How to Find the IMEI Number on a Mobile Phone

Doctor Cell Phone asks for your IMEI number to ensure that your exact handset is returned to you.
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 used. The carrier could thus use the number to remotely disable the phone in the event it is stolen or reported lost and customize data content to be compatible with the type of equipment used, among other things.   

• Ensure the phone is powered off.
• Remove the battery.
• Look on the phone for a white sticker/label, which would be now exposed after removing the battery, for the IMEI. It would be 15 or 17 digits not including a few forward slashes included and without any letters. Only the first 15-digits are needed.
• If the phone is not available or if the label is unreadable then have a look at the phone manufacturer's packaging for a white sticker/label. Near one bar code or another the IMEI would also be printed.

Tips

• If your mobile phone is stolen, call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network, and give that IMEI number to staff and ask them to block that number for a period of time, so no one can use your mobile phone for any illegal purpose.
• Store your 15-Digit IMEI Number in a safe place, so you could find it if your phone is stolen.

Warnings

Do not ask the Service Center Staff to block your IMEI number permanently.

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