Friday, April 27, 2012

How to Check Cell Phones Quality Using IMEI - *#06#


How to Check the IMEI Number of a Mobile?


Most probably, mobile phone is the most used device by the people throughout the whole world. Couple of years ago the use of mobile phone was very limited. But today many users have more than one or two mobile phones.

And to meet the demand, manufacturers are producing their products in different places to reduce the cost. Sometimes mobile phones are produced in China, India or any other country where production cost is relatively low. And quality is also hampered for this reason.

So, in this post I am gonna show you, how do you check your mobile phone's quality using the IMEI number
How to Find out the IMEI of a mobile

IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is a 15-digit number and may be found in the packet of the mobile phone. It may also be found by removing the back cover and it may be placed on the battery sticker. 

If you lose your IME number then you can find it by typing *#06# on your mobile screen. After pressing this code, you will see a 15-digit number immediately on the screen which is called IME number.

The number might be as below: 
3 6 9 3 9 5 0 1 2 3 5 5 6 7 8

Now look at the 7th and 8th digit. These two digits will ensure your phone's quality! 

  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 00 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured in Original Factory which ensures the best quality. 
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 01 or 10 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured in Finland which is high quality. 
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 13 this indicates your cell phone is assembled in Azerbaijan which is too bad. And it is also dangerous for health! 
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 02 or 20 this indicates your cell phone is assembled in Emirates which is very poor quality. (NB: Some Indian sets have this number) 
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are either 03/30 or 04/40, this indicates your phone is made in China but its quality is good. But not good either as 00, 01 or 10. 
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 05 or 50 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured either in Brazil or USA or Finland.
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 06 or 60 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured either in Hong Kong, or China or Mexico.
  • If the seventh and eighth digits are 08 or 80 this indicates your cell phone is manufactured in Germany which is fair quality.

Though the above information has been collected from very reliable sources, 1 or 2 of them may slightly vary. If so happen please contact us or leave a comment in the comment box. 


164 comments:

  1. mine is 05. so it write brazil, usa, or finland. is it good quality or bad?

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  2. 04 is for china.but its an original phone.not fake.

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    1. Be relax buddy! There are many opinions regarding 7th and 8th number. Don't think too much of it.

      If 04 is Chinese that means manufacturer is in China. China doesn't mean the set is fake. I agree with you.

      Thanks for your comment. Stay with Marks PC Solution.

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  3. i got 05 but it said maed in china

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    1. Actually there IMEI number can't 100% ensure the origin!

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    1. We're trying to know about 09. But still unknown. Whenever we get any information it will be included in this post.

      Thanks for staying with Marks PC Solution.

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    1. 05 or 50 indicates either USA or Brazil or Finland.

      No information found about 09. It could be fake IMEI too! Not sure.

      Thanks for asking . . .

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    1. Actually I've never heard of 83. :)

      Most of the cell phone manufacturer now produces their phones in china due to low labour cost. And I can't say anything about the IMEI - whether fake or genuine. If any update is available I will update the post.

      Thanks for contacting us.

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  7. Gud day!!! If u dial *#06# d IMEi is 83 d 7th & 8 th...but if u gonna open d back cover of the phone the 7th & 8th number of the imei is 05..but it came from korea they sed...

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    1. Something is wrong with your IMEI number! As there is mismatch between the phone imei and back cover imei.

      I don't know about 83. It might be a fake number too!

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  8. My IMEI number is 05 is that made in china?

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    1. I mentioned earlier that this issue is somewhat controversial. Some people disagree with these number. And some of them never believe this concept at all.

      But I believe this. And as per this article 05 indicates Brazil/ USA/ Finland.
      Thanks for contacting us.

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    2. Hi mine is 06 is it original?? Or fake?? Please respond to my question 🙏

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    3. According to this post, it might be from Hong Kong or China. Don't worry, make sure you've bought from an authorized dealer.

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  9. what is china phone ? 04 original or fake ...how to find duplicate phones?

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    1. 04 is Chinese origin. However this is really tough for someone it he is trapped by the bad seller. This is really hard to find duplicate phones.

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    1. This is a serious controversial issue! Information varies site to site!

      But as per my post, 05 should be from Brazil, USA or Finland.

      Thanks for the comment. Stay with us . . .

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  11. can we check the quality of an Andoid Phone by its IMEI?

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  12. my galaxy s2 is 04 ,,which country ???
    and korean made which number

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  14. my phone's 7th and 8th are 0,4.. But is has indicated that " Made in Vietnam by Samsung". According to u, it's Brazil, USA or Finland. Is it correct?

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    1. To be honest, this is a very complicated issue.

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  15. That is better take to service centre or manufacturer and request for more specific details. Don't you agreed?

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  17. MY MOBILE HAS DUAL SIM WITH NUMBERS 02 AND 07 FOR SIM 1 and sim2 . what does this mean

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    1. Normally 7th and 8th digis are same for same mobile. Don't know why your number varies!

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  18. Thanks for this posting. My new S4 is in good quality (03)

    Q.Words under the bar-codes say it has made in Korea but 03 says it is in china what can be the reason for this ? is that possible

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    1. IMEI issue is getting complicated. Most of the phone companies have their factories in China. So . . .

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    2. What 07... is it fake or of good quality

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  19. HI MY 7TH AND 8TH DIGITS ARE 75 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
    I HAVE ALSO SEEN MY FRIENDS NUMBERS WITH 25?
    WHAT DOES IT SAY?

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  20. Don't know why but today's phones are coming with new IMEI. Even there is a possibility of getting invalid or wrong IMEI number. 25, 75, 90, 91 these IMEI are totally new.

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  21. Thank you, good one... and what about iPhone 5 IMEI 7th 8th are 85 is it wrong? pls rply...

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    1. I have no information about 85. But as I know, most of the companies including Apple have their factory in China.

      I mean your phone could be from China too. But Apple will ensure the quality. So don't worry. Make sure you got your warranty card and purchased your phone from authorized dealer.

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  23. Mine is 3595540435627/00 what country my samsung note made is and what thus the 00 mean?

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  24. whats up funny statement u guys tell about the emie ha ha ha ha,,,,,i bought a 50 dollors for a china phone,,,,,what a suprise is the 7th and 8th digit was ""00""
    u guys dnt trust him

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  25. Hi, thanks for the information.
    but i would like to know is that IMEI code can determine weather the phone is Original or not?

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    1. I think so. But information differs and may be confusing sometimes.

      Thanks for contacting us.

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  26. I wanna believe this as my 7th and 8th digits are 00.
    Feel happy. Thanks...

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    1. Don't know actually. Further research is needed. It could be new number too.

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    1. I always say, this is a very contradictory issue.

      But how can you ensure that your phone is either Chinese or fake? It couldn't be! Or it might be a fake IMEI number too.

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  29. What if the 7th and 8th IMEI is 24?

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  30. after the 15 number my one has"01" what is that meaning?

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  31. I have no school and no collage,so i really don't know a bout mobile phone 20 pcs over mobile phone i buy use already but when i buy 1pcs phone i feel sad ,because my money is gone,they are lie to me they sale fake mobile phone i think 99% phones sale in malaysia but now i feel so happy thanks.

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  32. HI BUDDIES .. THE 7th and 8th digit is 0 and 5 , but it says made in vietnam .I'AM FROM INDIA. Also at the end of the IMEI number /01 is coming . PLZ help

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    1. This is really a controversial issue. Information doesn't match all the time.

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  34. can you kindly find out for us what does " /01 " represents

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    1. I can try but not sure :(

      By the way, never worry about it.

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  35. i checked imei no. of many friends, neibours and colleague's mobiles, 19 phones in total, all with 05 and most of them new samsung models, 2012-2013 made in vietnam !!!!!! 05
    no one made in finland brazil usa !!!

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  36. i have Galaxy S2. GT-I9100
    it shows the 354912059278737as emei. (05). OS is not at all good by compared to other S2.Mobile softwares technicians cant upgrade or change OS & they say that your mobile is fake & some are said that this is not samsung also. While checking camera, Resolution is not mentioned in camera settings.Device is weightless also.
    is it true? can u help me...PLZ....



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    1. Come on buddy . . . I said this is a very controversial issue. So better, without thinking about this, keep enjoying your phone. :)

      This rumor has no longer any true base! Now it's used just for fun!!!

