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[Galaxy Note 3 General] nicholaschum:
Guys we actually don't need so many methods to find out if your phone is fake, the easiest methods are all found and explicitly stated on the OP and on the first few pages of this thread. A clone MUST have many distinguishing factors between the genuine ones, but the easiest are stated. I can check if the phone is fake if I toss it in the water and the Note 3 genuine would actually survive LONGER than a fake one, but you wouldn't do that, just check basic differences like S-pen and hovering and the first few pages of the OP.

Sometimes reading these threads make it seem like people are posting to get out of Junior Member status lol...no offense. ^_^

Just for your info OP, on 4.4 you get 2.72gb RAM to use, whilst on 4.3 you get 2.38gb to use.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
not correct, on 4.3 there are 2.38gb for n9005 and 2.66GB for N900

Dont know how about the other models (N9002, 9006, 900W8, 900T, 900P...)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nicholaschum:
I'm correct. Good for you if you have the N900, no one talked about the N900. We're talking about the N9005 here, the OP and I.

What I said still stands. On 4.3 you have 2.38GB in RAM manager, and on 4.4 you have 2.72GB in RAM manager for the International LTE variant.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Ok sorry, I see the title "How to spot a FAKE / CLONE Note 3 " so I think it implies all variants of the Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nicholaschum:
We were comparing against 9005 specs because they are the most internationally recognised. Feel free to contribute N900 specs too.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] warboat:
dugryce, that is a fake.

The giveaway tell is the front camera is lined up perfectly with the proximity & gesture sensors holes.

The real Note 3 has the camera hole about 2mm lower than the sensors.

The other physical test is whether the S-Pen works on the menu and back buttons. The fake ones doesn't because they don't have s-pen sensor layer where the capacitive buttons are.

Also, under settings--->controls, the last option should be "increase touch sensitivity" and when set ON, you can operate the Note 3 touchscreen wearing gloves! I tried with thick leather work gloves and it works when I press firmly.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
I have added the 'Fake / Clone [Note 3] Detector' function to my app Phone INFO ★Samsung★

It supports to Detect Fake / Clone for ALL MODELS of Galaxy Note 3:

SM-N900, N9002, N9005, N9006, N9008, N9009, N900A, N900D (SC-01F), N900J (SCL22), N900K, N900L, N900P, N900R4, N900S, N900T, N900V, N900W8, N900X

Please test and report :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kms108:
some of the information is incorrect, i have a samsung states made in china, but the apps say's made in korean.

thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Ok I need your help guys to obtain the information to fix the app.

Did you mean the 'Country Of Origin' in the 'GENERAL INFO'? Or in the 'Samsung S/N Decoder' under the Menu?

Can you help me by posting your correct info + info from the app + your Samsung serial number (you can hide the last 4 digits)

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kms108:
on my note 3, it states made by samsung in country of origin, apps say's made in vietnam, on my i9192 it's stated made in china, but apps states made in korea.

not too sure is this is affected because it's not a note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Ok this is not only for Note 3.

Can you post the S/N of your i9192? For the privacy you can hide the last 4 digits. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kms108:
082e
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Thank you, but I need the first 7 digits.

BTW, where did you read your S/N? from my app or from the back of the phone?

This is an example of the S/N on the back of the phone: S/N = R27BB33592J. You can post as R27BB33xxxx
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kms108:
The serial number was from the apps

this is from the phone

r21d82s
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Ok, I have check this S/N with 3 different websites and all of them tell "Made in Korea". Might be all of them are incorrect.

Can you post a picture of the back of your phone, where I can see the country of origin and the S/N. This will help me a lot. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kms108:
here is the photo requested.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rulala:
hello , about Fake / Clone [Note 3] Detector' function.

I am sure my phone is NOT Fake.

But the app show me a fake. I don't use custom rom.

Please see my screenshots. thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rulala:
I already update to 1.2.3 so my phone should not be a Fake , right?:confused:

Or I need to wait for your another update?

Because it still show me Fake on 1.2.3

Thank you very much.:laugh:

---------- Post added at 03:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:06 PM ----------

OK！ it show CONGRATULATIONS! Your note 3 is GENUINE.

thanks. 1.2.4 is great !
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Wait for about an hour, the update will be available soon. Tks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CooLoL1999:
Real or fake?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nicholaschum:
Hell yes that's real! The pricing seems so reasonable, for a tablet with a Wacom digitizer -_-

ps. If you couldn't catch the sarcasm, never trust low prices on these devices.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Oroka:
lol, has to be fake. but for $20 shipped... I would get one just for fun. I would only be disappointed if it turned out to be a display dummy.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Ninimo:
Noob Question

Your app doesn't work on custom ROM right? I'm on CM11 V45

Best Way to check if youre NOTE 3 is fake or not. Here is the link (imei.info/news/2013-09/54437-samsung-warranty-check/)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
In most case it work well with custom ROM.

