How to check if Your Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet is Original or not
To determine if your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet is an original or a clone, you can look for several signs and check for specific features. Here are the steps to help you identify if your device is authentic or a counterfeit:
Check the Packaging and Accessories:
Original Samsung devices come with high-quality packaging and accessories, such as a USB cable, charger, and headphones. Check if the packaging and accessories match the quality and design of the device.
Clone devices often come with low-quality packaging and accessories that may not match the device’s quality.
Check the Serial Number:
Original Samsung devices have a unique serial number etched on the back of the device or on the packaging. Check the serial number on your device and compare it with the one on the packaging.
Clone devices may have a fake or missing serial number.
Check the IMEI Number:
The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is a unique identifier for every mobile device. You can find the IMEI number on the back of the device or on the packaging.
Original Samsung devices have a legitimate IMEI number, while clone devices may have a fake or invalid IMEI number.
Check the Build Quality and Design:
Original Samsung devices have a premium build quality and design, with precise cuts and edges, and a sleek finish. Clone devices may have a cheaper build quality and design that may not match the original.
Check for Software Updates:
Original Samsung devices receive regular software updates, while clone devices may not receive any updates or may receive fake updates that can harm your device.
Check for software updates by going to Settings > About Phone > Software Update. If your device is an original, it should show the latest software version and update information.
Check the Display and Camera Quality:
Original Samsung devices have high-quality displays and cameras, while clone devices may have lower quality displays and cameras.
Check the display resolution, color accuracy, and camera quality by taking photos and comparing them with the original device.
Check for Samsung Logos and Markings:
Original Samsung devices have the Samsung logo and other markings on the back and front of the device. Clone devices may lack these markings or have fake ones.
To access the version number and Test Mode on your device, dial #0#. If you wish to exit the Test Mode, simply press the back button twice.
This method is applicable to various Samsung devices, including:
– Samsung S-series: S22, S21, S20, S10, S9, S8, S7, S6, S5, S4, S3, and more
– Samsung Note-series: Note 20, Note 10, Note 9, Note 8, Note 7, Note 4, and so on
– Samsung A-series: A90, A70, A71, A72, A50, A51, A52, A32, A5, A6, A7, A3, and others
– Samsung M-series: M10, M11, M12, M30, M31, M20, M21, M30s, and similar models
– Samsung J-series: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, and more
– Samsung Flip-series: Flip3, Flip2, Flip, and similar devices
– Samsung Fold-series: Fold3, Fold2, Fold, and others
– Samsung Tablets: Tab S4, Tab S5, Tab S6, Tab A, and more.
If you suspect that your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet is a clone, it’s important to be cautious when using it. Clone devices may contain malware or other malicious software that can harm your data and privacy. Here are three authoritative reference titles to support the answer:
