In the event that the IMEI number of a Huawei P9 tells you something, it is that you either want to change the telephone operator, or that you want to block your lost mobile phone. Indeed, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your mobile phone.
We will precisely, in this tutorial, show you how to get IMEI number of Huawei P9? To do this, first of all, we will show you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Huawei P9, first in the event that you have your mobile phone, and then in the event that you have lost it, been stolen from you, or simply no longer have it.
What is the IMEI number of a Huawei P9 used for?
We start suddenly by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Huawei P9. As we explained to you quickly just before, this number is a bit like the serial number of a car. The big advantage it has is that it allows perform remote actions on your Huawei P9. Among other things, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
Indeed, 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 mobile phone 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 for free to unlock your Huawei P9, to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your smartphone and it is thanks to this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a Huawei P9, it is in case of theft or loss of a mobile phone. In case you haven't set up a lock code for your mobile phone, all your files will be accessible to the person who found or stole it. It is therefore essential to block access to your mobile phone . A PIN code is a first security, however, if the person changes the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, they will still be able to use your mobile phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they may block the use of your Huawei P9.
How to get the IMEI number of Huawei P9?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, as we explained to you, in the event that you still have your Huawei P9, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in it. If you've lost it or been stolen from you, you have other ways to get your hands on it. You can read our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Huawei P9.
How to get the IMEI number of a Huawei P9 if you still have the mobile phone?
First solution, you have your smartphone and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, discover the different techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Huawei P9 will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Huawei P9
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile phone
- Go to "About 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 Huawei P9 , 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 P9 Lite?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Huawei P9 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Huawei P9, you should know that there are other methods, here is:
- Using your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators in most cases keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can suddenly try to get in touch with them by explaining the situation to them and he should be able to pass it on to you.
- If you still have the packaging of your Huawei P9 , 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 king of the Huawei P9, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Huawei P9.
