Almost everyone now uses mobile communications. It is not surprising, because it is very convenient to make calls from anywhere in the world to anywhere. Of course, in order to use mobile communications, you need to purchase a phone. The range of models on the cellular market at the moment is very large, but how can you determine whether you are offered to buy an original phone?
Necessary
The telephone manufacturer's hotline
Instructions
Step 1
How to protect yourself from accidental purchase of a "gray" phone?
Never buy phones hand-held, even if they have an attractive price and you are assured that the phone is new. The risk of purchasing an uncertified, defective or stolen phone is very high.
However, even in cellular stores, you may be sold a non-original phone. Therefore, you should carefully consider the purchase. You should not buy the device in small kiosks near the station, of which there are a lot now.
Step 2
Before purchasing, pay attention to the sticker on the box of the device. The Rostest sticker must be present. Every phone must be certified before it goes on sale. Also, original phones are sold on the Internet, but without a quality certificate. Of course, the price is lower. Do not purchase such devices under any circumstances. They can harm your health. It is best to buy phones from the manufacturer's brand store. This will give you a real product.
Step 3
The "gray" phone can be distinguished by its appearance. As a rule, a fake differs from the original in the dimensions of the case. Also pay attention to the quality of the materials from which the device is made. If the case creaks suspiciously, and there are inclusions or stains in the plastic parts, then, most likely, you are not holding an original phone. Examine the package contents. It should include only branded accessories.
Step 4
You can also call the manufacturer's hotline and check the originality of your device. To do this, you will need to call the operator the IMEI of your phone. This is a numeric code that can be found on the phone box and on a sticker under the battery.
