Let's Get To Know IMEI To Avoid Cheap Smartphone Fraud
Smartphones with low prices must be very tempting, especially when the smartphone has a name that is well known and considered top among smartphones such as iphone. The big name and many advantages make iphone crowded with enthusiasts even though the price is quite expensive. Therefore, lately there have been many cases where the iphone is sold cheaply but suddenly the iphone can only use wifi as its connection. This happens because the iphone has a fake IMEI so it cannot use a starter pack but can only utilize wifi. Then what is IMEI? How important is IMEI?
IMEI is one of the things that is considered very important on a cellphone, because if the IMEI is not registered it will be a fatal problem for a cellphone buyer, because the cellphone cannot connect to the GSM network but can only utilize a wifi connection.
Definition
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a series of unique numbers owned by each cellphone. IMEI on each cellphone is certainly different, therefore IMEI is called unique and becomes a special identity of an HP.
IMEI usually consists of 15-17 digits on each cellphone or cellphone. The number is issued by the service provider as a reference to identify which devices are valid. In particular, IMEI can activate the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) network to identify devices that are trying to connect to the cellphone.
Therefore, the IMEI function is not only for device identification, but can also be used to block stolen or lost cell phones, so that the cell phone cannot be connected to any GSM network.
IMEI Function
In addition to some of the functions mentioned earlier, IMEI also has several other functions such as the following:
1. Checking HP Warranty
When your cellphone is damaged and still has a warranty, you will definitely claim the warranty. When claiming, usually the IMEI number will be asked. This number will later be matched with their database. Then it will be seen whether this cellphone is indeed new and within the warranty period, used or has previously been repaired.
2. Tracking Lost Cell Phones
The IMEI function on the next cellphone is to help track lost cellphones, this function will certainly be very useful if your cellphone is stolen. Although the way is quite complicated and not everyone can do it, but at least this can be used as a solution when the cell phone is lost.
To track using the IMEI number cannot be done personally. You must contact the SIM card provider you are using, then ask them to locate your phone. If it still cannot be found, ask the operator to block the cellphone number contained in the cellphone.
3. Knowing Cell Phone Identity
In addition to checking the warranty period, the IMEI function is to know the complete identity of the cellphone. From the number you can find out starting from the type or brand of HP, production date and other important information.
After knowing the IMEI function on the cellphone, the next is to check the IMEI number on your respective cellphones. What is the way to check it, just see below.
Well from the explanation above it can be concluded that IMEI is very important for a cellphone or smartphone, so if you find a smartphone at a very cheap price you should be suspicious, because the price indirectly reflects the quality of the item you are going to buy.
Reference:
https://www.dewaweb.com/blog/apa-itu-imei/
https://tekno.tempo.co/read/1513023/simak-ini-fungsi-nomor-imei-di-ponsel-yang-jarang-diketahui
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