IMEI (World Cell Station Apparatus ID) is a unique number, which is given to every handset that is sold in a half -way manner. If your phone is stolen, then while registering an FIR in the police station, you also have to give information about IMEI number. Then based on local law, your phone can be banned from using or calling the network. Such possible IMEI blacklist
It is possible to do it.
It is worth noting that IMEI is related to SIM slot, so dual SIM phones have two IMEI numbers. Not only the phone, the tablets that have an option to install SIM also have IMEI numbers. Because of this, this number becomes very important during Emergency.
If your lost or stolen phone is locked, then it can prove that it is your phone only through the IMEI number. You can know the IMEI number of your phone in this way.
USSD code
This is the easiest way to know the IMEI number of your phone. Its biggest feature is that it is universal. It works on almost all feature phones and smartphones.
1. Dial *# 06# on your phone.
2. After this, IMEI number will be displayed on your screen. Keep it safe by writing somewhere, if you have a smartphone then you can also take a screenshot.
On phone
If you have the latest version of the iPhone 5 or any iPhone, then IMEI will be seen on its backpanel. Just turn the phone and keep it somewhere. The iMei SIM tray has print on the iPhone 4S and iphone with older models.
Learn from settings
Go to Settings option to know the IMEI number on Android phone. After this choose About, then IMEI. Tap on the status and scroll down the screen and get information about IMEI.
Tap on the settings on the iPhone. Then choose General and then About. After this, learn about IMEI by scrolling.
The phones that have a removable battery have prints on IMEI number one sticker which is affixed inside the phone. You can check it by taking out the battery of the phone.
When you do not have the phone available:
Phone box or bill
Each phone’s retail box and bill are mentioned on IMEI number. Therefore, it is convenient for the future to keep them well instead of throwing them. At least keep the box well, it will be useful to know the IMEI number. Apart from this, if you feel like selling your phone in future, then this box will prove useful. The IMEI number is written on the sticker on the side of the box.
Android
Android users can know the IMEI number of their device even after it is lost. By the way, all the methods mentioned above are effective, but if you lose the phone and you do not have both its bill and box, then there is no need to get upset.
1. Log in on Google dashboard through Google ID used in your Android phone.
2. Click on Android written after Green Robot logo.
3. After this you will be able to see the list of devices that are registered with your Google ID. With this, you can also see their IMEI number.
