Checking your phone allows you to determine which mobile phone you bought: a genuine one or a fake. The market is full of “gray” phones; they are sold mainly second-hand, and occasionally even at official points of sale.
You will need
- - mobile phone;
- - computer.
Instructions
1. Pay attention to the packaging phone at the time of buying. The box with a certified phone must strictly bear an inscription in Russian; it will be printed on the box, and not on stickers or stamps.
2. Open the box and check that it contains Russian-language instructions. This is important in combination with the previous sign in order to distinguish an uncertified phone: even in the package with a “gray” phone there may be instructions from a Russian page. Official manufacturers usually provide separate instructions for the country in which the device will be sold.
3. Turn on the phone, its menu should be Russified. If it is not there, then the device is not prepared for sale on the territory of the Russian Federation, and, accordingly, the phone has not passed certification.
4. Check authenticity phone with the help of its unique serial number. To do this, dial *#06#, the number will appear on the screen, follow the link http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr and enter the received numbers in the field to find out the authenticity phone. You can also contact the manufacturer via hotline and find out whether the unit has been certified for Russia. Let's say Nokia's burning line is 8 800 700 2222.
5. Open the lid phone and remove the battery, look at the sticker; in addition to the serial number, it must contain the PCT and SSE signs, not on a separate stamp, but next to the number. The same PCT marking should be on the packaging phone, this means that the phone is PCT certified.
6. Look at the keyboard: the roughness of the Russian engraving and the discrepancy between the Russian letters and the Latin ones indicate a fake. Finally, ask the seller about warranty repair terms. Often sellers do not hide the fact that the goods they sell are “gray”.
At purchase phone there is a risk of encountering a manufacturing defect in any of its elements. In order to minimize this risk, you should check your phone in advance not only for existing software probabilities, but also for its good physical condition. Follow the tips below to help you avoid a lot of trouble.
Instructions
1. One of the most common shortcomings is the creaking of the case. Press in different places on the phone body, primarily at the volume and lock keys at the ends of the unit.
2. If the phone is equipped with a stylus, check that the stylus should “sit” firmly in the appropriate box and not fall out when the unit shakes.
3. You should also check your phone screen. Turn on the unit, look at the screen for the presence of problem pixels, you will probably have to do this without any special photographs with different colors, because You may not be allowed to insert your memory card.
4. Observely check the functionality of all the keys on the keyboard, say, by typing a test SMS message. All buttons must respond to the first press; on the contrary, tasks with contacts are acceptable.
5. Insert the SIM card and check the quality of the speaker and microphone by simply calling it.
6. Check the phone package, check it with the instructions included with the unit, ask to change the box if you find something missing.
7. Finally, check all the documents that came with the phone, carefully read the warranty agreement. If you know how to view the IME on the phone you are purchasing, check it with the IME indicated on the box.
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Almost every person now uses mobile communications. Not surprisingly, it is very comfortable to call from anywhere on the planet where you want. Of course, in order to use mobile communications, you need to buy telephone. The choice of models on the cellular communications market is currently very large, but how to determine whether it is genuine telephone Are you offered to buy?
You will need
- Telephone number of the unit manufacturer's hotline.
Instructions
1. How to protect yourself from accidentally buying “gray” telephone huh? Never buy telephone get away with it, even if they have a good price and they assure you that telephone newest. Risk of buying something that is not certified, defective or stolen telephone very huge. However, even in cell phone stores they can sell you something that is not genuine telephone. Therefore, you should be scrupulous about your purchase. You should not purchase the unit in small kiosks near the station, of which there are now many.
2. Before purchasing, pay attention to the sticker on the unit box. A Rostest sticker must be present. All telephone must be certified before going on sale. They also sell authentic ones on the Internet. telephone s, but without a quality certificate. Of course, the price is lower. Do not purchase such units under any circumstances. They can harm your health. It’s better to buy each one telephone s in the manufacturer's company store. This way you will buy an authentic product.
3. "Grey" telephone allowed to be distinguished by external signs. As usual, the fake differs from the original in the size of the case. Also pay attention to the quality of the materials from which the unit is made. If the case creaks doubtfully, and there are inclusions or stains in the plastic parts, then, most likely, what you have in your hands is not genuine telephone. Check out the package. It must include only branded accessories.