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    1. Well your anticipation is good. But what do your sticker say?

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  40. MY one is 05...Phone- Samsung S Duos
    any idea about quality?

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    1. Good quality as per IMEI. Now depend on your luck :)

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    1. According to this post, 04 indicates China. Don't know the fact. Cell phone manufacturers try to discourage you to find the quality by IMEI. So that you buy all of their products I think.

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  42. Hi buddy thanks to u. Mine is 05.
    .your best answer?

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    1. Maybe not. Govt. can control the network access in different ways. I'm not sure actually . . .

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    2. Domain names are centrally registered. IMEI are not regulated as far as I know. I know of even ways to spoof the IMEI numbers.

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  44. how to check korean cell phone through IEMI no ?

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  45. what's about 24 bro.................

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  46. I have an Iphone with IMEI number 013883001526700 is it original or fake

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    1. 00 indicates your phone is made from original factory . . .

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  48. my 7th & 8th nums are 05 but it made in china.
    imei.org show it as htc mobile but it is lg.??????

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    1. Don't think much about it. Just make sure you have warranty. If something happens, manufacturer will replace you the set.
      Once IMEI number was used to check the quality. But now it's just a funny thing. Mobile manufacturer hides the information.

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    1. Nobody ask this question before! :)
      Anyway, most of the cell phones are manufactured in china. But don't worry, Samsung will maintain the quality for sure . . .

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    1. I don't know :)
      Make sure you got warranty at least for one year.

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  51. hai i purchased a samsung galaxy young 6310 wheniti on that time its showing a loggo of TIM is it duplicate or not??

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    1. No buddy. Samsung and TIM might have a link. Search Google to be sure.

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    1. I've no record buddy :(
      Don't worry about IMEI. 7th and 8th digits don't matter much.

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  54. How bout 64? Anyway, does this really affect the originality of the device?

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    1. It's not much important any longer. Just make sure you've purchased from a good dealer with certain warranty service.

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  57. its 05 at 7th and 8th position...and made in malaysia is printed on the box....

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  58. Galaxy s3 7th 8th 06 is it orginal?

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    1. Samsung has their factory on China. So it it's made on China, don't think it's fake. It's original. You have to make sure you purcahsed from right seller with warranty.

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  59. Samsung galaxy S3 made in viatnam7th 8th 06 is it orginal?

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    1. Hope you have got the answer in my previous comment.

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  60. what is the difference between 03 and 06?

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  61. htc desire 616 .. 06 is it fake? :/

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    1. @ Mostafa, Jonathan, Joe

      China doesn't matter. Most of the mobiles are from china. Make sure you've purchased with warranty from the authorized dealer.

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  62. my num is 06 so his qulity best or bad either 00 or 01 and written on my cll back stiker made by samsung please tel me the qulity i"m in pakistan ???

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  63. Simply just go http://imeidata.net and enter your IMEI number, you will got info like this:
    IMEI: 013972003xxxxxx
    Allocating Body: PTCRB/CTIA
    Type Allocation Code: 01397200
    Serial Number: 386279
    Luhn Checksum: 9
    Manufacturer: APPLE INC
    Brand: IPHONE
    Model: IPHONE 5S (A1533)

    Also I got extra info from iPhone check like carrier, simlock, purchase country, purchase date, manufacturer... All other site ask money for this. I hope that help

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  64. My note 4 has 06 and it is manufactured in Veitnam not china

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  65. My SAMSUNG A5 mobile showing two IMEI number with ../01 extension. Example: 356379065724823/01 &356380065724821/01. Please help me to know why two IMEI number & meaning of .../01 extension.

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  66. My hcl tablet show 15 it fake....

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    1. Don't think about it. Just make sure you've got warranty service.

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  67. Sir i bought huawei p8 lite and its imei is 02,i m very sad.
    price 24000rs

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    1. Nothing to worry about. Make sure you've warranty coverage.

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    2. Sir Warranty will start frm 10-10-2015.
      will I return the phone?
      why emirates is very poor quality.
      i m from pakistan.

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    3. Don't take it seriously. If your phone is okay, keep using it. And these IMEI number issues don't matter much today.

