1. Go to the phones dialer Dial ##786#

2. You will get two command buttons, one will read “view” the other will read “reset”.

3.Click on “view” Your screen will be filled with information about your phone.

4.Look at where it is written “reconditioned status” If it says NO, the phone is new.

Other Codes for Sumsung Phones.

* Samsung Phone Software Checker: *#9999# or *#0837#

* Samsung Sim Lock Info :*0324#

* Code For Adjust Display Contrast : #0523#

* Memory Information Checker Code For Samsung: *0377#

* Samsung Memory Reset Code Or Sim Lock Recovery *2767*3855#

* Samsung Battery Condition/Status Checker : *9998*228#

* Alarm Beep For Samsung : *998*289#

* Vibra Test For Samsung : *#9987*842#

Checking by Physical Qualities.

On first glance, a counterfeit phone may appear identical to a genuine model. On closer comparison you may be able to identify some obvious differences between a genuine and a fake such as: the colour, location of buttons, size or spelling of the brand name. Some fakes are less obvious. Counterfeiters are able to mimic design details down to minute details making it difficult to tell if a phone is genuine. If you are able to view the product in person you may be able to notice a difference in weight, screen size, location of buttons and battery, quality of printing and paint finish, added or missing functions, quality control stickers and holograms, and an overall lack of quality. Counterfeit phones may also differ from a genuine in colour availability, memory capacity, camera megapixels, screen quality and operating system. It is important to compare technical features to ensure the phone is genuine.