4. You can also call telephone at the manufacturer's hot line and check the originality of your unit. To do this, you will need to tell the operator your IMEI telephone A. This is a numeric code, the one that is on the box from telephone and also on the sticker under the battery.
Helpful advice
Buy a phone only from the manufacturer's company store.
If you are a business person and often conduct confidential conversations on your cell phone phone, you must constantly monitor yourself. Your phone can be tapped by third parties and the information that you conveyed to your interlocutor during a telephone conversation can be used to your detriment.
Instructions
1. Remember that one of the main signs that a mobile phone is being tapped is the temperature of its battery. If the battery is very hot, and you haven’t talked on your cell phone for several hours, then this is an obvious sign that someone wants to know more about you than they should. Tea, if the phone is in “sleep mode”, then theoretically the battery discharge should be minimal and there is nothing for it to heat up. If the opposite happens, then most likely your cell phone has been penetrated (or was intentionally installed) by a spy program that transmits ambient sounds to another phone or special equipment.
2. Continuously monitor the time it takes for your phone to discharge. If you have not touched your mobile phone, and the discharge occurs several times faster than what is written in the instructions, then this indicates third-party processes occurring in your unit. But please note that if your phone For several years now, the battery may have expired. In this case, its discharge time may be much shorter than stated by the manufacturer. Replace the battery with a new one.
3. Notice any involuntary blinking of the phone's backlight and keyboard lights. Also observe the times when your unit turns on and off. If you notice a time difference or some kind of light indication that was not there before, then you should think about it. Tea are obvious signs of the presence of a third-party spy application on your cell phone. It is also worth paying attention to the operation of the phone. If it happens that the device “lives its own life” (it opens and closes applications on its own, starts rebooting for no reason), then check the phone for bugs and harmful spyware.
4. Monitor the quality of your mobile conversations phone. If suddenly the quality deteriorates, i.e. During a conversation you hear gurgling, side noises, hissing, clicking - these are signs that someone is very interested in your negotiations. Consider that interference may occur due to poor signal reception, but it does not have to be present continuously.
Whatever you say, the iPhone is an expensive pleasure, and given the constant fluctuations in the exchange rate, even more so. Therefore, more and more often, potential buyers are looking for any options just to save at least a little. Fortunately, international trading platforms are full of various offers. Some people buy second-hand iPhones from previous series, while others buy cheaper models from the gray list that do not pass customs inspection and certification when crossing the border.
What is the difference between the “gray” iPhone?
By and large, the gray device is an original device intended for sale in a number of countries, but did not go through the standard customs control procedure. Typically, a batch of devices entering the country is registered, registered, and entered into the IMEI database of all devices, according to the attached list. The established amount of customs duty is paid, the necessary certificates and certificates of compliance with local requirements are issued .
The EAC or PCT symbol is placed on the box.
For obvious reasons, illegally imported smartphones do not have any certificates of compliance with the standards of a specific country, and the IMEI numbers of smartphones are not listed in the registers of local frequency control. Thus, their future owner will illegally use a certain frequency, “clogging” the airwaves. The question is: what could this mean? By and large - nothing. Authorities from time to time claim to disable all unregistered devices, but in reality this is difficult from a technical point of view.
In addition to the “legality or illegality” of such import, there is also the risk that the phone will not be able to work in a given country, due to the fact that certain frequencies are not supported - the so-called. LTE . For Russian conditions, it is better to choose smartphones marked A1586 or A1524. They support an extended frequency range - about twenty, which means that you will have access to the services of the vast majority of operators.
The price will also help to quickly distinguish an illegally imported device from a “white” one. Too low a price compared to similar iPhones on the market is already a bad signal. There is a great chance to get a “Chinese on Android”, imitating only the external body of the original and the proprietary shell – iOS. Based on the fact that gray iPhones are still original smartphones, their cost may be only 100-150 dollars lower than stated in official stores. Everything that is offered at lower prices must be thoroughly checked for counterfeits, breakdowns or software blocking.
Also, often unscrupulous service centers buy broken (recessed, broken) original iPhones for next to nothing and clumsily restore them. In this case, cheap Chinese components are most often installed. Then the firmware is re-flashed, the iPhone is placed in the original box and that’s it, the device is ready for resale as new, it can’t be immediately distinguished by its appearance. And in the future, all problems fall entirely on the shoulders of the future buyer.
