Hi all,
Hope you can give me few ideas how to recognize oryginal phone vs fake, chineese one!
Just bought the galaxy s3 from ebay and auction description said the item location is london but check out page said that company is from hong kong, I am a bit worried about these.
Dont trust chineese fakes and hope there are some differences between fake and oryginal phone, what too look for when I recive the phone?
How to check if its oryginal, any website with imei numbers or samsung registration website to confirm it?
Thanks!!!
IMEI
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
jje
Will try that on phone arrival
And was wondering are there any details different in fake phones? Maybe cpu, cover?anything I should keep an eye on arrival?
Thanks
Ok its here, looks great and feels great
Used the webiste for imei and message I got is:
This IMEI number seems to be correct, but we do not have any information on this specific handset.
Dont say anything about mark, model nothing, hope its genuine phone. But what other way can I check it?
go to settings > about. Upload the screenshot.
Did the phone come with Samsung apps?
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And also, try to execute some of the codes that let you access the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896748
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kofiaa said:
go to settings > about. Upload the screenshot.
Did the phone come with Samsung apps?
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And also, try to execute some of the codes that let you access the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896748
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Yes, samsung apps are here, thanks! Codes works. Nice peace of hardware
new-noob said:
Yes, samsung apps are here, thanks! Codes works. Nice peace of hardware
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Great to hear, enjoy your phone
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Thanks,
Good Luck!
new-noob said:
Hi all,
Hope you can give me few ideas how to recognize oryginal phone vs fake, chineese one!
Just bought the galaxy s3 from ebay and auction description said the item location is london but check out page said that company is from hong kong, I am a bit worried about these.
Dont trust chineese fakes and hope there are some differences between fake and oryginal phone, what too look for when I recive the phone?
How to check if its oryginal, any website with imei numbers or samsung registration website to confirm it?
Thanks!!!
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You can check by using IMEI checkers, checking the sizes are correct, using benchmark tests (They help determin, if the device is giving it's promised/usual performance, Chinese fakes have mostly got a single-core) and using different rooting methods
Tr booting into Odin mode:
Code:
VOL. DWN + HOME + PWR
and connecting it to your computer, while having Odin open, if it says Ready, it's original...
There are a few more ways of determining stuff, like that, but that should give you a start
Connection problem or invalid MMI code
kofiaa said:
go to settings > about. Upload the screenshot.
Did the phone come with Samsung apps?
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And also, try to execute some of the codes that let you access the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896748
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Hello Sir,
I have the same problem.
I got Galaxy SIII GT i9300 from one of my friend.
It hase some problem in Bluetooth connectivity and battery charging through USB.
I want to check rather it is original or a fake. I type code suggested by you *#1234# and got massage as
"Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
What this means ? Is this mobile is a fake or I have done any wrong.
Can you suggest me for this issue
Thanks !
Mukesh Bafna said:
Hello Sir,
I have the same problem.
I got Galaxy SIII GT i9300 from one of my friend.
It hase some problem in Bluetooth connectivity and battery charging through USB.
I want to check rather it is original or a fake. I type code suggested by you *#1234# and got massage as
"Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
What this means ? Is this mobile is a fake or I have done any wrong.
Can you suggest me for this issue
Thanks !
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Post screen shot of settings/about phone
Please,it is original or a fake?
I send you and screenshot...
Thanks...
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Please,it is original or a fake?
I send you and screenshot...
Thanks...
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Looks genuine to me. But that firmware version looks quite old and is prone to SDS (if you have an insane chip).
Maybe you should update it to at least MF6 or higher to be safe.
galaxy s3 original or fake
I bought a galaxy s3 and I am quite confused that is it original or not. It shows model no. as GT-I9300 and when I open the version menu with code it says
AP: I9300ZCLLB1
CP: E210KKKLK7
CSC:E210KKTTALL4
furthermore, when I use GS-III identity app its say MATCH! and device reads "SHV-E210K (KT). If its SHV-210K then why its shown as I9300?
My S3 came with samsung apps pre installed and all major codes work on my device. I am also uploading some screenshots please help me quick!
Thanks
Return phone to the seller and ask what model you bought .
S3 has many models .
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Please,it is original or a fake?
I send you and screenshot...
Thanks...
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Oh, a fellow Serbian! Everything is fine there :fingers-crossed:
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Guys my buddy just lost his galaxy s2 in India. Does anyone know how to track it?
