How to Find the IMEI or MEID Number on a Mobile Phone

Seven Methods:

1. Dialing a Code
2. Using an iPhone
3. Using an Android Phone
4. Looking Under the Battery
5. Finding the IMEI for Motorola iDen Units
6. Checking the Packaging
7. From an AT&T account login

The IMEI or MEID number for your mobile phone acts as a unique identifier for that device. No two devices will have the same IMEI or MEID, which makes it a very useful tool for tracking lost or stolen cell phones. You can quickly retrieve and record your phone's IMEI or MEID number in a variety of different ways, depending on your device.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 7 of 7: From an AT&T account login

1

Log into your AT&T account on the website.

2

Hover over the Profile link and click on 'Update My Profile'.

3

Select the tab that reads 'User Information'. After clicking this, if you have multiple devices on your account, you have the option to switch between the phone numbers.

4

Scroll down slightly and click on the link that reads 'Customer Service Summary & Contract'.

5

Click on 'Wireless Customer Agreement' when the window pops up,. A PDF download will begin.

6

Open the PDF. You should recognize this paperwork from when you first purchased your device. Scroll to the very bottom of the PDF and you will find your IMEI.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 6 of 7: Checking the Packaging

1

Locate the original packaging for your mobile device. Don't worry about the booklet; look for the box.

2

Locate the barcode label stuck to your box. It might have been placed over the opening to act as a seal.

3

Look for the IMEI/MEID. It should be clearly labeled and is usually listed together with the barcode and serial number.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 5 of 7: Finding the IMEI for Motorola iDen Units

1

Turn on your phone. Open the dialing screen and then press #, *, Menu, Right key. Don't pause between key presses, or you will have to start over.

2

Locate your IMEI. On units with SIM cards, scroll down until you see "IMEI/SIM ID" and press Enter. From here you can view your IMEI, SIM, and on some units, your MSN. The first fourteen digits are displayed; the fifteenth is always a 0.

• On older units without SIM cards, continue to hit the Right key until you seeIMEI [0] on the display. The first seven digits are displayed. Write these down, as only 7 digits are displayed at a time.
• Press the Menu key and then the Next button to display the next seven digits. The fifteenth and final digit is most often a 0.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 4 of 7: Looking Under the Battery (IMEI or MEID)

1

Power down your phone. Before removing the battery, power down your phone using the Power button. This will prevent any data being lost and keep apps from being corrupted when the power source is removed.

2

Remove the back from your phone. This method only works for phones with removable batteries. It is not possible with iPhones or other phones with affixed batteries.

3

Take out the battery. Gently remove the battery from the phone. Generally, you will need to push it slightly towards the bottom of the phone before pulling it out.

4

Find the IMEI/MEID number. The location of this will vary from phone to phone, but the IMEI/MEID number is usually printed on a sticker that is affixed to the phone underneath the battery.

• If the phone has an IMEI number but you are on a network that uses MEID numbers, ignore the last digit (IMEI is 15 digits, MEID is 14 digits).
• GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 3 of 7: Using an Android Phone

1

Open the Android Settings menu. You can do this by tapping the Settings app in your App Drawer or by using your phone's Menu button.

2

Tap "About Phone". You may have to scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu to find it.

3

Tap "Status". Scroll down until you find the MEID or IMEI entry. Your phone may have both listed, so verify which one you need by checking what carrier you use. GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.

4

Write down the number. There is no way to copy the number to your phone's clipboard, so you will need to write or type the number out.

5

Find the IMEI/MEID using Google Dashboard. This is Google's control center that can be accessed from any computer with a web browser. You will need to log in with the Google account associated with your Android phone.

• You can access Google Dashboard by visiting www.google.com/settings/dashboard
• Expand the "Android" section by clicking the "Android" heading.
• Locate your phone in the list. If you have multiple devices associated with your account, all of the devices will be displayed. Find the device that you are trying to retrieve the IMEI/MEID number for.
• Copy the IMEI/MEID. The first entry for your phone should be the IMEI number. Only the IMEI will be displayed, even if your phone uses MEID. If you need the MEID number, ignore the last digit of the IMEI number.
• GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 1 of 7: Dialing a Code ( IMEI or MEID)

1

Dial the IMEI code. You can retrieve the IMEI/MEID number on virtually any phone by dialing in the universal code. Dial *#06#. You typically will not need to press the Call or Send button, as the IMEI/MEID number will appear as soon as you finish dialing the code

2

Copy the number. Your IMEI/MEID number will appear in a new window on your phone. Write the number down as it is not possible to copy and paste it from your phone's display.

