If ever the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L tells you something, it's that you either want to change operator or you want to block your lost phone. Indeed, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We will precisely, in this tutorial, teach you how to get the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L? In this context, first of all, we will teach you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Alcatel 3L, first of all if you still have your phone, and after if you ever lost it, it was stolen or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the use of the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L?
We therefore begin by discovering the purpose of the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L. As we quickly told you just before, this number is similar to the serial number of a car. The big advantage it has is that it offers the possibility perform actions remotely on your Alcatel 3L. We are particularly used to using them when changing mobile operator.
Indeed, very regularly, smartphones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change your plan, you will need to unlock your phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another provider. Most of the time it's after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Alcatel 3L, to do this, you will need to give it the IMEI of your mobile phone and it is using this code that it will be able to perform the manipulation .
Second and more that one realizes every day use of the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L, it is in case 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, if the person replaces the SIM card and you have not set up a screen lock code, they will still be able to use your phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Alcatel 3L.
How to get the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we told you, in the event that you still have your Alcatel 3L, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in it. In the event that you have lost it or that it has been stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. Do not hesitate to take a look at our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Alcatel 3L.
How to get the IMEI number of an Alcatel 3L if you still have the phone?
First technique, you have your mobile phone and you certainly want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, here are the different solutions that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Alcatel 3L will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your Alcatel 3L
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, if you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Alcatel 3L , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number in the event that you no longer have your Alcatel 3L?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Alcatel 3L in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Alcatel 3L, note that there are other methods, here they are:
- With your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators most of the time keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . So you can try to call them describing the situation to them and he should be able to communicate it to you,
- If you ever still have the packaging of your Alcatel 3L , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Alcatel 3L, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Alcatel 3L.
