. It came quickly and looked/worked nicely. Took it to Verizon to get it activated, apparently the phone we received is on a STOLEN PHONE LIST. I was so embarrassed. They asked me where we got the phone ect as though we were criminals. Thank you so much for ruining my Christmas present for my boyfriend, embarrassing me and wasting a lot of my time.
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It seems like it has been stolen
by Jake (1 out of 5 stars)
May 1, 2017

The product came in a beaten up box, came locked AT&T, and still in an otter box case. It seems like it has been stolen, and immediately sold online. The phone isn't even reset or anything; personal phone calls, messages, photos and everything is still on the phone. Not sure exactly why products aren't being checked before they're sold. Definitely proved the first hand experience of buying an "unlocked refurbished phone" isn't trustable. Would not recommend taking the risk of buying something like this.
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Much Better Than Expected
by R C. (5 out of 5 stars)
December 4, 2018

I wanted a second phone as a backup to my iPhone SE. So I decided to buy another one just like it. The SE is just the right size and performance for me, but sadly they have discontinued the model. I found the 64gb Space Gray Unlocked unit as a refurbished product at a good price from a seller called MyWit. It was a Prime item fulfilled by Amazon which I always look for.

I had heard some horror stories about buying "refurbished" phones, so I contacted the seller with some questions. These were answered promptly and courteously, even though it was the weekend. Based on the contact with the seller, I made the purchase on a Sunday.

My phone arrived on Tuesday afternoon, and I was surprised to find that it was in a sealed Verizon carton that said "Certified Pre-Owned". Everything inside looked new, and was wrapped in plastic and shipped with plastic film on it to protect the screen. I could not find a single mark on it that would indicate it was used. It came with a genuine Apple charging cord/power adapter. I had some concerns about whether it was really unlocked or not since it came from Verizon, and whether or not it would work on AT&T since my carrier is GSM and not CDMA. The seller had assured me the phone would work with either. I also wanted a second phone I could use when I go overseas.

I'm a phone dummy. I know how to talk and text on them and not much more, but I followed the on-screen prompts on power up and simply placed the new phone next to my existing iPhone. In about 45 minutes the new phone had updated itself to the latest IOS version and transferred everything from my old phone, leaving all my things intact on my original phone. Very cool.

Then the final test was to see if it was really unlocked. I put my AT&T SIM card from my original phone in the new phone, and at first it said "No Service" and I was disappointed. But in less than 30 seconds, the phone found service on AT&T and I was able to make a call. So, the phone really was unlocked, and worked on a GSM carrier. Excellent!

So far I am incredibly pleased with how this worked out and with the seller. I paid $179.99 for the phone on Prime, which I think is incredibly fair given its condition and the fact that I paid more than $500 for the same phone just 2 years ago. If anything changes in further testing I'll update my review.
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Excellent refurbished (or new??) iPhone se from vendor, Breed
by Victoria C. (5 out of 5 stars)
August 14, 2018

First,and important when you are considering a refurbished item, the vendor of this phone was Breed. The vendor is all-important, as they are sometimes the refurbisher, other times, they chose the refurbisher. The quality of the repairs and what sorts of phones are passed on to the customer depend on the refurbisher and the vendor. Please, folks, when you order through an Amazon vendor, mention the name of the vendor in your review. This will help other shoppers to identify which vendor you received good or bad products from, and who was responsible. We have had this refurbished 16 gb iPhone se for two weeks now, and it is an excellent replacement for my husband's iPhone 5, which he had lost (the previous phone showed up behind the bed in a motel room we had stayed in, after nearly a week, so we were able to use the sim from our previous phone). The se model phone is a wonderful replacement, and was in like-new condition, with a Verizon sticker on the back. We took it to t-mobile to be sure it would update and transfer all settings etc from the previous phone, and the CSR could not have been more gracious and helpful. After two weeks, it is clear, the condition and performance of the phone are as good as the phone's appearance. It arrived with a new, non-Apple charger and cable, but that is fine, we still have the charger from the previous phone, and have replaced our cables with lifetime warranty Anker cables (also available on Amazon - read the reviews). We are pleased with this phone, and would not hesitate to order refurbished equipment again from this vendor. I will mention, our iPhone 5 is still in great condition, after 4 years. It really does help to get a good case and screen covers for the phone, as they provide excellent protection from the inevitable bumps and falls.
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Glitched out - DON'T BUY
by Erin Burgess (1 out of 5 stars)
April 8, 2018

