13 February 2018

Full form of IMEI

What is the full form of IMEI?


Answer :

  • International Mobile Equipment Identity 

What does IMEI mean?


IMEI number is usually unique to identify GSM, WCDMA mobile phones as well as some satellite phones.

IMEI is a generally 15 or 17 digit code that uniquely identifies mobile phone sets. The IMEI code can enable a GSM or UMTS network to prevent a misplaced or stolen phone from initiating calls.

IMEI is mostly printed inside the battery compartment of the phone device. It also can be displayed on the screen by entering the following code using the keypad device : *#06# 


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