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How to identify counterfeit Adata microSDHC memory cards

Adata: microSDHC memory cards

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The ADATA microSDHC Class 4 is manufactured in accordance with the SD Card Association's SD 2.0 standards, making it compatible with all microSDHC host digital devices and supporting capacities up to 32GB.

Consumers need to be wary of almost visually identical counterfeit ADATA microSD memory cards being offered on eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and various internet websites, sometimes a fraction of the authentic items price.

You can not determine the actual memory capacity of a counterfeit memory card by simply viewing the capacity displayed by your computer, phone or camera. Counterfeiters fraudulently overwrite the cards internal memory with a false capacity which will display the false capacity on your device. Actual memory must be checked with a test program.

To check if your microSD drive has the capacity and speed stated, "H2testw" is a simple tool that is distributed for free and offers a very simple, easy-to-use interface. The program can be used by anyone who wants to know how their actual product compares to others, the real capacity and the amount of errors that can be detected on the product.

The Secure Digital "SD" standard is maintained by the SD Association (SDA). The Secure Digital format includes four card families; the original Standard-Capacity (SDSC), the High-Capacity (SDHC), the eXtended-Capacity (SDXC), and the SDIO. The cards are available in three form factors; original, mini size, and micro size.

It is not unusual to find counterfeit and generic cards with memory substantially below what is printed on the card. If you don't check your purchase, you may lose content or damage your equipment.

Counterfeit products are often listed on eBay, Amazon and other websites with manufacturer's stock (advertising) images and sold to unsuspecting buyers. Always insist on an actual product photo, including serial number. While it may not be possible to identify an authentic product from a photo, it may be possible to identify a fake.

The Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) format is defined in version 2.0 of the SD specification, and supports cards with capacities up to 32 GB. Any microSDHC memory card with a capacity above 32GB (e.g. 64GB, 128GB, 256GB) is a fake.

The production and sale of counterfeit products marked with the ADATA brand is a criminal offense, and infringes ADATA's brands, copyrights, trademarks and other rights under applicable laws. ADATA takes this criminal activity very seriously, and will adopt all necessary proceedings, investigations and legal actions to deter all forms of forgery. Furthermore, the producers and sellers of counterfeit products shall be liable for any and all losses, expenses and damages incurred by this illegal behavior.

 


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Warnings / Hazards:

Loss of valuable data or damage to your equipment. There is no ADATA warranty on counterfeit products.

Recommended Action:

To make sure you're getting the real thing, always purchase your memory cards from reputable authorized dealers.

If you purchased a counterfeit from an e-commerce website (including eBay, Amazon, AliExpress) keep the counterfeit product as proof for your dispute, the manufacturer or authorities. If returned, the seller will claim it is not counterfeit, or re-sell it to another unsuspecting consumer.

Contact your credit-card company and dispute the charges -- you have the counterfeit product as proof. Leave negative "Counterfeit" feedback for the seller.

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Company:

Contact:
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd.

Address:
2F., No.258, Liancheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist.

City:
235 New Taipei City,

Phone:
(886) 2-8228-0886

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Product Information:
Manufacturer:
Adata 

Model Name:
microSDHC memory cards 

Model Number:
microSDHC 
How to Identify a Fake Product :
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Authentic ADATA 32GB microSDHC memory cards.

The microSDHC format is defined in version 2.0 of the SD specification, and supports cards with capacities up to 32GB. Any microSDHC memory card with a capacity above 32GB (e.g. 64GB, 128GB, 256GB) is fake.


 
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Always check the ADATA website for current and legacy ADATA products to ensure authenticity.

Counterfeiters are very good at creating visually deceptive counterfeit products and packaging to fool unsuspecting buyers.


 
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This ADATA 64GB SDHC memory card is listed on eBay, but it is a fake. No such product exists in the ADATA product line.

Counterfeiting is a criminal industry that damages the authentic brand's reputation and destroys jobs.


 
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This counterfeit ADATA 64GB microSDHC memory card is offered on Amazon but it is a fake.

Always check the ADATA website for current and legacy ADATA products to ensure authenticity.


 
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This counterfeit 128GB ADATA microSDHC memory card was purchased on eBay.

While it may look convincing, counterfeiters have created a visually deceptive counterfeit product and packaging to fool unsuspecting buyers.


 
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This eBay listing offers a 128GB ADATA microSDHC card.

The microSDHC standard supports cards with capacities up to 32 GB. Any microSDHC memory card with a capacity above 32GB (e.g. 64GB, 128GB, 256GB) is a fake.


 
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This counterfeit ADATA 64GB microSDHC card is listed on eBay with the capacity conspicuously missing from the card image.

Any microSDHC memory card with a capacity above 32GB (e.g. 64GB, 128GB, 256GB) is fake.


 


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