[Q] how to check if it's original or fake/copy?

[paparazzo79]

Hi guys.Today I purchased my brand new phone.So I wanna know if it is original or some copy.How can I check that?I got some IMEI code on the box.

 

[sriram231092]

Hi guys.Today I purchased my brand new phone.So I wanna know if it is original or some copy.How can I check that?I got some IMEI code on the box.

type the info under ABOUT PHONE and we can say that.

 

[JJEgan]

IMEI will not tell you if its fake .

jje

 

[paparazzo79]

Model Number GT-I9300
Baseband version:I9300XXELL4
Build number: JZO54K.I9300XXELL4
IMEI:353164057638220
IMEISV: 01
Serial Number: RF1D3397WGR

you need kernal version?

 

[sriram231092]

that's50% real one..another half depends on whether you can enter recovery mode(volume up+home+power) and download mode(volume down+home+power)! if it does, it's samsung. or else from china

sent from my GT-I9300 using iOS 7

 

[paparazzo79]

that's50% real one..another half depends on whether you can enter recovery mode(volume up+home+power) and download mode(volume down+home+power)! if it does, it's samsung. or else from china

sent from my GT-I9300 using iOS 7

I will try.How do I get back from recovery mode?

 

[Glebun]

the most basic test is to see if its has the Samsung features like Best Shot and the like

 

[sriram231092]

you'll have an option in recovery mode to reboot and to get outta download mode you just need to pull out and reinsert the battery switch on.

sent from my GT-I9300 using iOS 7

 

[Glebun]

no need to pull out the battery, just hold the power button

 

[paparazzo79]

the most basic test is to see if its has the Samsung features like Best Shot and the like

It has best shot mode.

 

[Glebun]

so what about recovery and download mode?