Smartphone: In today’s era, smartphone is not just a gadget but has become an important part of our daily life. But as the demand for expensive and popular smartphones has increased, the market of fake and cloned phones is also expanding rapidly. Many times, due to the greed of low price or great offer, people unknowingly buy a fake smartphone which looks exactly like the original, but is completely fake from inside.
Why do fake smartphones become a threat?
Fake smartphones are not only a waste of money but can also become a big threat to your privacy and security. Such phones often have poor hardware, weak batteries and insecure software. In many cases, they already have malware or spyware installed on them which can steal your personal information, bank details and passwords.
Check real or fake by IMEI number
Every original smartphone has a unique IMEI number. You can see this number by dialing *#06# in the dial pad of the phone. After this, match this IMEI number with the number written on the phone box and bill. If the numbers are different at all three places then the possibility of the phone being fake increases. Apart from this, the validity of the phone can also be checked by checking the IMEI on the government’s CEIR website.
Pay attention to software and system updates
Original smartphones get regular software updates from the company. If the update option is not visible in your phone or the phone runs on a strange interface, then be careful. Many counterfeit phones use a modified version of Android that looks similar to the original but is completely different on the inside.
Identification by hardware quality
Counterfeit phones are often light and have poor build quality. The difference is clearly visible in camera quality, display brightness and touch response. If the phone gets too hot or the battery drains too quickly, it can also be a sign of fake or poor quality.
The most important thing is to buy from the right place
The easiest way to avoid fake smartphones is to always buy the phone from official stores, company websites or trusted online platforms. Very cheap offers can sometimes lead to huge losses. If a little care is taken and testing is done before purchasing, then the trap of fake smartphones can be easily avoided.
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