In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a Sony Xperia Ace, it is because you want to either change the operator or you want to block your lost phone. In fact, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
On this page, we will teach you how to get the IMEI number of a Sony Xperia Ace? To do this, first of all, we will teach you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Sony Xperia Ace, first if you have your phone, and after if you ever lost it, it was stolen or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the role of the IMEI number of a Sony Xperia Ace?
We therefore begin by discovering the interest of the IMEI number of a Sony Xperia Ace. As we quickly told you 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 Sony Xperia Ace. We are particularly used to using them when changing 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 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 for free to unlock your Sony Xperia Ace, in order to do this, you will have to send him the IMEI of your mobile phone and it is thanks to this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more that we realize every day use of the IMEI number of a Sony Xperia Ace, 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 files 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, if 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 may block the use of your Sony Xperia Ace.
How to get the IMEI number of Sony Xperia Ace?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we told you about it, if you ever still have your Sony Xperia Ace, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, that said, be reassured, even if you never have it. lost or stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. Do not hesitate to take a look at our article if you ever want to know how to block a lost or stolen Sony Xperia Ace.
How to get the IMEI number of a Sony Xperia Ace if you still have the phone?
First technique, you have your mobile 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, these are the different techniques you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Sony Xperia Ace will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Sony Xperia Ace
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About the phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, in case you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Sony Xperia Ace , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your Sony Xperia Ace anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Sony Xperia Ace in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Sony Xperia Ace, you should 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 . So you can try to get in touch with them by describing the situation to them and they should be able to communicate it to you.
- If you still have the packaging of your Sony Xperia Ace , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Sony Xperia Ace, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Sony Xperia Ace.
