What is a serial number?

The manufacturer assigns a unique serial number to each released device, in which all information about the device model, country, and release date is encrypted. The serial number is unique for each device from the same manufacturer.

What is IMEI?

Mobile phones, in addition to the serial number, have the so-called IMEI code. IMEI is an International Identifier unique for each mobile phone. IMEI is a generally accepted standard for all mobile devices, which is “sewn” into the phone during manufacturing at the factory. This is something like a serial number, which is broadcast to the operator when the phone is authorized on the network. The IMEI code format is the same for all phones, regardless of manufacturer. Also, the IMEI code is used to track and block stolen phones at the level of the mobile operator, which further prevents the use of such a device in the network of this operator. However, blocking the IMEI code from one operator does not prevent it from being used on other networks.

How to find the serial number of the device?

As a rule, the serial number is printed on the package and duplicated on the device case; in most cases, the serial number is available through the software shell.

How to find out the IMEI of the phone?

To check the phone's IMEI dial *#06# and the call button on your phone. The phone's IMEI looks like a 15-digit numeric code. IMEI code is duplicated under the battery of your phone, on the packaging and in the warranty card.

Why do I need this?

SNDeepInfo is the most affordable way to get all the information about a device before you pay for it. Enter the serial number of the device or IMEI of the phone in the input field and get accurate information about the phone model. Apple users receive extended information indicating the physical and technical characteristics (device color, memory size, production date, firmware version when the device is sold, unlock methods and jailbreak).

What is it all for?

SNDeepInfo will protect you from buying a fake device. If, upon verification, the serial number does not appear in the system, consider whether you are buying fake equipment.

SNDeepInfo keeps you from buying stolen goods. Each user who has become a victim of theft or lost the device has the opportunity to leave in the IMEI database the number of the stolen phone or the serial number of the device. Therefore, SNDeepInfo is not only a service for checking IMEI and serial numbers, but also a database of stolen phones and devices.

SNDeepInfo helps you find stolen and lost items. Enter the IMEI code of the stolen phone or the serial number of the missing device into the IMEI database, and increase the chances of finding the loss. If, upon verification, it turns out that the device is listed as stolen, you can return it to the rightful owner and receive a reward if the owner nominated it.

SNDeepInfo is not just a phone IMEI database and serial number checker, it is an in-depth device quality check service, a seller integrity test, and a stolen phone and lost device search service.

Currently, the service supports checking IMEI codes of all phones, including IMEI of Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, as well as Samsung Galaxy S8, and Galaxy Note 8! It is planned to expand the service for checking the serial numbers of devices for any electronic equipment.

In this user manual, we will consider the most basic questions regarding Chinese Meizu smartphones and answers to them, as well as tell you how to set up literally everything on your Meizu phone and how to use it to the maximum. The guide will be useful to owners of all Meizu devices: M3/X/E/S/Max, M5/M5S/Note, MX6 and Pro 6/6S Plus.

How to check Meizu phone for authenticity

To check the origin of your Meizu smartphone, you need to follow this link http://service.meizu.com/product to the official website of the company. In the right corner there will be a login shortcut to your Flyme account, log into your account and follow the further instructions in the service.

There are also many services for checking the IMEI of a smartphone on the Internet, but alas, they do not determine whether your phone is original or not. These services simply show whether the smartphone is certified in your country.

You can also use the AnTuTu application to check the originality - just run the benchmark and compare the characteristics of your smartphone with those declared by the manufacturer.

How to install Google Play Market on a Chinese version of a smartphone

If you buy Meizu products in Chinese stores, there is a chance to get the Chinese version without localization. They are practically no different from the global one, except for the lack of the Google Play app store. Instead of it, there is a pre-installed Meizu's own content store. To install Google services and the app store, follow these instructions:

• swipe down to open the notification shade
• click on the Wi-Fi icon and connect to the network
• open the Meizu AppCenter store
• Type "Google Installer" into the search bar
• the icon of this application consists of 4 multi-colored squares and the letter "G"
• click Install
• after installation, open the application and run the installation
• after the installation is completed, find Google Play on the home screen
• Google settings and services have been successfully installed on your phone

How to enter the Meizu engineering menu

To get into the engineering menu on a Meizu smartphone, it is enough to dial the following command code in the pre-installed Phone application *#*#3646633#*#* . That's all, after that you will be taken to the service menu.

