In the event that the IMEI number of an Honor 20i tells you something, it is that you either want to change operator or that you want to block your lost smartphone. Indeed, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your smartphone.
We will precisely, on this page, show you how to get the IMEI number of an Honor 20i? To do this, first, we will show you what the IMEI number uses are, then how to find out the IMEI number of your Honor 20i, first if you have your smartphone, and then in the event that you have lost it, been stolen or simply no longer have it.
What is the use of the IMEI number of an Honor 20i?
We therefore start by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of an Honor 20i. As you were briefly told just before, this number is similar to the serial number of a car. The big advantage it has is that it offers the possibility to perform actions remotely on your Honor 20i. 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 smartphone so that it accepts SIM cards from another provider. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Honor 20i for free, in order to do this, you will have to provide them with the IMEI of your smartphone and it is thanks to this code that they will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of an Honor 20i, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a smartphone. If you haven't set a lock code for your smartphone, all your data may be available 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 nevertheless use your smartphone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Honor 20i.
How to get the IMEI number of an Honor 20i?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we explained to you, in the event that you still have your Honor 20i, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, that said, do not worry, even in the event that you have lost it or that it has been stolen from you, you have other means to get your hands on it. We invite you to consult our article if you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Honor 20i.
How to get the IMEI number of an Honor 20i if you still have the smartphone?
First solution, you have your smartphone and you surely 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 techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
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- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Honor 20i will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Honor 20i
- Open the "Settings" of your smartphone
- Go to "About the phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, in the event that you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Honor 20i , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your Honor 20i?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Honor 20i in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Honor 20i, be aware that there are other methods, here they are:
- Thanks to your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators usually 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 pass it on to you.
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your Honor 20i , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you are ever looking for a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Honor 20i, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Honor 20i.
