What is an IMEI number and how does it help protect your mobile phone?

IMEI is a unique, 15-digit number and is used to identify a device on a mobile network

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The IMEI number is usually found on the back of your phone. Device manufacturers also print it on stickers and paste them on the box of the device.

BS Web Team New Delhi
Mobile phone theft is common in cities and towns. In such cases, a code known as the IMEI number comes in handy for tracing the phone. The number acts as a unique fingerprint for a mobile device. It can also prove helpful when buying a used phone or when you need certain details about your phone. Here is what the number means, how you can check it, and how it is useful.

What is an IMEI number?

IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is a unique, 15-digit number and is used to identify a device on a mobile network. If you have a dual SIM phone, you will have two IMEI numbers – one for each

First Published: Aug 11 2022 | 8:30 PM IST

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