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With great popularity comes the burden of counterfeiting. Chinese smartphone maker <keyword id="874458" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Xiaomi">Xiaomi</keyword> is one such victim in India. Fake phones and accessories have become so rampant that Xiaomi posted a <a href="https://twitter.com/XiaomiIndia/status/1218896647565930496">video </a>on how to differentiate between original headphones and fakes. Last year, 2,000 counterfeit Xiaomi accessories valued at over ₹13 lakh were <a href="https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/fake-xioami-phones-accessories-worth-rs-13-lakh-seized-from-delhi-s-karol-bagh-11575619913310.html">seized</a> by the Delhi police from Gaffar Market following a complaint from the company. The counterfeit products seized include Mi power banks, Mi Neckbands, Mi Headphones, Redmi AirDots, Mi 2-in-1 USB Cable, etc. In an earlier <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/counterfeit-products-cause-over-rs-1-lakh-crore-loss-annually-in-india-aspa-119081100350_1.html">statement</a> to PTI, ASPA President Nakul Pasricha said, “At present counterfeiting causes around ₹1.05 lakh crore losses to India per annum. If counterfeiting is curbed by 50 percent through proper implementation of authentication solutions, enforcement, awareness, and monitoring, it can save more than ₹50,000 crore per annum". Xiaomi isn’t the only company affected by fake products. A <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/fake-smartphone-industry-delhi-nehru-place-gaffar-market-investigation-1607679-2019-10-09">report</a> by India Today has revealed how fake iPhones are assembled in Nehru Place in Delhi. In fact, fake Apple AirPods are sold at a throwaway price of ₹500. How to identify fake Xiaomi headphones 
	
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 <ul><li>Xiaomi has mentioned that the 3.5mm audio jack of the company’s original headphones is copper plated and the one used in fake products is steel plated. This is one of the important things to look for while picking up a Xiaomi headphone.</li><li>Original Xiaomi headphones have a small hole below the L &amp; R signs. The <keyword id="8599715" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="fake-headphones">fake headphones</keyword> have a hole below the L &amp; R signs.</li><li>SKU ID, EAN and the font style on the fake headphones is different.</li></ul>Other tips that will help you identify a fake Xiaomi product: <ul><li>Some Xiaomi products such as power banks have a security code on them. You can use this code to check the authenticity of the product. Enter the security code <a href="https://www.mi.com/global/shield#secur_en">here</a> to verify the product.</li><li>Check the quality of the packaging and the box. In addition to the design being slightly different, fake products are likely to have inferior packaging. While buying accessories, carefully check the packaging for content alignment and user manual.</li><li>Compare the Mi logo with the logo on the company’s <a href="https://www.mi.com/in">website</a>.</li><li>If you are buying a Mi Band, try to connect it with the Mi Fit app. If it is a counterfeit, it will not be able to connect with the app.</li><li>In addition to the packaging quality, the build quality of fake products will be inferior when compared to original products. Check the build material and product finish.</li></ul>The easiest way to avoid counterfeit products is to purchase devices only from official stores. If you want to purchase a Xiaomi product, stick to the company’s <a href="https://www.mi.com/in">website</a>, authorized sellers on Amazon and Flipkart, <a href="https://www.mi.com/in/service/mihome/">Mi Home stores</a> and Xiaomi <a href="https://www.mi.com/in/service/authorized_stores/">partner outlets</a>. With inputs from PTI See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/hp-has-confiscated-over-10-million-worth-counterfeit-cartridges-in-india-this-year-and-that-involved-170-raids-and-144-arrests/articleshow/72440331.cms">HP has confiscated over $10 million worth counterfeit cartridges in India this year⁠— and that involved 170 raids and 144 arrests</a>

Xiaomi warns users about fake headphones – Here's how to identify when you're being duped

<ul><li>The Great Indian Festival starts on October 2 for Prime members.</li><li>The sale brings massive discounts and offers across categories of consumer electronics.</li><li>Customers can get an additional discount of 10% using HDFC Bank cards and EMI.</li></ul>Amazon has announced the Great Indian Festival sale commencing on October 3rd. The sale is expected to have discounts, deals and offers across hot-selling categories like consumer electronics, smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, wearables, daily essentials, fashion products, home &amp; kitchen products, books, Amazon products like Kindle, Echo speakers and more. The sale starts 24 hours early for Prime members and they can start availing offers from 12:00 am on October 2nd. The Great Indian Festival sale is expected to see newly launched smartphones like Samsung <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-launches-galaxy-m52-5g-featuring-snapdragon-778g-processor-120hz-display/articleshow/86581413.cms">Galaxy M52 5G</a> go out on sale for the first time. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Bank Offers" comment="subhead" text="Bank Offers">Bank Offers</cmsannotation> During the Great Indian Festival, Amazon is offering an additional 10% discount to customers making purchases with HDFC Bank debit/credit card or EMI. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What to expect from the Great Indian Festival sale?" comment="subhead" text="What to expect from the Great Indian Festival sale?">What to expect from the Great Indian Festival sale?</cmsannotation> The month-long Great Indian Festival brings discounts and offers across categories with plenty of smartphones and consumer electronics devices getting massive price cuts. If you have something on your wishlist, this could be the right time to check for the best deal on that product. Amazon has termed the offer on Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G as the “Biggest deal of the year” as the phone will see its price come down to ₹36,999 and using the HDFC Bank offers it can be purchased at as low as ₹33,999. Other offers include discounts on smartphones from IQoo, Vivo, Xiaomi, OnePlus and other major brands including Samsung. Accessories such as earphones, headphones, fitness trackers and others can also be purchased at low prices and great value offers during the sale. Laptops, cameras and TVs will also have discounts and exchange offers. Customers can also pre-order products like HP 14 laptops, pTron speakers and Sonos Roam speakers. Mobile accessories start at as low as ₹49. As per the banners shared by Amazon, there would be up to 65% discount on TVs and home appliances. The previous generation <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-diwali-sale-2021-you-can-get-free-airpods-on-purchase-of-an-iphone-12-iphone-12-mini/articleshow/86671878.cms">Apple iPhones</a> are also expected to see a price drop. You should be able to get the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/big-discount-on-apple-iphone-11-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-in-india/articleshow/86227210.cms"> iPhone 11 and iPhone 12</a> series devices at discounted prices. However, these are devices are expected to have limited stocks. If you wish to access the deals early and do not have Amazon Prime, you can get the annual membership for ₹999. Alternatively, you can also purchase Amazon Prime plans for ₹129 for a month and for ₹329 for three months. SEE ALSO <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/bluestacks-x-lets-you-play-android-games-in-your-computers-browser/articleshow/86672102.cms">BlueStacks X lets you play Android games in your computer's browser</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/researchers-discover-a-fake-anti-virus-tool-for-pegasus-by-hackers-impersonating-amnesty-international/articleshow/86671717.cms">Researchers discover a fake anti-virus tool for Pegasus by hackers impersonating Amnesty International</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-handed-hundreds-of-patents-tied-to-its-failed-internet-balloon-project-loon-over-to-softbank/articleshow/86647759.cms">Google handed hundreds of patents tied to its failed internet balloon project Loon over to SoftBank</a>

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