In the event that the IMEI number of an OPPO A16 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 give the possibility of carrying out some remote manipulations on your smartphone.
We will precisely, in this article, explain to you how to get the IMEI number of an OPPO A16? To do this, first of all, we will explain to you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your OPPO A16, first of all if you still have your smartphone, and then in the if you lost it, it was stolen or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of an OPPO A16 used for?
We therefore start by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of an OPPO A16. As we briefly explained to you in the introduction, this number is similar to the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it allows to perform actions remotely on your OPPO A16. We are particularly used to using them when changing mobile operator.
Indeed, very often, mobile phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And if you change your plan, you will have to unlock your smartphone so that it accepts SIM cards from another telephone operator. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your OPPO A16, to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your phone and it is thanks to this code that he will be able to carry out the procedure.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of an OPPO A16, 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 files 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, despite everything, in the event that the person changes the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, he will nevertheless be able to use your smartphone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your OPPO A16.
How to get the IMEI number of an OPPO A16?
We are now moving on to the practical part of this guide, as we explained to you, if you still have your OPPO A16, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, despite everything, rest assured, even if you have lost it or that it was stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. We invite you to read our article if you want to know how to block a lost or stolen OPPO A16.
How to have the IMEI number of an OPPO A16 in case you still have the smartphone?
First technique, you have your phone 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 methods you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Come back * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your OPPO A16 will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your OPPO A16
- Open the "Settings" of your smartphone
- 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 OPPO A16 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your OPPO A16?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your OPPO A16 in your possession and you nevertheless want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen OPPO A16, be aware that there are other techniques, here they are:
- Thanks to 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 get in touch with them by explaining 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 OPPO A16 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
In case you want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the OPPO A16, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: OPPO A16.
