In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a OnePlus 5T, it is because you want to either change the telephone operator, or when you want to block your lost phone. In fact, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We will precisely, in this tutorial, teach you how to get the IMEI number of a OnePlus 5T? In this context, to begin with, we will teach you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your OnePlus 5T, first if you have your phone, and then in the assumption that you have lost it, that it has been stolen from you or that you simply no longer have it.
What is the IMEI number of a OnePlus 5T used for?
We therefore begin by discovering the purpose of the IMEI number of a OnePlus 5T. As we explained to you quickly in the introduction, 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 OnePlus 5T. We are particularly used to using it when changing 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 need to unlock your phone so that it accepts 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 OnePlus 5T, for this, you will need to provide him with the IMEI of your smartphone and it is with 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 OnePlus 5T, it is in case of theft or loss of a phone. In case you haven't set up a lock code for your phone, all of 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 configured a screen lock code, they can still use your phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your OnePlus 5T.
How to get the IMEI number of a OnePlus 5T?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, as we explained to you, if you still have your OnePlus 5T, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, in spite of everything, be reassured, even if you have lost it. or it was stolen from you, you have other ways 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 OnePlus 5T.
How to get the IMEI number of a OnePlus 5T if you still have the phone?
First technique, 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, here are the different methods that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your OnePlus 5T will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your OnePlus 5T
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About 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 OnePlus 5T , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your OnePlus 5T?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your OnePlus 5T in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen OnePlus 5T, know that there are other methods, here they are. :
- With your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators in most cases keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them explaining the situation to them and they should be able to pass it on to you.
- If you still have the packaging of your OnePlus 5T , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
In the event that you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the OnePlus 5T, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 5T.
