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How to Check – Original Phone or Fake ?
Mobile Markets are filled with Fake Phones and they selling them as Original phones even with Branded tags beside it the replica phones are present in the market that looks similar to the original phone, to check whether your phone is original or fake there are two ways of checking it. These methods will help you a lot while buying a used cell phone.
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Anyone how owns or knows someone who owns imported or used phone should check their phones
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First Check the following Features :
- Be careful about the spellings For example, Soniericsson, Nokla and Samsvng
- Warranties: Always insist on 12 months warranty certificate from the handset manufacturers; Never an oral agreement with the seller. Fake phones come with a shorter warranty periods since counterfeiters cannot guarantee it will last so long
- Check for performance of the handset: Some people carry their phones home without testing it first. Some dealers encourage this, knowing the handset is fake. As you check it out, you may notice some points of low performance such as memory which is smaller or poor quality photos.
- Appearances: like dull colors , Fake logos,built quality difference in weight, screen size, location of buttons and battery, quality of printing and paint finish, added or missing functions, quality control stickers and holograms and an overall lack of quality.
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Fake Or Original Phone
Dial *#06#
Unlock you mobile phone if it lock type *#06# and press dial button then you can get this code.
The other method is checking Phones quality through 15 digit IMEI code :
Dial *#06#
IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is a 15-digit number and may be found in the packet of the mobile phone. It may also be found by removing the back cover and it may be placed on the battery sticker.
3 6 9 3 9 5 0 1 2 3 5 5 6 7 8
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 00 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured in Original Factory which ensures the best quality.
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 01 or 10 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured in Finland which is high quality.
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 13 this indicates your cell phone is assembled in Azerbaijan which is too bad. And it is also dangerous for health!
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 02 or 20 this indicates your cell phone is assembled in Emirates which is very poor quality. (NB: Some Indian sets have this number)
- If the seventh and eighth digits are either 03/30 04/40, this indicates your phone is made in China but its quality is good. But not good either as 00, 01 or 10.
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 05 or 50 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured either in Brazil or USA or Finland.
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 06 or 60 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured either in Hong Kong, or China or Mexico.
- If the seventh and eighth digits are 08 or 80 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured in Germany which is fair quality.
10 = Finland also 01 = Finland
20 = Germany
30 = Korea
40 = China
50 = Brazil, USA, Finland
60 = HK, China, Mexico
70 = Finland
80 = Hungary
91 = Finland
ephantus g njue
Jul 2, 2018 at 2:13 am
by saying the phone is BAD and dangerous how do u mean?
Zeenat
Mar 22, 2018 at 9:36 am
what about 7th and 8th digit is 09? if you haven’t complete info stop manipulating people with such shit.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2018 at 8:36 am
me is 34,,
Raine
Mar 6, 2018 at 11:30 pm
What about mine? 61? It’s a Samsung J530..made in Vietnam..but there is no 61 in your list..please tell me..tnx
#NUN
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:05 am
The IMEI number has 15 digits (15 numbers). In these 15 digits, we pay our attention to 7th and 8th digits of our IMEI number.
The:
• First 6 digits = Type Approval Code
• 7th and 8th digit = Country made in (check country codes below)
• 9-14th digits = Serial number
• 15th digit = Check digit
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 01 or 10 or 91 or 19 or 70 or 07, your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Finland, which is very good quality.
• IF the7th and 8th are , 00 this means your cell phone was manufactured in original factory which is the best Mobile Quality.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 08 or 80, your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Hungary very good quality.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 02 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Emirates which is very Bad quality.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 20 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Germany
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 04 or 40 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is China.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 05 or 50 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Brazil or USA or Finland.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 06 or 60 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Hong Kong or China or Mexico.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 03 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is India.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 30 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Korea.
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 13 your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Azerbaijan which is very Bad quality and also dangerous for your health.
E.g. If your IMEI number is 353367054640723, “0” is the 7th digit and “5” is the 8th digit. According to above mentioned details, your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Brazil or USA or Finland.
Ha
Jan 14, 2018 at 7:08 pm
My 07 what
arslan
Dec 20, 2017 at 7:36 am
mine 07… is it fake?
deli
Dec 17, 2017 at 6:13 pm
Comment:
14
06
what’s mine?
Mian Suleman
Dec 14, 2017 at 10:16 am
867973030768402
Guys Is It orignal Or Not Mate 10 Lite???
waqar
Feb 26, 2018 at 11:28 am
Dear Dear If the seventh and eighth digits are either 03/30 04/40, this indicates your phone is made in China but its quality is good. But not good either as 00, 01 or 10.
