How to identify a fake N9
 

I am planning to buy a Nokia N9 tomorrow morning. Being aware of the fake ones available around, I am being a bit cautious and would like to know how can I identify if it is a real one or fake. Any commands which would produce a specific output or something like that?

Any help would be highly appreciated.

Re: How to identify a fake N9
 

Watch youtube videos of N9 reviews, announcement etc. I never see a MeeGo clone. All I can see is N9 hardware clones. So know the phone close may help you.

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If U see 2 Sim card slots run for your life

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Are you going to see it before you buy or is it off the internet? As AJ said, all are n9 body clones, none of the meego software.

On the dialler, type *#0000# and it should say:
Software version Vxxxxx_PR_00X
N9
(C) Nokia

Also check the IMEI begins with a 3, as this usually denotes Nokia.

Otherwise, make sure it functions how you expect the N9 to do so i.e. swiping, no lag, same vkb etc.

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fakes ones have a logo like this at the bottom of the screen :

___
/_/_/
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even though i have no reason to hate wp7 this still made me laugh :D

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I've seen a fair few fakes on ebay. Most seem to have "N9" printed in the upper corner of the screen which is an obvious giveaway(N9's have only Nokia actually printed).

Also any listing with descriptions similar to "a friend gave me this phone as a gift but I can't understand smartphones so putting it up for sale" should set alarm bells ringing.

Re: How to identify a fake N9
 

this, 1010

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I saw several times fake n9, they are similare built in covers but the operatin system and UI icon's are like iphone and low screen resolution that you can easy see picsels on screen...they are chines made phones for 50€ sold on streets on eastern europe.

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very poor UI,+TV transmitter prove fake

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All N9 Fakes:
http://www.abload.de/img/72u1kvr.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/73wtjxk.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/749ajd3.png
http://www.abload.de/img/75l2k8e.png

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Wow first and third look not fake :-)

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To me the first picture looks REALLY fake ;)

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what operating system is it running ?

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... I mean to some extend.

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Notice the size of the bezel? It is much thicker that the n9.

For the OS, I would bet on them running some horrid java variant with a custom UI, or possibly Android as that is appearing on many of the clones these days.

There have been a few threads on the KIRFs, take a look at these...

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=80741

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=80986

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=80090

Re: How to identify a fake N9
 

Unfortunately I couldn't buy the phone as expected :( (Couldn't even see :()

So I am looking out for a new on which comes well under my budget :D

PS: I ain't trolling :o

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Very nice pics of real fake N9 phone.
I see this models sumetime on street for sale.
They have 2MP camera transflective screen, few of it's icones have chinese leters, or pic of UC-browser-nuts-eater dkn what it's real name lol.

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Edited this post :o

Re: How to identify a fake N9
 

Hi,
Since the device did not launch here I had a close relative pick it from Jeddah while he was returning here. I think that's the best way to go about it than land up with a fake.

I think even though its easy to make the phone look the same, it would be plain when you use the fake that it is a fake... take a few pics/videos I really doubt that a fake can produce a 720p video or a good picture even...

Sorry I cant help on more info about where else to buy it. :(

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:cool: :cool:

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Okay. I have a doubt before getting an N9.
How do we get into the terminal (and execute commands)? Is there a particular application we have to open or we need to get into some mode after a reboot? I am yet to use a Maemo/MeeGo device!

Re: How to identify a fake N9
 

Ranbaxy, second link from the top:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=n9+terminal+access

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Thanks :D
Btw, after switching ON (enabling) the developer mode from Settings / Security / Developer mode, I should be able to see the X-Terminal icon on the home screen, correct? :o Reboot required? :o

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Yes, however enabling developer mode for the first time may require phone to download some files, install them and then it will restart by itself (as I recall it). Later, enabling/disabling dev mode will not require a restart, and Terminal icon will appear on your home screen accordingly. There's even a way to have it always on your homescreen:
http://www.meegoexperts.com/2011/12/...mode-terminal/

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Guys, I got my 16 GB cyan N9 last Friday. Loving it <3