Safe purchase
What does it cost to protect yourself as much as possible? First of all, along with the device there must be a box and an unfolded receipt. They confirm the fact of purchase, and without them the device cannot be accepted for service at an authorized service center. This means that you will have no chance of getting technical assistance or a replacement smartphone if a manufacturing defect is detected.
It also matters for which market the iPhone was originally designed. If, for example, you buy a device created for the Asian market, then you should not rely on a Russified menu and adapted communication channels. Those. using the gadget will be, at least, inconvenient. And if problems with the language can still be solved, then problems with communication will significantly worsen the operating experience. To find out the country for which the smartphone is adapted, find the batch number on the sticker located on the back of the box. 
In our case, the postscript - RU indicates that this iPhone was programmed for the specific features of working in the Russian Federation.
It is very important to immediately check all device codes on the spot. This alone will help distinguish a fake or refurbished device from the original one.
So, the IMEI code written in three places must match: on the box, on the back of the iPhone itself and in its settings (in the device information section).
It’s great if all the numbers match; if not, it’s not worth taking such a gadget.
Note that when you purchase a gadget in an official store, you simply will not be allowed to remove the outer packaging, and this once again confirms that the device is new. And in this case there is practically no risk.
Other verification options
If you plan to buy a smartphone in person, be sure to check it in a place where there is Wi-Fi coverage to immediately make sure that the iPhone is not locked and is not still tied to the Apple ID of the previous owner. Enter the combination on the screen - *#06# and check the receivedIMEIwith the data on the box and case, check whether it is listed in the state frequency surveillance register.
A lot of information about the device can be obtained by examining the serial number. It will help determine both the originality of the product and the warranty period. You can check the device either on the manufacturer’s resource - checkcoverage.apple.com, or through the proprietary iTunes application.
After connecting the device to the computer and launching the program, you will see the following window: 
A green checkmark next to the first item on the list - the valid date of purchase - means that the device is original and purchased legally through official resellers.
The second point indicates the remaining time until the end of the free technical support period (three months from the date of purchase), which is provided by phone.
The next item displays the expiration date of the standard one-year repair and service warranty. You need to remember that the international warranty for iPhone has its own characteristics - you can only get help in the country in which the purchase took place. Since the payment documents indicate the place of purchase, there is a high chance that you will be refused service if you, having purchased a gadget in another country, returned to your homeland.
The last point reflects the deadline until which you can purchase an additional package - AppleCare+, which makes it possible for a fee to extend the warranty to three years.
We hope our tips will help you quickly distinguish a legal device from a gray one. Before buying, think carefully - is the savings worth it? After all, you, by and large, remain powerless in the event of breakdowns. It is almost impossible for corporations of such a level as Apple to prove their rights. If you have already decided to buy such an expensive smartphone, then it is better to immediately buy a “white” one - a certified gadget and sleep peacefully. Especially if you are not a big expert on iPhones, and you yourself cannot distinguish the problematic device.
When choosing a new phone, you probably noticed a significant difference in price for the same models. Many people are surprised: “Why is it so much cheaper here?” “Maybe it’s a fake?” etc.
When you start to delve into and understand, you come across a bunch of “smart” words, such as “ROSTEST”, “EUROTEST”.
What is ROSTEST? And is it really needed? And most importantly, is it worth overpaying?
Read the short text below and make the right decision!
Firstly, let’s immediately leave the word “EUROTEST” alone. There is no "EUROTEST". This beautiful word (specially similar to “ROSTEST”) was invented in order to more beautifully sell goods without the “ROSTEST” mark. There are products with the PCT (ROSTEST) mark, and there are those without it. That's all!
What's the difference between them?
Imagine that you are flying to Germany or America on a business trip (and you were just thinking about buying a new smartphone)... Will the absence of a PCT icon on the phone that you like stop you?
Ha ha! Of course not!
So, these are exactly the phones that are sold in Russia without the ROSTEST mark. They simply end up in Russia, bypassing official supply channels. How? This is already a problem for suppliers. The main thing is that they bypass a huge number of fees, one of which is ROSTEST certification.
