I have ordered UK version Note from Handtec but they by mistake send me EU version . Just before send it back wondering if is any hardware difference between them . Sticker under battery says Made by Samsung , battery - Made in Japan/Finished in Korea. My old SGS2 sticker says Made in Korea by Samsung , battery Made in Korea/ Finished in China. Can someone with UK version check for me where battery and handset are made ? please.
mortcw said:
I have ordered UK version Note from Handtec but they by mistake send me EU version . Just before send it back wondering if is any hardware difference between them . Sticker under battery says Made by Samsung , battery - Made in Japan/Finished in Korea. My old SGS2 sticker says Made in Korea by Samsung , battery Made in Korea/ Finished in China. Can someone with UK version check for me where battery and handset are made ? please.
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As far as I know....handtec does not guarantee UK versions...
I had 3 phones from them:
1. Polish
2. German
3. UK
Don't think there are any difference bw the hardwares...all have dead pixels...
ps. If there's nothing wrong with the phone you have received, why would you want to send it back?
Although...I did notice the pen responsiveness is better on my UK...but that could be the phone itself rather than the version difference.
can't see that where it was made would make a difference, as their factories likely produce models on different lines according to market. Anyways, for what it's worth mine was UK purchased from CPW and phone says made in Korea by Samsung, battery made in Japan/finished in Korea.
Main thing is does the phone work where you are, in which case what's the problem?
I ordered my tablet on ebay and it arrived from Hong Kong, it came in retail packaging. When i was looking at it from the outside on the back, i noticed it didnt have the FC CE marking. My question is, does that mean it is a fake or their is something wrong with it? It says made in Korea and it is the wifi only model.
I think it would be pretty hard to fake the 7.7 unless someone broke in to the factory. It's pretty distinguishable.
Those markings are for devices with cell radios licensed for sale in the US and Europe.
thanks for answering. I just hope its not like a defective tablet. Its just weird because all reviews i see on youtube show the marking, same for all the images online
I have a HK version P6810(WiFi) and mine doesn't have the FC CE marking on it or the box either.
It does have a "FCC ID A3LGTP6810" marking on the brushed aluminum back and also a "Made in Vietnam by Samsung" marking. Yours says "made in Korea"??
im talking about the same location where you find made in vietnam. except mine does not have Fcc or fc mark and states it is made in korea.
7harper said:
I have a HK version P6810(WiFi) and mine doesn't have the FC CE marking on it or the box either.
It does have a "FCC ID A3LGTP6810" marking on the brushed aluminum back and also a "Made in Vietnam by Samsung" marking. Yours says "made in Korea"??
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Mine is the same, FCC.... and Made in Korea by Samsung
My 6810 has: FCC ID A3LGTP6810 Made in Korea by Samsung
7harper said:
It does have a "FCC ID A3LGTP6810" marking on the brushed aluminum back and also a "Made in Vietnam by Samsung" marking. Yours says "made in Korea"??
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Made in Vietnam here too, but it's a P6800.
When I looked under the battery cover of my I9505, it doesnt say any country name, it just says "MADE BY SAMSUNG".
The strange thing is, this is a replacement for another i9505, that I returned (mainly) for a rattling volume rocker and the headphone crackling issue. That previous S4 ALSO said "MADE BY SAMSUNG" under the battery cover, no mention of a country on either of these two devices, nor on their boxes. I'll be returning this S4, because it has the same issues but with the added bonus of a dead black pixel, chip on the chrome rim and it gets extremely hot, much more so than the previous model.
Does anyone else's S4 say "Made by Samsung"? Googled it but they all seem to made in either China or Korea or Vietnam...
S4 is on O2 network in U.K.
my GS3 says made in china by samsung
so check your bootloader if its not chinese bootloader ur good to go
Vietnam under my battery. Is there supposed to be major difference between counties?
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Vietnam under my battery. Is there supposed to be major difference between counties?
