Each iPhone has a unique identification number, known as the IMEI code, which lets you, as the name itself indicates, point your phone. It is therefore very important in case of theft or loss.
This number is used by your phone company to connect yours smartphone on the network and thus identify who is making the calls. It is also used to create a blacklist of stolen phones again so as not to convert operators.
Knowing which IMEI code is compatible with your iPhone can use you whenever you want take out your phone that you purchased on your date and contract. After the introduction of the iPhone 6s, Apple has made it even harder.
For previous models, it was as easy as checking the number on the back of the app, but now more effort is needed. Next, we review the 6 fastest and easiest ways to get IMEI.
Mode 1. Call the following code: * # 06 #
If you have an iPhone 6s or later, the fastest way to know your device's IMEI code is to code & # 39;* # 06 #& # 39 ;, Although not the most efficient, since you can't copy a series of 15 numbers and have to write them manually.
1. Open app to call for your iPhone and make sure you're in the & # 39;Keyboard& # 39 ;.
2. Now, just use the keyboard to drive the code & # 39;* # 06 #& # 39 ;. You won't need to hit the green button, because it will show you yours IMEI code.
Method 2. Check the back of your iPhone
If, on the other hand, you have an iPhone 6 or earlier, you found it as easy as checking the IMEI code back on your mobile phone, as well as other information such as the & # 39; A & # 39; model or IDC ID and C. In this case you will also need to write the number manually.
The songs are so small that you may need a magnifying glass to master them. Another thing you can do is insert a picture on the back of your iPhone and extend the image with the help of zoom. In any case, as a start, don't share the number.
Method 3. Check the back of the SIM card tray
Also, the simplest but not the easiest way is because you have to write the number manually to check the IMEI code written above on the back of your SIM card
This method will not work, however, on all models. To find out if you are among the lucky ones, unlock the hole by inserting a hole and a piece of metal that comes with your iPhone while you're shopping or using Earning or pushpin.
Finally, remove the SIM card from the cell and look for the code you will find crushed. Also, we recommend using a magnifying glass or taking a picture to enlarge it with zoom.
Method 4. Check the IMEI code in the & # 39; Settings & # 39;
If you need to access the IMEI code of your iPhone because you have to add it to an email or want to save it to your device, the most useful thing is that you find it in & # 39; Settings & # 39 ;, as we explain below.
1. Open & # 39;SettingsFor your iPhone, swipe and select a category separatelyNormal& # 39 ;.
2. Now, hit & # 39;Details& # 39; Also in the new screen swipe down until you find a section entitled & # 39;IMEI& # 39 ;. Next you will see the identification code. Press and hold for a few seconds until you see the bubble popping up & # 39;Copy& # 39 ;. Touch her.
3. After that you can save the IMEI code in your notes. To do this, return to the home screen and open the app & # 39;Notes& # 39 ;. Create a new note with the button you will find in the bottom right corner.
4. Finally, press and hold any part of the note for a few seconds and, when the bubble appears & # 39;Paste& # 39 ;, Click on it. When you're ready, hit & # 39;All rightIn the top right corner to save the changes.
Method 5. Use iTunes to know the IMEI code with your iPhone in hand
If you have an iPhone that you have access to and whether you have a Microsoft or Macintosh computer, the other way to know the IMEI code is to simply use the iTunes program. You can find the steps to follow below.
1. Connect your iPhone to a computer using a compatible USB cable and wait for iTunes to automatically open. If not, open it manually.
2. If you are the first time you use that computer to access your iPhone, you will need to confirm that you trust it from you smartphone.
3. Once you've synced your iPhone — if necessary—, tap on icon created by phone you will see in the upper left, just below the options menu.
4. With the & # 39;Summary& # 39; Selected from the right-hand menu, look for information related to your device which you will find in the section under the heading that fits the iPhone model you have.
5. Then double-tap your phone number to display the IMEI code.
6. To copy a number, you have to click on it, selecting the option & # 39;Copy& # 39; Then paste it wherever you want, be it a Word document, an email or another program.
Method 6. Use iTunes to know the IMEI code without your iPhone
However, if you do not have your iPhone nearby – it may have been stolen or lost – you can also use iTunes to know the IMEI code, but keep in mind that you must use the computer where you have set up the backup. on your mobile phone.
1. Open the iTunes program on your computer.
2. Now, select the & # 39; tagThe program& # 39; In the top menu and click & # 39;Favorites& # 39; From the drop down menu. You can also use a shortcut by pressing the & # 39; s buttons at the same timeCtrl& # 39; And & # 39;,& # 39 ;.
3. Then press the & # 39;Devices& # 39; In a new window. If you have a backup copy on that computer, you can find your iPhone in the box below the heading & # 39;Devices backups& # 39 ;.
For us, we made no copies, so nothing came up.
4. Finally, when your iPhone appears, click on it and the information associated with your device will appear: phone number, MEID code, serial number and, of course, IMEI code.
For more details, you can check out our article How to Know which iPhone model you have.
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