In addition to the unique serial number inherent in each phone model, the devices also have an "sewn" IMEI - an international identifier. The latter is used by the operator to track and lock stolen devices, preventing the possibility of further use of the device in a particular network. Have it is quite difficult to reflash, among other things, it is prohibited by legislation (except when the identifier "flew" by randomly).
How to find out your phone?
This process is quite simple and will not take more pairs of minutes.
- Take a look at the factory box of the machine - IMEI will be printed next to the serial number or barcode. Also, fifteen or fourteen-digit code can be duplicated in the warranty card.
- If the box is lost, or you bought the device "from the second hand", carefully remove the rear lid of the smartphone, remove the battery. Under it should be a branded sticker with a printed identifier. If it is missing or does not match the IMEI received by programmatically (see the next item), it may indicate the repair with the replacement of the case \\ fees.
- The simplest IMEI definition method on the device running is to dial the character sequence * # 06 # keyboard. It works absolutely on all models, both on outdated and super-modern.
- On devices running iOS, have included in the "Settings" section -\u003e "Basic" -\u003e "About this device", placed on a tray for a SIM card, for iPhone 5 and 6 - marked on the surface of the rear cover. You can also find out the number through iTunes, section "Serial Number".
- For Android devices: IMEI can really know even without the presence of the device "on your hands." Switch by reference in a personal account From Google and we receive statistics about all devices that have ever been connected to the current account.
Why do you need to know the devices?
Personal identifier data can be useful for different reasons:
- services for checking IMEI will allow you to secure the user from buying a stolen or fake product;
- in addition, if the device was stolen with you - make information about the IMEI in the base to notify others;
- knowing the desired number, you can find out the technical specifications of the device, for the owners of Android - even the presence or absence of a jailbreak;
- official technical support services also sometimes request IMEI as additional information;
- IMEI devices purchased in another country should be made to the appropriate state base at a certain period (if this is not done, notification from the operator with the address of the nearest service center).
If when checking the phone issued 2 IMEI, there is no reason for excitement. Most likely, the device simply works with two SIM cards, each of which is registered a separate identifier.
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