Sent from my GT-I9505
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no it's just in which of samsung's factory it has been made
My i9505 is "made by samsung" and my s3 also same.
Thanks God i don't have any problems with none of them.
So far i didn't experience nothing from what i see here on forum, just the purple smearing which doesn't bother me at all.
Everything is smooth and is on MDM which was out of the box.
I know I'm probably just being paranoid from watching too many videos of near-perfect S5 clones, but here goes... I just got a Charcoal Black 16GB SGS5 (SM-G900F). From what I have seen so far, it has all the features a real S5 should have, such as a working fingerprint scanner, air gestures, Air View, NFC, or a slow-motion camera. The screen is vibrant and responsive, and the flash/pulse sensor looks like the real deal rather than a sticker. The device automatically downloaded an update after I connected it to WiFi, and I was able to import the contacts from my old S2 using Kies. I ran the Phone Info app, which informed me that it is a genuine Vietnamese-made phone with a Qualcomm processor. However, there are a couple things that bug me. First off, the sticker underneath the battery does not state the device's country of origin, it just says "Made by Samsung" and "Samsung, Yateley, GU46 6CG, UK" (which appears to be Samsung's European QA lab). Also, while the IMEI on the sticker matches the one on the box and the one that shows up when I dial *#06#, it belongs to a 2004 LG flip phone according to imei.info, and a couple other IMEI check sites couldn't recognize it at all (only one identified it as an S5). Moreover, although the phone responds to most Samsung codes, there are some that don't work - for example *#0011*# (which someone on here said meant the phone is fake).
Thanks you in advance for your replies!
Hi,
Where did you buy it from?
I cant run that code on my s5 sm-G900F either, the fact it runs with kies and slow mo and all the other bits suggests to me its a real one. Entirely possible some sites match it to an old phone, IMEI numbers can be recycled when phones are destroyed. You could check your warranty status with Samsung to check its a real one?
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I know I'm probably just being paranoid from watching too many videos of near-perfect S5 clones, but here goes... I just got a Charcoal Black 16GB SGS5 (SM-G900F). From what I have seen so far, it has all the features a real S5 should have, such as a working fingerprint scanner, air gestures, Air View, NFC, or a slow-motion camera. The screen is vibrant and responsive, and the flash/pulse sensor looks like the real deal rather than a sticker. The device automatically downloaded an update after I connected it to WiFi, and I was able to import the contacts from my old S2 using Kies. I ran the Phone Info app, which informed me that it is a genuine Vietnamese-made phone with a Qualcomm processor. However, there are a couple things that bug me. First off, the sticker underneath the battery does not state the device's country of origin, it just says "Made by Samsung" and "Samsung, Yateley, GU46 6CG, UK" (which appears to be Samsung's European QA lab). Also, while the IMEI on the sticker matches the one on the box and the one that shows up when I dial *#06#, it belongs to a 2004 LG flip phone according to imei.info, and a couple other IMEI check sites couldn't recognize it at all (only one identified it as an S5). Moreover, although the phone responds to most Samsung codes, there are some that don't work - for example *#0011*# (which someone on here said meant the phone is fake).
Thanks you in advance for your replies!
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Do a hardware test. Look especially at screen results if it's 1080 or 720. If 720 then it's fake
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i just tried the last code you mentioned - it should be *#0011# without the last * you entered. In addition, my galaxy s5 also has the Made by SAMSUNG and not the country of origin underneath the battery. I do not think you have any reason to be worried. Enjoy your new phone!
I bought it from a store (with nearly 100% positive feedback) via my country's leading auction/shopping website (similar to eBay). I've read on here that someone has spotted Note 3 clones at a market in China that could connect to Kies, which worried me a bit. On the other hand, no pictures of said clones were posted, and the Kies software in question could have been a dummy app set up by the seller. Besides, I know it's a dumb question, but how can I check the warranty status? I searched the official Samsung site, but found nothing.
