The problem of counterfeit and non-original smartphones is relevant and requires the attention of potential buyers.

Previously, a fake could be distinguished from the original quite simply, because it was very different from the original phone. There was an obvious difference in almost everything: appearance, build and screen quality, software features and, of course, price.

Today, recognizing non-original phones has become difficult. Chinese manufacturers climbed up new level- now counterfeit devices differ slightly from the originals. If the user has never held a real gadget in his hands before, he may not notice the substitution at all.

Not only branded smartphones, for example, Apple and Samsung, but also popular Chinese brands from well-known companies - Xiaomi, Meizu, Vivo and others - manage to be counterfeited. To avoid falling into the hands of scammers, you must check your device. You can do this with a few simple tips.

Check by IMEI

The most popular method that can be applied to gadgets from any manufacturer is checking by IMEI. This is a special device that is assigned to devices by the manufacturer at the production stage. Typically IMEI consists of 15 digits:

• the first 6 indicate the batch number;
• the next 2 are the code of the country of origin;
• then 6 digits show serial number smartphone;
• the last digit is the main one and allows you to check the phone for originality.

The IMEI is on the warranty card and on the phone itself - usually under the battery. It needs to be checked against the code, which can be found in the settings. To check the match, you need to dial the combination of numbers *#06#. The 15 digits that appear must completely match those indicated in the settings, warranty card, case and on the box of the device. If there are any discrepancies, it means that something is wrong with the gadget - either the device itself, or the box or documents have been replaced.

If the codes match, you need to check the IMEI using the manufacturer's database - scammers are powerless here.

• Xiaomi - http://www.mi.com/verify/#imei_en. Separate article about Xiaomi check.
• Huawei/Honor - https://consumer.huawei.com/

Features and Applications

Another quick and in a simple way checking the device for originality is to compare the characteristics of the smartphone with those indicated on the manufacturer’s official website. To be sure, you can use third party applications, for example AnTuTu or CPU-Z.

There are also special program to verify the authenticity of phones - . Just download it to your smartphone and click the “Verify Phone” button. Next, you need to follow the link and scan the QR code that appears. After these manipulations, the program will analyze the device and report original phone or not.

It is worth noting that some fake devices have a pre-installed patched version of AnTuTu, which shows fake characteristics and misleads the user. To avoid falling for the trick, download the current version of the application from Google Play.

External signs

Particular attention should be paid appearance smartphone and build quality. Very often, a fake can be recognized thanks to the screen - despite the fact that its diagonal is usually identical to the original, at the top or bottom you can see a small strip of white or silver color, due to which the display becomes smaller.

You also need to be wary when, when you turn on the phone, a logo of a third-party manufacturer or operator appears on the display. Often, Chinese copies have different placement of buttons, cameras, speakers and other elements. It is worth considering the brand name carefully - for non-original devices, the inscriptions may be crooked and contain errors, for example, Sansung, Aplee, Xioami, and so on.

Checking using the service code

Service codes make it easy to check the authenticity of smartphones from the South Korean manufacturer - Samsung. These devices are counterfeited very often, because the company occupies a leading position in sales in the world.

To check the device, just dial the combination of numbers: *#7353#. If the smartphone enters the component testing menu, then you are holding an original device in your hands. If the phone does not react at all, it is most likely a fake.

Subtleties in the software

Many companies equip smartphones with proprietary firmware. For example, Xiaomi gadgets run on MIUI, Meizu on Flyme, and Samsung are equipped with TouchWiz. If, when purchasing a Xiaomi device, instead of MIUI, a different interface is preinstalled or is not there at all, it’s worth thinking about. The software of the original smartphone usually works smoothly and stably, but Chinese analogues may slow down and display ads.

One more important point, the sight of which is worth thinking about is the translation of the interface. Typically, manufacturers are sensitive to such trifles, but the creators of fakes pay little attention to this, which is why the phrases turn out to be clumsy. For example, the phrase “Swipe the screen to unlock” can be translated as “Swipe the screen to unlock.” Typical automatic translation in AliExpress style.

To make sure that the smartphone is original, you need to go to the settings and carefully study the information about software gadget. If necessary, it can be checked against the data that should be on the original device.