Please pm or comment me if you can help...
If needed Ill give the imei number to those who can help by pm
Thanks! :thumbup:
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
If you have not preinstalled a trackingsoftware before, the "Plan B" postet above seems to be the only chance.
Or you have configured Samsung "Dive" before.
peachpuff said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
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He had to block his SIM so he has no internet connection.....
Thanks anyways guys.....
Any other suggestions guys?
venni27 said:
If you have not preinstalled a trackingsoftware before, the "Plan B" postet above seems to be the only chance.
Or you have configured Samsung "Dive" before.
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if u singd up samsung accunt, theres a option of remote controls in security tools.then if u go to samsungdive site u can easily wipe ur data ,track ur phone an do various stuff....
abhijit1289 said:
He had to block his SIM so he has no internet connection.....
Thanks anyways guys.....
Any other suggestions guys?
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Install it anyway, the person who has the phone might use wifi and the app will install it self and work unless they wiped the phone and used their own google account.
the person who finds a phone ,will either sell it or wipe it full for the use,i gess the youtube videos of destroying phones ,some of them seems stollen
Hi,
Is there a software that sim unlocks this phone?
this application is compatible with galaxy i9300 download here http://www.freeware4android.net/get-software-65666.html ... Read this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451 ... and this http://www.freeware4android.net/sam...vice-2556/galaxy-s2-sim-unlock-get-65666.html
devid801 said:
this application is compatible with galaxy i9300 download here http://www.freeware4android.net/get-software-65666.html ... Read this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451 ... and this http://www.freeware4android.net/sam...vice-2556/galaxy-s2-sim-unlock-get-65666.html
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You sure this works?
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it worked with my s3 , but if you want to be sure and look at this' pay : http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2012/05/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-i9300-by-unlock-code/
There is an app on the market galaxy s unlock by helroz and in the what's new it says galaxy s 3 works but there is only one command block can someone check it out haven't got my GS3 yet
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devid801 said:
it worked with my s3 , but if you want to be sure and look at this' pay : http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2012/05/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-i9300-by-unlock-code/
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are you sure i can use it ?
Read the article and decide buddy worse is you swap your phone for another through warranty. Really! If it says tested on s3 then why not believe it.
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ruku91 said:
Don't try any software unlocking.Because it's possible to data lost or data corrupt.Unlock code method is the best and secure way to unlock Samsung Galaxy SIII.If you need unlock code contact your service provider or else try to buy a unlock code from online unlocking service provider.If you need unlock code visit Simpleunlocking.com Here you can get your unlock code via e-mail and you can get free unlock insrtuctions from Mobileunlockguide.com So you can easily unlock your mobile within a day.
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Trying to promote your site right?
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OP use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30541172
And if you really like it support the dev and purchase the app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock
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faddys123 said:
Hi,
Is there a software that sim unlocks this phone?
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I'd check that it's actually sim locked before trying anything a lot of UK phones appear to be unlocked as standard.
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Can someone please post their IMEI number, because i need to check if the number will work on an unlock service before i buy the phone.
Ray4 said:
Can someone please post their IMEI number, because i need to check if the number will work on an unlock service before i buy the phone.
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What drug you have used?
hey Ray4
why do you need the imei number anyway all xperia ray phones have different also its a matter of privacy so no one can tell you their imei number.
Lol
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First post and he requesting MIEI you know what it mean ?
oualidbenadid said:
First post and he requesting MIEI you know what it mean ?
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i need the number to check if Telenor gives out unlocking codes to xpera ray. Please send it on PM if you dont wanna post it in the thread.
Why don't you give your IMEI ? Btw, nobody can give to someone else his IMEI or he could be in trouble.
Ray4 said:
i need the number to check if Telenor gives out unlocking codes to xpera ray. Please send it on PM if you dont wanna post it in the thread.
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Ask Telenor if they give out unlock codes for their phones they will either say yes or no. It doesn't matter what brand the phone is as they are all unlockable but at the discretion of the carrier which they are locked too, so ask Telenor before you buy. Don't expect anyone to give you their phones imei number because its no different from asking for someones bank card details as far as phones imei go.
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Roio said:
What drug you have used?
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perfect reply
His sick!!!
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Thread closed.
Never give out your IMEI!!!
