When buying a phone, there is a danger of stumbling upon a factory defect in any of its elements. To minimize this risk, you should check the phone in advance not only for the available software capabilities, but also for its good physical condition. Follow the tips below to help you avoid a lot of trouble.
Instructions
Step 1
One of the most common defects is hull creaking. Press in different places on the case, primarily at the volume and lock keys on the ends of the device.
Step 2
If the phone is equipped with a stylus, check - the stylus should firmly "sit" in the corresponding box and not fall out when the device is shaken.
Step 3
You should also check your phone screen. Turn on the device, inspect the screen for the presence of problem pixels, you may have to do this without special photos with different colors, because insert your memory card may not be allowed.
Step 4
Carefully check the functionality of all keys on the keyboard, for example, by typing a test sms message. All buttons must respond to the first press, otherwise problems with contacts are possible.
Step 5
Insert a sim card and check the quality of the speaker and microphone just by calling it.
Step 6
Check the package contents of the phone, check it with the instructions supplied with the device, ask to change the box if you find that something is missing.
Step 7
Finally, check all the documents that came with the phone, read the warranty agreement carefully. If you know how to view the IME on the purchased phone, check it against the IME indicated on the box.
