Every phone should have one or more than one IMEI number. The IMEI is short for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is usually unique, to identify mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones.

In some occasions, you might need to check and provide your phone IMEI. Especially when you want to dig out the phone source when you buy a second hand phone or refurbished phone. Here are some ways to locate it easily.

 

Option 1: Targeting your IMEI number on the device

Here are the steps to find the IMEI. Very easy.

1. Dial *#06# from the phone;

2. You will see the IMEI Number shown on the screen.

Option 2: Target your IMEI number if you got an iphone.

Here is how to find your IMEI number in Setting.

1. Go to Settings.

2. Select General.

3. Select About.

4. The IMEI number shows up.

Option 3: Target your IMEI number if you got a Samsung.

Here is how to find your IMEI number on your Samsung device:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Select About Phone or About device.

3. The IMEI number shows up.

On some older devices, you may need to select Status to see your IMEI and other information.

Option 4: If you got other Android device, you could find your IMEI in these steps.

1. Go to Settings App.

2. Scroll done and choose About Phone.

3. Target the detail page and the IMEI should be there.

Option 5: Find IMEI number outside the package box.

Some manufacturers, Apple, Samsung, HuaWei, Xiaomi, usually print the IMEI number outside the package box.

 

For some refurbished seller, they also customized boxes for the pre-owned phone like AHS Premier. They sticked each box with the target IMEI number. In this way, it's easy for the clients to target the IMEI and know the inside product directly.