Got a Galaxy 3, in Chongqing China. In the middle of the haggling proses (700USD) I discovered that the IMEI on the box and the phone wasn’t matching (every possible thing have to be inspected in china). The seller didn’t seem bothered by my questions about the IMEI, and told me something about Hong Kong, UK and smuggling, I didn’t really get it! After some more negotiation I got the phone down to about 500USD, and where told 700USD if I wanted same IMEI on the box and the phone.
Anyway now I want stock rom on my phone and are unsure what rom to install? This is the info I have.
Connected to Kies:
Device name: SGH-I747M PDA:LEM / PHONE:LEM /CSC:LEM (TLS)
Printed on phone (under battery):
GT-I9300
Setting- About device:
Baseband:T999UVLEM
Bulid number: romup dott com
Thanks,
Wrong IMEI probably a stolen / cloned / fake phone .
Details are not reading as a Samsung I9300 phone .
99.99% sure this is a fake or possibly a stolen USA network phone that has been customized .
jje
The model number doesn't look great, it should say i9300 not just "Samsung Galaxy S III" there's like 4 different models.
The i9300 can't receive 4G. I'm not sure why that phone has the 4G symbol because mine doesn't show that.
I checked that romup.com website and despite the look of the website I couldn't find anything saying the phone was a replica or anything like that
Hopefully you haven't bought a replica, I've seen some of the fakes that are being produced right now and oh wow.. they're 1:1 alright. They don't even suffer in terms of hardware, I've seen some models have a quad-core processor and a 8mp camera etc
JJEgan said:
Wrong IMEI probably a stolen / cloned / fake phone .
Details are not reading as a Samsung I9300 phone .
99.99% sure this is a fake or possibly a stolen USA network phone that has been customized .
jje
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I do not think it's fake, normally all fake Chinese phones fairly easy to detect. Have compared it with other s3 without finding differences. But guess its a gray market phone. Anyway do you think its possible to get a stock rom on it?
UrbanDesigns said:
The model number doesn't look great, it should say i9300 not just "Samsung Galaxy S III" there's like 4 different models.
The i9300 can't receive 4G. I'm not sure why that phone has the 4G symbol because mine doesn't show that.
I checked that romup.com website and despite the look of the website I couldn't find anything saying the phone was a replica or anything like that
Hopefully you haven't bought a replica, I've seen some of the fakes that are being produced right now and oh wow.. they're 1:1 alright. They don't even suffer in terms of hardware, I've seen some models have a quad-core processor and a 8mp camera etc
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Thanks! Any tips how I can tell for sure if its fake or not?
interrogation said:
Thanks! Any tips how I can tell for sure if its fake or not?
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1) The box will have no IMEI
2) The screen size will not be the same (it will be big but slightly off)
3) The back of the phone/case
4) On some of the models the "Samsung" title is raised
5) It will be slightly thicker then the original S3
6) won't report correct model number
7) will not have samsung features, by this I mean the camera will not be samsung, the gallery etc etc.
There's many different models some are better then others so these ways to detect a fake are not universal, the best way is "about phone" and yours is showing signs of a fake.
Connect your phone to the PC
UrbanDesigns said:
1) The box will have no IMEI
2) The screen size will not be the same (it will be big but slightly off)
3) The back of the phone/case
4) On some of the models the "Samsung" title is raised
5) It will be slightly thicker then the original S3
6) won't report correct model number
7) will not have samsung features, by this I mean the camera will not be samsung, the gallery etc etc.
There's many different models some are better then others so these ways to detect a fake are not universal, the best way is "about phone" and yours is showing signs of a fake.
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Not sure about 6) and 7) you know. I have studied the rest, and every thing else leads me believe it is an original. Sim card slot is on the same spot, the screws are on the same spots..... And yes the phone is working great, but I really want the latest rom.
Just called a friend of my working for Telenor Mobil (my operator) he told me from what he could read on the network side my phone show up as Samsung SGH-T999, and the IMEI is not blocked.
What are the risk trying to install stock rom or anything else on this phone?
interrogation said:
What are the risk trying to install stock rom or anything else on this phone?
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Check the forum for your specific s3 model. This forum is for the I9300.
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kofiaa said:
Check the forum for your specific s3 model. This forum is for the I9300.
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I'm happy for any help, maybe you can suggest what s3 forum I should try seeking help from?
