Any phone must have an individual factory number - IMEI. You need to know it if, for example, you are worried about the safety of your phone or want to know more about the manufacturer. How to find out?
Instructions
Step 1
Method one: turn off the phone, remove the back cover and take out the battery. Under it you will see the number you need. It will be written on a sticker that says “IMEI” or “S / N”. However, this method cannot be used if the battery is built-in, such as for Apple iPhone models. In addition, if the phone is old, the numbers on the sticker may no longer be legible.
Step 2
Second way. On the keyboard, dial the code * # 06 # and press the call button. You will see the serial number on your phone screen. This method works only if you have a SIM card.
Step 3
If you bought a phone in a showroom, the serial number must be indicated on the box of legally manufactured models. Find it and write it down in a notebook or save it in any safe place, since in case of loss it is by the serial number that you can quickly find the stolen communication device.
Step 4
If you are going to buy a phone hand-held, be sure to make sure that the phone has not been stolen. To do this, check with the seller for the IMEI before the purchase and go to one of the sites that host the Internet databases of stolen phones. After - check if there is such a number in this database. If you find it, then it is better to refuse a dubious deal.
Step 5
If you are the victim of a robbery and your cell phone has been stolen, contact the police immediately. Provide the serial number of the phone (previously stored) and ask employees to contact the cellular company to track the location of the device. It is almost useless to conduct searches on your own - operators will not give you the information you need, since an ordinary user does not have access to it.
Step 6
Serial numbers are assigned not only to cell phones, but also to USB modems. Therefore, a stolen modem can be found even if the SIM card has been replaced. However, searches will be successful only if you have memorized the IMEI in advance or saved it on any medium.