EDIT: I tried the code again without the * and it works, and the screen resolution is 1080x1920 according to the "Screen Resolution and Density" app from Play Store. What's odd is that it shows a density of 480 ppi, whereas the specs say it's 432. Anyway, thanks for everyone's replies!
Hi
mine is a S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) brought from Bahrain in it's sticker it clearly says "Made in China by Samsung" and beneath "Samsung, Yateley, GU46 6GG, UK"
Not 6CG .... 6GG ........ strange?
vidyaftw said:
I know I'm probably just being paranoid from watching too many videos of near-perfect S5 clones, but here goes... I just got a Charcoal Black 16GB SGS5 (SM-G900F). From what I have seen so far, it has all the features a real S5 should have, such as a working fingerprint scanner, air gestures, Air View, NFC, or a slow-motion camera. The screen is vibrant and responsive, and the flash/pulse sensor looks like the real deal rather than a sticker. The device automatically downloaded an update after I connected it to WiFi, and I was able to import the contacts from my old S2 using Kies. I ran the Phone Info app, which informed me that it is a genuine Vietnamese-made phone with a Qualcomm processor. However, there are a couple things that bug me. First off, the sticker underneath the battery does not state the device's country of origin, it just says "Made by Samsung" and "Samsung, Yateley, GU46 6CG, UK" (which appears to be Samsung's European QA lab). Also, while the IMEI on the sticker matches the one on the box and the one that shows up when I dial *#06#, it belongs to a 2004 LG flip phone according to imei.info, and a couple other IMEI check sites couldn't recognize it at all (only one identified it as an S5). Moreover, although the phone responds to most Samsung codes, there are some that don't work - for example *#0011*# (which someone on here said meant the phone is fake).
Thanks you in advance for your replies!
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Dont`t worry. Your phone is certainly the real one. If it have all the features of a real one it should be the real one but if it syncs with Kies (which yours does), it's definitely the real one.
wrong code
You're wrong. The code is *#0011# and not *#0011*#
vidyaftw said:
I know I'm probably just being paranoid from watching too many videos of near-perfect S5 clones, but here goes... I just got a Charcoal Black 16GB SGS5 (SM-G900F). From what I have seen so far, it has all the features a real S5 should have, such as a working fingerprint scanner, air gestures, Air View, NFC, or a slow-motion camera. The screen is vibrant and responsive, and the flash/pulse sensor looks like the real deal rather than a sticker. The device automatically downloaded an update after I connected it to WiFi, and I was able to import the contacts from my old S2 using Kies. I ran the Phone Info app, which informed me that it is a genuine Vietnamese-made phone with a Qualcomm processor. However, there are a couple things that bug me. First off, the sticker underneath the battery does not state the device's country of origin, it just says "Made by Samsung" and "Samsung, Yateley, GU46 6CG, UK" (which appears to be Samsung's European QA lab). Also, while the IMEI on the sticker matches the one on the box and the one that shows up when I dial *#06#, it belongs to a 2004 LG flip phone according to imei.info, and a couple other IMEI check sites couldn't recognize it at all (only one identified it as an S5). Moreover, although the phone responds to most Samsung codes, there are some that don't work - for example *#0011*# (which someone on here said meant the phone is fake).
Thanks you in advance for your replies!
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i need frimware yateley gu46 6gg uk devaice smg920 f please help me
A original S5 battery is "Made in KOREA, Assembled in Vietnam" in Battery info.
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Simple update your S5 firmware (download from https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/) (Download The CORRECT firmware for your region), Extract .TAR file, Update using ODIN(AP Flash Button) Using flash Options "Nand Erase, F. Reset and auto reboot"
If work, Is a original S5.
I am in Guangzhou and wanted to purchase N9100 HK version . I read the thread here . While asking for a mobile phone market someone referred me to second hand stuff da sha tou market which is filled with knock offs. It took me quite a while to identify a fake . The recovery and knox were copied and imei.info suggested it to be n9100.I saw such a good knock off that may be now i have the original one and i cannot believe it,
The very next day i went to a different market in guading . I purchase note 4 n9100 hk version but there are many inconsistencies in the box and back panel from the pics already present on xda
1.Made in Vietnam is not printed on the box.
