How to determine the "gray phone" (non-certified)

To determine whether a certified phone, you need to pay attention to the packaging (box) of the phone. It should have a signature touch with logo of SSE and the PCT. On the phone keypad, dial *#06# and automatically you should see a window with your serial number (IMEI), which must coincide with a series of firmware under the battery of the phone. IPhone owners, you can also use the official Apple website and find out all the information about your phone IMEI.

When buying a cell phone make sure there is an official warranty card from the manufacturer. After all, his absence suggests that your device may be non-certified.

Check all components of your phone: headset, charger, manual and additional details that should be included in the box with the phone. To do this, go to the official website of the phone manufacturer and check your kit present on the website. In addition, you can email or call the hotline of the manufacturer and find out all the information about your phone.

On the keyboard of your mobile phone, should be the Russian and English layout. In addition to all this you need to check the instructions on the quality of print and availability of the Russian language.