If you've ever heard of an Echo's IMEI number, it's because you either want to change your phone operator, or you want to block your lost smartphone. In fact, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your smartphone.
We will precisely, in this tutorial, explain to you how to get the IMEI number of an Echo? In this context, first of all, we will explain to you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Echo, first of all if you are in possession of your smartphone, and after if you lost it, it was stolen or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the role of an Echo's IMEI number?
We start suddenly by seeing the purpose of the IMEI number of an Echo. 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 offers the possibility to perform remote actions on your Echo. Among other things, we are used to using them when we change mobile operator.
In fact, very regularly, smartphones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change your plan, you will have to unlock your smartphone so that it accepts SIM cards from another telephone operator. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Echo for free, to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your phone and it is using this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of an Echo, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a smartphone. In the event that you have not set a lock code for your smartphone, all your data will be accessible to the person who found or stole it. It is therefore essential to block access to your smartphone . A PIN code is a first security, however, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, they can still use your smartphone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will be able to block the use of your Echo.
How to get the IMEI number of an Echo?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, as we told you, if you ever have your Echo still, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, in spite of everything, do not worry, even if you never have it. have lost or been stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. We invite you to take a look at our article if you ever want to know how to block a lost or stolen Echo.
How to get the IMEI number of an Echo if you still have the smartphone?
First solution, you have your phone and you surely 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 techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, your Echo's IMEI number will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Echo
- Open the "Settings" of your smartphone
- Go to "About the phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, if you have two SIM card slots
- If you can easily access the battery of your Echo , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your Echo anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Echo in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Echo, note that there are other techniques, here they are:
- Using your telephone operator: In practice, telephone operators generally keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can suddenly try to get in touch with them by describing the situation to them and they should be able to pass it on to you.
- In the event that you still have packing your Echo , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Echo, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Echo.
