If ever the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A40s tells you something, you either want to change your phone provider, or you want to block your lost phone. Indeed, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We will precisely, in this article, explain to you how to get IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy A40s? In this context, 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 Samsung Galaxy A40s, first of all in the event that you have it in your possession from your phone, and then in the event that you have lost it, been stolen or simply no longer have it.
What is the use of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A40s?
We therefore begin by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A40s. As we explained to you briefly just before, this number is similar to the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it will allow perform remote actions on your Samsung Galaxy A40s. For example, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
Indeed, very often, 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 to accept SIM cards from another provider. Usually it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Samsung Galaxy A40s, for this, you will have to provide them with the IMEI of your device and it is thanks to this code that they will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A40s, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a phone. If you haven't set up a lock code for your phone, all of your data will be available 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, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not set 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 Samsung Galaxy A40s.
How to get the IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy A40s?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we told you, in the event that you still have your Samsung Galaxy A40s, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, rest assured, even in the eventuality where you lost it or was stolen from you, you have other solutions 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 Samsung Galaxy A40s.
How to get the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A40s if you still have the phone?
First technique, you have your device and you surely want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, we present you here the different solutions that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy A40s will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Samsung Galaxy A40s
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, if you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Samsung Galaxy A40s , 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 Samsung Galaxy A40s?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Samsung Galaxy A40s in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy A40s, note that there are other methods, the here is:
- Thanks to your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators generally 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 communicate it to you,
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your Samsung Galaxy A40s , 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 a master of the Samsung Galaxy A40s, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy A40s.
