In addition, thanks to this number, phones can make emergency calls without a SIM card. IMEI also allows Identify smartphones regardless of SIM which is inside.
It’s also a way for second-hand smartphone buyers to make sure, with some luck, the phone isn’t stolen. Thanks to some services that list the IMEIs of phones declared in this way.
What is the IMEI number?
I’International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI It is a unique number that makes it possible to identify any device that can connect to GSM, UMTS and LTE networks, regardless of the SIM card.
It gives operators more flexibility to strengthen the security of their fleet of smartphones, specifically by allowing or disallowing devices on their networks. But it’s not just him.
IMEI also allows the operator to automatically know the device type of its subscribers for technical, marketing and customer support purposes.
Indeed, certain fields of the IMEI are a identification of the manufacturer and then the model. Thus, if the operator supports it, this enables it to perform automatic detection of the terminal pattern.
What is the IMEI number used for?
Concretely, this number, in the case of theft, prohibit the use of the device in the network of operators. After the complaint, the IMEI number can be blacklisted and calls become impossible even with a valid SIM card.
- Open the Phone app on your Android smartphone or iPhone
- To call *#06# and make the call
- The IMEI number of the smartphone is displayed on the screen
- Take a screenshot and save it somewhere in the cloud or copy the code to a piece of paper. To be put in a safe place.
The IMEI number can be found as follows:
- On the stickers on the packaging of the smartphone or on the purchase invoice
- By asking your operator.
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