Price

The price of a phone is also one of the important indicators of authenticity. You should be wary if a gadget worth 700-800 dollars is offered for purchase for 200-300 dollars. Before purchasing, you need to check the price of the device in official stores and ask the seller all your questions.

In this user manual we will look at the most basic questions regarding Chinese smartphones Meizu and the answers to them, and we will also tell you how to set up literally everything on your Meizu phone and how to use it to the maximum. The guide will be useful to owners of all Meizu devices: M3/X/E/S/Max, M5/M5S/Note, MX6 and Pro 6/6S Plus.

How to check the authenticity of a Meizu phone

To check the origin of your Meizu smartphone, you need to follow this link http://service.meizu.com/product to the company's official website. In the right corner there will be a shortcut to login to your Flyme account, log in to your account and follow further instructions in the service.

There are also many services on the Internet for checking the IMEI of a smartphone, but alas, they do not determine whether your phone is original or not. These services simply show whether the smartphone is certified in your country.

You can also use the AnTuTu application to check the originality - just run a benchmark and compare the characteristics of your smartphone with those declared by the manufacturer.

How to install Google Play Market on the Chinese version of a smartphone

If you buy Meizu products in Chinese stores, there is a chance to get Chinese version without localization. They are practically no different from the global one, except for the lack of a store Google applications Play. Along with it, there is a pre-installed Meizu content store. To install Google services and the app store, follow these instructions:

• swipe down to open the notification shade
• click on the Wi-Fi icon and connect to the network
• open the Meizu AppCenter store
• Type “Google Installer” into the search bar
• The icon of this application consists of 4 multi-colored squares and the letter “G”
• click Install
• After installation, open the application and run the installation
• After the installation is complete, find on the Google Play home screen
• Google settings and services have been successfully installed on your phone

How to enter the Meizu engineering menu

To get into engineering menu on a Meizu smartphone, just enter the following command code in the preinstalled “Phone” application *#*#3646633#*#* . That's all, after that you will be taken to the service menu.

How to turn on, turn off and restart your Meizu phone

To activate your Meizu smartphone, simply hold down the power key for a couple of seconds; it is usually located on the side edge next to the volume rocker. After the company logo (Flyme OS) lights up on the screen, release the key.

What to do if your smartphone does not turn on? Try connecting it via the included charger to the network and try activating it after a couple of minutes. If after this it does not turn on, perhaps your smartphone is not working.

To turn off or restart the device, simply hold down the power key and select the appropriate item in the menu that appears: shutdown or restart.

How to unlock Meizu if you forgot your password

It often happens that when setting up a new Meizu smartphone, you forget set password, graphic keys or PIN code. To regain access to your smartphone, you need to reset your password. How to do this - this step-by-step instruction will tell you:

• turn on your smartphone
• In the password field, enter the last code you remember
• repeat the ride 15 times
• After this the password recovery menu will appear
• enter your Flyme account password
• Set a new password in the recovery menu
• this is all

This is the most effective way to reset your Flyme password, but to do this you need to know the login and password for your account on your smartphone. Another method that sometimes works is complete hard reset How to do this is described later in this article.

How to do a Hard Reset on Meizu

To perform a full hard reset on Meizu brand smartphones, just follow these steps:

• hold down the lock key until the smartphone turns off completely
• after the phone goes off, press the lock key and volume up at the same time
• In the recovery menu that opens, select “Clear data”
• and press the right "Start" key

Hard Reset in some cases, it helps to reset the password on your smartphone; how else can you reset it?

How to find a lost Meizu smartphone via Flyme

Meizu devices have a smartphone search built into the Flyme firmware in case of loss or theft. To do this, your account must be activated on your device. Follow this link to the Meizu website http://finder.flyme.cn/browser/index.jsp, log into your Flyme account and follow the instructions to find your device.

By the way, here you can click on the lock icon and remotely lock your smartphone. As soon as it connects to the Internet, the attacker will receive a blocking notification and will not be able to access your personal data.

