Having bought a cell phone, you need to be sure that you are holding an original and not a fake. To check Nokia mobile devices, you need to perform a number of actions.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, check the appearance and specifications of your phone. To do this, you need a detailed description of the device. Download it from the official site nokia.com by selecting your mobile device model. The appearance stated in the description must be identical to your phone.
Step 2
Switch on your phone and check the menu view, display quality and internal memory. These indicators are the easiest way to recognize a fake. On such phones, the display is of a lower quality; when the viewing angle is changed, the contrast of the image will change.
Step 3
Often, counterfeit manufacturers endow phones with features that are not available in the official datasheet. Dual SIM cards, built-in TV, memory card connection - if these functions are not stated in the description, but are present in the phone, be sure that you have a fake.
Step 4
Remove the battery and back cover of the phone. Under them you should find the RosTest sticker and the communication standards compliance sticker. The inscriptions on them must be clear, without typos and any blurred letters. If the stickers are missing or clearly look handicraft, then you have a fake in your hands.
Step 5
The phone's IMEI number should be under the battery. Write it down, then insert the battery into place and turn on the device. Wait for it to load, then type * # 06 # on the keyboard. Compare the IMEI number with the code you wrote down. If it matches, then you have the original phone in your hands, otherwise you are dealing with a fake.
Step 6
In order to be completely sure that your phone is original, contact Nokia Care. You can find contacts on the official website of the company www.nokia.com. Provide the IMEI number of the phone, after which you will be informed about the authenticity of your device.
