Samsung Galaxy S23: How to check, if your Phone is Original or Fake? - 2 Codes to check

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • With this tutorial video, I want to show you, how you can find out, if your Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra is an original or just a clone. I will show you two secret codes to check the IMEI number and the model number.
    1. IMEI number (an unique number for each phone): dial *#06#
    2. Version number (and a Test Mode for the device): dial #0# (To get out from the Test mode press 2 times the back button)
    If have used a Samsung S23 for that video, but it works also for Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
    Thanks for watching phonesandmore :)
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  • @dragonl4d216
    @dragonl4d216 Рік тому +102

    The easiest way to test is to open the camera app and take an 8K 30 fps video. The fake phone will not be able to do it or will have a video that look like shit.

    • @amirmahdibahrani9701
      @amirmahdibahrani9701 3 дні тому

      Ican only do 24 fps on 8k is my phone fake I'm scared and sometimes when I want to download a certain app instal on more devices and there are 2 options this device and redmi 8

  • @green7759
    @green7759 6 місяців тому +24

    For certain individuals, it appears that the Samsung S23 might not display the version when attempting #0# for General test mode. Instead, only hardware test options like color and vibration checks are visible. It's possible that Samsung altered the code for displaying the version, or there may be regional variations; I'm not entirely sure. But, it was the case for me, I performed all the geek bench tests and compared scores, and all the Benchmarks came out as usual. So, If you're unable to see the version using the first code, you can try *#1234# to check the Model and version numbers.

    • @yockerxyz
      @yockerxyz 5 місяців тому

      Yes I have this too . I checked its with the newer versions . Also the s23 is not displayed while boot time screen loads

    • @Stathis660
      @Stathis660 5 місяців тому

      I just bought one. I presses *1234 and it shows some number. How can i check what number are these

    • @green7759
      @green7759 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Stathis660 Hi, did you press *#1234#?

    • @Stathis660
      @Stathis660 5 місяців тому

      @@green7759 yeap. I search for the codes and it shows that is the same phone i have. So everything ok. Thanks for your lighting response. The weird this is this *#0*# is not showing anything

  • @greymugen777
    @greymugen777 Рік тому +3

    Good day. Will this be applicable for saumsung s23 ultra that are hk (hongkong) variant? Ty

  • @Christine_roblox123
    @Christine_roblox123 7 місяців тому +1

    Sr if I buy my cellphone here in Philippines can I dial the code number to be able to know if thats real or fake my sim is registered in Philippines I hope you notice thanks

  • @genietvanhetleven5400
    @genietvanhetleven5400 Рік тому +1

    Is it also for samsung galaxy A14 ?

  • @sebastianades6325
    @sebastianades6325 5 місяців тому +1

    What does it mean if the codes say couldn't connect or invalid code

  • @user-xl2od2om1y
    @user-xl2od2om1y 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you very much.

  • @jimmyj1548
    @jimmyj1548 28 днів тому

    My S23 doesnt display the ''version'' option in the second test???

  • @susnica
    @susnica 7 місяців тому +19

    You should have mentioned that this (or any other) code will not work if Auto Blocker is turned on. And it is turned on by default. So you can confuse many people into believing their devices are fake. If you want to check for real, first thing you should do is turn off Auto Blocker in phone settings.

    • @miketayo4890
      @miketayo4890 7 місяців тому

      Turn off I mean

    • @oussama-vv7vs
      @oussama-vv7vs 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your advice 👍

    • @__-on5fn
      @__-on5fn 5 місяців тому +1

      You are the best. Thank you

    • @wrankzing
      @wrankzing 2 місяці тому

      You really did help a lot by posting this . As new updates on galaxy by default have autoblocker on. And people do believe phone to be fake. As no code works with it being ON

  • @dammikadammika5285
    @dammikadammika5285 10 місяців тому

    Thank you very much

  • @danidjofficial
    @danidjofficial 12 днів тому

    What is the MLC test?

  • @Caus2121
    @Caus2121 7 місяців тому

    What if my box does not have that sticker on the side of my box

  • @user-eg8tv3yz1i
    @user-eg8tv3yz1i 11 місяців тому +2

    Is it a special box or any type of box?

