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Hi Guys,
I'm currently in Singapore and found some shops in the Sim Lim Square Computer Center that sell the Galaxy S2 at real rock bottom prices: less than 800 S$ (about US$630).
They come without a warranty card in it and with a Spanish/English User manual and a charger with a US plug, instead of the local Singaporean plug.
There is definitely something shady about these phones but as long as it's only the plug difference and the absence of warranty I wouldn't be concerned as even the official Samsung Singapore warranty wouldn't be valid outside of Singapore (and as I said, I'm just visiting here).
My big doubt started when I saw the sticker inside the phone under the battery that says: Made in China
My current phone, the old Galaxy S is made in Korea!
I'm afraid that these phones might actually be complete fake ones... I've seen that once in the Philippines: they sell fake Nokia phones that look like Nokia and even have the first menu level of the firmware look like Nokia's Symbian and only on level 2 deep everything changes to chinese garbage.
Could anyone help me out with my doubts as soon as possible? I'm here in Singapore only until tomorrow so I have to make a fast decision.
Thanks a lot
I'm Korean. Samsung Electronics is Korean Company. Every flagship samsung mobile phone made in Korea in Gumi city. Samsung mobile factory located Gumi city in Korea. I have galaxy s and galaxy s2 uk unlock version. My phones made in Korea.
There are units made in China too. You just gotta find out if they are original Samsung products
itenos said:
My big doubt started when I saw the sticker inside the phone under the battery that says: Made in China
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Mine has Made in Korea on the sticker under the battery...
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FFS! Don't go to Sim Lim Square. It's the shadiest tech town in the world. I once bought a 128GB thumb drive there. It was faaaake.
On another occasion, I bought an N8 with no warranty cuz it was going for cheap (and was told it was the last one in stock). It died within a week.
You get what you pay for.
If it's too good to be true, then it's not Beyoncé kneeling before me.
itenos said:
Hi Guys,
I'm currently in Singapore and found some shops in the Sim Lim Square Computer Center that sell the Galaxy S2 at real rock bottom prices: less than 800 S$ (about US$630).
They come without a warranty card in it and with a Spanish/English User manual and a charger with a US plug, instead of the local Singaporean plug.
There is definitely something shady about these phones but as long as it's only the plug difference and the absence of warranty I wouldn't be concerned as even the official Samsung Singapore warranty wouldn't be valid outside of Singapore (and as I said, I'm just visiting here).
My big doubt started when I saw the sticker inside the phone under the battery that says: Made in China
My current phone, the old Galaxy S is made in Korea!
I'm afraid that these phones might actually be complete fake ones... I've seen that once in the Philippines: they sell fake Nokia phones that look like Nokia and even have the first menu level of the firmware look like Nokia's Symbian and only on level 2 deep everything changes to chinese garbage.
Could anyone help me out with my doubts as soon as possible? I'm here in Singapore only until tomorrow so I have to make a fast decision.
Thanks a lot
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I'd avoid buying high-end stuff from Sim Lim if I were you. Which shop are we talking about?
While it's definitely possible that these are original(given the price), these could be refurbished/stolen(although this is less likely in Singpaore).
If $630 is a lot for you, I'd suggest you pick a unit with warranty. If that's not an option, at least shell out a few extra dollars to get it from an authorized retailer.
For the record, my Indian phone says 'Made by Samsung in Korea'.
In India first batch s2 phones were made in Korea whereas the second batch is made in China(which is now in stock)
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My SGS2 says "Made in China". I checked like a dozen other handsets at various reputable retailers (including Samsung's distributors, authorized retailers and repair centres) last week (I was vacationing). All had "Made in China" labels under the battery.
I guess there are at least two factories making these devices.
My Packaging says it is made in Korea. Even the sticker under the battery in the unit says made in Korea. But the battery itself is made in China. LOL.
Oxymoron or Conundrum?
Beautyspin said:
My Packaging says it is made in Korea. Even the sticker under the battery in the unit says made in Korea. But the battery itself is made in China. LOL.
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Mine is same as yours.Got it from Letsbuy in the 2nd week of June.Actually the battery says"Made in Korea but finished in China".
ROF!LOL!!
