In the event that the IMEI number of a Vivo Y01 tells you something, it is that you either want to change operator or that you want to block your lost mobile phone. Indeed, this number is more or less an identifier and will give the possibility of carrying out some remote manipulations on your mobile phone.
In this tutorial, we are going to explain to you how to get the IMEI number of a Vivo Y01? To do this, first of all, we will explain to you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Vivo Y01, first of all in the event that you are in possession of your phone. mobile, and afterwards in the event that you have lost it, that it has been stolen from you or that you simply no longer have it.
What is the IMEI number of a Vivo Y01 used for?
We therefore start by discovering the purpose of the IMEI number of a Vivo Y01. As we quickly explained to you in the introduction, this number is somewhat the equivalent of the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it will allow perform remote actions on your Vivo Y01. 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 have to unlock your mobile phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another access provider. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Vivo Y01, to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your smartphone and it is using 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 Vivo Y01, it is in the event of theft or loss of a mobile phone. If you haven't set a lock code for your mobile phone, all your files will be available to the person who found or stole them. It is therefore essential to block access to your mobile phone . A PIN code is a first security, that said, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not set a screen lock code, he will still be able to use your mobile phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will be able to block the use of your Vivo Y01.
How to get the IMEI number of a Vivo Y01?
We are now moving on to the practical part of this guide, as we told you about, in the event that you still have your Vivo Y01, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, that said, rest assured, even in the event where you lost it or it was stolen you have other solutions to get your hands on it. Do not hesitate to look at our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Vivo Y01.
How to have the IMEI number of a Vivo Y01 if you still have the mobile 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 case of loss or theft, here are the different solutions you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Vivo Y01 will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Vivo Y01
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile phone
- Go to "About 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 Vivo Y01 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number in the event that you no longer have your Vivo Y01?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Vivo Y01 in your possession and you nevertheless want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Vivo Y01, you should know that there are other methods, here they are :
- With your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators usually keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . So you can try to get in touch with them by explaining the situation to them and they should be able to communicate it to you.
- If you still have the packaging of your Vivo Y01 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
In case you want a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Vivo Y01, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Live Y01.
