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How to see the serial number on mobile devices

All mobile devices have a unique identification number assigned by the manufacturer to identify an individual electronic device, this number is known as the serial number and each manufacturer can follow a pattern that can be only numeric or alphanumeric.

The function of this serial number is to be able to identify by the manufacturer various data of a device such as the date and time of manufacture, factory, manufacturing line, etc.

For manufacturers, it is also a way to know if a product is authentic or counterfeit and if its warranty period has expired, some manufacturers such as Apple provide a form on their website to find out if the warranty of one of their products has expired, this form can also be used to identify a possible counterfeit or out-of-warranty product.

When buying a second-hand electronic device it is important to ask the seller for the serial number before making the purchase, this serial number does not allow tracking, locating or spying on the owner of the device, it is only used for the reasons explained previously.

How to know if a Samsung Galaxy is original or fake

On the Internet, it is possible to find Samsung devices at lower prices than those recommended or those offered by official stores. These devices could be refurbished or used. However, this raises an important question: how do you determine if a Samsung is authentic, an imitation, or if it has been stolen, found, or assembled with components from other stolen or non-genuine devices?

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How to know if an iPhone is original or a fake

Through the Internet you can find iPhone devices at a price lower than that recommended or sold by official stores. These can be refurbished or second-hand iPhones. However, the question arises: how do you know if these iPhones are original, a counterfeit, or have been stolen, found, or assembled with parts from other stolen or non-original devices?

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My serial number is 0123456789abcdef

Does your mobile phone or tablet have the serial number: 0123456789abcdef and you don't know why? There are technical and not so technical reasons that explain why an Android device has the serial number 0123456789abcdef, keep reading to discover them.

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