How to take a screenshot on any Meizu

Everything is simple here, taking a screenshot is as easy as on any other Android smartphone. To do this, simply hold down the power key and volume down (on some models up) at the same time and find a screenshot in the gallery.

How to open task manager on Meizu

To open the task manager on a Meizu smartphone, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen - swipe up gesture. If everything is done correctly, you will see a manager of all running applications for further work with them.

How to close all running applications

This instruction is suitable for everyone Meizu phones M3 Note, U10/20, etc., which run on firmware. To check/close all open applications, you need to launch the task manager (swipe from the bottom of the screen or touch the touch key from bottom to top), and then click on the cross icon. All running applications will be knocked out of the device's memory and closed. Please note that if the application is locked (Lock function in Flyme 6), then it will not close. To do this, swipe down on it and turn off the lock.

How to launch multi-window mode on Meizu

To begin with, it’s worth saying that on Meizu devices, not all applications support windowed mode. So be careful and don't be alarmed if some of your apps don't want to run in split-screen mode.

To enable multi-window mode, run two required applications and drag one of them to top part display until it locks into the window. Then, click on the second application and it will open in windowed mode immediately below the first.

How to update Meizu firmware

To check if there is a firmware update for your smartphone, go to the built-in Updater app and check if there is a ROM available for download. If so, connect to Wi-Fi and download the firmware, make sure your smartphone is at least 30-50% charged and start installing the update. Before updating, we recommend backing up important data to the Google cloud or Flyme Cloud.

How to enable T9 on Meizu keyboard

If you are using a stock TouchPal keyboard, then go to Settings > Keyboard > TouchPal > Smart English and check the first item “Curve - entering words with a stroke” (this is the translation of the firmware) to activate T9 and uncheck the box to disable T9 on your Meizu smartphone.

How to remove keyboard vibration

For a pre-installed keyboard, follow the following chain: Settings > Keyboard > TouchPal > General settings> Vibration of keystrokes and turn off the vibration sensor and keyboard vibration response. For third-party keyboards, like Gboard, the settings are individual.

How to set your own ringtone to a contact

In Meizu smartphones, you can assign each contact your own ringtone. To do this, go to contacts and click on “Add field”. Scroll the menu that appears to the very end and click on “Ringtone”. In this menu, you can set a standard ringtone for a contact, or third-party downloaded music from your player.

How to connect Meizu to a computer

If you have original smartphone and whole USB cable, then there should be no connection problems. The device can be connected as a flash drive with files, or as a digital camera for transferring photos.

What to do if Meizu does not connect to the computer? Check functionality USB port and the phone and PC - whether it is charged from the computer. Try connecting your phone via a different cable and into a different USB port. If your computer does not see your smartphone, it may be damaged.

How to transfer and configure contacts to Meizu

To do this, you can use one of two convenient methods. You will need a Flyme or Google account. First, sync contacts on your old smartphone with Google cloud or Meizu Cloud. Then, on your new device, sign in to your account and sync your data. This way, the contacts will automatically appear on your new smartphone. Method using Google account also suitable for moving numbers from iPhone to Meizu.

How to create a folder on the Meizu home screen for applications

To create a folder for your applications, you can simply drag one program onto another and hold it there for a while until the container is created. By tapping on the name of the folder at the top, you can rename it; for convenience, you can even add special characters and emoticons.

How to increase the volume in headphones and make your smartphone louder

Attention, this method works for Meizu smartphones based on MediaTek processors. In the stock Phone application, enter the following code *#*#3646633#*#* . In the HARDWARE TESTING menu that appears, find the AUDIO > Headset Mode tab and in the lower limit Max.Vol 0~160, set the maximum value to 160 and save. Do the same in the Headset_LoudSpeaker Mode menu. Now your smartphone will sound louder, both in headphones and through the main speaker.

How to backup data in Meizu

To backup important data on your Meizu smartphone, go to Settings > About phone > Storage > Backup. Here you can choose which data and files to save in backup copy, the required ones should be ticked. The backup is saved and available at the following address in file manager- Disk/Backup. Before completely resetting your smartphone, we recommend saving a copy of the device to an external drive.

