How to know if your smartphon is fake or note
How to know if your smartphon is fake or note
If you want to buy a smartphone you must first make a check, because there is a fake smartphone and the original, let's take the example of a Samsung Galaxy S6. While the next Galaxy S7 will be presented on February 21, the smartphone still has excellent capabilities in both power and shooting.
If you want to buy it, take a minute to consult its complete technical sheet and note two important things; Its model number and the version of the software it uses.
As you can see, the official model left and its copy to the right are relatively similar. So take a moment before buying to study your future acquisition and go around in detail.
Where to find the model number and software version
The first thing to do is check both the number of the model you have in hand and the version of the software it uses. To do this, go to the device menu and select Settings> System> About your phone.
Generally, if the model number and version are different, it is a counterfeit.
Check the IMEI number
The IMEI number is the identification number par excellence of a mobile. It is unique, consists of 15 to 17 digits and is found both on the battery and on the packaging. To obtain it, you must type the code * # 06 # on the keypad of the mobile, it is displayed immediately.
To check if it is matching, here is a great way: go to the site imei.info then enter the code that you have in front of you or that the vendor will have provided you.
If this is wrong you will know it immediately by a red color display. If not, be sure to check the box match.
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If you want to buy a smartphone you must first make a check, because there is a fake smartphone and the original, let's take the example of a Samsung Galaxy S6. While the next Galaxy S7 will be presented on February 21, the smartphone still has excellent capabilities in both power and shooting.
If you want to buy it, take a minute to consult its complete technical sheet and note two important things; Its model number and the version of the software it uses.
As you can see, the official model left and its copy to the right are relatively similar. So take a moment before buying to study your future acquisition and go around in detail.
Where to find the model number and software version
The first thing to do is check both the number of the model you have in hand and the version of the software it uses. To do this, go to the device menu and select Settings> System> About your phone.
Generally, if the model number and version are different, it is a counterfeit.
Check the IMEI number
The IMEI number is the identification number par excellence of a mobile. It is unique, consists of 15 to 17 digits and is found both on the battery and on the packaging. To obtain it, you must type the code * # 06 # on the keypad of the mobile, it is displayed immediately.
To check if it is matching, here is a great way: go to the site imei.info then enter the code that you have in front of you or that the vendor will have provided you.
If this is wrong you will know it immediately by a red color display. If not, be sure to check the box match.
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