I'm from Singapore and purchased my SGS2 from a local teleco last weekend. The battery says Made in Korea finished in China. The sticker underneath says Made by Samsung with no indication of country. The box doesn't state the country either, though there's a sticker that says do not accept if seal is broken. Caution sealed package plus one paragraph of text. A round light orange sticker says No Chinese menu and the quick start guide was printed in China.
While I seldom go to Sim Lim Square, I've read of tuggish salespeople and their tactics to rip off the unsuspecting. But there are some "clean" shops too. If you see quite a number of local customers examining the products and paying, it should be fairly safe. Do the salespeople answer your questions well or are they evasive? Ask if the phone is grey market or parallel import and watch their response. I wouldn't use the work "fake" in case I get "hammered". My ultimate advice is if you feel uncomfortable and don't want to risk getting a fake, you shouldn't get the phone from non-telcos such as M1, Singtel or Starhub.
BTW, the phone is ridiculously popular in Singapore and is sold out in many shops. Just check the Samsung Mobile Singapore page. If you know the shop name and number, you may want to ask on Facebook, telling them you're a tourist, and hopefully someone familiar with the shops there will respond. Wishing you good luck in getting the phone.
Thank you my friends, even though it comforted me that there are apparently legitimate models out in the market that are made in China, I follow your advice and will not buy the phone in Sim Lim. I better wait till I'm back home and spending maybe 50 Euros more, I will have at least some peace of mind.
Thanks a lot again
now here's a puzzle:
- my packaging says nothing about the country of origin.
- underneath the battery it just says made by samsung
- on the battery it says made in korea, finished in china (in english and french) BUT: in spanish it says, it was made and finished in china.
so the only things i can say with certainty is that the battery is finished in china, where it was made varies on what language you speak and the device itself is apparently made in the kingdom of sam sung, must be one of those new countries i've been hearing about.
Mine says made in Korea. I wonder if there is a build quality difference between Chinese and Korean SGS2?
Chef_Tony said:
now here's a puzzle:
- my packaging says nothing about the country of origin.
- underneath the battery it just says made by samsung
- on the battery it says made in korea, finished in china (in english and french) BUT: in spanish it says, it was made and finished in china.
so the only things i can say with certainty is that the battery is finished in china, where it was made varies on what language you speak and the device itself is apparently made in the kingdom of sam sung, must be one of those new countries i've been hearing about.
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Same here, under the battery it says made by samsung.
According to news on Korea at 01/2011, Mobile phone for asian market made in China. So i think differ from region that be selled.
I saw my sgs and other sgs bettery. One made in Korea. Other one made in China finished in Korea. Rest one made In Japan. Region of bettery differ from date of rollout.
Got mine from Singapore as well. Made in korea and everything. What's strange is that my phone was actually destined for chile (ukbd1 rom)
You might wanna try Funan digimall. Thats also where i got mine. Most of the people i talk to say the sellers there are more honest. Although I'm not a local.
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Nothing on phone itself, but battery says made in Korea, finished in China
Mine is from T-Mobile and is Made in China !
Mine is Made by Samsung without stating either country Korea or China. The battery though was Made in Korea/ Finish in China
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You can pop the battery and and check where your phone is made from, with my SGS1 it was Korea by Samsung, now my SGS2 is China by Samsung.
Please take note that you HAVE to remove the battery in order to see the location in where it was wade as the batteries are almost always made in Korea but the actual phone could be somewhere else.
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To those who voted others, please leave a comment.
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Phone: Made in China
Batt: Made in Korea finished in China
Purchase: Philippines, Samsung official retailer
Mine is made in Korea by Samsung. Bought it from mumbai, india
my samsung galaxy s2 made in korea
mrushabh said:
Mine is made in Korea by Samsung. Bought it from mumbai, india
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Mine to. Bought from Bucharest, Romania
My SC-02C (japanese market model number) is from Korea.
Its got special hardware (the TV tuner) that's different than the standard international version.
I think op got a knock off china phone lol
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The first mine was made in Korea.
Second is made in China.
Bought it from amazon, made from china. Don't think its a knock off. And if someone else in china other than samsung really made this phone, then I would say good job
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Mine's made in Korea, UK sim-free from Expansys bought towards the end of May.
