How to detect if a Micro SD is fake
To check the performance of your Micro SD you need to do it from a Android phone. You need to insert the card into the slot and install two applications called SD Insight and A1 SD Bench.
Applications they can be found in the Play Store and are totally free. They are used to verify the card manufacturer's data and to verify the read and write speed, with the intent of knowing if it meets the specifications of the package.
SD Insight
It is the application used for display the manufacturer's name, card model, memory size and production date. It's a lot easy to use and in seconds you have all the card information.
In some cases you can find Kingston Micro SD cards that appear in the log as Toshiba manufacturers. This is because the manufacturer of the semiconductor of the card is Toshiba. Kingston usually buys only the semiconductors and assembles the memories.
There is also the possibility that consequently the name of the paper manufacturer is " Unknown And does not necessarily mean that the card is fake. The application contains information on an important manufacturer number, but may have one or another model not registered in its database.
Bank SD A1
It is the tool used for test the speed of the Micro SD card. It is also useful for measuring the read and write speed of the device and RAM. An intuitive and easy to use application.
After having the data of the speed of reading and writing of the MicroSD is possible compare the results with other users online. This way you can compare your card with those of other users and determine which model you can buy in the future that best suits what you need.
Consequences of having a fake Micro SD
The essential thing to know today about what kind of class a MicroSD is. The class determines the read and write speed of the device. Beyond that it will determine the performance and compatibility you have. Each category or class of cards has a standard speed.
If a fake Micro SD card does not have the read and write speed it promises, it could affect the performance of the device. The devices require a minimum read and write speed in order to function.
The device can overheat causing long-term damage to other device components.
A fake Micro SD is of poor quality, it can corrupt your files and lose valuable information which will cost you to recover.
The downside of using this method to check if a Micro SD card is genuine is that it can only be verified once it has already been purchased and we physically have it. The best recommendation for avoiding scams is buy cards in stores that guarantee the legitimacy of the product.
If the price of a Micro SD is well below average, you may find yourself a potential scam first. Before making your purchase, inquire about prices on the Internet, shop safely at places like Amazon, and learn more about the features of the MicroSD card you want to buy.
