If you've ever heard of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy J1, it's because you want to either change operator or you want to block your lost smartphone. Indeed, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your smartphone.

We will precisely, in this article, teach you how to get IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy J1? In this context, first of all, we will teach you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy J1, first in the event that you still have your smartphone, and then in the event that you have lost it, been stolen or simply no longer have it.

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What is the use of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy J1?

We start suddenly by seeing the purpose of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy J1. As we told you quickly just before, 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 Samsung Galaxy J1. We are particularly used to using it when changing mobile operator.

Indeed, very regularly, cell 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. Usually it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Samsung Galaxy J1, to do so, you will have to provide them with the IMEI of your phone and it is thanks to this code that they will be able to perform the manipulation.

Second and more that we realize every day using the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy J1, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a smartphone. In case you haven't set a lock code for your smartphone, all of your data will 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, 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 smartphone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Samsung Galaxy J1.

How to get the IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy J1?

We now move on to the practical part of this article, as we told you about it, in the event that you still have your Samsung Galaxy J1, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in it. If you have lost it or that it has been stolen from you, you have other techniques to get your hands on it. You can read our article if you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy J1.

How to get the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy J1 if you still have the smartphone?

First technique, you have your 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, here are the different solutions that you can use

  • Directly from your "Phone" application
    • Open your "Phone" app
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    • Do not call, the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy J1 will appear on the screen
  • Since the settings of your Samsung Galaxy J1
    • Open the "Settings" of your smartphone
    • 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 J1 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number

How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your Samsung Galaxy J1?

Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Samsung Galaxy J1 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy J1, you should know that there are other methods, here they are:

  • Using your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators generally keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can suddenly try to call them and explain the situation to them and he should be able to communicate it to you,
  • In the event that you still have the packaging of your Samsung Galaxy J1 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.

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