How to turn on, turn off and restart your Meizu phone

To activate a Meizu smartphone, just hold down the power key for a couple of seconds, it is usually located on the side edge next to the volume rocker. After the company logo (Flyme OS) lights up on the screen, release the key.

What to do if the smartphone does not turn on? Try connecting it to the network through the included charger and try to activate it in a couple of minutes. If after that it does not turn on, you may not have a working smartphone.

To turn off or restart the device, simply hold down the power key and select the appropriate item in the menu that appears: shutdown or restart.

How to unlock Meizu if you forgot your password

It often happens that when setting up a new Meizu smartphone, you forget the set password, pattern or PIN. To regain access to the smartphone, you need to reset the password. How to do this - this step-by-step instruction will tell you:

• turn on your smartphone
• in the password field, enter the last code that you remember
• repeat ride 15 times
• after that, the password recovery menu will appear
• enter your Flyme account password
• set a new password in the recovery menu
• it's all

This is the most effective way to reset your password in Flyme, but for this you need to know the username and password for your account on your smartphone. Another method that sometimes works is a full hard reset, how to do this is described later in this article.

How to do a Hard Reset on Meizu

To perform a hard reset on Meizu smartphones, just follow these steps:

• hold the lock key until the smartphone is completely turned off
• after the phone turns off, hold down the lock key and the volume up at the same time
• in the recovery menu that opens, select "Clear data"
• and press the right key "Start"

Hard Reset in some cases helps to reset the password on the smartphone, how else can you do a reset -.

How to find a lost Meizu smartphone via Flyme

Meizu devices have a smartphone search built into the Flyme firmware in case of loss or theft. To do this, your account must be activated on your device. Follow this link to Meizu website http://finder.flyme.cn/browser/index.jsp , log into your Flyme account and follow the instructions to find your device.

By the way, here you can also click on the lock icon and remotely lock your smartphone. As soon as he connects to the Internet, the attacker will receive a blocking notification and will not be able to access your personal data.

How to take a screenshot on any Meizu

Everything is simple here, taking a screenshot is as easy as on any other Android smartphone. To do this, simply hold down the power key and the volume down (on some models up) at the same time and find the screenshot in the gallery.

How to open Task Manager on Meizu

To call the task manager on a Meizu smartphone, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen - a swipe up gesture. If everything is done correctly, you will see a manager of all running applications for further work with them.

How to close all running applications

This manual is suitable for all Meizu M3 Note, U10 / 20 etc. phones that work on firmware. To check/close all open applications, you need to launch the task manager (swipe from the bottom of the screen or touch key from bottom to top), and then click on the cross icon. All running applications will be deleted from the device memory and closed. Please note that if the application is locked (Lock feature in Flyme 6), then it will not close. To do this, swipe down on it and disable the lock.

How to start multi-window mode on Meizu

To begin with, it is worth saying that not all applications on Meizu devices support windowed mode. Therefore, be careful and don't be alarmed if some of your applications do not want to run in split screen mode.

To enable multi-window mode, launch the two applications you want and drag one of them to the top of the display until it locks into the window. Then, click on the second app and it will open in windowed mode just below the first one.

How to update Meizu firmware

To check if there is a firmware update for your smartphone, go to the built-in Updater app and check if there is a ROM available for download. If there is, connect to Wi-Fi and download the firmware, make sure that your smartphone is at least 30-50% charged and start installing the update. Before updating, we advise you to backup important data to the Google Cloud or Flyme Cloud.

How to enable T9 on Meizu keyboard

If you are using the stock TouchPal keyboard then go to Settings > Keyboard > TouchPal > Smart Engizu and check the first item "Curve - entering words with a stroke" (here is such a translation of the firmware) to activate T9 and uncheck the box to disable T9 on your Meizu smartphone.

How to remove keyboard vibration

For a preinstalled keyboard, follow the following chain: Settings > Keyboard > TouchPal > General settings > Vibrate keystrokes and turn off the vibration sensor and keyboard vibration feedback. For third-party keyboards, like Gboard, the settings are individual.

