If you have ever heard of the IMEI number of a Huawei Nova 8i, it means that you either want to change your telephone operator, or that you want to block your lost phone. Indeed, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will give the possibility of carrying out some operations remotely on your telephone.

We will precisely, in this tutorial, show you how to get IMEI number of Huawei Nova 8i? To do this, first, we will show you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Huawei Nova 8i, first in the event that you still have your phone , and after in the event that you have lost it, that it has been stolen from you or that you simply no longer have it.

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What is the role of the IMEI number of a Huawei Nova 8i?

We therefore start by seeing the purpose of the IMEI number of a Huawei Nova 8i. As we told you quickly in the introduction, this number is similar to the serial number of a vehicle. The big advantage it has is that it will allow to perform remote actions on your Huawei Nova 8i. Among other things, we are used to using them when we change mobile operator.

Indeed, very regularly, phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And if you change plans, you'll need to unlock your phone to accept 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 Huawei Nova 8i, in order to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your device and it is thanks to this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.

Second and more that we realize every day use of the IMEI number of a Huawei Nova 8i, 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, 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 be able to block the use of your Huawei Nova 8i.

How to get the IMEI number of a Huawei Nova 8i?

We are now moving on to the practical part of this article, as we told you, in the event that you still have your Huawei Nova 8i, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in in the event that you have lost it or that it has been stolen from you, you have other techniques to get your hands on it. Do not hesitate to look at our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Huawei Nova 8i.

How to have the IMEI number of a Huawei Nova 8i assumed that you are still in possession of the phone?

First solution, you have your device 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 you can use below.

  • Directly from your "Phone" application
    • Open your "Phone" app
    • Write * # # 06
    • Do not call, the IMEI number of your Huawei Nova 8i will be displayed on the screen
  • Since the settings of your Huawei Nova 8i
    • Open the "Settings" of your phone
    • Go to "About the phone"
    • You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, in case you have two SIM card slots
  • In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Huawei Nova 8i , 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 Huawei Nova 8i?

Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Huawei Nova 8i in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Huawei Nova 8i, note that there are other methods, here they are :

  • Thanks to your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators most of the time keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to get in touch with them by describing the situation and they should be able to communicate it to you.
  • If you ever still have the packaging of your Huawei Nova 8i , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.

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