The abbreviation IMEI comes from the English International Mobile Equipment Identity and is a unique number assigned by the mobile phone manufacturer. So all mobile devices have it and this number determines their identity. Depending on the model of your device, there are a few different ways to find out.
IMEI is a 15-digit number that has an exact format that indicates not only the manufacturer of the device but also the country or serial number. The IMEI is stored by the mobile operator in the mobile device registry (EIR), and after reporting the theft to the operator, it can block it so that such a device cannot be used on the relevant mobile network.
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How to find IMEI on Androiduv Settings
- Go to menu Settings.
- Go all the way down.
- Choose an offer About the phone.
- Here you can already see all the necessary ones informace, including the serial or model number. If you own an older one Android, you may need to tap to view this information Status.
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How to find IMEI on phone and packaging
It is very likely that the IMEI, serial number and model number will be printed directly on the device as well. This is usually on its back (on older devices, under the battery). The problem here is that there will be this one informace really small so as not to destroy the design of the device. Therefore, you probably cannot do without a magnifying glass, which is why it is better to use the previous solution. That is, if the device is functional. However, you can also read the IMEI from the device packaging.
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How to find IMEI on Androidby entering the code
If you don't want to search for settings, on the phone or even its packaging, you can also use the app Phone and specific code. So type on the keyboard * # # 06 and immediately to you informace they will show without you having to make any calls at all.
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This guide was created on a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G p Androidem 12 and One UI 4.1. Serial numbers, IMEI and more informace they were intentionally hidden, so they are not shown. However, if you apply the instructions to your device, you will see the individual requirements on them.
