IMEI Number can be check via SMS or Online
Cloned IMEI number mobile phones will be shunned from December 1st, 2009. The Indian cellular Association has also appealed the government not to provide services to such handsets.
Mobile phones without UID numbers must be banned by union government . The International Mobile Equipment Identification (IMEI) is a 15-digit code that helps to identify a stolen handset and helps the security agencies to track the users. No two mobile phones have same IMEI number.
People are now worried and want to know how to check that they have any legitimate IMEI number or they are using counterfeit.
In order to check that you have legitimate IMEI Number there are two ways through which you can check the originality of your mobile.The Global Systems for Mobile Communications Association is the only body which assigns the 15 digits unique IMEI numbers to each and every mobile phone manufacturers worldwide under any legitimate brand.
Mobile users can check the IMEI no of the Mobile Handset by pressing *#06# Otherwise check the compliance plate under the battery.
IMEI numbers are being allotted by five bodies authorized by GSMA.
From IMEI number one can identify the make and model of the handset.
The Very first and simple step is to SMS a text message:
A simple SMS can help you to verify your IMEI number
Type an SMS “IMEI {followed by your} (15 digit IMEI No.) to 53232
For eg : IMEI 351868910323340 to 53232
Message displayed for correct IMEI – Success
Message displayed for incorrect IMEI – Invalid IMEI
Otherwise, there are number of online websites offering IMEI check facility for that you have to go to such sites and put your IMEI number in the given box and within few minutes after verifying you will be able to know that your IMEI number is legitimate or not.
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