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Need help finding the IMEI number?

Tablet

There are several different ways to find an IMEI. You can:

  1. Dial *#06# on your device.
  2. Find it in your device settings, normally under ‘About Tablet’ or ‘About Device’.
  3. Find it on the original device packaging or the receipt.
  4. Find it behind the battery, either on or behind the SIM tray, where the IMEI number is often printed.

Smartwatch

There are several different ways to find an IMEI. You can:

  1. Find it in the watch’s settings, normally under ‘About Watch’ or ‘About Device’.
  2. Find it on the original device packaging or the receipt.
  3. Find it behind the battery, either on or behind the SIM tray, where the IMEI number is often printed.
  4. If the watch is paired with a smartphone app, find it under ‘About Watch’, where the IMEI number is often located.

Phone

There are several different ways to find an IMEI. You can:

  1. Dial *#06# on your phone.
  2. Find it in your device settings, normally under ‘About Phone’.
  3. Find it on the original device packaging or the receipt.
  4. Find it behind the device battery, either on or behind the SIM tray, where the IMEI number is often printed.

IoT Devices

This will vary based on the type of device, but generally the IMEI information can be found:

  1. On the original packaging or warranty card.
  2. Within the device settings, which can be either accessed on the device itself or via an app or web browser.
  3. On or near the SIM card slot or tray, where the IMEI number may be printed for devices with a removable SIM card.
  4. Alternatively, contact the manufacturer or provider to find out. They may have a record of the device or can tell you how to access this information.

Others

If you are unable to find the IMEI number, please contact the manufacturer or provider to find out. They may have a record of the device or can tell you how to access this information.

Why should you use CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker?

Before you buy or sell a second-hand mobile device, there are several reasons you should check to see if it has been reported lost or stolen.

  • The rightful owner may have already requested the device be blocked from accessing wireless carrier networks so you wouldn’t be able to use it.
  • Law enforcement agencies trying to retrieve stolen goods may repossess it from you, leaving you without a device, despite having paid for it.
  • It can be considered a crime to handle stolen goods.

CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker uses GSMA Device Check – the definitive and authentic source of device look-up information. While other organizations may offer these look-ups, there is no guarantee that they are using accurate data.

By using CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker, you can have complete peace of mind that the device you have bought or are selling is a legitimate, clean device. You will also be contributing to the health of the mobile device market – if there is no one willing to buy stolen phones, there is less incentive for thieves to steal them in the first place.