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If you need to find out whether the phone you own or the one you want to buy is locked, there are some simple ways it can be done. One of the easiest is to locate your device’s IMEI number.’
An IMEI is short for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is a 15-digit number unique to your specific device.
The IMEI number on your phone can determine whether the device is locked, unlocked, stolen as well as its make and model.
To find out if your phone is locked, all you have to do is know its IMEI number.
All you have to do is enter the iPhone’s IMEI number into an IMEI Check, which can be found online. The service is designed to tell you whether your device is unlocked.
If your phone is locked, an IMEI check will tell you because it will indicate what carrier the network is locked into.
While few things on this Earth are 100%, many online IMEI checkers come pretty close. The average reputable IMEI checker online has about a 99% accuracy.
If you’re not in the United States, one thing you may want to check is whether your mobile carrier is supposed in different countries.
The best IMEI checkers online offer swift service and an easy-to-use interface. Here are some great IMEI checkers online:
Alternatively, you could try dialing “*#06#” on your phone to summon your phone’s IMEI number. It’s the quickest way to check. However, do note that not all phones allow this type of checking. Make sure to write your IMEI number down before proceeding to the next step
One way wireless carriers and manufacturers are able to track their devices is through the IMEI number. But you may need it if you’re porting your number to another phone or you’ve had your device lost or stolen.
If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for a good gadget or some cool tech. And how did we do anything without smartphones?
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