Last updated on November 3rd, 2020 at 09:27 pm
Every mobile device in the world, be it your smartphone or tablet, each one has a unique identification number known as IMEI ( International Mobile Equipment Identity). In case your mobile device lost or stolen, this is the IMEI number which can help you to trace the device.
You need to tell IMEI of your mobile device to your mobile operator to blacklist the device as well as block the device. You also need to tell IMEI to law enforcement agencies so that in case, anyone misuses it, you may not get in trouble.
IMEI has 15 to 17 digits, all numbers only and you can find the IMEI of your mobile device in the following five ways.
1. Check the mobile device packing box, if you have kept it preserved safely, you can find the IMEI of the mobile device printed on the sticker on that mobile packing box.
2. IMEI number is also printed on the compliance plate where the battery of the mobile set is fitted, just lift the battery of the mobile and see beneath the battery, you may find IMEI here.
3. You can find the IMEI of the mobile device by dialing USSD Code *#06# on your mobile device and it will display its IMEI number on most phones. Dual-SIM phones have two IMEI numbers.
4. The shopkeeper may also help you to find out IMEI if that shopkeeper has noted the IMEI number on the billing voucher. You may inquire shopkeeper who can tell by checking a duplicate copy of bill voucher.
5. In case you have not noted the IMEI number and not able to find the IMEI number in anyways, Google also helps to find the IMEI of your Android device. Just go to your Google account and then click its account settings. Scroll down till you reach Android, expand it, here you will see all the Android devices connected to your Google account. Note down IMEI of your device from here.
So right now, you have many ways to know IMEI of your mobile device and note down it safely.
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