And I am still updating it for better compatibility with custom ROM.

Please test and feedback.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Ninimo:
Works on CM 11 but tells me that my phone is not genuine Note 3. I think it will always return a not-genuine Note 3 for Custom Roms.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
OK, I've just updated my app for better compatibility with custom ROM.

Hope it will detect your phone correctly now.

Please update it on Play Store and report back. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Ninimo:
Still the same. Anyway I think poeple with custom ROMS won't need the app because you can't install custom ROMS on Note 3 clones. Thanks for the app anyways helped a lot of people. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Ok i see.

Anyway can you help me by posting screenshots from the app? (Except the device ID), so that I can investigate furthermore. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sap7e:
Spot a Note 3 clone

I attached a picture with the main differences you could spot in a clone, in case you cannot install any application.

I do not own a Note 3 but I do not want to be scamed, there are a LOT of clones near me.

Best way is to buy the phone in person, do not trust the ratings of a user and order online.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ione2380:
At a price of 19.99 it doesn't matter if it's fake.

Sent from Note 3 SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sap7e:
no one is selling the clone with 20$, they all say it is the real note 3 and ask for it at least 500$.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] primes678:
So N9005 is the better one in processor and also LTE functional
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tclocki:
Thanks for including our dual sim thread in here. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] upaupa:
:crying:delete my post if it is possible according to forum roles
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
You can review all the app's permissions to find the truth yourself.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
FYI, my app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ has access to 4 permissions:

- Network communication: display ads

- Read phone status and identity: read IMEI and some other parameter

- Storage + Test access to protected storage: save exported info to sdcard

No permission related to Google account or system-access.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] xclub_101:
I am on record (like 20+ posts earlier in this thread) criticizing vndnguyen (for almost trying to make this thread about his program instead of making a separate thread with it, which in the meantime he did) so in no way I can be considered a "buddy" of him or somebody promoting him.

That being said - with the rights his app has there is absolutely no way how ANY of the claims there could take place. And this should act as a reminder why we should all be skeptical of claims made "somewhere on the web" (in this case also in a language that maybe over 90% of the posters here can't even read the letters). (also I find hilarious that the original Arabic poster as translated by Google seems to believe that Taipei is linked to Vietnam and also linked to Thailand).
[Galaxy Note 3 General] upaupa:
Ok…. I t is appears that i should delete my original post …. We cannot rely on strange inaccurate experience of one person vs 700 users strongly recommended this great app
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Thanks for understanding :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] twfrankx:
Dear sir,

Would you please help me to determine if my device "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 16GB VARIANT", thank you.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Yes n9005 for Taiwan 16GB
[Galaxy Note 3 General] motohip:
I'm never ever ever buying an eBay or craigslist phone ever again.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MehmetAliCan:
N900Q

N900Q Turkey.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Did you mean N9000Q? (9000 not 900)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MehmetAliCan:
Yes N9000Q
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
If you dont mind can you send me some screenshots please
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MehmetAliCan:
http://www.samsung.com/tr/consumer/mobile-phone/mobile-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9000ZKETUR (Turkish INFO, Official)

http://i.hizliresim.com/wL6gDz.png This is photo.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Thanks, but I mean screenshots from the app :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] seff5677:
Hello and i need some help! Im currently on bell network in canada and i've unsure with all the different model numbers for this phone. It must have LTE capabilities for the network im on.

I've seen one that is SM-900 and another that is SM-N900W8. I don't know which one is right for me

If anyone knows can you please clarify if you dont mind? Or if im missing a model number i'll glady search it up and read up on it

Thank you!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nicholaschum:
In Canada you want the N900W8 for the supported bands.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] seff5677:
Got it, thank you
[Galaxy Note 3 General] techno-np:
Did anyone test with CPUZ ??? Does it give legit info ??
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Jagerfarts:
wow, i didn't think anyone would really have to watch out for clones of a note 3, didn't think it was that overly popular of a device!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] barneystuta:
I've won an auction on eBay from a UK seller with legit feedback.

How is it best, from a distance (i.e without sending the money over) for the seller to prove it is legitamite?

