Xiaomi: Ways to Know if a Mobile Is Original or Fake

When we get a new mobile device we must be clear if it is really original or we are facing an exactly the same replica. And even more so when we are facing one of the most favorite brands among users in recent years, since it has smartphones with very tempting prices. This is why we find that it has also become one of the companies with the most clones. Therefore, it is important to know for sure if our Xiaomi phone is original or fake .

In addition, it is not the first time that the Asian company has to face this great problem. It is something that can be seen constantly, since fraud attempts are usually made. And although copies often jump at first glance, this is not always the case. Fortunately, there are different tricks or methods to find out if we are looking at an original smartphone or we have gotten a clone.

Consequences of having a fake mobile

It would not be the first time that a user has fallen into the trap of an offer and has obtained a terminal that is not exactly from the original brand. And although you may not believe it, it is much more common than we think. One of the main problems that we face with a fake terminal is that the errors and failures of the device in question will begin to appear earlier. And unfortunately, they may not have a solution.

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And the worst of all is that, if we are really facing a replica of an original mobile, we will have to completely say goodbye to the warranty. Since it will not even have, and all for being a clone of an original phone. However, the thing does not stop there, because the performance of the terminal would be the key to knowing if a device is the real one or a fake copy. More than anything, because the internal problems of these terminals end up causing it to perform much worse than it should. So you have to pay attention to this factor.

In addition, not only are we faced with these problems, but in basic functions such as calls, accessing the internet, etc … they can constantly fail. Not to mention the possible malware that comes pre-installed in said terminal with the aim of stealing our important data such as bank accounts, personal passwords, among others.

All the ways to know if your Xiaomi is original

The truth is that there are currently different tools that help us verify this issue. Although unfortunately they usually serve us once we have said terminal in our possession. In addition, counterfeits have also been improved so that only a true expert on the subject will be able to distinguish with the naked eye whether or not it is a clone mobile. Luckily, and as we have mentioned before, there are different methods or tricks to know if our Xiaomi is a copy or is it totally original.

Check the IMEI of your mobile

The IMEI will be of great help to us in our research work that will lead us to discover if the terminal that you have bought is totally true or not. This code is a 15-digit number that will help us identify any mobile device. In addition, this indicator is the one that allows it to be recognized among the rest of the smartphones. So it never hurts to have a hand written down which one it is.

To know this code, the easiest thing is to consult the box of the device itself, since it should appear on a label. In the event that we have gotten rid of said box, do not worry, because we can also look at it in the mobile settings. Inside the About phone> Status section. It is not even the only alternative, since, if we dial the number * # 06 # in the calling app, the code will appear automatically.

Use the Xiaomi authenticator (it’s a website)

Once we have discovered that IMEI has our terminal. It is time to use one of the tools provided by the Asian manufacturer itself to be able to discover if we have a real mobile device. We refer to the Xiaomi product authentication page , in it we will have to enter this code and wait for what final result it tells us. If it is correct, the website will confirm it to us. If not, it will be time for us to get used to the idea that we have a replica.

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Check the design

Although copies have improved over the years, there are always small details that are impossible for counterfeit companies to clone. In addition, if someone in our environment has that same mobile, it will be much easier to distinguish if they change or not in terms of design. If not, we can always choose to go to a physical store of the Asian brand and check it there.

One of the key aspects in which we can look closely will be the smartphone camera , since it is usually a section that is more difficult to trace perfectly. As well as the USB slot to charge the mobile or other details as in the finish. So you will have to be aware of every millimeter of the terminal.

What accessories come in the box

Once you have opened the box, you will have to pay close attention to what is inside. Today, we can find that many Xiaomi do not even have a charger, so if the terminal you have purchased has even the smallest accessory, such as headphones, we could be facing a false terminal.

A good way to know, if in your case you have not thrown the box away, is to see if there is a raised design on the back showing the MI logo. In addition, it will be next to a label on which, if we scratch it, the security code of the mobile will appear .

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Try to install a ROM

For those who don’t know yet, ROMs are the operating system of our mobile devices. In addition, they allow us to enjoy them and the characteristics of the hardware or even some that did not come with it. When installing a stock ROM , a compilation of software made by both the manufacturer and unofficial developers, we will be factory setting the terminal, but we can also check if it is original.

To do this, we must download and try to install an original MIUI ROM for our terminal. In the event that it is true, it should let us install said ROM without any problem. Otherwise, our phone will be bricked, since the terminal has not been designed to try to install that ROM and, therefore, it is a replica.

The CIT menu on your smartphone

Original Xiaomi phones have an engineering menu that can be entered to do different tests of the different components of the phone and check if everything is in order.

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In the case of Xiaomi smartphones, it is known as the CIT menu . In addition, it will be really useful since, in the event that you suspect that the terminal is false, we can try to enter it. If you do not let us access it, we will be facing a clone. To do this, we must access by following these steps:

  • Enter Settings.
  • Select Phone information.
  • Click five times on Kernel version.
  • You will see a warning message that you are going to enter this mode appears at the bottom.

Although, we can also choose Another alternative to access this engineer menu is by entering * # * # 6484 # * # * on the telephone keypad, after which you will immediately access this mode.