Mohammad
Nov 25, 2017 at 8:08 pm
For 09 what is the origon
Mohan de silva
Nov 6, 2017 at 10:40 am
My 358812068044839 Oregenal
Anonymous
Sep 20, 2017 at 6:53 pm
09 is for what
Anonymous
Sep 10, 2017 at 10:26 pm
My is 06 is it original or fake
Anonymous
Sep 15, 2017 at 2:18 pm
it’s made in china, hong kong or mexico (06 / 60)
Farid
Sep 5, 2017 at 7:01 am
No body replied what is 07 as 7th and 8th digits. Is it something unknown. Big challenge for the techies.
geek like
Sep 15, 2017 at 2:20 pm
its FINLAND manufactured
jacky
Sep 1, 2017 at 2:31 am
what if the seventh and eight is 66 ?
Anonymous
Aug 20, 2017 at 6:36 pm
What obout 81
Anonymous
Aug 1, 2017 at 11:54 pm
Thanks!
Timir
May 19, 2017 at 5:52 am
364037072252269…thats my Imei….my phone is fake
Sabir shah
Feb 20, 2018 at 11:07 am
• If your 7th and 8th digits are, 01 or 10 or 91 or 19 or 70 or 07, your mobile phone’s country of origin/assemble is Finland, which is very good quality.
its very clearly mentioned above about ”07” but I don’t know why every one is asking about 07 fake or original?
SAJID IQBAL
Sep 1, 2016 at 7:15 pm
What about 07
Farman
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:16 pm
hi,,,is there any useful tracks to know the mob set either original or fake? or the country that manufacture except this eime 7th and 8th digits track??
Farman
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:12 pm
i hv samsung grand prime ,it hs 7th and 8th digits 07,but labelled Made in China hvng 1 year warrnty,,,,,wht about it? is it fake or original?????
Awais Jabbar
Nov 22, 2015 at 6:28 pm
if *#06# code does not work then what is meant by this wheather phone is fake or orignal ??
Awais Jabbar
Nov 22, 2015 at 6:29 pm
reply plz must :)
Sohaib
Jul 23, 2017 at 11:16 am
Comment:mobile is not accepted *#06* its mean fake and full clone
you be carefull mobile.. more Korean and clone..
Made in china is orignal and Made in veitnam..
WAjid KhAn
Oct 3, 2015 at 1:20 pm
i am using lg g2 and mine is 59 and it is not listed in it. can any one help me?? :(
Faisal Altaf
Aug 28, 2015 at 10:50 am
Hy! the seventh and eight digits in my S4i9500 appears as 07. What does it mean??? can any one explain? As it is not explained above?
munawar
Sep 26, 2015 at 2:55 am
Same here dude but my cell phone is samsung galaxy s6 edge can anyone tell us what does it means…..?
rajawaseem
Aug 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm
what is the coad of orignal grand prime for chacking this is orignal or fake
Kazmi
May 20, 2017 at 4:06 pm
my mobile grend prime plus imei 08 and made by Veetnam
anyone tell me my mobile original or not
Zeeshan
Aug 7, 2015 at 10:40 am
My phone is Samsung Galaxy GT-I9300, IMEI 7th & 8th Digit shows 05 which is manufactured in USA/Finland or Brazil as Info Provided above but “Phone Info” app shows that Country of Origin “Made in China” also on the sticker behind battery also shows Made in China. I bought this in warranty. So is this china made phone or International Version?
faru
Aug 24, 2015 at 12:33 pm
Bro just downloaded from play store (CPU-Z) if your phone original it will be show you Qualcomm and snapdragon
Umar Hayat
Jul 29, 2015 at 9:49 am
Good information that we need. Thnx
othman
Jul 28, 2015 at 6:13 pm
my phone is galax grand prime 07 imei and i didn’t see that in your instruction what about this!!
QurAt UL Ain Anne
Mar 17, 2015 at 1:24 am
my phone is grand prime 06 in IMEI ,
should i inquire dealer ?
yokesh
Oct 2, 2014 at 8:23 pm
I my phone is xperia when i check my imei code
it show nokia 1800 what to do
FIA
Oct 4, 2014 at 2:51 am
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Muttahir Aon Syed
Oct 4, 2014 at 2:54 am
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CandyCandle.xoxo
Sep 3, 2015 at 11:06 am
Mine is 07 is it original?
Imei checker
Sep 22, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Hi there, could you please let me know if there is anyone out there that is inspecting these 7. and 8. digits so that the buyers really get what they paid for and that the phone is really made there? Thanks for the info.