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Someone took the option "others" but not leaving a comment ~_~
Mine's Korea .. on vodafone uk
Seems like Philippines is THAT close to Korea but we are getting stocks from china.
Mine is Made by Samsung without stating Korea or China. Battery though, Made in Korea/Finish in China
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Mine actually says "Made in Korea by Samsung".
SGS II: Made in Korea by Samsung
Battery: Made in Korea/Finished in China
Mine Says: "Made by Chin-Ho and his father Chun-He. We slaved all day to build this Device and it still has a battery drian. I wouldnt mind but we get paid peanuts (Litrally)to make it as good as the iPhone4®©
I even sliced off the top of my finger while inserting the gorilla glass that might be why there is a RED PIXEL on your screen. Ohh and the bluetooth will crackle on A2DP because i replaced it with my yellow molar's since it was already falling out and it saves samsung creating a fresh chip. Anyway i hope you like it and dont return it because you will be dammed if you think im building a new one for you. Dont sweat it cz were already working on the sgs3 and your phone will only be worth half the price by then 6months later with no support".
Chin-Ho & Chun-He
"Ohhh dont forget to update your phone to the latest CM7 when its developed it will kick ****sungs arse"
Made in Korea by Samsung
NatTheCat said:
Mine Says: "Made by Chin-Ho and his father Chun-He. We slaved all day to build this Device and it still has a battery drian. I wouldnt mind but we get paid peanuts (Litrally)to make it as good as the iPhone4®©
I even sliced off the top of my finger while inserting the gorilla glass that might be why there is a RED PIXEL on your screen. Ohh and the bluetooth will crackle on A2DP because i replaced it with my yellow molar's since it was already falling out and it saves samsung creating a fresh chip. Anyway i hope you like it and dont return it because you will be dammed if you think im building a new one for you. Dont sweat it cz were already working on the sgs3 and your phone will only be worth half the price by then 6months later with no support".
Chin-Ho & Chun-He
"Ohhh dont forget to update your phone to the latest CM7 when its developed it will kick ****sungs arse"
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u think thats funny ?
My SGS II is made in a galaxy far far away by Heavenly Lords! Umm thats how it feels anyways! korea.
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I think most of the SGS2 roaming around in India is made in Korea ones.
It always different label for all Samsung phone made in where, even though until now still can't sure any different on it.
How about share out your S III made in where and battery made in where.
Mine showing:
Phone: Made in Korea by Samsung
Battery: Made in Korea
If I had one, I'd tell you. Unfortunately, I can only stare at the Galaxy S3 forums! :'(
Korea
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Mine just said Made by Samsung, doesn't say where.
Battery: Cell made in Korea, assembled in Vietnam
Battery: Made in Korea
SIII: Made by Samsung
komugi said:
Mine just said Made by Samsung, doesn't say where.
Battery: Cell made in Korea, assembled in Vietnam
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My phone is charging 2 rooms away, but i surely remembered that the battery was assembled in Vietnam (I'm Viet!). Forgot where it's made, though.
SIII Made in China
Battery Made in Korea, Assembled in China
Made in Vietnam
But whatever, I assume there factory in Vietnam is you notch also and not a sweat shop? Lol
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Made in Vietnam
But whatever, I assume there factory in Vietnam is you notch also and not a sweat shop? Lol
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If the sweatshops there can churn out durable nike shoes and other apparels, there's no the phone is made to exceed expectations as well
Made in Korea-
Made in Brazil.
André Heitor
Korea
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Battery: Vietnam.
Phone: Made by Samsung,
So yet another thing about the S3 Samsung doesn't think they need to tell their customers about.
Phone: Made In Korea By Samsung
Battery: Made In Korea, Assembled in Korea
Made on earth :O
Is mine special!?!?!
SIII Made in Korea
Battery Made in Japan, Assembled in China
Made in Germany
Yeah
Mine made in Korea
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Mine made in Korea phone and battery
Phone Made in China by Samsung.
Battery Made in Korea Assemble in China.
