Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers regarding IMEI verification, blacklist records and device security

The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a 15-digit globally unique serial number that identifies your mobile phone on cellular networks. No two authentic phones in the world share the same IMEI code.
Simply enter your 15-digit IMEI in our Blacklist Checker. Our system queries global GSMA operator databases in real time to verify that the device is clean and not reported lost or stolen.
Open your phone app and dial *#06#. The 15-digit code will display on the screen instantly. You can also find it under Settings > General > About (iPhone) or Settings > About Phone (Android).
A blacklisted device has been reported stolen, lost, or flagged due to unpaid contractual balances. When placed on the GSMA blacklist, cellular carriers block network registration, rendering calls and mobile data unusable.
Yes! Dual-SIM smartphones have two distinct cellular radios and therefore feature IMEI 1 and IMEI 2. Each IMEI connects independently to carrier networks and can be checked separately.
Completely safe and 100% legal. Our web service does not install any software on your device and only reads publicly verifiable GSMA allocation information and carrier status records.
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Kamera auf den Barcode auf der Verpackung, dem SIM-Schlitten oder dem *#06#-Bildschirm richten.

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So finden Sie Ihre IMEI

Die schnellste Methode auf jedem Smartphone:

Universeller Telefoncode
*#06#
Telefon-App öffnen > Diese Nummer wählen

Alternative Methoden:

  • Auf dem iPhone: Einstellungen > Allgemein > Info und zu IMEI scrollen.
  • Auf Android: Einstellungen > Über das Telefon > Status > IMEI.
  • SIM-Schlitten: Bei den meisten Smartphones ist die IMEI direkt auf den SIM-Halter graviert.

Letzte Abfragen

Ihre geprüften IMEIs werden sicher nur lokal auf Ihrem Gerät gespeichert.

Hilfe & FAQ

What is TAC?

The Type Allocation Code represents the first 8 digits of the IMEI, defining brand, hardware model and regulatory approval country.

Why check before buying a used phone?

A blacklisted phone cannot be used with carrier SIM cards. Checking on IMEI.io protects you from fraud.

Do Dual-SIM phones have two IMEIs?

Yes, dual-SIM devices feature two modems and therefore have IMEI 1 and IMEI 2. Both can be verified independently.