• Most phones will tell you when the number is displayed if it is an IMEI or MEID number. If your phone doesn't you can verify which number it is by checking what carrier you use. GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

Method 2 of 7: Using an iPhone (IMEI or MEID)

1

Look at the back of your iPhone 5 or original iPhone. The iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, and the original iPhone have the IMEI number engraved on the back of the phone, near the bottom. If you need the MEID number, take the same number but ignore the last digit (IMEI is 15 digits, MEID is 14 digits).

• GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.
• If you are using an older iPhone, see the following steps.

2

Check the SIM card tray of your iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, or 4s.  Your IMEI/MEID number is printed on the tray. If you are on a CDMA network (Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular), both codes will be printed as one. To determine the MEID number, ignore the last digit.

3

Open the Settings app. This can be found on your iPhone's Home screen. This step works for any iPhone or cellular iPad.

4

Tap General. Tap "About" in the General menu.

5

Tap IMEI/MEID. This will display your IMEI/MEID number. If you want to copy it to your iPhone's clipboard, press and hold the IMEI/MEID button in the About menu for a few seconds. A message will appear letting you know that the number has been copied

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6

Find the IMEI/MEID using iTunes. If your iPhone won't turn on, you can connect it to your computer and use iTunes to retrieve the IMEI/MEID number.^[2]

• Plug your iPhone into your computer and open iTunes.
• Select your iPhone from the Device menu in the upper-right corner of iTunes and then click the Summary tab.
• Click the "Phone Number" entry next to the image of your iPhone. This will cycle through the ID numbers for your device.
• Copy the IMEI/MEID number. If both are displayed, check what carrier you use to see which number you need. GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.

Tips:

• Write your IMEI down before your phone gets lost or stolen.
• If your mobile phone is stolen, you can call or go to the nearest service center of your mobile network and give that IMEI number to staff to block your phone.
• Most pre-paid and non-contract phones in America don't have IMEIs; the same applies to disposable phones throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• If you are South African, you are required by law to report the theft to your service provider and to the police (either SAPS or your local Metro Police). It will be blacklisted across ALL networks so that it can't be used for criminal activities. If it is recovered, it is possible to remove from the blacklist it provided that you have proof of ownership.

Warning:

• Blocking a stolen or lost phone via the IMEI will cut off all communication between your phone and your carrier, making it impossible for the phone to be recovered via tracking. Only do this as a last resort if your phone contains sensitive information.
• Some thieves replace the IMEI numbers of phones they steal with the IMEIs of other devices. If you purchased a phone from someone or someplace you don't quite trust, try to research whether or not your supposed IMEI actually goes with that model of phone.

You have some illegal fraudulent companies that will replace your IMEI code so that the carrier like AT&T can't track it. AT&T will tell you, that's impossible but it's happening to me. They manipulate the code so it's telling AT&T it's black listed but the code is changed and can not be traced (IMEI) so even if you do put it on the block list. It will still work, It is happening as we speak

How to rollback or downgrade from Windows 10 mobile to Windows phone 8.1

As Microsoft is successfully running it's insider program many windows phone users are testing the technical preview of new upcoming windows 10 mobile.
Windows 10 is Microsoft's new and latest operating system in history of information technology devices. 
The main reason is that Windows 10 can be installed on many device like as a phone, a computer, laptop and also even on a fitness band like as Microsoft band 2. Microsoft has optimized it's operating system so it can be used among all present device.
 Many people already took advantage of insider program to test this new edition of operating system on their computer and phone. But off-course it is a still under development so there is also a lot's of chances of bugs. 
A fewpeople who used this OS on their windows phone like as a lumia are tired of it and want to rollback to their stable operating system. Due to less-stability and bugs
This guide will help you in rolling back to that stable operating system on phone. On computer it is much easier to rollback to older version. Rolling back is not much difficult in windows phone too.