Obviously once I receive it I can download the app posted earlier in the thread and run some checks myself.

Would things like the battery cover? Under the battery? Model number etc help me gauge if it is genuine? I'd rather at least be 90% sure before I transfer over the money to them :)

Thanks!

EDIT: A good video to help spot fakes :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZogKHzmfweQ
[Galaxy Note 3 General] drive2droad:
I have one question .. Has anyone with a SM-N9006 been able to install CyanogenMod 11 via official download ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Sweep29:
Hi

I just received my Note Max N9006 form Fastcard Tech and decided to change the ROM from one I found on Needrom.com. The ROM I chose was titled: N9006/N900 iBaby888 as this one has been improved and it states is for the N9006.

I thought this was the correct rom and I followed the instructions for Sflash Tools (found elsewhere) and it seemed to complete OK in that I got the Green circle at the end of the flashing.

However, when I boot my phone, I can hear the start up sound/music but my display is just multicolored vertical pinstripes.

It seems to be moving to different screens whilst booting as the pinstripe display changes colors but I don't get any real display that makes any sense.

Anyone any idea how I can get my phone back to working display?

Is my phone just an expensive paperweight now?

Thanks in advance.:good:

Paul
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sabriptm:
thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ivanox1972:
I have bought European n9005. Can I flash on it some custom rom for att note?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Tunday:
You guys are really doing a good job here. I can't imagine buying Note 3 without visiting this thread. I will get mine tomorrow. Hoping I get a genuine one.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] liquidcooled:
thanks..
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kraken77:
Need Suggestion

I want to buy a clone phone for my younger sister, what is the best clone 1:1 of Note 3 and S4 now days? do clone phone uses 4g network? Should i go for S4 or Note 3? Which model is good on fastcardtech website as there are many good clone phones that makes me harder to choose. ASAP
[Galaxy Note 3 General] E.Cadro:
This really belongs in the Q&A section not this thread.

Everyone please stay on topic.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mode7456:
Some fakes comes with an earlier version of Antutu pre-installed. (hacked version)

Don't be fooled by this System installed version of Antutu which says version 2.9. This, pre-installed version of Antutu which comes with your phone is hacked to show faked info. Always download the latest version from the Playstore.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jamor414:
I just purchased a GN3 N900V 32 GB / verizon unlocked and I receive it within the next day or two. It is newly manufacturer refurbished (unused after MR) so will that change anything in the settings?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Once you get the phone, you can post some screenshots so I can tell you then.

You can enter the menu, select Fake Detector and see what does it says.

Please feedback later. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sarf2k4:
Hi, I did a hands-on on the fakes at one of the store selling them, probably this would help anyway on spotting the fakes

1. S-pen buttons way to far to the top

2. Some don't have s-pen button

3. There are no resistant when using the s-pen on the screen while swiping (originals do have resistance during strokes, due to the s-pen tip having silicone coated tips i guess)

4. There are no S-Note application

5. Pressing the display might have color distortion

6. No multi-window feature

7. No one handed operation for all apps

Hope this helps in spotting the fakes as you use them :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jamor414:
I received my "manufacturer refurbished" phone in the mail today. It is actually asurion refurbished not manufacturer refurbished but I'm not surprised.

The main thing I'm worried about is that it says it was made in China and it doesn't have a Samsung serial number, but I am guessing Asurion is required to do this and is normal.

The phone came in what seemed to be an unopened asurion/verizon box. The phone is in mint condition (appears brand new) and had all of the plastic protection on the screen and sides which hasn't been removed since refurbishment. It came with a battery and a new back as well. The charger however is from "powerblock".

Everything works correctly and your app says Congratulations its an Original, so I believe I have a legitimate phone.

I've attached some screen shots (properties note the shots are 1920 x 1080)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sabriptm:
agree
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
Remove the Pic with your IMEI in it, don't post that publicly as people steal IMEI's
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vndnguyen:
Very weird that the IMEI in the app is shown only 14 digits (it should be 15 digits on a normal phone)

Is there any S/N (serial number) on the back of the phone (behind the battery)?

Can you show or PM me the picture of the Label on the back?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jamor414:
I PMed you the screenshot of the back of my phone.. no samsung S/N just Asurion information. The IMEI on the back is 15 digits it looks like the IMEI in the phone settings is missing the last digit..
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lolamarcel:
Hey,

I've got a HTC X where all the screws are missing.

I so can not use the phone, I'm on the search for these screws. But so far I think this is either not, or should I pay 30 € shipping.

