If ever the IMEI number of a Samsung W20 tells you anything, it's that you either want to change operator, or you want to block your lost mobile phone. In fact, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your mobile phone.
In this tutorial, we are going to explain to you how to get IMEI number of Samsung W20? To do this, to begin with, we will explain to you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Samsung W20, first if you still have your mobile phone, and after if you have never lost it, that it has been stolen from you or that you simply no longer have it.
What is the IMEI number of a Samsung W20 used for?
We therefore start by discovering the interest of the IMEI number of a Samsung W20. As we explained to you briefly just before, this number is similar to the serial number of a vehicle. The big advantage it has is that it will allow to perform actions remotely on your Samsung W20. For example, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
In fact, very often, mobile phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And if you change your plan, you will have to unlock your mobile phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another service provider. Usually it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Samsung W20 for free, to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your smartphone and it is with this code that he will be able to carry out the procedure.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a Samsung W20, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a mobile phone. If you haven't set 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 changes the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, they will still be able to use your mobile phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Samsung W20.
How to get the IMEI number of Samsung W20?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we explained to you, if you still have your Samsung W20, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even if you ever have it. have lost or been stolen from you, you have other solutions 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 W20.
How to get the IMEI number of a Samsung W20 if you still have the mobile phone?
First solution, you have your smartphone and you certainly want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, discover the different techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Samsung W20 will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your Samsung W20
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile 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 W20 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your Samsung W20 anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Samsung W20 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Samsung W20, know that there are other techniques, here they are. :
- Using your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators in most cases keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them describing the situation to them and they should be able to pass it on to you.
- If you still have the packaging of your Samsung W20 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Samsung W20, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Samsung W20.
