The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is a unique identification or serial number that all mobile phones and smartphones have. It is normally 15 digits long.
The IMEI number can be found on the silver sticker on the back of your phone, under the battery pack, or on the box your phone came in.
You can also display the IMEI number on the screen of your mobile phone or smartphone by entering *#06# into the keypad.
You have have heard of the term IMEI, or seen it listed on your phone’s original packaging. At first glance, its not really clear what exactly you are meant to do with it, or what the IMEI even is. The common advice is to always note down your IMEI number in case its lost or stolen — and for good reason. Your IMEI number is unique to your device, and can be used to identify its make, model, and serial number.
As smartphones have become more readily available — and more valuable — they have become a target of thieves around the world. Against this backdrop, having a record of your IMEI number is not to be underestimated. So, what exactly is an IMEI number and how do you find yours?
Since 2004, the IMEI appears in the format AA-BBBBBB-CCCCCC-D. The sections labelled A and B are known as the Type Allocation Code (TAC). The TAC portion of the IMEI identifies the manufacturer and model of the device. For example, the Google Pixel TAC code is 35-161508, while the iPhone 6s Plus is 35-332907. Some models have multiple TACs depending on revision, manufacturing location, and other factors — the iPhone 5C has a total of five different TAC codes.
The IMEI number can be found on the silver sticker on the back of your phone, under the battery pack, or on the box your phone came in.
You can also display the IMEI number on the screen of your mobile phone or smartphone by entering *#06# into the keypad.
You have have heard of the term IMEI, or seen it listed on your phone’s original packaging. At first glance, its not really clear what exactly you are meant to do with it, or what the IMEI even is. The common advice is to always note down your IMEI number in case its lost or stolen — and for good reason. Your IMEI number is unique to your device, and can be used to identify its make, model, and serial number.
As smartphones have become more readily available — and more valuable — they have become a target of thieves around the world. Against this backdrop, having a record of your IMEI number is not to be underestimated. So, what exactly is an IMEI number and how do you find yours?
Since 2004, the IMEI appears in the format AA-BBBBBB-CCCCCC-D. The sections labelled A and B are known as the Type Allocation Code (TAC). The TAC portion of the IMEI identifies the manufacturer and model of the device. For example, the Google Pixel TAC code is 35-161508, while the iPhone 6s Plus is 35-332907. Some models have multiple TACs depending on revision, manufacturing location, and other factors — the iPhone 5C has a total of five different TAC codes.
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