Lost Your Phone? Here's How to Find Your IMEI Number and Why It Matters

anupbhuvanan
Hi all,

Does everybody have a mobile phone? Does anybody know how to find the IMEI number on their handsets? The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is on all GSM and UMTS mobile phones. Mobile phone companies can use the number to identify valid subscribers and the type of equipment. The main use of the IMEI number is to recover your stolen mobile phone, and we can block the mobile handset using this number. With the help of the service provider, we can also recover the mobile. It contains 16 digits. Just press "*#06#" to get the 16 digits of the IMEI number and take note of it. This information is very useful for finding your stolen or lost mobile phone. It's very simple to follow these steps. First, your mobile must be switched on, then grab your mobile and dial *#06# from it, and finally, you will receive your 16-digit IMEI number; make sure to note this number.
anupbhuvanan
To check if your IMEI number is valid or not, please send a message with the 15-digit IMEI number to 53232.
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