Does anyone have a Galaxy S III with just a plain box? My other I9300's had writing on the back with specs and the imei and stuff. This box has nothing on it, its from Hong Kong. The phone is working as an I9300 should and is running the new jellybean leak. Any ideas? or info? Or is this how they are sold out there?
Attached are pics of the plain white box and a pic of the french 32gb one i had.
This is the actual phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852761
Original and new GS3 doesn't comes with leaks Jellybean. I think yours is second-hand phone.
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I know they dont come with the leak, its rooted running the leaked ROM. Im just wondering about the blank box.
No idea. What's system info say you have? What's the previous owners response?
Obviously that box missed out on printing or it is fake.. No NFC, would be a good indicator. Should have posted phone pics, front and back with phone cover off.
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I dont have the phone, this is the phone i was going to trade my ATT S3 for. I am going to ask about what you said.
there are tonnes of fake S3 out there on sale now.
updated the op with the actual phone
the pictures in the link seems legitimate for the int' S3. if that is the box he shows you, you could probably say it's an AP set (original samsung sets that was bought from another source (country) other than the official distributor in that country, for a lower price). AP sets may be packaged in duplicated box or box from another s3 (IMEI of sticker may not match IMEI of the phone). "Risks" of AP sets = original parts swapped with fake battery/ fake accessories. Samsung stores in your country most likely won't allow RMA for AP sets. Wholesalers in my country actually sells duplicated box (from china) for phones like these.
These are just precautions, best you ask the seller. People in Asian countries, esp places like south east asia buys AP sets because they are cheaper than the usual RRP
Big thanks for the information
MXR2 said:
there are tonnes of fake S3 out there on sale now.
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Just get to know about this thread. I found that the box is not the original but from a TMobile but the phone itself is i9300 - at least that's what I think as I have applied various i9300 ROMs. I bought it from a colleague who brought it from Hongkong.
Is there any way to check out if it's a fake??
I recently Purchased a unlocked Samsung galaxy s3 over Ebay.in (i'm from India) phone works great but i now i noticed the phone model is GT-i9300 and it have 2Gb Ram and and Dual Core processor , now i'm searching for the New Rom for this device but i can't find similar specification in any other official S3 Phone any one please help me.i'm attaching the screen shot of my phone specification
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704138
ITS a FAKE/ CLONE
It is not Samsung .
ruznik said:
I recently Purchased a unlocked Samsung galaxy s3 over Ebay.in (i'm from India) phone works great but i now i noticed the phone model is GT-i9300 and it have 2Gb Ram and and Dual Core processor , now i'm searching for the New Rom for this device but i can't find similar specification in any other official S3 Phone any one please help me.i'm attaching the screen shot of my phone specification
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Check if the device status is modified, if so then it probably will be somekind of LTE variant with an edited build.prop or modification of that kind.
i'm a s3 gt-i9300 user
JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704138
ITS a FAKE/ CLONE
It is not Samsung .
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Hey i'm suppose to be a samsung galaxy s3 gt-i9300 user ,
are you sure it is fake or clone model can i get custom Rom for it
How to know the real model Number
EP21 said:
Check if the device status is modified, if so then it probably will be somekind of LTE variant with an edited build.prop or modification of that kind.
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it shows it is modified.and it have LTE capability , how can i know the real model number ,every where it shows gt-i9300,even under the battery
ruznik said:
Hey i'm suppose to be a samsung galaxy s3 gt-i9300 user ,
are you sure it is fake or clone model can i get custom Rom for it
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IT IS A FAKE// or please read the specifications as it could be one of those odd china or something models as EP21 posted .
Google CPU and GPU .
It's not I9300. Either your build.prop is modified, or AnTuTu is nuts, the first being more likely.
The description fits SGH-I747 or SGH-T999, including their starting OS variant (4.1.1).
They're US version of Galaxy S3, dual-core Snapdragon S4 with 2GB RAM and LTE. The graphics (Adreno 225) confirm it. A good phone, and it has its own forum on XDA.
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JJEgan said:
IT IS A FAKE// or please read the specifications as it could be one of those odd china or something models as EP21 posted .
Google CPU and GPU .
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Do not reply without knowledge. There are over 10 models of Galaxy S3. Wikipedia lists 13. And this happens to be one of the major models.
