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What is the IMEI of a smartphone and where to look for it

Natasha Kumar By Natasha Kumar Aug9,2024

What what is the IMEI of a smartphone and where to look for it

Many things can happen to a person, among unpleasant surprises — lost phone In this case, it is necessary not only to block the SIM card, but also to report the theft of the phone to the police.

For this, you need the IMEI number. This is a number that is unique to that particular phone and is usually 15 characters long. It can be used to identify and track lost or stolen mobile phones.

How to Find Your IMEI

iPhone

If you have an iPhone, you can easily find the IMEI number by going to Settings > General > About the program. Scroll down and you will see the IMEI number along with other information about the device. You can also find the IMEI number on the back of the phone, usually at the bottom.

Android

If you have an Android phone, finding the IMEI number depends on the manufacturer and model. However, the most common way is to simply go to Settings > About phone > Status. Scroll down and you should see the IMEI number with other information about your device.

If you don't find the IMEI on your smartphone

The IMEI number should be on the original packaging. It can be found on a label or sticker with the IMEI number.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116

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