The number IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) It constitutes a kind of DNI, since the sequence of the digits that compose it is unique, therefore being assigned to a device.
It is worth mentioning that through the IMEI it is possible to perform the phone lock in a situation of theft or loss, for which you simply have to contact the operator and provide this number.
Also, the IMEI code can be used to unlock the phoneso that you can have the possibility of using it with any operator regardless of the brand or model of the device.
Regarding its location, this code can be consulted in the mobile case, the back of the device or the softwareBut what happens when the phone is out of reach and we need to check its IMEI?
You probably don’t know it, but Android smartphones are registered on the network through the IMEIbeing therefore a data that Google stores as part of the information associated with your account created on this platform and that you will learn how to consult below.
Steps to know the IMEI of your Android phone without having it at hand
Whether you have lost your Android smartphone, it has been stolen or any other circumstance that prevents you from having it within reach to check the IMEI number, following these steps you will be able to do it:
Enter the website Find your mobile
Once there you will find a list of all Android devices associated with your account. Click on the one whose IMEI code you want to know.
By doing this you will be taken to another screen named google find my device in which you can see a list of options on the left that will allow you to carry out a series of actions to apply to your smartphone in case it has been lost or stolen.
However, in order to check the IMEI code of the device you must click on the icon identified with the letter i enclosed in a circle.
This will display a box with information related to the phone’s activation date, the last time it was seen, and of course the device’s IMEI.
If you performed this procedure from someone else’s smartphone or computer Try to sign out of your Google account.
