How To Check Imei Number For Iphone 6

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Mobile phones, like iPhones, are assigned with special codes called IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that are generally used for identification purposes. This allows your device to be uniquely recognized by various applications and mobile service providers. Knowing the IMEI code of your iPhone can be a lifesaver in critical situations where your mobile phone needs to be uniquely identified, such as when it's stolen from you.

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Open your iPhone's settings. From the Springboard screen of your iPhone, tap the app with a gear icon labeled "Settings" to view your iPhone's customizable options.
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View your device's information. Scroll down the Settings and tap the "General" options.

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Select "About" from the General settings list, and you should see all the information about your iPhone such as its software version, serial number, and more.
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Find its IMEI. Scroll down the "About" section, and right along the middle of the screen, you'll find the "IMEI" label with its code listed right beside it.
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Write down and make a copy of the codes listed in this field.

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Open the dial keypad. From the Springboard of your iPhone, tap the app with a green phone icon labeled "Phone" at the bottom of the screen to access its call screen.
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Tap om the "Keypad" option in the lower right side of the screen.
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Dial *#06#.
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Press the green "Call" button to start calling this code.
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Take note of the IMEI. Once you've pressed the Call key, a set of numerical codes will appear on your iPhone's screen—this is its unique IMEI code.
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Write down and make a copy of the codes displayed on the call screen.
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Tap the "Dismiss" button to return into the Keypad screen.

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Look at the back side of your iPhone. Flip your device over and at the lower portion of its back side, right below the word "iPhone," are a set of alphanumeric combinations. One of these sets is labeled "IMEI," which is the unique numerical identity of your device.
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Check your iPhone's box. If you still have your iPhone's box, look around its sides and find its barcode. With the barcode you should also find two sets of numerical combination; one is its serial number, the other is labeled "IMEI."

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Question

If I'm buying a second-hand iPhone such as a 4s how do I know if the phone's IMEI number is blacklisted or not?

You will need to contact the phone carrier of the phone you're purchasing. Apple does not "blacklist" iPhones, so you will just need to contact the mobile carrier.
Question

Can I see if my phone is unlocked through the miri number?

If you're referring to "unlocked" as in the phone can be used with an international carrier, you can call the current phone carrier in order to find out whether it is unlocked for international use.
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How can I find the IMEI number of the phone I was using?

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Community Answer

You can find your IMEI number by opening your dialer and typing *#06# using the keypad. From the Settings menu, the number is also found in Settings > About Device > Status.