      And only few people now use a phone for a long time. So, enjoy the current one. If it doesn't give any trouble, don't need to return it.

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  68. HTC desire 626g plus dual SIM imei 7&8 digit are 06 answer this question which country made from

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  69. I am using Huawei P8 with 2 years warranty, surely original. But the 7,8 numbers are 02?

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    1. If you purchase from an authorized dealer and have warranty facility, then no problem.

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    1. All 07 are Manufactured in Finland,asambled in Vietmam,China or any state.The 07 Phone motherboard and other Phone parts are Manufactured in Finland.Just are asambled in Vietnam,China.

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  71. Mine 7th & 8th digit is 07... and its Samsung Galaxy s6 . What is its origin?

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    1. Most of the companies have factories in China. So, don't worry.

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    2. All 07 are Manufactured in Finland,asambled in Vietmam,China or any state.The 07 Phone motherboard and other Phone parts are Manufactured in Finland.Just are asambled in Vietnam,China.

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  72. I have galaxy note 4..the 7th and 8th numbers of the imei is 06 but /08....is it original pls

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    1. If you purchased from Authorized dealer, then it's okay

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  73. my imie number00
    either 01 god or 00

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  74. 07th and 08th number of IMIE is 70. Please let me know my mobile manufactured in which country and about the Quality
    Best regards
    Fernando

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  75. My Nokia Lumia’s 7th and 8th digits is 07. What does it indicate

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  76. he bearer cheque is payable to the person specified therein or to any other else who presents it to the bank for payment. However, such cheques are risky, order cheques

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  77. Sir mera phone Oman sy aya hai uss ka imei code 06 hai model Samsung galaxy grand prime hai aur mobile ki back open Karen tu ander made in China likha howa hai tu Kia ap mujay bta sakty hain ky mera phone original hai ya totally fake hai quality kaisi hai aur price kitni ho gi thank u

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    1. Most of the companies have factories in china. Don't worry :)

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  78. 07 is good or bad.. Plz rply me

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  79. 07 is good or bad.. Plz rply me

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  80. Aslamo Alaikum bhai jaan kya hal hai ap ka mera name farhan shah hai ma mandi bahauddin ma rehta ho sir ma samsung galaxy s4 gt-i9500 mobile lena chahta ho use ma ............aur sath hi mery ak aur dost ky pas samsung galaxy s4 gt-i9515 or gt-i9505 hai tu sir kon sa s4 best hai kon sa lena chaiye sir reply zaror karna jitna jaldi ho saky 20,000 mang rha hai s4 ky liye i9500 ky liye reply me Sir

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  81. O7 is fake or original ?
    Pls respond me it's urgent !
    Thx

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    1. Actually most of the phones are made in china. So, you've to make sure that your phone comes from authorized dealers of the company. And make sure you got the warranty service.

      Don't think about 07.

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  82. Im using Redmi note 3 by xiaomi company, country code is 03 that means china. Is not original? What does it mean original? I know this is 100% china made original. I dont know Xiaomi produce 00 in this model.
    You say 00 is original, 03 is china...haha... This model is China brand. This is china xiaomi original.
    Does China make 00 and 03 in this model sperately? Stick Made in India at the back label.

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    1. To be honest, the things have been changed. Just make sure your warranty or guarantee services . . .

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  83. Mine one is 07. What the means of it. Plz tll me

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  84. It says vietnam, i want to register but phone model is not found, SM-G930F

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  85. If my device 07 then what and where would be manufactured

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    1. All 07 are Manufactured in Finland and asambled in Vietmam,China or any state.The 07 Phone motherboard and other 07 Phone parts are Manufactured in Finland.Just are asambled in Vietnam,China.

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    2. All 07 are Manufactured in Finland and asambled in Vietmam,China or any state.The 07 Phone motherboard and other 07 Phone parts are Manufactured in Finland.Just are asambled in Vietnam,China.

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  88. Abdur Rahaman:All 07 are Manufactured in Finland and asambled in Vietmam,China or any state.The 07 Phone motherboard and other 07 phone parts are Manufactured in Finland.Just are asambled in Vietnam,China.Understand?

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