Wait, there’s a difference between “Validation Code” — what you see when you scrape the paint off the label
versus “Verification Code” — what you see that they want you to repeat back to prove you’re not a bot.
In M4X’s screenshot above, it’s the latter that is not recognized. You can see what’s displayed and typed, and they don’t match.
That’s not checking the hardware yet, it’s checking what’s between keyboard and chair to verify you’re human.
Try again?
New finding: Qrcode on the questionable i4 leads to official Nitecore i4 product page whereas authentic qrcode will lead you validation page with validation code automatically loaded into the field. Manage to validate my um20 within two attempts but i4 gave kept give security code error on all browsers.
Seller admitted that they sold clone Nitecore i2, i4 and D4 to buyers today . I should be able to get my refund back soon. Should I report this matter to Nitecore?
Compare yours with Nitecore official one if you still have the box. Look out for alignment, typeface and spelling. I will do a side-by-side comparison when my replacement chargers arrive in a few weeks time.