IMEI

[fuzzyrabo]

Hi!

Does any one have a good description fro the IMEI?

Thanks:

[wolverine]

see here..

www.gsmworld.com/documents/DG0640.pdf

[paboya]

IMEI = international Mobile Equipment Identity

The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI (pronounced /aɪˈmiː/) is a number unique to every GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN mobile phone, as well as some satellite phones. It is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone. It can also be displayed on the screen of the phone by entering *#06# into the keypad on most phones.

The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used to stop a stolen phone from accessing the network in that country. For example, if a mobile phone is stolen, the owner can call his or her network provider and instruct them to "ban" the phone using its IMEI number. This renders the phone useless in that country, whether or not the phone's SIM is changed. However, the phone can be used abroad.

Unlike the Electronic Serial Number or MEID of CDMA and other wireless networks, the IMEI is only used to identify the device, and has no permanent or semi-permanent relation to the subscriber. Instead, the subscriber is identified by transmission of an IMSI number, which is stored on a SIM card that can (in theory) be transferred to any handset. However, many network and security features are enabled by knowing the current device being used by a subscriber.

for detail ...plz click here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMEI

[liukang]

You just search from google, but i know that IMEI's phone can be replace by other IMEI number.

[filDim]

You just search from google, but i know that IMEI's phone can be replace by other IMEI number.

the IMEI is unique to each phone and cannot be changed

[filDim]

The IMEI (14 decimal digits plus a check digit) or IMEISV (16 digits) includes information on the origin, model, and serial number of the device. The model and origin comprise the initial 8-digit portion of the IMEI/SV, known as the Type Allocation Code (TAC). The remainder of the IMEI is manufacturer-defined.

As of 2004, the format of the IMEI is AA-BBBBBB-CCCCCC-D, although it may not always be displayed this way.

Prior to 2002, the TAC was six digits long and was followed by a two-digit Final Assembly Code (FAC), which was a manufacturer-specific code indicating the location of the device's construction.

For example, the IMEI code 35-209900-176148-1 or IMEISV code 35-209900-176148-23 tells us the following:

TAC: 352099 so it was issued by the BABT and has the allocation number 2099
FAC: 00 so it was numbered during the transition phase from the old format to the new format (described below)
SNR: 176148 - uniquely identifying a unit of this model
CD: 1 so it is a GSM Phase 2 or higher
SVN: 23 - The "software version number" identifying the revision of the software installed on the phone. 99 is reserved.

The format changed as of April 1, 2004, when the Final Assembly Code ceased to exist and the Type Approval Code increased to eight digits in length and became known as the Type Allocation Code. From January 1, 2003 until that time the FAC for all phones was 00.

[filDim]

On many devices, the IMEI number can be retrieved by entering *#06#

[arnb]

thanks for the info reputation added

br
arnb

[simri2god]

International Numbering Plans (Analysis of IMEI numbers)
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr

[kilisuci_kdr]

Hi, is someone known of this type error when input these kind of IMEI (355330000051580, 355330000132540, 355330000193990, 359104010478630, 359104010478680, 359104010479140) :

Note: This IMEI number might to be correct, but it is impossible to get this confirmed.

Or maybe someone know this IMEI type of handset (or other website adress for IMEI)?
This is very useful for information of HOFR_due_to_MS in the network.
Thankx,

-Suci-