How to put your ringtone on a contact

In Meizu smartphones, you can assign your own ringtone to each contact. To do this, go to contacts and click on the "Add field" item. Scroll through the menu that appears to the very end and click on "Ringtone". In this menu, you can set a standard ringtone for a contact, or third-party downloaded music from your player.

How to connect meizu to computer

If you have an original smartphone and a whole USB cable, then there should be no connection problems. The device can be connected as a flash drive with files, or as a digital camera for transferring photos.

What to do if Meizu does not connect to the computer? Check if the USB port of the phone and PC is working - whether it is charging from the computer. Try connecting your phone with a different cable and into a different USB port. If your computer does not see your smartphone, it may be damaged.

How to transfer and set up contacts on Meizu

To do this, you can use one of two convenient methods. You will need Flyme or Google account. First, sync contacts on your old smartphone with Google Cloud or Meizu Cloud. Then, on the new device, sign in to your account and sync your data. Thus, the contacts will automatically appear on your new smartphone. The Google account method is also suitable for moving numbers from iPhone to Meizu.

How to Create a Folder on Meizu Home Screen for Applications

To create a folder for your applications, simply drag and drop one program onto another and hold for a while until the container is created. By tapping on the folder name from above, you can rename it, for convenience, you can even add special characters and emoticons.

How to increase the volume in the headphones and make the smartphone louder

Attention, this method is valid for Meizu smartphones based on MediaTek processors. In the stock Phone app, dial the following code *#*#3646633#*#* . In the HARDWARE TESTING menu that appears, find the AUDIO > Headset Mode tab and in the lower limit Max.Vol 0~160 set the maximum value to 160 and save. Do the same in the Headset_LoudSpeaker Mode menu. Now your smartphone will sound louder, both in the headphones and through the main speaker.

How to backup data in Meizu

To backup important data on your Meizu smartphone, go to Settings > About phone > Storage > Backup. Here you can choose which data and files to back up, the necessary ones should be ticked. The backup is saved and available at the following address in the file manager - Disk / Backup. Before completely resetting your smartphone, we recommend that you save a copy of the device to external media.

How to put a photo on a Meizu contact

Flyme allows you to put images on a call contact in HD resolution. To set a contact photo, click on the desired contact, then on the “…” icon at the bottom of the screen, then on the photo icon and set the desired photo or picture from your gallery.

How to connect wireless headphones

For example, take the Meizu EP51 headset, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and search for compatible devices. In the window that appears, select EP51 and sync. That's all, the headphones are ready for use. The instructions are also suitable for other wireless headphones and Bluetooth headsets.

How to unlink Flyme account from Meizu smartphone

If, for example, you are going to sell or donate your phone to someone, you should first untie your Flyme OS account from it. To do this, simply exit it on this device, and then do a complete data reset (Hard Reset). How to do this is described above.

How to share Internet via Wi-Fi from a Meizu phone

To use your Meizu smartphone as a modem and share the Internet via Wi-Fi on another device, open the quick settings curtain and click on the "Access Point" shortcut. In the menu that opens, set up access and a password for Wi-Fi and start distributing the Internet.

These were the most common questions and answers regarding Meizu smartphones and Flyme OS firmware. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.

In order not to accidentally end up with a fake in your hands, you need to take care of checking the smartphone for authenticity. Even if it concerns Meizu. Checking the Meizu device for originality when buying is quite easy. And you can do this in several ways at once, so as not to worry about the reliability of the result.

How to find the IMEI number on a smartphone

The most effective way to find out if a Meizu smartphone is fake is to check the purchase by IMEI. To find out the correspondence of the code sewn programmatically into the phone itself with the codes on the box and device case, you must first find the IMEI. This can be done in two ways:

1. Dial the code *#06# on the keyboard and wait until a message with a number appears;

2. Go to Settings and see the code in the "About phone" section.

On the box, the code is located on a barcode sticker. There is also a serial number, which we will need a little later.

If the smartphone supports not one SIM-card, but two, then the IMEI will be in duplicate. To authenticate a Meizu smartphone, you only need the first one.

How to check IMEI Meizu

First of all, the received code must be compared with similar ones on the box, in the warranty card and on the back of the smartphone. If the codes differ, it means that the device was not sold in its original box or was disassembled and restored before being sold. It's definitely not original.

