There are a large number of "gray" phones on the Russian market that have been illegally imported into the country. Such devices sometimes have quality problems or are often adapted to work on other networks. The manufacturer can be checked by a special IMEI number or by the presence of certain markings on the case or packaging.
Instructions
Step 1
Enter the key combination "* # 06 #" on the telephone keypad in the telephone number input mode. The screen will display a 15-digit number, which is the IMEI.
Step 2
Look at the 7th or 8th position of this number. If the values "02" or "20" are given, it means that the phone was manufactured in the United Arab Emirates and has a rather poor quality. If the numbers are "08" or "80", then the manufacturer is Germany. The numbers "01" or "10" indicate that the phone was made in Finland, and if in the 7th and 8th positions of the number it is written "00", it means that the phone was assembled at the manufacturer's factory, which is very good. Devices that contain the number "13" in this position were manufactured in Azerbaijan and can threaten the user's health due to extremely low quality.
Step 3
Look at the box of the apparatus. It should not contain any inscriptions with the names of foreign mobile operators (for example, Orange or Vodafone). The box should bear the logos SSE and PCT, which are also applied under the battery of the device.
Step 4
Take a look at the list of supported phone languages. The Russian language must be specified. The kit should be supplied with a fully translated instruction, which is printed on high-quality paper.
Step 5
The warranty card provides service in a certified service center and must be printed in full quality in Russian. The list of authorized service centers, which are present in large cities and regions, is attached to the coupon.
Step 6
IMEI, which is written on the sticker behind the battery, must match the value displayed on the screen as a result of the request "* # 06 #".
