Forget the unofficial IMEI tools that have been floating around the web to check whether your Galaxy Note 7 features a defective battery or not. As promised, Samsung has just launched its own official ...

The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is a 15-digit unique identifier for all cell phones. It is used to identify the phone and the manufacturer and whether it is original or ...

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To check, you can head over to Samsung’s Note 7 IMEI checker where you can insert your IMEI or serial number to verify whether or not your device is affected by the recall. The same page also hosts ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. According to the CPSC, about 1 million Galaxy Note 7 phones are being recalled as potentially dangerous. The ...