How to Identify Difference Between Original Samsung and Korean or Refurbish ( 5 steps only )

Follow these step to identify whether Samsung is original or Korean or Refurbish.

Step 1. First verify the IMEI from imei.info

           Check: If IMEI is matched then 80% chances are that set is original.

Step 2. To get IMEI Dial *#06#

Step 3. Factory reset the mobile by going to Settings --> Backup and Reset --> Factory Data Reset.

         Check: When restoring check which language is displaying. If its English , then its original, otherwise its Korean or Refurbish.

Step 4. Check different months in "S Planner".

        Check: There will be some dates saved in Chinese or Japanese language. If its displaying then it is Korean or Refurbish.

Step 5. Go to apps and find Flibboard. You will see any Chinese and Japanese word in the Flipboard icon at the bottom right hand side.

If all test goes well then don't need to check anything else. Your Samsung set is 100% original.