  • @Kai-nb6sb
    @Kai-nb6sb Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @janem3575
    @janem3575 7 місяців тому

    thanks for the video. and for MONCHICHI!!!!!!

  • @adaezeezechukwu238
    @adaezeezechukwu238 10 місяців тому

    Thank you soo much my phone is Real 😊😊😊

  • @UnimatrixYoutube
    @UnimatrixYoutube Рік тому +126

    I never understood this stupid advice to compare the imei the phone is displaying and the imei on the box. Don't you think the manufacturers that produce these fake phones can print the box or a label on the box so that the imei is the same as the phone is displaying? 🤨Like how silly of a check is this.

    • @mladenpetkovic5409
      @mladenpetkovic5409 Рік тому +4

      True, but on that imei number every number have own meaning. Im not sure 7th or 8th number shows where telephone is produced. You can google it and than all make sense.

    • @clintinoshub
      @clintinoshub Рік тому +5

      Exactly my thoughts 🙄🙄🙄

    • @voodoo411
      @voodoo411 Рік тому +7

      Agree. The fake phones even have legit imei. There's a video when a guy review a fake Samsung s23 ultra. The guy used samsung website to check for the imei, it came back clean. The only way to tell it's fake is to use it. It's lag as hell. And check the CPU

    • @getinettafesetucho7999
      @getinettafesetucho7999 Рік тому

      Absolutely

    • @vaquezartup365
      @vaquezartup365 11 місяців тому +2

      @@voodoo411
      wat do you mean check the CPU
      Explain on that

  • @anathimakaluza9447
    @anathimakaluza9447 2 місяці тому

    So if it doesn't show Version???

  • @a.rrolfsson963
    @a.rrolfsson963 4 місяці тому

    And the solution for a full box without being able to open the box?

  • @myagmarsoiko902
    @myagmarsoiko902 Рік тому +1

    version number don't have my phone box. just first and second have. same phone

  • @tyreseotim9310
    @tyreseotim9310 11 місяців тому +17

    Your knowledge is behind my friend. IMEI numbers NO longer work to effectively verify a genuine Samsung. They scam artists use a switcher software to emulate real Samsung IMEI numbers they also use stollen samsung IMEI numbers. The switcher software also emulates the Samsung hardware test. So my friend you need to update your knowledge.

    • @ChrisM541
      @ChrisM541 3 місяці тому +2

      Then please tell us how do you identify whether it's a fake or not?

    • @CaptainC0rrupt
      @CaptainC0rrupt Місяць тому

      *#0#

  • @miskomarkovic6613
    @miskomarkovic6613 Місяць тому

    How inferior are counterfit samsungs?

  • @bozzgaming7450
    @bozzgaming7450 11 місяців тому

    my s23 model is different from the box

  • @maishacenter-eastafricatv3976
    @maishacenter-eastafricatv3976 3 місяці тому +1

    If you get an used phone without a box how can you know that the phone is original or fake?

  • @pyrom3744
    @pyrom3744 8 місяців тому +6

    I got scammed for one today. Should've known it was too good to be true. Frickin thing was running a damn mediatek cpu lol. The craziest thing though is that the imei number actually checked out. These scammers are getting good.

    • @mbiason394
      @mbiason394 7 місяців тому +2

      How did you know the real cpu?

    • @pyrom3744
      @pyrom3744 7 місяців тому

      @@mbiason394 I installed cpu-z on it. It will identify the phones hardware. Be aware though you will need to have a Google account signed in to be able to download it from play market. I would not use your main account to do so. These scam phones could have malware. I made a new Google account and I connected to a different network than my home network to do everything. Also these phones could be running a very old version of Android so you may have to do download a similar app other than cpu-z to check it. Hope this helps.

    • @joaobonifacio8229
      @joaobonifacio8229 3 дні тому

      ​@@mbiason394 want to know too

  • @NeroForte_
    @NeroForte_ Рік тому

    nice

  • @BertieW0oster
    @BertieW0oster 8 місяців тому +2

    I didn't even know there were fake S series phones out there, it just seemed like something too complicated to be worth trying to fake. I can understand stuff like fake Ray-Bans, which are a simple item to begin with. I'm glad I got my S23 directly from Samsung, it's no doubt the real deal.

