How to block a cell phone by IMEI
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If your mobile phone has been stolen or lost, you can
prevent someone from accessing your information by blocking it by IMEI. It is a
safe way to protect your personal data such as contacts, messages, photos, and
videos. techwadia
Let's take a look at what IMEI is first and then explain how
to securely lock a device using this method.
What is IMEI?
This is a unique 15-digit code assigned to all mobile phones
and reflects the international identity of each team. It is extremely important
to keep this number as you will need it when you need to lock your smartphone
in case of theft or loss.
Each mobile phone has its own IMEI. This code is
automatically transmitted to your telephone company's network when you connect
to the Internet. This way the operator can see who is making each call and
where it is coming from.
What happens when blocking by IMEI
In most cases, when a person steals a mobile phone, they do
so in order to sell or sell parts of it. Criminals know that the owner will
likely lock the smartphone, but the speaker, sensors, camera, and RAM will
still work flawlessly. So by reporting by IMEI, you complicate the task for the
thief.
With this lock, the phone will not be able to make calls,
send messages or use gigabytes to surf the Internet. If someone manages to
unlock the cell phone or reset it to factory settings, they will only be able
to connect to the network via Wi-Fi.
Keys for blocking by IMEI
When manufacturing this unit, the following recommendations
must be taken into account:
Find out what IMEI your device has
You can apply to the police with an invoice.
If you bought a mobile phone directly from an operator, call
and ask to block it.
If you bought the device from another company, you need to
call the operator to register the IMEI in the database.
I got mugged, now what happens to my files? Even if you
manage to block a stolen cell phone, your photos, videos, and apps will still
be available if a criminal obtains your PIN.
If you are restoring a device and find it is IMEI locked,
you must call the carrier to request an unlock.
How to block by IMEI
You have the right to report the theft of a mobile phone
immediately by contacting your telephone service provider. After completing the
control, you can request a new SIM card with the same phone number.
To block a stolen mobile phone, you need to have the
following on hand:
Phone number
Name, surname, and address of the linear holder
Equipment identification number (IMEI)
You must first call the customer service agent, report the
phone theft and disconnect the line using the carrier's communications. Below
we explain how to complete this process at different telephone companies.