If no problems were found when comparing IMEI, it is necessary to check in another way. You need to go to the site http://www.imei.info/ and enter the code in the appropriate line. There should be at least some information. Ideally, as much data about the smartphone as possible, as in the screenshot.

If it matches the device model, then the code is correct, and with a high degree of probability in the hands - the original.

How to check Meizu by serial number

In addition to the IMEI run, it is also advisable to check the serial number of the phone. It is similarly located on the back side and on the box of the device. You can find it directly in the device program by entering the code * # 0001 # through dialing.

As soon as the desired code is received, you can start comparing. The procedure is the same as when comparing IMEI. If the codes matched everywhere, then the probability of a fake is minimal. Provided that such an IMEI exists, of course.

By the way, you can check MEID in the same way, if it is on the box and smartphone. But not every device has such a code.

Final testing

Even if these data are not enough for peace of mind, you can register your smartphone with Flyme. A non-original device will not be able to pass authorization, since this requires a real version of the Flyme OS operating system. And they never install it on fakes.

The problem of counterfeit and non-original smartphones is relevant and requires the attention of potential buyers.

Previously, a fake could be distinguished from the original quite simply, because it was very different from the original phone. The obvious difference was in almost everything: appearance, build quality and screen, software features and, of course, price.

Today, it has become difficult to recognize non-original phones. Chinese manufacturers have risen to a new level - now fake devices differ slightly from the originals. If the user has not previously held a real gadget in his hands, he may not notice the substitution at all.

Not only branded smartphones, for example, Apple and Samsung, but also popular Chinese brands of well-known companies - Xiaomi, Meizu, Vivo and others, manage to counterfeit. In order not to fall into the hands of scammers, you must definitely check the device. You can do this with a few simple tips.

Check by IMEI

The most popular method that can be applied to gadgets of any manufacturer is checking by IMEI. This is a special device that is assigned to devices by the manufacturer at the production stage. Usually IMEI consists of 15 digits:

• the first 6 indicate the batch number;
• the next 2 - the code of the country of manufacture;
• then 6 digits show the serial number of the smartphone;
• the last digit is the main one and allows you to check the phone for originality.

IMEI is in the warranty card and on the phone itself - usually under the battery. It needs to be checked against the code, which can be found in the settings. To check the match, you must dial the combination of numbers * # 06 #. The 15 digits that appear must completely match those indicated in the settings, warranty card, case and on the box of the device. If there are any discrepancies, then something is not clean with the gadget - either the device itself, or the box or documents have been replaced.

If the codes match, you need to check the IMEI according to the manufacturer's database - scammers are powerless here.

• Xiaomi - http://www.mi.com/verify/#imei_en . A separate article about Xiaomi verification.
• Huawei/Honor - https://consumer.huawei.com/

Features and Applications

Another quick and easy way to check the device for originality is to compare the characteristics of a smartphone with those listed on the official website of the manufacturer. To be sure, you can use third-party applications, such as AnTuTu or CPU-Z.

There is also a special program for checking the authenticity of phones -. Just download it to your smartphone and click the "Verify Phone" button. Next, you need to follow the link and scan the QR code that appears. After these manipulations, the program will analyze the device and report whether the phone is original or not.

It is worth noting that some fake devices have a pre-installed patched version of AnTuTu, which shows fake characteristics and misleads the user. In order not to fall for the trick, download the latest version of the application on Google Play.

External signs

Particular attention should be paid to the appearance of the smartphone and build quality. Very often, a fake can be recognized thanks to the screen - despite the fact that its diagonal is usually identical to the original, you can see a small strip of white or silver color above or below, due to which the display becomes smaller.

You also need to be alert when a third-party manufacturer or operator logo appears on the display when you turn on the phone. Often, Chinese copies have a different arrangement of buttons, cameras, speakers, and other elements. You should also carefully consider the brand name - for non-original devices, the inscriptions may be crooked and contain errors, for example, Sansung, Aplee, Xioami, and so on.

Service Tag Check

Service codes make it easy to check the authenticity of smartphones from the South Korean manufacturer - Samsung. These devices are counterfeited very often, because the company occupies a leading position in sales in the world.

To check the device, just dial a combination of numbers: * # 7353 #. If the smartphone enters the component testing menu, then you are holding the original device in your hands. If the phone did not react in any way, it is most likely a fake.

