Find Out If Your New Samsung Phone is Already Activated or Refurbished

Recently, Nothing Phone 3 was on sale at a huge discount. This price was too good to be true, and later it was found that the seller was not an authorized seller at all. Since the seller was not authorized, there was no warranty or proof of authenticity for the device. Similarly, a lot of refurbished and fake phones are being sold for cheaper prices. Scammers target brands like Apple or Samsung since they both have a costlier portfolio. While people are aware of how to check the authenticity of any Apple product, there is not much information about Samsung and how to check the authenticity of a Samsung device. So in this article, I will share with you how you can check the authenticity of any Samsung device.

How to check the authenticity of a Samsung device?

The authenticity of a Samsung device can be checked by multiple methods. The most common of which is the Dial pad method, followed by the IMEI number. Both of these methods can verify if the device has been tampered with in any way. Furthermore, the device number from settings can also be used to check if the device is refurbished or not.

Method 1: IMEI Number

This method is the best way to identify if your Samsung device is refurbished or not. The process to do this is fairly easy; all you have to do is follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Head over to your Dialer app.

2. Enter the code *#06#, then tap on dial.

3. Then take a screenshot of the IMEI number and verify it against the one mentioned on the box.

4. If both of these match, then the device is authentic and has not been tampered with.

Method 2: Check the Model Number

This method is very easy to execute all you have to do is go to your device settings and follow the steps mentioned below.

1. In the settings menu, scroll down to About Phone.

2. Once inside, look at the model number.

3. If the model number starts with ‘F’, then your device is refurbished.

Method 3: Dialpad Method

In this method, there are a couple of ways to check the authenticity of your device. You will find the steps below.

1. Go to your dialer application and then type *#12580*369#.

2. Once you do, you will be able to see the RF Cal Date or Manufacturing date.

3. If the date is much older than the sale date, then there is a possibility that the device is refurbished.

4. For the second test, type in the dialer app *#0#.

5. This will open the diagnostic menu, and you can run any or all tests.

6. If any of the test fails, then the device has been tampered with.

FAQs

Q. Is it safe to buy a refurbished phone?

Buying a refurbished phone is not the issue if you are buying it from a reliable source. However, if you are unsure of the seller, then I would suggest not buying them. You can opt for Cashify and other resellers that are verified and provide some warranty with the devices.

Q. How do I put my phone in Repair Mode?

You can find repair mode under System & Updates in settings. This mode is used before handing out your phone to the reoair centre as this makes sure that your data remains safe.

Wrapping Up

This article is all about methods you can use to check if your Samsung device is authentic or not. You can use any of the above methods to check if the device is being tampered with in any way, and the diagnostic menu will even help you check all the functionalities and hardware of the device.

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