If ever the IMEI number of a Lenovo tells you anything, it's that you either want to change operator or you want to block your lost smartphone. In fact, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your smartphone.
We will precisely, in this tutorial, show you how to get the IMEI number of a Lenovo? To do this, first, we will show you what the IMEI number uses are, then how to find out the IMEI number of your Lenovo, first if you still have your smartphone, and then if you ever lost it, it was stolen or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the role of a Lenovo IMEI number?
We start by therefore seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Lenovo. As we explained to you quickly just before, this number is similar to the serial number of a vehicle. The big advantage it has is that it allows to perform actions remotely on your Lenovo. Among other things, we are used to using them when we change mobile operator.
In fact, very regularly, cell phones 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 service provider. Usually it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Lenovo for free, in order to do this, you will need to provide them with the IMEI of your mobile phone and it is with this code that they can perform the procedure.
Second and more that we realize every day use of the IMEI number of a Lenovo, it is in case of theft or loss of a smartphone. In the event that you have not set up a lock code for your smartphone, all your data may 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, if the person changes 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 block the use of your Lenovo.
How to get the IMEI number of a Lenovo?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, as we told you, in the event that you still have your Lenovo, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in the event that you still have your Lenovo. where you lost it or was stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. We invite you to browse our article if you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Lenovo.
How to get the IMEI number of a Lenovo if you still have the smartphone?
First solution, you have your mobile phone and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, find out the different methods you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Lenovo will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Lenovo
- Open the "Settings" of your smartphone
- Go to "About the 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 Lenovo , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your Lenovo?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Lenovo in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Lenovo, you should know that there are other methods, here they are:
- Using your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators most of the time keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them describing the situation to them and they should be able to communicate it to you.
- In the event that you still have packing your Lenovo , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
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