Kapanlagi.com - HCD stands for Handphone Copy Draw or commonly known as fake phones. Getting an HCD when you intend to buy an original phone is a loss that must be avoided. To avoid being deceived, you need to be aware of how to check original or HCD Samsung phones.
Apparently, the popularity of Samsung has been exploited by unscrupulous manufacturers to carry out their actions. However, you will not fall into their trap if you really know how to check original or HCD Samsung phones with certainty. Not only that, you also need to pay attention to safe shopping tips before deciding to buy a product.
The similarity offered by original products and HCD is indeed very high. However, you should not be tempted by prices that are much cheaper than the market. Pay attention to the following characteristics so that you don't have difficulty when applying the method to check original or HCD Samsung phones.
1. How to Check Original or HCD Samsung Phones Physically
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The earliest way to check whether a Samsung phone is original or HCD is by observing its physical characteristics. Whether it's the screen, logo, or available buttons. So that you can conduct a detailed and thorough examination, please follow the following explanation.
- Original Samsung phones have a bright screen quality, while HCD phones will display dimmer colors.
- The Samsung HCD logo will feel rough and easily erased when held, while the original logo won't.
- The distance between the screen edge and the phone on Samsung HCD appears quite wide.
- On Samsung HCD, the position of the Home and Volume buttons is unbalanced.
- The battery specifications are different from the original Samsung.
- If the battery is removed, there are components that do not fit with the original casing.
- There is no sensor on Samsung HCD, while the original Samsung is complete.
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2. How to Check Original or HCD Samsung Phones Using Samsung Kies
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Perhaps, Samsung Kies is not unfamiliar to Samsung users. Through this application, you can apply a method to check if your Samsung phone is original or HCD using the software provided. To know the necessary steps, please read the following explanation.
- Install the Samsung Kies application on your laptop or PC.
- Connect your Samsung phone to the PC using a data cable.
- Next, pay attention to the connected information that appears on the laptop screen after the phone is connected.
- If that information appears, it means that the Samsung phone you have is original.
- However, if that information does not appear, it is likely that the Samsung phone you have is HCD.
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3. How to Check Original or HCD Samsung Phones Using CPU-Z
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Besides Samsung Kies, the CPU-Z application can also help you in applying the procedure for checking original Samsung phones or HCD. This application can be said to have accurate power in reading the original phone type. For more clarity, please follow these steps.
- Download and install the CPU-Z application through the Play Store.
- Open the application after it is installed.
- Grant application permission.
- After that, you will get information about the details of the phone's specifications.
- Through this information, you can compare it with the original phone specifications.
In addition to the above method, you can also pay attention to the type and specifications through the Settings menu, as follows:
- Go to the Settings menu, then select About Device.
- Information about the phone specifications will be displayed.
- You can match it with the official specifications released by Samsung.
- You can also visit the GSM Arena website and search for your Samsung phone type in the search column.
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4. Tips to Avoid Samsung HCD
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Besides knowing how to check the authenticity of a Samsung phone or HCD, you also need to follow tips to avoid them. Taking careful steps like the following before purchasing will keep you away from the risk of getting fake goods.
- Look for official stores or Authorized Samsung Dealers when buying.
- If you want to buy online on a marketplace, look for official accounts.
- Also make sure that the seller has a good reputation by checking feedback or reviews from other buyers.
- Don't easily be tempted by cheap prices, especially for the latest models.
Well, KLovers, those are some ways to check the authenticity of a Samsung phone or HCD along with safety tips that you need to apply. Caution is always necessary to avoid these HCD or super fake phones.
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