[mothered]

Are you aware if iPads can get blacklisted too?

Obviously they'd need to connect to a cellular network, but I've yet to come across IPads being blacklisted.

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Don't know if going for this or just DNA, i have never had an iPhone but as far as i know you need the box in case you wanna use the Apple warranty in case the phone breaks

Once you've refunded the phone, It's supposed to be non-existent (not In your possession), hence you cannot claim It under warranty.

[Dyne]

It's relatively easy if you do it right.

1. Wait for the 1:1 dummy to be available on eBay or Aliexpress (ex. : https://www.ebay.com/itm/403457957822 )
   
2. Open the box, replace the real phone with the fake one
   
3. Laminate the box with a thermal laminator
   
4. Enjoy
   

works with absolutely all devices, also Macs, just requires the purchase of the laminator

Though a vastly superior method, Why would you need the thermal laminator?
Why wouldnt you just open the box, recognize its a fake, email the company about it with proof?

Thank you for your contribution.