Does anyone have any idea where you can still herbekommen these screws, or has someone that he no longer needs?

I would even help it if you could tell me what the screws are actually being built there. What size do you have or what your name is.

Can anyone help me?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] zachf26243:
I think I have some
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lolamarcel:
hey,

sounds good.

Would you sell me one?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Wesby2:
Where are you from? Did you try any store nearby? I am sure a local service center would help you.
[Xperia SP General] redaotrosh:
Hi all,

Today after chating with Hong Kong chat support they informed me that the upgrade process for Xperia SP,V and TX will be postponed to week 2 or 3 2014 as per picture below, but they didn't confirm if it is for all carriers or only at Hong Kong.
[Xperia SP General] noahvt:
That's terrible news!
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Ive asked the same question in holland and here Sony said:

No follow the care page; december 2013 is the time we get the update.
[Xperia SP General] redaotrosh:
I asked the same question for germany they told me that it will be in december as per blogs.
[Xperia SP General] Natchi:
Your screen print appears to be a load of made up tosh, if you actually read it, the operator offers the information without actually being asked the question.

Please leave making stuff up to those that are actually better at it.
[Xperia SP General] 某龙兄:
I've asked the same question in China and here Sony said:

I dont know.:silly:
[Xperia SP General] adryanodej:
in romania when i asked same question from a Sony agent: we dont know

i`m already sick of waiting .. Maybe in close future i`l buy a nexus. :)
[Xperia SP General] redaotrosh:
but that is happen with me so how can I give screenshot, yeah it is print screen but that is really you can try and ask them.
[Xperia SP General] alphaz1:
eh, nice try...
[Xperia SP General] bartmw:
Stop moaning about update. Not going to happen any time soon. Sony is busy counting money from PS4 sales :P
[Xperia SP General] MalibuReaper:
Damn :c
[Xperia SP General] davinci20:
Sony mobile is a standalone company from sony that deals with the PS4 what you are saying is absloute nonsense
[Xperia SP General] Robin>Hood:
Taking his comment serious is absolute nonsense lol.

Why even care about the update? It's not gonna bring that much change. You guys should learn to have some patience :)

This update will come eventually, so does 4.4 :)
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
The PS4 has nothing to do with the upcomming update. Ive reported this thread because we dont need a dozen threads about the upcomming update.

There is a news thread about this so continue the disussion in there :)
[Xperia SP General] wedgess:
Please use the existing thread for 4.3 and 4.4 news HERE instead of creating a new thread.

Thanks

Thread closed
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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] s4vva:
I am in the process of getting tomtom for my wizard as well as a gps device. I need to buy a cradle for the car and was just wondering if the tomtom users out there could tell me wether tomtom runs in landscape or portrait or both, if both which is better?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] nmonger:
Hi, it runs in both modes very happily, although it does not automatically switch between landscape and portrait when you slide out the keyboard. You have to manually rotate the screen using the tomtom menu which can be a little frustrating.

I personally always use portait as it fits in the car holder easier, plus you can use the car charger in portrait mode, not in landscape (i guess that depends on the type of car holder you have)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] tintoy:
Not sure about other users but i find the landscape mode very slow to update?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] laich71:
i'd definately say portrait because the road ahead is more important than side roads and you can see turnings and junctions earlier in portrait mode.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] edsub:
definitely landscape.

The Wizard screen is too small for having a good view. Also the info at the bottom will be too small.

The wider screen (landscape) also gives better view on ie. roundabouts.

I use the Brodit landscape holder
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] s4vva:
well thanks for your help guys, as it clears up nothing :)

i gues i will just have to installl tomtom first then decide for myself....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] laich71:
i use a magnetic disk from CPW and put the metal strip under back cover so when i want it landscape i just turn the phone. secure enough for me.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] tut00:
To all you tom tom owners out there...

On your tom tom install disk is there both palm and PPC software? I got Tom Tom for my treo 650 for christmas, but it will only install to the palm. I seen nothing for the PPC.

I have contacted tom tom and they say i can install it, but that's no help since i do not have it on the disk. Any ideas?

I don't want to go buy it again!!

-John

Cingular 8125
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] a1laserboy:
I started to use mine in portrate , then switched to landscape, and getting a wider view is definatly better for me. It makes the readout at the bottom easyer to read. Only bad thing is reading a sideways screen when trying to make a call ;)

TomTom Go's, and Pretty much all other sat navs are landscape, so there must be something in it :D