Your the genius
Jack_R1 said:
It's not I9300. Either your build.prop is modified, or AnTuTu is nuts, the first being more likely.
The description fits SGH-I747 or SGH-T999, including their starting OS variant (4.1.1).
They're US version of Galaxy S3, dual-core Snapdragon S4 with 2GB RAM and LTE. The graphics (Adreno 225) confirm it. A good phone, and it has its own forum on XDA.
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there is everything as you say but still no idea which is it SGH-i747 or SGH-T999 i also have an update coming in notification but when i tried to update it show your phone is modified and update is no longer valid
ruznik said:
there is everything as you say but still no idea which is it SGH-i747 or SGH-T999 i also have an update coming in notification but when i tried to update it show your phone is modified and update is no longer valid
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Don't apply any updates or flash files meant for the i9300, they will hard brick your phone.
Go into download mode and see the product code then you'll know what model of the S3 you really have.
haha..be very weary of these chinese models.. a friend of mine purchased one of these so called galaxy s4's and when it was brought into my shop i couldnt help but have a good chuckle.. ofcourse it was not funny to him....
ruznik said:
I recently Purchased a unlocked Samsung galaxy s3 over Ebay.in (i'm from India) phone works great but i now i noticed the phone model is GT-i9300 and it have 2Gb Ram and and Dual Core processor , now i'm searching for the New Rom for this device but i can't find similar specification in any other official S3 Phone any one please help me.i'm attaching the screen shot of my phone specification
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I decoded your IMEI and it turns out that it is: Samsung SGH-T999
http://sndeep.info/en
Specs are ok:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_t999-4804.php
ruznik said:
I recently Purchased a unlocked Samsung galaxy s3 over Ebay.in (i'm from India) phone works great but i now i noticed the phone model is GT-i9300 and it have 2Gb Ram and and Dual Core processor , now i'm searching for the New Rom for this device but i can't find similar specification in any other official S3 Phone any one please help me.i'm attaching the screen shot of my phone specification
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Definitely seems to be a USA or some other country variant if the reported specs by Antutu are true, otherwise its a fake.
But normally US variants like AT&T and T-Mobile have carrier logos on front or the back, did you notice any ?
Another thing, which you can do is remove the battery, there will a sticker with Model and FCC ID. You can google the FCC ID to conclude on model. Also try downloading CPU-Z for Android and see what it reports. Carefully note down the senors which your phone has. Normally you can map the sensor names to the chipset your phone has.
In any case, do not flash any software till you are sure of the model.
i'm confused now
sanefirst said:
I decoded your IMEI and it turns out that it is: Samsung SGH-T999
http://sndeep.info/en
Specs are ok:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_t999-4804.php
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i asked my seller and he told me it's i747 version now i'm confused , can i trust this website for the info.?
ruznik said:
i asked my seller and he told me it's i747 version now i'm confused , can i trust this website for the info.?
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Another site:
http://www.imei.info/?imei=353022053919608
I found one I747 IMEI on the internet and checked it with this tool and it was recognized correctly as I747, so I assume that your model was also recognized correctly as T999, because IMEI contains part of serial number also.
T999 - standard HSDPA
T999L - LTE
As far as I know the firmware is the same except for different modems.
ruznik said:
i asked my seller and he told me it's i747 version now i'm confused , can i trust this website for the info.?
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What does it say under the battery ???
The phone is FAKE and it is absolutely obvious.
AssassinGEO said:
The phone is FAKE and it is absolutely obvious.
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You checked the physical device or just guess?
IMEI says it's one of US Galaxy S3, which can be true if you consider the phone was acquired via ebay...
sanefirst said:
You checked the physical device or just guess?
IMEI says it's one of US Galaxy S3, which can be true if you consider the phone was acquired via ebay...
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Guess.
Well,just let him do a photo of the device and it's battery,then it will be absolutely understandable. Also,he can google himself FAKE vs Real.
AssassinGEO said:
Guess.
Well,just let him do a photo of the device and it's battery,then it will be absolutely understandable. Also,he can google himself FAKE vs Real.
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BUT U SAID IT IS ABSOUTE :C I am confused now :c lmao