In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy S21, it means that you either want to change operator, or that you want to block your lost phone. Indeed, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We will precisely, on this page, explain to you how to get IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy S21? In this context, first, we will explain to you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to know the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy S21, first if you ever still have your phone, and then if you you lost it, it was stolen from you, or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy S21 used for?
We start suddenly by discovering the purpose of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy S21. As we quickly explained to you just before, this number is somewhat the equivalent of the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it will allow to perform actions remotely on your Samsung Galaxy S21. Among other things, we are used to using them 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 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 S21, for this you will have to give him the IMEI of your smartphone and it is with this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy S21, it is in case of theft or loss of a phone. If you haven't set a lock code for your phone, all of your data may 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, that said, in the event that the person changes the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, he will still be able to use your phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Samsung Galaxy S21.
How to get the IMEI number of Samsung Galaxy S21?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, as we told you about it, if you ever still have your Samsung Galaxy S21, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, that said, rest assured, even if you never have it lost or stolen, you have other ways to get your hands on it. We invite you to read our article if you ever want to know how to block a lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy S21.
How to get the IMEI number of a Samsung Galaxy S21 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 the event of loss or theft, discover the different solutions 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 S21 will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your Samsung Galaxy S21
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About the 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 S21 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your Samsung Galaxy S21 anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Samsung Galaxy S21 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy S21, know that there are other methods, here they are :
- Thanks to your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators generally keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them by describing the situation and they should be able to communicate it to you,
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your Samsung Galaxy S21 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
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