How to put a photo on a Meizu contact

Flyme allows you to put images on call contacts in HD resolution. To set a contact photo, click on the desired contact, then on the “…” icon at the bottom of the screen, then on the photo icon and set the desired photo or picture from your gallery.

How to connect wireless headphones

For example, let's take the Meizu EP51 headset, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and search for compatible devices. In the window that appears, select EP51 and synchronize. That's all, the headphones are ready for use. The instructions are also suitable for others wireless headphones and Bluetooth headsets.

How to unlink a Flyme account from a Meizu smartphone

If, for example, you are going to sell or give your phone to someone, you should first unlink your Flyme OS account from it. To do this, simply log out of it on this device and then do full reset data (Hard Reset). How to do this is described above.

How to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from a Meizu phone

To use your Meizu smartphone as a modem and distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi to another device, open the curtain with quick settings and click on the “Access Point” shortcut. In the menu that opens, set up Wi-Fi access and password and start distributing the Internet.

These were the most common questions and answers regarding Meizu smartphones and Flyme OS firmware. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.

How check phone authenticity

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The mobile phone has long been one of the devices of urgent necessity, which none of us can do without. Despite the wealth of different brands and models of devices, a significant part of them continues to be imported through semi-legal schemes. So-called “gray” phones have an advantage in the price category, which attracts buyers.

Checking your phone for authenticity

When importing semi-legal phones, the company does not pay customs duties, as a result of which the final price of the product is 30%-40% lower than analogues. Such product import schemes are quite profitable, because at low costs, products are sold with the highest margin. As a result, such telephones cost an order of magnitude cheaper, are no different from unique devices from Samsung, Nokia, HTC, etc., but do not have any guarantee of authenticity from the manufacturer.

Checking your phone is a fundamental procedure because... When purchasing a “gray” device, the user completely loses the opportunity to receive service from the official manufacturer’s service centers. Such products are not covered by a company warranty, and if the device malfunctions, you will have to throw such a purchase in the trash. Authentication by IMEI Each mobile phone During production, a unique serial number is assigned, which is called IMEI.

This code represents the failed international identifier in the accepted template, which is displayed to the operator cellular communications when authorizing the phone on the network. Regardless of the device model and manufacturer brand, IMEI is standard for all devices and allows check phone on authenticity.

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To confirm the originality of the phone you purchased, you need to do a few simple steps:

1. On your phone keypad, enter the combination "". Confirm the action by pressing "Enter".
2. A 15-character IMEI code, which was set by the manufacturer, will appear on the screen of the mobile device. The first 6 characters indicate the device series, the 7th and 8th digits indicate the country code of the phone manufacturer, and the subsequent characters indicate the serial number of the device. The last digit of the IMEI code is a control (reserve) number that determines the authenticity of the device by the manufacturer. Important! If the mobile gadget has 2 slots for SIM cards, then the same number of codes will be displayed on the screen.

Then we compare the IMEI code that appears with the number that is printed on the back of the phone. To do this, remove the battery and find the code.

Important! We pay attention exclusively to the last 6 digits of the identifier. If your device is original, then these designations will coincide with the numbers that the device displayed on the screen. How to check cellular telephone upon purchase You can check the authenticity of a phone not only by IMEI code.

Before you pay for a considerable purchase at a retail point, you should consider other features of the gadget:

1. Cost is the first indicator that you should pay close attention to when buying a phone. If the price is too low and is approximately a third of the officially accepted price for a given manufacturer, this is clear evidence of a fake.
2. Weight of the gadget – when inspecting the device, compare the characteristics of the purchased model with those stated on the manufacturer’s official website. As a rule, non-original devices weigh an order of magnitude less.
3. Be sure to evaluate the color quality, expansion, and grain of the screen. Compare the expansion figures with those indicated in technical description gadget.
4. Also on phone authenticity indicates the fact that the battery and the device itself must be manufactured by the same brand.
5. Beware of gadgets that have additional slots for memory cards or SIM cards that are not stated in the manufacturer's technical description. And finally, carefully inspect the phone for its build quality. In the original models there are no backlashes, all panels fit snugly to the body, the symbols are printed in a clear font.

Good luck in choosing a reliable and legal gadget!