    • @happygirlus
      @happygirlus 7 місяців тому

      Bought my grandma a fake s21 for like 100 bucks cause she barely knows how to use a phone , worked fine till she cracked it then she got a new one,

  • @VajeerVajeer-pk5bm
    @VajeerVajeer-pk5bm Рік тому +1

    Thank you👋👋👍

  • @haringhilasonph
    @haringhilasonph Місяць тому

    What if theres no box

  • @shreyasaha6850
    @shreyasaha6850 7 місяців тому +1

    I have not seen version option in my set. So, what should I assume? Is it real?

    • @devilgod136
      @devilgod136 7 місяців тому

      Same thing on mine. Did you find out?

    • @SirNecromaniac
      @SirNecromaniac 6 місяців тому

      depends on samsung model. I have s7 legit bought at samsung store but doesnt show the version option I also have s10 plus, it shows the version option

    • @harikrishnana6712
      @harikrishnana6712 2 місяці тому

      Dial *#1234# ,then the version will pop up and check the model number shown in the phone same as box then it is real

  • @ome8243
    @ome8243 9 місяців тому +1

    I can tell by just looking at the screen..if it an ugly LCD it's a fake to be high end Samsung

  • @andyhookigs4586
    @andyhookigs4586 9 місяців тому +3

    That's absolutely idiot thing,the imei can be written so easy in any phone amd still be fake

  • @deeyardo4850
    @deeyardo4850 Місяць тому

    so cant makers of fake phones just replicate the keypad entry to show the imei - do fake phones have an imei?

  • @Greytea24
    @Greytea24 Рік тому

    Is possible buy this phone FAKE?...

  • @jonathanj.3695
    @jonathanj.3695 2 місяці тому

    Another way that you can tell if your phone is real or a fake is that a real Galaxy S23 has its IMEI number laser etched into the back side of the phone.

  • @vishnukm7610
    @vishnukm7610 2 місяці тому

    What is eid no.

  • @hemasandiranduraikannu1422
    @hemasandiranduraikannu1422 4 місяці тому +1

    My s23ultra not showing version 😢 i m buying Amazon in Saudi Arabia its fack or original

  • @Lu-cho
    @Lu-cho Рік тому +3

    THE FIRST ONE = YES I CAM SEE THE IMEI NUMBER:
    SECON OPTIONS (YOUR DESCRIPTION IS WRONG?) I FIND THE "VERSION" BUT SHOWS ME DIFFERENT THINGS. IS NOT LIKE YOUR AND NOTHING OF MODEL NUMBER.
    SO I WILL KEEP "YES ITS REAL ONE"
    Not sure if i make mistakes buying this on Facebook Marketplace: the seller looks like deleted or block me after purchase this phone: so have a bad feeling about it... 😱😱😱😱

    • @mr.potatohead3870
      @mr.potatohead3870 9 місяців тому +1

      I think it's fake bro shit just happened to me

    • @MrAlexwaddell
      @MrAlexwaddell 3 місяці тому +1

      Most likely claim there insurance then your phone be blocked...happened to me after few months of owning

  • @TooGodMichaels-sp9eg
    @TooGodMichaels-sp9eg Рік тому +4

    But, must you insert sim cards before you will be able to check this?

  • @jeffreybower5959
    @jeffreybower5959 6 місяців тому

    the second method did NOT show the version section available, i believe its FAKE, but the first method works and the only numbers are different between the box and the s23 ultra are EID LOOOOONG SET of numbers on the box and short set of the MEID numbers on the phone,,, this version i have i heard a lot of great reviews but they don't understand that its a replica and NOT everything is included like, wireless charging, fingerprint, system software update and esim are NOT available anywhere on this phone and im looking to TRY to see if i CAN get the IMEI numbers UNLOCKED from whatever 5 accounts its tied to in order for me to activate this phone to metro pcs account!!

    • @tem9366
      @tem9366 6 місяців тому

      You have tried wireless charging the phone? Could you also try reverse wireless charging (charing another phone using your phone, has to be turned on first).
      I bought myself an S23+ and im still trying to determine whether It is fake or not.

  • @JeffHall.
    @JeffHall. 10 місяців тому

    What if buying used, no box?

