In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A8 it is that you either want to change the telephone operator, or you want to block your lost mobile phone. Indeed, this number is the equivalent of 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 the IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy A8? In this context, to begin with, we will show you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy A8, first if you still have your mobile phone, and after if you have lost it, have it stolen from you or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A8 used for?
We therefore start by seeing the purpose of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A8. As you were briefly told just before, this number is similar to the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it offers the possibility to perform actions remotely on your Samsung Galaxy A8. For example, 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 need to unlock your mobile phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another service provider. Most of the time it's after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Samsung Galaxy A8, in order to do this, you will have to provide them with the IMEI of your device and it is using this code that they will be able to perform the manipulation .
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A8, it is in case of theft or loss of a mobile phone. In the event that you have not set up a lock code for your mobile phone, all of your data 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, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, they can still use your mobile phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Samsung Galaxy A8.
How to get the IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy A8?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we explained to you, if you still have your Samsung Galaxy A8, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even if you ever have have lost it or been stolen from you, you have other techniques to get your hands on it. Do not hesitate to look at our article if you ever want to know how to block a lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy A8.
How to get the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy A8 supposed that you still have the mobile 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 techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy A8 will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your Samsung Galaxy A8
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile phone
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A8 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your Samsung Galaxy A8 anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Samsung Galaxy A8 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy A8, note that there are other methods, here is:
- Thanks to your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators keep in most cases a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them explaining the situation to them and he should be able to communicate it to you,
- If you ever still have the packaging of your Samsung Galaxy A8 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
In case you want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the Samsung Galaxy A8, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy A8.