Steps:

1: First thing is a PC. A PC running windows (Any but windows 8.1 is best);
2;Get a data cable which must be official or enough good so no problem occur during flashing process.
3: Download latest version of Windows device recovery tool software.
(It is recommended to download this tool as online installer so you can always get latest version which means very low chances of any error)
4: After downloading and installing this software. Connect your phone with data cable.
5: If your phone is not recognized here then click on my phone is not detected.
6: Follow on-screen instruction to1` get phone detected.
7: After detection this will take some time in reading phone status.
8: Now click on re-install software button. Accept terms (if you are agree).
(This will say about losing of all previous data. Make sure to backup all data before this process).
9: Now download for firmware will start. This process can take time and depends upon your internet connection speed.
(Remember this software won't work if you haven't got an internet connection.)
10: After downloading the flashing will be started and in about 10 to 15 minutes this shall be done.
11: Now you will experience a new or reset lumia welcome. Setup according  to your needs. Done.

Make sure to follow all steps correctly. Some times error is occured due to bad data cable, damage in firmware during downloading process. In this way phone can be bricked. This is just a guide for recovering your phone. I am not responsible for any damage ot loss to your phone.

How to Speed up an Android Smartphone

Android smartphones are found almost everywhere, and they range from low to high end smartphones. All of them will slow down with time; this is why it's important to maintain your smartphone's smoothness by following the few easy-to-do steps mentioned in this article.


Steps:-

1

Update your smartphone firmware. The updates fix some bugs, add new features, and other issues that you may not be aware of. Such issues crop up with reasonable frequency, so updating regularly will ensure the optimum performance for your phone.

2

Reset your Android phone. Resetting erases everything and brings your phone back to its original, "as new" condition. This is a temporary option, because as you use your phone again, it will suffer the same behavior again.

3

Back up any important information (such as saved passwords in browser) before taking this step.

4

Check the internal memory space. A low amount of internal memory could be the reason behind any severe lag that your phone is experiencing.

• Move your media (pictures, mp3 files, videos, and so forth) to the external memory, usually an SD card.

5

Some low-end and mid-range smartphones might already have low internal memory space, in which case, moving your files to the SD card won't help that much.

6

Search the Google Play Store for useful applications. Possible applications that may help include:

• A good antivirus application: Scans your phone for any possible viruses and malwares. These usually slow down your phone.
• A startup manager: Allows you to stop number of applications from starting up automatically when the phone boots up.
• 'Juice defender: Gives your phone more battery life by stopping services and applications.
• A app cache cleaner (could be automatic, too): Cleans up some cached data from the internal memory.
• App2SD: Allows you to move some applications to the SD card (if you have one inserted, and if supported on your phone). This also speeds up the phone.

7

Uninstall unused applications.

8

Restart the phone. This is a temporary option, but it works!

9

Root the phone. Rooting gives you additional options to do with your phone. Although rooting is a risky solution, it is not as risky as it used to be. This mightbrick your phone (i.e., it will malfunction). In addition, a successful root will void your warranty. However, you can always unroot the phone (and you will restore your warranty, as the manufacturers cannot tell if you rooted your phone before or not). Here's a list of things that you can do after rooting your phone:

• Overclocking your phone processor. This will ultimately speed up your phone, but will eat up more battery juice than before.
• You can also install a custom ROM. The ROM is basically the version of Android installed on your phone. A custom ROM is not an official one, but some of them are better. While this might solve many of your Android smartphone problems, including lag and having a newer version of Android, it is a very advanced, risky and not a recommended solution, because sometimes the custom ROM might not be stable, or might contain bugs and missing features that are found in the official ROM.
• The ability to delete unwanted pre-installed applications. In case you wanted to delete some applications, notice two things here:
  • Download a backup application, such as Titanium Backup to back up the application before deleting it (in case you wanted to restore it later).
  • Be careful not to delete any system application, like the launcher or the status bar.
• Rooting also gives you access to more advanced applications, like root call blockers, normal and notification ads blockers and root memory managers. The root memory manager is usually better than the auto task killer application.

Tips:-

• Rooting, and installing a custom ROM, are advanced solutions. It is better to try the other options before rooting to see if they help or not. In case you still want to speed up a little more, you may root your phone.
• A successful root is indicated by the installation of SU (Super User) application. You can also download a root checker from the play store to make sure that you gained root access or not (as sometimes the icon of SU sticks to the applications list after unrooting)
• A root application that is set on the default settings will not harm an unrooted device. However, if you are not willing to root your phone again, it's better to uninstall the applications to get more memory space.

Warning:-

• Any root applications should be stopped or uninstalled before unrooting, or else you might have some glitches while operating your phone.
• Unroot your phone before updating its firmware.
• Root your phone at your own risk.