2.Made in XYZ country is nowhere mentioned on the phone and battery . The sticker at the back of the phone just mentions made by samsung.
3.The speaker grill is steel color , pics in the above thread have black speaker grill.
4.There is no IMEI stickers on the box but the imei matches everywhere
Antutu gave around 44113 ,specs matched and thats the reason i purchased it however i cannot clear some points in my head. Screen is amoled white sucks while black is awesome.I am not impressed with the screen , the whites have yellowish tint . My tab pro has much much better screen than note 4
SECOND ROUND OF CONFUSION HK OR CHINA VERSION
I was considering the baseband version as SM-N9100ZWUTGY of Hong Kong version as printed on the box imei sticker and URL but it turned out to be different . http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consumer/mobile/smartphones/smartphones/[B]SM-N9100ZWUTGY[/B]#none
N9100ZHU1ANK2 is the baseband version
q1. Did the seller flash the china version with hk rom and replaced the box ? Is there any to check via serial number from samsung ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/n9100-dual-flash-try-n9100-hongkong-t2956342 . I wasn't aware of this method until i purchased this devices otherwise i would have purchased a china version and paid lesser . I was under the impression that flashing GAPPS isnt imperfect and there are some sync issues.
q2 . Is there any way to check if the samsung battery is genuine ? Nokia provided web verification
Please clear the points mentioned , i cannot get this out from my head. I paid so much for a phone whose warranty i cannot use .
q3. Is there any way i can identify that its a HK version and not a china version ? The box has url printed as samsung.com.hk but inside the box the manual has the url printed samsung.com/cn .There is a spelling mistake too in the manual "Samsung Elcetron cs:
Can someone readout the chinese , is it mandarin or cantonese? Battery and Charger
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Manufacturing country is printed on the battery but not on the phone . Its 100% original samsung HK version , got it checked from the service center.
Dead giveaway that its a fake note4...
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Dead giveaway that its a fake note4...
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I just checked it with cpu-z everything matches with the original one , it recognizes a 64gb card
I just returned back from market and posted this . I guess the knockoff can't connect to kies . I also got a update notification on phone. The phone is working good on china unicom 4g .
I am watching some youtube videos and the device seems to be ok but there is NO Note 4 written on the back , the promotional pics on samsung website also doesnt have note 4 written but production model has note 4 written.
Heart rate sensor app is missing but the sensor seems to be working *#0*# check
My head is spinning right now even after few hours of use its still not clear may be someone owning the n9100 hk version can clear it up .
The stylus is of good quality with the textures and steel frame is machined (dont know what its called but like the one on htc phones.
Man try phone info samsung on play store and has a thread on xda it will help you
Original or Fake SM-N9100 ?
Hi All, i bought N9100 dual sim international version from china... I checked in IMEI.info site... there its listed and having warranty. But below are the discrepancy,
1) Its an play store installed version but Samsung Voice Recorder app, KNOX app is not available.
2) Samsung S note is working offline, but not logging into samsung cn account even.
3) Kites 2.6 and 3 is not at all recognizing the device ( does it not recognize in kitkat version? ).
phone details from about phone.
SM-9100 running stock kitkat 4.4.4, baseband version N9100ZCU1AOB1
security s/w version MDF v1.1 release 5, VPN v1.4 release 2
Knox 2.2 stated to be available. I checked phone info samsung app and the Knox warranty void 0x1, but the color mentioned in the app is wrong as white, but mine is black
Can anyone suggest resolutions for the above to confirm originality and stock samsung apps availability, any would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ajitanto
Both the phone and battery look original to me. However i am not sure if its chinese or hk version. The amoled screen's yellowish white is normal i have it on all my note 4s and the knock offs "never" have amoled screen.
Do you still have that phone?