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How To Avoid Getting A Fake Android Device

We are currently living in an era where owning an Android Device is now a basic necessity. In the process of trying to acquire a device a lot of smartphone hopefuls have fallen prey to fake Android Device manufacturers/retailers. If you are thinking of join the vast users of Android Devices or you are about to change the device you are currently making use of, this article is for you.

I’ll be providing you with effective tips on How To Identify A Fake Android Device.

1.Screen Quality.
The screen of a genuine Android Device is usual bright, and made out of glass. If the device has a dull display or a plastic feel, you can be 70% assured that it isn’t genuine.

2.Edge of the Screen.
If the edge of the device’s screen has a thick outline, it’s a fake!.

3.Logo
Logos on the back or front of a genuine device always  have a bright look. If the logo of the device looks faded or tampered with its a fake.

4.Boot Animation.
Android Devices always have a specific Boot animation. If the Boot animation of the device differs from the usual animation of that particular manufacturer then it’s a fake.

Boot animations usual have the name/logo of the manufacturer, if the name/logo displayed differs from the logo on the back or front of the device, have no doubts, it’s a fake.

5.Picture Quality.
Genuine Android Devices always have a sharp/good camera. Pictures taken with fake Android Devices are blurry most of the times.

6.Do A Browser Search Of The Build Number.
If you doubt the authenticity of the device, go to the device’s SETTINGS, click on ABOUT PHONE and do a browser search of the BUILD NUMBER. If it does not show results relating to the authentic manufacturer, but instead shows results for Chinese ROM hosting website, it’s a fake.

ALPS.L1.MP6.V2_YUANDA6580.WE.L - This is the build number of a fake Android Device, do a browser search and compare it with the results of genuine Infinix Hot 7 pro build number -X625B-H624EF-P-190802V276.

7.Specifications Of The Device.
Check the specifications of the device on the box and check the manufacturer’s website to see if it corresponds.
8.Quality
It’s a known fact that a fake Android Device always looks fake, if the quality seems poor or rushed and differs from the original look it’s a fake.

How To Avoid Getting A Fake.

Buy from authorised dealers and trusted people only. Also ensure it comes with a warranty of at least 12 months, if it’s not genuine then it wouldn’t be guaranteed. 

If it’s cheaper than it originally sells for, stay clear of it. There’s no way a dealer would want to sell a device of 50,000 for 20,000 or 10,000.

Always do proper research on the device you have in mind before buying, never rush into purchasing an Android Device.

Having any issues with your device? Let me know in the comments section. 



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