IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity . An IMEI is a serial number to differentiate it from other mobile. It is a 15 d...
IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. An IMEI is a serial number to
differentiate it from other mobile. It is a 15 digit number[can be 16 or 17 digits] that is unique to each phone. The IMEI code is broken into sections that provide information about a phone, such as manufacturer, to the mobile network that the phone is connected to.
What Is The Purpose of an IMEI Number?
The main purpose of the number is to identify mobile devices..Their secondary purpose is to prevent theft. If a mobile device can be universally identified, a thief cannot change the SIM card on a phone and expect to keep the phone. IMEI numbers are hard-coded into device hardware, making it nearly impossible to change them without somehow damaging the device..The IMEI number of a phone can also be used to retrieve the unique unlock code for that phone.Can The Government Use Your IMEI Number to Track You?
It depends. If they can’t attach a name or some form of personal identification to your IMEI number, they don’t know who your phone really belongs to. This is often the problem with prepay customers. Since they don’t sign contracts with their wireless carriers, there’s no way to attach a face or ID card to the IMEI number. If you have a contract with a mobile carrier, the government could use a search warrant to access your IMEI information for number and location tracking. So, even if you swap out your SIM card with a prepaid one, you can still be traced.Government is not the only entity you should worry about. Hackers can trace you if necessary using your IMEI number. However, neither of these things happen very often to the average citizen.
Do ALL Mobile Devices Have IMEI Numbers?
Since counterfeit phones aren’t made with regulatory compliance in mind, they often lack IMEI numbers. Some devices do not have IMEI numbers, but they are often illegal.”There are also rumors that special agencies of governments around the world use IMEI-less devices to avoid being traced by counter-intelligence black ops.
How To Find IMEI Number in Your Mobile?
IMEI number can be found in the phones back under the battery mostly on white stick. In some cases there is written IMEI: <IMEI number> but in other cases there is only number written and it don’t tell you that it is IMEI number. IMEI number can be also found on the box package of the phone.This is an example of the IMEI label on the phones back (under the battery):
Other option is even better. You can get IMEI number on screen without removing battery. You just type *#06# on your screen and it will show you IMEI number of your phone.
Another way to find IMEI number is go to settings> about phone>status>IMEI information
If there’s anything that has helped us stop thieves in their tracks most effectively, it’s the IMEI standard. While the number could still be used against you, it’s well worth the risk.