The phone worked fine until I had to charge it. Once it was fully charged, it started glitching out. It would crash, then cycle through the boot process indefinitely without success. Occasionally (after up to 1.5 hrs of cycling - see video for example), it would boot up and I would get it unlocked, only to have it crash as soon as it had to process a simple request (like receiving a text message or opening Settings). I couldn't connect it to my computer long enough to back up my data. I also couldn't get it to connect to iCloud to turn off Find My iPhone so I could erase it. I had to log into my iCloud from a friend's device and report the phone as missing/stolen and wipe it remotely so I could return it. If I hadn't been tech savvy enough to do that, I'm sure I would have had to return it with all my data still on it. I hate to say it, but it felt like an information hack/identity theft move to me.

DON'T BUY REFURBISHED FROM THIRD PARTY SELLERS --- EVEN IF THEY'RE BACKED BY AMAZON.
(Note: I purchased it from Platinum Deals - have reviewed seller as well.)
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Bad support at Apple
by Ulrich (1 out of 5 stars)
August 24, 2018

Apple has the badest Support I have ever seen! This device is locked and I have the proof that I bought it here at Amazon with an invoice. I can't use this phone because APPLE didn't allow it! How is that? And they don't care about if you have a proof that this is my property. Be careful when you buying Apple products, Apple still owns ist and apple is only alowing you to use theri stuff. They won't help even you have a proof that this is your property! No contact by support phone and the mail support takes 7 to 10 day each answer!
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SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH PRODUCT
by Leonardo Wild (1 out of 5 stars)
August 18, 2018

First the phone was not unlocked, as advertised, which meant I had to pay to unlock it. Then it started having some issues to various programs, which would not open nor would it let me delete them to see if I could reinstall them (like skype, chrome, safari, and others). Then it would not give me an option to answer calls (phone, skype, or whatsapp). Even after trying to reset it (in full, network settings, phone settings) it would work for a bit and then do that again. In short, now I tried to factory reset after saving what I had on it, and now it doesn't even want to let me access it. In short, now I have to go to a technical service provider to see if it even is going to work at all.
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Touch ID doesn't work
by M.N (2 out of 5 stars)
September 4, 2018

Solid phone with minor scratched on the back but I can deal with that. Why I gave it two stars was that Touch ID doesn't work. I don't know if they replaced the home button that wasn't the original from the phone I got, but it is such a buzz kill. I emailed the seller and hopefully there can we a way to fix this. if there is I'll change my review to five stars. But until then I'm sticking to two.

If you want a FULLY functioning iPhone you should probably buy one from a different seller. Just my two cents.

UPDATE #1: I sent out an email to Blutek and I did not get a reply. Even worse, the speaker blasts static for a brief moment when I raise the volume. It only happened once and hopefully it doesn't happen again.

UPDATE #2: Called the original seller and no one picked up. Emailed the seller and didn't get a reply also so I turned to Amazon for help. Got a partial refund ($44) so I can fix it from an apple store. It will cover half but at this point but I just want a "fully" functioning iPhone at this point so I pay the rest out of pocket. Not buying from Bluetek again.
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Arrived damaged
by Sarah J. (1 out of 5 stars)
March 27, 2019

Phone arrived with a number of damages: a crack in the screen, the top right corner damaged and separating from the body, and dents and scrapes on all corners. Completely unacceptable "refurbished" condition.

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