Today cell phones under the LG logo are in demand, recognizable and purchased all over the world. And, of course, this has not escaped the attention of Chinese craftsmen who counterfeit popular models of electronic equipment. Therefore, before buying a cell phone from the Korean company LG, carefully study the information about the phone you are interested in.
Instructions
Step 1
Go to the manufacturer's website and carefully read all the characteristics of the phone, as well as the reviews for the model. Then write down the addresses of the brand stores in your city. When you buy a phone at points of sale recommended by an official manufacturer, you will be less likely to stumble upon a fake.
Step 2
Inspect the model, hold it in your hand, read the instructions. Pay attention to the quality of the plastic the phone is made of. "Native" LG phones are pleasant and smooth to the touch, have a noticeable weight, the plastic is hard, and does not crumple under compression. The buttons and keys of the phone are made neatly, they are pressed softly, do not cling to the panel. During use, the phone does not creak, all parts are fitted, do not move or shift.
Step 3
Ask the seller to remove the back cover of your LG phone. As a rule, its back cover is installed tightly enough to remove it, you need to apply sufficient force. Examine the phone battery. If the battery is not "branded" - most likely, the phone is fake. In addition, the phone has a simple SIM card slot that can be inserted and removed effortlessly. On the back of the phone, there should be a PCT or CCC sticker inside, which indicates that it has passed standard quality tests.
Step 4
Check the menus for your phone. Sometimes Chinese manufacturers give the phone features that the original manufacturer does not have. The instructions for the corporate phone always have a competent, high-quality translation, printed on good printing. The same goes for the packaging of the phone.
Step 5
However, the best way to determine the authenticity of an LG phone is to find out its IMEI. Dial * # 06 # on the keyboard, press enter. A 14-digit number will appear on the screen - this is a special identification code for the phone. Compare it with the number located behind the unit's battery on the back panel. They must match completely.
