In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S, it is because you want to either change operator, or if you want to block your lost phone. In fact, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We will precisely, in this tutorial, show you how to get the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S? To do this, to begin with, we will show you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Alcatel 1S, first of all if you still have your phone, and then if you have lost it, have it stolen from you, or simply no longer have it.
What is the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S used for?
We therefore start by seeing the purpose of the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S. As we told you briefly in the introduction, this number is similar to the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it allows perform remote actions on your Alcatel 1S. For example, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
In fact, very often phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change your plan, you will need to unlock your phone to accept SIM cards from another provider. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Alcatel 1S free of charge, for this you will need to provide them with the IMEI of your device and it is with this code that they can execute the procedure.
Second and more that we realize every day using the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a phone. In the event that you have not set up a lock code for your phone, all your files will be accessible to the person who found or stole it. It is therefore essential to block access to your phone . A PIN code is a first security, however, in the event that the person changes the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, he can still use your phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they may block the use of your Alcatel 1S.
How to get the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, as we told you, if you still have your Alcatel 1S, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, that said, do not worry, even if you ever get it. lost or stolen from you, you have other ways to get your hands on it. You can read our article if you ever want to know how to block a lost or stolen Alcatel 1S.
How to get the IMEI number of an Alcatel 1S if you still have the phone?
First technique, you have your device and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, we present you here the different solutions that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Alcatel 1S will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Alcatel 1S
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About the phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, assuming you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Alcatel 1S , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your Alcatel 1S anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Alcatel 1S in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Alcatel 1S, know that there are other methods, here they are:
- Thanks to your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators in most cases keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them by describing the situation to them and they should be able to communicate it to you,
- If you still have the packaging of your Alcatel 1S , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Alcatel 1S, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Alcatel 1S.
