The mobile phone market has exploded in the last ten years because it connects the world in ways we never imagined. However, its growth brought a dark side to the table: counterfeit phones.
Again and again, all of us have seen and heard about people getting scammed into buying fake smartphones or being duped into shelling out huge money for some knockoff.
Scams result in massive messes in the tech field, usually disappointing consumers with incompetent functioning. Fakes are usually made of low-quality materials and weak hardware to resemble the authentic ones.
Worse, fake mobile phones can be a very lethal source of malware. Thankfully, smartphone companies have apparently come to realize this and offer different ways of establishing whether your device is authentic or not.
If you're still not so sure whether your phone is genuine, here's how you establish this.
It is very easy to check out if your iPhone is the real deal. To do this, you will only need to navigate to the settings menu of your phone, tap General, and then click About.
Now, you'll find your iPhone's serial number. Simply go to Apple's Check Coverage page on its website and then put in the number of your iPhone. In case your phone is a fake one, you'll receive a pop-up warning that your serial code is invalid.
Read Also: Oppo's AI-Powered Glow-Up: What to Expect From ColorOS 15 at the 2024 Developer Conference
Vivo also has a simple method by which you can check whether your device is authentic or not. It just needs the IMEI number. An IMEI number can be found in the mobile settings by opening it, tapping on About phone, and then choosing Status. Here you will find the IMEI number. Now go on to the support page at Vivo, and enter your code. It will notify you if the device is genuine or not.
You can very easily check if your Motorola phone is original by registering for the Motorola ID. Once registered, all you have to do is add your device to that account. If your Motorola is original, then it would show up in your list of registered devices.
Realme also makes this an equally effortless process. To do so, go to Settings - then About Phone - and tap Status, which will give you the IMEI number of your phone. Realme has a support page dedicated strictly to that purpose, where you can input the IMEI to check basic information and activation details. That will confirm if your Realme device is real or not.
If you are sporting an Oppo device, then all you need to do is check their website to verify if your device is original or not. All you need to do is dial *#06# and bring out the IMEI number for your device, then navigate to the Oppo support page and fill out the IMEI for verification of warranty details and authenticity for your device.
Xiaomi has made it quite simple to identify whether your device is real or not. Every Xiaomi product has a 20-digit security code, which can be found on the retail box.
If you do not have the box, then there is no need to get worried and check out whether the phone is original or not using its IMEI or serial number. Proceed to the Xiaomi Product Authentication page of their website and fill out the details to get verification of your device.
Fake handsets are not just an annoyance; they can be a major security issue. Whatever phone you hold-be it an Apple, Vivo, Motorola, Realme, Oppo, or even Xiaomi-follow these easy steps, and you will confirm your actual phone.
Related Article: iPhone 16 Pro: Here's the Tea on the Pricey Battery Replacements You Need to Know
© Copyright 2024 Mobile & Apps, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.most read
related stories
more stories from News
Did you know that the iPhone 16 firmware can be wirelessly recovered in iOS 18? This low-key feature. You won't need a PC just to solve the firmware issues.
ernest hamiltonYour every purchase is worth your hard work, and when purchasing a phone, it's important to buy only authentic ones. Here's how to spot if it's real or fake.
ernest hamiltonOppo is now preparing to unveil ColorOS 15 for the upcoming "AI, One Step Closer" event on the annual Developer Conference, taking place on Oct. 17.
ernest hamiltonInfinix Zero Flip 5G is the subject of the latest leaks. What's interesting here is that its specs are no joke for a foldable device.
ernest hamiltoniPhone 16 Pro is the name of the game right now, but its battery replacements might hurt you more than its predecessors. Just how much is the increase?
ernest hamiltonSamsung Galaxy device users should brace themselves for a big September update upon the start of the One UI 6.1.1 release. Is your phone compatible? Let's find out.
ernest hamiltonThe Indian watchdog believes that big smartphone companies are involved in "exclusive phone launches," which hurt small retailers in the country.
ernest hamiltonRay-traced graphics is now coming to iPhone 16 that will boost your gaming by 30%. This might change your mind about switching from iPhone 15 if you love mobile gaming.
ernest hamilton