It can be assumed that during certification, each phone undergoes many tests for performance, security, and so on. Unfortunately, it is not. The certificate is issued for a batch of products. The presence of a PCT certificate does not mean that every phone from the entire batch has been subjected to thorough checks and testing. Paid and received.
Here are the five main differences between ROSTEST and non-ROSTEST:
1. Price Perhaps, for many, this is the most important point. And this is exactly why you started reading this text: the surcharge for ROSTEST is about 30% of the cost of the product;
2. Modern technology is very reliable and hardly fails when used correctly. But we have all long been accustomed to the fact that the manufacturer gives a guarantee.
The important point is that the official guarantee is valid in the country where the product is sold (in the country where the device was brought from), and the guarantee in Russia is given by the store that sold the device. Therefore, if you buy a phone without the ROSTEST mark, then it is very important to choose the right store where to buy a new gadget.
ROSTEST devices have an official manufacturer's warranty. The manufacturer accepts equipment for repair if it breaks down during the warranty period (usually 1 year). But at the same time, it is worth considering that the manufacturer is not obliged to make repairs quickly. Therefore, the manufacturer usually takes a long time to carry out warranty repairs: by law, 45 days are allotted for this.
3. Channels of import into the Russian Federation- this is what affects the final price of the product in the first place. The ROSTESTA certificate is issued only for goods for which all taxes and customs duties have been paid. You also need to pay for the ROSTEST certificate. In fact, this is where almost the entire price difference comes from. The rest of the equipment was imported into Russia, bypassing official supply channels.
That is, this is equipment produced on the same assembly line, by the same workers, but arrived in Russia slightly differently.
4. Russification was really very important while phones had buttons. Now that the vast majority of phones have a touch screen, this is no longer relevant. In any smartphone, the Russian language can be selected in the menu at the very beginning of working with it, quite simply.
5. Instructions in Russian ROSTEST devices are always included in the kit. In other cases, everything is at the discretion of the seller. In any case, the instructions in Russian can always be downloaded from the manufacturer’s official website. Everyone always has instructions in English.
The choice is yours. The main thing to remember: the product is the same!
To help you make a successful purchase, avoid disappointment and avoid unnecessary costs, we will provide some tips on how to properly check an iPhone before purchasing.
How to check an iPhone when buying in an online store
Online stores offer iPhones much cheaper than branded stores. However, such an acquisition is associated with certain risks.
How to properly check an iPhone and what problems can you encounter when buying a phone online?
First of all, make sure that such a check is possible. To do this, carefully read the terms of delivery and warranty. Do not hesitate to ask the manager again about important points of interest.
We’ll tell you in more detail how to check an iPhone for originality and performance, as well as what you need to pay attention to when purchasing:
So, in order for the long-awaited purchase of an iPhone in an online store to bring you only joy, first read the warranty and delivery conditions, carefully check the iPhone by number, make sure that you are satisfied with everything, and only then buy it.
How to check an iPhone before buying a used one
The situation is more complicated if you buy an iPhone secondhand. Such an acquisition requires a more careful approach and additional checks. To be confident in your purchase, completely protect yourself from possible fraud and properly check the iPhone you are purchasing, you will need the following:
- Valid SIM card.
- Charging cable and adapter.
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
What you should check especially carefully when buying an iPhone from an ad:
Now you know how to check an iPhone for authenticity, functionality, lockability and account linking. If you have any doubts during the check, you can always bring your iPhone to our
You don’t have to worry about whether the iPhone is genuine if the device is purchased at a hardware store or at one of the offices of cellular networks, such as MTS or Svyaznoy. But if you intend to order an iPhone via the Internet (for example, from a Chinese store) or buy a gadget “from hand”, you need to be careful and insist on preliminary verification of the authenticity of the gadget via the Internet.
This method is the most suitable, because to use it you don’t even need to open the box and take out the device itself. Follow the instructions:
Step 1. Find the serial number of the device on the packaging - it should be located on the back of the box between the IMEI and the part number (Part No.). The serial number consists of 11 or 12 characters (numbers and letters).
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If the iPhone is printed and activated, check the “serial numbers” on the packaging and in the device settings (path “ Settings» — « Basic» — « About this device»).
