How to know IMEI number of any phone

IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) is a unique number, which is given to every handset that is officially sold. If your phone is stolen, then while filing an FIR in the police station, you also have to provide information about the IMEI number. Then, depending on local law, your phone may be restricted from using the network or making calls from it. It is possible to blacklist IMEI
It is possible if done.

It is worth noting that IMEI is related to SIM slot, hence dual SIM phones have two IMEI numbers. Not only phones, tablets which have the option of inserting SIM also have IMEI numbers. Because of this, this number becomes very important during emergency.

If your lost or stolen phone is located, then only through the IMEI number it can be proved that it is your phone. You can know the IMEI number of your phone in this way.

ussd code
This is the easiest way to know the IMEI number of your phone. Its biggest feature is that it is universal. It works on almost all feature phones and smartphones.

1. Dial *#06# on your phone.

2. After this the IMEI number will start displaying on your screen. Write it down somewhere and keep it safe, if you have a smartphone you can also take a screenshot.

on the phone
If you have iPhone 5 or any latest version of iPhone then the IMEI will be visible on its backpanel. Just turn the phone over and write it down somewhere. On iPhone models like iPhone 4s and older, the IMEI is printed on the SIM tray.

Learn from Settings
To know the IMEI number on Android phone, go to Settings option. After this select About, then IMEI. Tap on Status and scroll down the screen to get the IMEI information.

Tap Settings on iPhone. Then select General and then About. After this scroll down to know about IMEI.

On phones with removable batteries, the IMEI number is printed on a sticker that is stuck inside the phone. You can check this by removing the phone’s battery.

When you don’t have a phone available:

phone box or bill
The IMEI number is mentioned on both the retail box and bill of every phone. Therefore, instead of throwing them away, it is convenient to keep them well for the future. At least keep the box well, it will be useful to know the IMEI number. Apart from this, if you feel like selling your phone in future, this box will prove useful. The IMEI number is written on a sticker on the side of the box.

Android
Android users can know the IMEI number of their device even after it is lost. Although all the methods mentioned above are effective, but even if you have lost your phone and you do not have both its bill and box, there is no need to worry.

1. Log in to Google Dashboard using the Google ID used on your Android phone.

2. Click on Android written after the green robot logo.

3. After this you will be able to see the list of devices which are registered with your Google ID. With this you can also see their IMEI number.