Subtleties in the software

Many companies equip smartphones with proprietary firmware. For example, Xiaomi gadgets run on MIUI, Meizu runs on Flyme, and Samsung is equipped with TouchWiz. If, when buying a Xiaomi device, instead of MIUI, another interface is preinstalled or it is not there at all, it is worth considering. The software of the original smartphone usually works smoothly and stably, while Chinese counterparts can slow down and show ads.

Another important point, at the sight of which it is worth considering, is the translation of the interface. Usually, manufacturers are sensitive to such trifles, and the creators of fakes pay little attention to this, which is why the phrases are clumsy. For example, the phrase "To unlock, swipe the screen" can be translated as "Swipe the screen to unlock." Typical automatic translation in the style of AliExpress.

To make sure that the smartphone is original, you need to go to the settings and carefully examine the information about the software of the gadget. If necessary, it can be compared with the data that should be on the original device.

Price

The price of the phone is also one of the important indicators of authenticity. You should be wary if a gadget worth 700-800 dollars is offered to be purchased for 200-300 dollars. Before buying, you need to check the price of the device in official stores and ask the seller all your questions.

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The mobile phone has long since passed into the category of devices of urgent need, without which none of us can do. Despite the abundance of various brands and models of devices, a significant part of them continues to be imported through semi-legal schemes. The so-called "gray" phones have an advantage in price category, and this is what attracts buyers.

Checking the phone for authenticity

When importing semi-legal phones, the company does not pay customs duties, as a result of which the final price of products is 30% -40% lower than analogues. Such schemes for the import of the product are quite profitable, because. at low costs, products are sold with the highest margin. As a result, such telephones are much cheaper, outwardly they do not differ from the unique devices of Samsung, Nokia, HTC, etc., but they do not have any guarantees of authenticity from the manufacturer.

Checking the phone is a fundamental procedure, because. when buying a "gray" device, the user completely loses the possibility of servicing in the service centers of the official manufacturer. Such products are not covered by the company's warranty and in the event of a device malfunction, you will have to throw such an acquisition into the trash. IMEI Authentication Each mobile phone is assigned a unique serial number during manufacture, called the IMEI.

This code represents a failure international identifier in the accepted standard, which is displayed to the cellular operator when the phone is authorized on the network. Regardless of the device model and manufacturer's brand, IMEI is standard for all devices and allows you to check phone on authenticity.

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To confirm the originality of the phone you purchased, you need to do a few simple steps:

1. On the phone keypad, type the combination "". Confirm the action by pressing "Enter".
2. A 15-character IMEI code, which was set by the manufacturer, will appear on the screen of the mobile device. The first 6 characters indicate the series of the device, the 7th and 8th digits indicate the country code of the phone manufacturer, and the subsequent characters indicate the serial number of the device. The last digit of the IMEI code is a check (reserve) number that determines the authenticity of the device by the manufacturer. Important! If the mobile gadget has 2 slots for SIM cards, then the same number of codes will be displayed on the screen.

Important! We pay attention exclusively to the last 6 digits of the identifier. If your device is original, then these designations will match the numbers that the device displayed on the screen. How to check a cell phone upon purchase You can check the phone for authenticity not only by the IMEI code.

Before you pay for a large purchase at a retail outlet, you should consider other features of the gadget:

1. Cost is the first indicator that you should pay close attention to when buying a phone. If the price is too low and is about a third of the officially accepted value for this manufacturer, this is a clear confirmation of a fake.
2. Gadget weight - when examining the device, compare the indicators of the purchased model with those stated on the official website of the manufacturer. As a rule, non-original devices weigh an order of magnitude less.
3. Be sure to evaluate the quality of color reproduction, expansion, screen graininess. Compare the expansion rates with those indicated in the technical description of the gadget.
4. Also on phone authenticity indicates the fact that the battery and the device itself must be made by the same brand.
5. Beware of gadgets that have additional slots for memory cards or SIM cards that are not declared in the manufacturer's technical description. And finally, carefully inspect the phone for the quality of its assembly. There are no backlashes in the original models, all panels fit snugly to the body, the designations are printed in a clear font.

Good luck in choosing a reliable and legal gadget!