IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number is a unique number that is contained in every mobile phone across the globe.

The manufacturer of mobile ensure that every mobile phone they provide contains this code which is usually 15 in total.

This number is very important for security purposes. With the IMEI number, you can easily identify the manufacturer of your phone, record, and track if your phone has been stolen. There are a number of ways you can find the IMEI number of your Android device.

If you have a dual SIM phone, the IMEI number will be different for each of them since it is also associated with a SIM slot. Tablets that do not have SIM slots but use cellular connectivity also have an IMEI number.

Here are different ways to find the IMEI Number of your Android phone.

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How to find IMEI Number using USSD code
This is the easiest and fastest way to find the IMEI number of your phone. It works for all phone types and it is universal.

Dial *#06# on your phone.
The IMEI number associated with your device will be displayed on the screen.
You can write it down or take a screenshot

How to find IMEI Number via Settings
Go to Settings on your phone
Click on About Phone
Tap Status
Tap IMEI information
Your IMEI number will be displayed
For iOS users;
Go to settings > Click General >Click on About
Scroll down and your IMEI will be displayed.

For phones with a removable battery, the IMEI is always printed on a sticker inside the phone. Take the battery out of the phone and you will see it.

How to find the IMEI Number for a lost device
Even if you have lost your phone, you can also find the IMEI number by logging into your Google account on a PC or another phone.

Go to “Google find my device” or click here.
This will reveal a list of devices registered to the account.
Tap on the info button next to your current device.
Your IMEI number will be displaced.