    • @aruesato
      @aruesato 9 місяців тому +2

      just check the camera on best quality

    • @thelonewolf70x7
      @thelonewolf70x7 3 місяці тому

      ​@@aruesatoand if the phone itself it's not laggy. If it is on 120hz, then it will be smoother than butter. If it's 60hz, it will be slower, but I bet it's not just as laggy as the fake ones are. Like, even if it's set up on 60hz (battery economy settings), the apps are going to load in less than a second, or in a second itself. Check if the phone can play a UA-cam vídeo with 2k or 4k quality without breaking a sweat.

  • @ormonddude
    @ormonddude 6 місяців тому +2

    They can fake IMEI Numbers Now - This Video is No Longer Helpful

  • @creativity4you83
    @creativity4you83 2 місяці тому +1

    What if the screen was replaced to fake while the phone is original?

    • @learngrowwithaman7597
      @learngrowwithaman7597 2 місяці тому

      Exactly I was looking for this question... Yesterday only it happened to my phone and J am worry about whether they used original screen or local one.😢

  • @luisgamez3495
    @luisgamez3495 3 місяці тому

    The real reason im yting if my phone is fake is because the screen size is not 6.8 inches after the black border its only 6 and a quarter inch display wtf!

  • @omar-s-9113
    @omar-s-9113 11 місяців тому

    👍

  • @luisgamez3495
    @luisgamez3495 3 місяці тому

    After measuring the whole phone its only 6 inches and 7 16ths WTF! actual screen is only like 6 inches and a quarter thats 6 inches and 4 16ths. WTF!

  • @Techfamily-tc6dw
    @Techfamily-tc6dw 3 місяці тому +1

    Dear I have no version option, so my S23 ultra real or fake

  • @lihlerobiyana4892
    @lihlerobiyana4892 Рік тому +3

    Mine doesn't have version

    • @afeezomolabi1632
      @afeezomolabi1632 Рік тому

      Mine have version and normal display but I am not convince yet because of the camera

    • @shreyasaha6850
      @shreyasaha6850 7 місяців тому

      I have also not seen version option. So, what should I assume? Is it real?

    • @Tarnah
      @Tarnah 6 місяців тому

      Mine no version so is it fake

  • @BUMWRECK3R
    @BUMWRECK3R 5 місяців тому

    I hate that im so old that it bugs me that he calls pound, hash....

  • @martinoakes1955
    @martinoakes1955 10 місяців тому +4

    I did all this, and it still turned out to be a fake

    • @mickyas1000
      @mickyas1000 9 місяців тому

      How did you find out?

    • @mr.potatohead3870
      @mr.potatohead3870 9 місяців тому

      Fr how'd you find out cuz pretty sure mines fake as well

  • @kaf7715
    @kaf7715 7 місяців тому +1

    Poor advice the scammers are way ahead than simple IMEI check

  • @batangquezon16
    @batangquezon16 10 місяців тому

    Pack this vedio

  • @miattamusa9624
    @miattamusa9624 6 місяців тому

    Now I know my phone 📱 is fake 😭😭

  • @a.rrolfsson963
    @a.rrolfsson963 4 місяці тому

    If you see a green line on the display it's genuine 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @peterredecop9504
    @peterredecop9504 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey thanks for the video. I bought Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra on Facebook new and I didn't know anything about that there was such a thing as a fake Galaxy phone and now I have one and I feel so stupid and angry the person is gone can't find her on Facebook or anywhere. So I'm wondering are these phones completely worthless or do have any value so I could at least get some money back?

    • @kapastudio1464
      @kapastudio1464 7 місяців тому

      From whom you have bought. Can you please share his details.

    • @peterredecop9504
      @peterredecop9504 7 місяців тому

      @@kapastudio1464 Her name is Ava Lee Sprouse.

  • @MCristineTVasquez-eu7by
    @MCristineTVasquez-eu7by 7 місяців тому

    Nonsense...phone and box goes together..🙄🙄🙄

  • @veronicamondragon3762
    @veronicamondragon3762 Рік тому +1

    human abortion

  • @ltvuong
    @ltvuong 6 місяців тому +3

    Bring a scale. If S23 ultra then it should weigh 234 g. Vola.