Every Android device has an international mobile device identity number (IMEI) unique. You may need this number when dealing with your provider or the device manufacturer.. There are a couple of alternatives to find this, here are both.
What is an IMEI?
IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. In other words, is a unique identifier for your exact phone. All mobile phones that exist today have one, and each one is unique. In the same way that people, No two are the same. Doesn't that make your phone's IMEI feel special??
IMEI numbers have between 14 and 16 digits, and most consist of 14 digits and a final check digit. IMEIs are used by both carriers and manufacturers for tracking purposes. As an example, if you send your phone for repair, so you know what you are getting your phone back (and not another phone).
IMEIs are broken down using a format 11-222222-333333-4, where the first and second sections define the make and model, and the third is specific to that particular phone. The room, as previously stated, verify that the IMEI complies with the assignment and approval guidelines.
Now that we got that little bit of history out of the way, here's how to find yours.
The easiest way: scribe * # 06 # on the scoreboard
Since there are a lot of different manufacturers with a range of different skins, IMEI may be hard to find in settings menu. Then, the easiest thing to do is turn on the marker and write the following:
*#06#
As soon as the final number is entered, the IMEI information should appear. Could it be easier?
The most complicated way: check the settings menu of your device
If you are a glutton for punishment (or you just can't remember the bookmark code and don't feel like searching for this great post), you can also find this information in the Settings menu of your phone.
But this is where that gets tricky: depending on the brand, Android model and version, IMEI information may be hidden in different places.
On a standard Pixel, as an example, You will find it in Settings> About phone. Scroll down and you will see it.
On Samsung Galaxy devices, you will also find it in Settings> About phone, but it's in the upper section.
On OnePlus phones, it's in Settings> About phone> Status.
A final note: Should you keep your IMEI private?
You may have noticed that I deleted the unique id section from all the above screenshots. Although IMEI is not about something that should be treated as ultra private, it is something that you should not transmit.
Like anything else that uniquely identifies the post in question (a serial number, the VIN of a car, etc.), it is something that can be used for unwanted reasons. As an example, a clean IMEI can be spoofed and used to make a stolen device look legitimate. And that is only an example.
Because, it should probably go without saying, but do not give your IMEI to anyone unless there is a good reason for you to have it. If you are not sure why they want it, I asked for. If the reason sounds vague, have doubts.
But there is a situation where should share the IMEI of your device: when you sell it. This will allow the potential buyer to do the proper research on the phone and confirm that it is clean and compatible with their provider..
There you go.