How IMEI Numbers Work: Purpose and Operation Explained

How IMEI Numbers Work: Purpose and Operation Explained

You may have heard about the IMEI number, but you might not know what it is and what it's used for. When you buy a smartphone, you can see an IMEI number sticker on the back of the phone and on the box, and it also appears on your bill and can be found under your phone's battery.

You can easily find out your phone's IMEI number. To find it, you can simply use your phone's dial pad. You need to open your phone's dial pad and dial *#06#, and then your phone's IMEI number will be displayed. Alternatively, you can install a third-party app that provides information about your phone's internal hardware.

It looks different on every phone, and each phone has a unique IMEI number. It consists of 15 digits. Its full form is "International Mobile Equipment Identity," which is called "अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मोबाइल डिभाइस पहिचान नम्बर" in Nepali. If we talk about current phones, it is available in almost all phones.

IMEI is a kind of identity for smartphones, meaning it is the phone's identification, through which we can get all the information about that phone, such as the model of the phone or the company of the phone, etc.

What is the use of the IMEI number?

It is very useful, and if you remember it or note it somewhere, it will be very beneficial because it will be very useful if your phone is lost.

What is the IMEI number and what is its purpose?

When your phone gets lost and you go to file a complaint with the police, you will need the IMEI number because the police will only be able to track your lost phone because of the IMEI number. So, in such times, having the IMEI number is very important for you.

How does the IMEI number work?

To work, the IMEI number needs a network operator. This is necessary because the network operator from which you have installed the SIM can be obtained from the same company. Through this, the network operator knows in which phone their SIM card is installed. Then, when your phone is lost somewhere, this will be very useful in finding out where your phone is.

How to find the phone using the IMEI number?

It depends on the network of the phone. For example, suppose your phone is lost somewhere and the person who stole the phone has removed your SIM card. How will you find the phone then? In such a situation, your IMEI number will work and will tell you the location of your phone.

How to find the phone location using the IMEI number?

Suppose the person who stole the phone removes your SIM card but installs another SIM card in the phone. In that case, your IMEI number will tell the location. When another user uses their SIM card in the phone, it connects to the found SIM's network. Then, it connects to the nearest tower of that user, and its location is found, providing the exact location.

However, it is not easy to find every phone; there are some conditions for this, such as the device must be active, and a SIM must be installed to easily track the phone.

That's why if you know your IMEI number, keep it safe because it can be very useful for you. Anything can happen at any time, and in difficult times, it will help you a lot. Also, if you lose your phone, it will assist you.

How to find the IMEI number through a Google account?

Suppose you have not noted your IMEI number or do not remember it. How to find it? If you have the phone's bill or box, it is fine; otherwise, it can be difficult to find out.

You need to log in to the Gmail ID you used on your lost phone and which was the primary Gmail ID, on another device. After logging into the Gmail ID, you need to go to Google account settings and go to the "My Devices" option, where you will find all the phones or devices you have used with this Gmail ID. Then you will be able to know about your phone and its IMEI number.

By understanding the significance of the IMEI number and knowing how to use it effectively, you can safeguard your smartphone and ensure that it can be tracked if lost or stolen.