SGH-T999 forum
interrogation said:
I'm happy for any help, maybe you can suggest what s3 forum I should try seeking help from?
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What is your model, I747 or T999?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756332
OP this link has the forums needed.
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After downloading AnTuTu Benchmark I'm quite sure I dont have the international phone, so I will try to get help from the other forum. Still quite strange the sticker on the phone says GT-I9300
Anyway thanks for your help so far:good:
interrogation said:
After downloading AnTuTu Benchmark I'm quite sure I dont have the international phone, so I will try to get help from the other forum. Still quite strange the sticker on the phone says GT-I9300
Anyway thanks for your help so far:good:
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Use the link I posted they have the American s3 forums.
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kofiaa said:
Use the link I posted they have the American s3 forums.
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Thank you! Is it possible to tell if I have 747 or 999 based on this screenshots? Just think its best for everyone if I manage to get in to the correct forum on my next try
You said the phone is registered on the network as a 999.
Glebun said:
You said the phone is registered on the network as a 999.
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Yes according to my friend at telenor, but connected to Kies it says SGH-I747M and under the battery GT-I9300.
Try this app and post the results
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976814
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kofiaa said:
Try this app and post the results
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976814
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Thank you for helping me out, here are the shots,,
I747, i suspect they flashed another rom.
Check out their forum for better help.
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I am planning to buy a Korean Samsung Galaxy S3 this January
I am yet alot confused about the myths that I cannot use any mobile that belongs to other countries in India even after unlocking...
I need advice on this guys please.... Has anyone tried it?
Will it work or no? :fingers-crossed:
Secondly I heard that I won't be able to use 3G as it has some LTE **** problem which went over my head... So if any1 can explain it would be appreciated...
Thanks in advance... :good:
jeromeb4u said:
I am planning to buy a Korean Samsung Galaxy S3 this January
I am yet alot confused about the myths that I cannot use any mobile that belongs to other countries in India even after unlocking...
I need advice on this guys please.... Has anyone tried it?
Will it work or no? :fingers-crossed:
Secondly I heard that I won't be able to use 3G as it has some LTE **** problem which went over my head... So if any1 can explain it would be appreciated...
Thanks in advance... :good:
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I think u are btr off asking in the gs3 thread for india in the general section.
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Heres the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623525
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jeromeb4u said:
I am planning to buy a Korean Samsung Galaxy S3 this January
I am yet alot confused about the myths that I cannot use any mobile that belongs to other countries in India even after unlocking...
I need advice on this guys please.... Has anyone tried it?
Will it work or no? :fingers-crossed:
Secondly I heard that I won't be able to use 3G as it has some LTE **** problem which went over my head... So if any1 can explain it would be appreciated...
Thanks in advance... :good:
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Depends upon the model .
International I9300 model will work .
Such a noob...!
JellyYogurt said:
I think u are btr off asking in the gs3 thread for india in the general section.
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Heres the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623525
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I think u should be more interested in solving my doubts rather than telling me to post in which sections... -_-
Thanks...
JJEgan said:
Depends upon the model .
International I9300 model will work .
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Thank u buddy...
Apreciated...:highfive:
Did u buy korean S3 and whether it worked wijtout any issue
jeromeb4u said:
Thank u buddy...
Apreciated...:highfive:
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I am planning to buy Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A U+ module in south Korea and i will be using in India
Just wanted to know is there any problem on using the Phone in India.
I got passive commands from South korean Mobile selling person that mobile will work in India, but i have heard that there will be problem on SMS usage, since korean SMS carrier frequency is different than Indian and also SMS service uses 2byte for each character whereas Indian it will 1byte for each character.
Did u buy S3 mobile at South Korea and did u face any problem for using in India?
What is ur Mobile service provider type whether it is U+ or SK tetecom(basically they are the service provider at Korea)
Surely you can use S3 Korean variant in India.
I am using SHV E210 L from last 8 months without any problem. You can use it on stock ROM or you can root and use custom ROMS.
kmdangi said:
Surely you can use S3 Korean variant in India.
I am using SHV E210 L from last 8 months without any problem. You can use it on stock ROM or you can root and use custom ROMS.
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It surely depends on if the device is locked to a specific carrier or not. Like it was said earlier, if it is the International I9300 model, it works like a charm. If the model is different, then make sure it isn't locked to a specific korean mobile carrier and it should work fine.