When buying a cell phone hand-held, there is a certain risk of buying a counterfeit, and Nokia mobile devices are no exception. In order to distinguish a Chinese Nokia phone, you need to follow a series of simple steps.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, be sure that you know exactly how the model you are buying should look like. Some Chinese counterfeits not only do not copy the functions that are in the original phones, but also do not match them in appearance. It is useful to pre-study a detailed review of the phone using sites such as mobile-review.com in order to have an accurate idea of how the mobile phone of the model you want should look like.
Step 2
Examine the body of the model. The details must be tightly fitted to each other. Small factory defects are acceptable, but in general there should not be large gaps and gaps, the model should respond normally to small clicks, without displacement and squeaks. The keyboard should have only Latin and Russian layouts, without any extraneous characters.
Step 3
Remove the back cover and remove the battery. Under the battery there should be stickers confirming the certification of the phone in the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as stickers with the serial and IMEI numbers of the phone. The labels must be easy to read and must not contain any blur or typographical errors. Write down the IMEI number of the phone.
Step 4
Switch on your phone and check the quality of the display. The picture must be contrasting and clear, the screen must be of the same quality as stated in the description. When changing the viewing angle, the contrast should not change, the image should be clear enough for viewing.
Step 5
Examine the menu for any inconsistencies with the original specifications. Icons should be clear and responsive to both clicks and selections when moving the pointer. Skipped menu items or additional functions that are not declared in the technical description are unacceptable. The most common ones include a built-in TV, the function of connecting an additional SIM card, or connecting a memory card in a model in which this function is not provided.
Step 6
Dial * # 06 # on the keyboard. This command will display the phone's IMEI number, which must match the one recorded in the third step. If the command does not give a result or the codes do not match, be sure that your phone is a fake.
