In the event that the IMEI number of a Vivo Y76 tells you something, it is that you either want to change operator or that 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.
We will precisely, on this page, show you how to get the IMEI number of a Vivo Y76? To do this, to begin with, we will show you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Vivo Y76, first if you have your mobile phone, and then if ever you lost it, it was stolen from you or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of a Vivo Y76 used for?
We start suddenly by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Vivo Y76. As we told you briefly just before, this number is similar to the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it offers the possibility to perform actions remotely on your Vivo Y76. Among other things, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
In fact, very regularly, cell phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And if you change plans, you will have to unlock your mobile phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another access provider. In general, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Vivo Y76, in order to do this, you will have to send him the IMEI of your device 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 Y76, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a mobile phone. If you haven't set up a lock code for your mobile phone, all your files can be accessed by 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, despite everything, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not set up 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 Y76.
How to get the IMEI number of a Vivo Y76?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, as we explained to you, if you still have your Vivo Y76, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, despite everything, rest assured, even if you have lost it or that it was stolen from you, you have other means of getting your hands on it. Do not hesitate to consult our article if you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Vivo Y76.
How to have the IMEI number of a Vivo Y76 assumed that you still have the mobile phone?
First solution, you have your device and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, find out the different methods you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- Write * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Vivo Y76 will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Vivo Y76
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, in the event that you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Vivo Y76 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your Vivo Y76?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Vivo Y76 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Vivo Y76, note that there are other methods, here they are:
- Using your telephone operator: In practice, telephone operators generally keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can suddenly try to get in touch with them by describing the situation to them and they should be able to pass it on to you.
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your Vivo Y76 , 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 as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Vivo Y76, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Live Y76.
