The cell phone market is more and more filled with substandard copies. There is a chance to accidentally buy a "gray" phone even if you buy it in a store. Fortunately, before buying a phone, we can always turn it on in order to test it for functionality. This is what we will use to check whether we are holding the original phone in our hands or not.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, pay attention to the screen and the quality of the camera, if there is one in this model. The quality must strictly correspond to the declared one, the pixels must be bright, and the picture must be clear. The image on the screen should not change due to a change in the angle of view.
Step 2
Check menus and language settings, as well as build quality. All details should be fitted tightly, buttons should be Russified. The internal menu of the phone should have a standard look and be completely Russified.
Step 3
The phone should not have any functions not stated in the description, for example, an additional slot for cards or a TV receiver or a second slot for a SIM card.
Step 4
Each phone is equipped with a personal number, which is on a sticker, which is usually located behind the battery. This number is called “IMEI Number”. This number must also be entered into the phone's firmware. On any phone model, you can check the IMEI code as follows: dial the code * # 06 # and write down the number that appears on the screen. It should be identical to the one behind the battery.
