IMEI Function On HP And How To Check On Android & IPhone Phone
Illustration of IMEI number (erafone)

YOGYAKARTA International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is an international number consisting of 15 digits. Every phone with the type Android or iOS must have a different IMEI number from each other. So what does IMEI function on cellphones?

One function of IMEI on HP is to identify units or devices connected to cellular networks.

The IMEI function is very important, because after it is registered, device users can be directly connected to cellular operator services in Indonesia.

If IMEI is not registered on the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) website, the device used has the potential to be subject to access restrictions, mobile network disruptions, or even blocked.

Adapting the official Kominfo website, the IMEI control rules are in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Information Number 1 of 2020 concerning Control of Equipment and/or Telecommunication Devices Connected to Cellular Mobile Networks through IMEI identification.

In addition to identifying the device, what are the IMEI functions on the cellphone? Check out the full information below.

Quoted by VOI from Tempo, Friday, January 20, 2023, the following is the function of IMEI on cellphones that are rarely known:

1. Checking for Guarantee

The IMEI function on HP can be used to check the warranty period. This function is very useful when someone buys a cellphone both online and offline.

Through the IMEI number, a person can first check whether the cellphone to be purchased is still in a new condition or not.

2. As Phone Identity

The IMEI function on the next cellphone can be used to determine the identity of the cellphone.

Mobile phone users can take advantage of the IMEI number to find a complete explanation of the cellphone information in detail. The trick is to open the IMEI check site like imei.info

2. Tracking a Lost Phone

The function of IMEI on HP which is no less important is to track the lost cellphone. However, this cannot be done alone. The device user must ask the provider for help from the SIM card used to block the lost cellphone number via IMEI.

How to Check IMEI HP and the Ministry of Industry's Site

How to check IMEI on Android phones, namely:

Meanwhile, the steps to check IMEI on iPhone are:

In addition to the above method, you can also check IMEI by pressing dial *#06#. Your IMEI number will automatically appear.

The IMEI number is also on the back of the cellphone box. However, if you buy a used cellphone, you have to be more careful checking the IMEI number, not the number listed on the cellphone.

Once you know your phone's IMEI number, you can check the legality of your phone. An official or legal phone means that the IMEI is registered.

If you want to check if your IMEI is registered or not, you can visit the Ministry of Industry website. Here are the steps:

That's information about the function of IMEI on cellphones and how to check on Android phones and iPhones. Hopefully useful!


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