When purchasing Nokia cell phones, which are one of the most popular on the modern market, you need to be sure that you are holding an original and not a fake. To protect yourself from a fake copy, carefully check the technical documentation, quality certificates, as well as the integrity of the mobile case and its accessories.
Instructions
Step 1
The first step is to inspect the appearance of the device, the build quality and the technical specifications of the phone. To do this, read the detailed description of the mobile device. Find out more about your phone model on the official website www.nokia.com. The appearance indicated in the description should match your phone.
Step 2
Please note that the original phone must not have the operator's logo on it. Also, counterfeit manufacturers often endow phones with functions that are not in the official datasheet, such as dual SIM cards or an integrated TV.
Step 3
Then turn on your mobile and check the phone menu, display quality, and the amount of internal memory. Counterfeit phones have a lower quality display, because the contrast of the image changes by changing the viewing angle. Also, when the phone is turned on, there should be no operator advertising.
Step 4
Then remove the back cover of the phone and take out the battery. There should be a RosTest sticker and a sticker of compliance with communication standards under it. Decals should be clear and free from smudged letters. In the absence of stickers or the presence of typos in the inscriptions, be sure that you have a fake in your hands.
Step 5
Check your phone by the IMEI code located under the battery. Write it down, put the battery back in place, and turn on the phone. Wait for the download, and then type the following combination on the keyboard: * # 06 #. Now compare the recorded number with the IMEI code. If the numbers match, then you are holding an original Nokia phone, otherwise you can be sure that you are dealing with a fake.
Step 6
If you are still in doubt that your phone is original, call the Nokia hotline: 8-800-700-22-22 and tell the operator the IMEI number of your phone, which will inform you about the authenticity of your mobile device.
