If the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s tells you something, it's that you either want to change operator or that 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.
We will precisely, in this article, teach you how to get the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s? In this context, first of all, we will teach you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Vivo Y22s, first of all in the event that you are in possession of your phone, and afterwards if you ever lost it, it was stolen or you simply don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s used for?
We therefore start by discovering the interest of the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s. As we told you briefly in the introduction, this number is similar to the serial number of a car. The big advantage it has is that it will allow to perform actions remotely on your Vivo Y22s. In particular, 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 need to unlock your phone to accept SIM cards from another provider. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Vivo Y22s, for this you will have to give him the IMEI of your phone and it is thanks to this code that he will be able to carry out the manipulation.
Second and more that we realize every day use of the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s, it is in the event of theft or loss of a phone. In the event that you have not set a lock code for your phone, all your data will be accessible 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 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 be able to block the use of your Vivo Y22s.
How to get the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s?
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 Y22s, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in the eventuality where you lost it or that one stole it to you you have other techniques to put the hand above. We invite you to consult our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Vivo Y22s.
How to have the IMEI number of a Vivo Y22s in case you still have the phone?
First solution, 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 techniques you can use below.
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Vivo Y22s will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Vivo Y22s
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, assuming you have two SIM card slots
- If you can easily access the battery of your Vivo Y22s , 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 Y22s?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Vivo Y22s in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Vivo Y22s, you should know that there are other techniques, here they are :
- Thanks to your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators usually 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 ever still have the packaging of your Vivo Y22s , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you ever want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Vivo Y22s, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Live Y22s.
