{"id":10973,"date":"2018-02-07T14:28:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T19:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/?p=10973"},"modified":"2023-11-16T01:33:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:33:49","slug":"faq-imei-meid-esn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/faq-imei-meid-esn","title":{"rendered":"How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every mobile phone, GSM modem or device with a built-in phone\/modem has an IMEI\/MEID\/ESN number, their own unique ID. These devices can be tracked by this number, and you can look up specific information about the device, brand or model. To check the IMEI\/MEID\/ESN of a device and find out if it has been reported stolen, visit the following page: <a href=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/check-imei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check IMEI\/MEID\/ESN<\/a>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#5_Ways_to_Find_iPhone_IMEI_Number_Correctly_Video\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> 5 Ways to Find iPhone IMEI Number Correctly [Video]<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Check_IMEIMEID_and_ESN8217s\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN&#8217;s<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_is_an_ESN\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> What is an ESN?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Me_How_so\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> Me? How so?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_it_share_my_personal_data_with_other_people\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Can it share my personal data with other people?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Should_I_know_my_ESN\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.4<\/span> Should I know my ESN?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_can_I_get_another_ESN_if_my_device_gets_stolen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.5<\/span> How can I get another ESN if my device gets stolen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_can_I_find_the_ESN\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.6<\/span> Where can I find the ESN?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_a_thief_somehow_unblock_the_blocked_ESN_and_use_it_say_with_other_carriers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.7<\/span> Can a thief somehow unblock the blocked ESN and use it, say, with other carriers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Im_going_to_buy_a_second-hand_phone_How_can_I_be_sure_its_not_blacklisted\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.8<\/span> I\u2019m going to buy a second-hand phone. How can I be sure it\u2019s not blacklisted?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_it_possible_to_wipe_the_ESN_clean_and_write_over_a_new_one\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.9<\/span> Is it possible to wipe the ESN clean and write over a new one?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_it_possible_to_use_a_CDMA_phone_with_a_GSM_carrier_and_vice_versa\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.10<\/span> Is it possible to use a CDMA phone with a GSM carrier and vice versa?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_dont_have_an_ESN_I_have_an_IMEI_Is_my_phone_a_grey-market_phone\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.11<\/span> I don\u2019t have an ESN, I have an IMEI. Is my phone a \u2018grey-market\u2019 phone?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does_an_IMEI_work_the_same_as_an_ESN\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.12<\/span> Does an IMEI work the same as an ESN?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#So_a_phone_provider_wont_be_able_to_block_the_stolen_device_remotely\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.13<\/span> So, a phone provider won\u2019t be able to block the stolen device remotely?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_an_IMEI_number_be_located_just_like_an_ESN\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.14<\/span> Can an IMEI number be located just like an ESN?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#So_I_looked_and_I_found_the_IMEI_number_but_I_also_see_an_IMEI_SV_What_is_that\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.15<\/span> So I looked, and I found the IMEI number but I also see an IMEI SV. What is that?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_have_a_dual-SIMS_phone_How_many_IMEIs_and_IMEIs_SV_can_I_have\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.16<\/span> I have a dual-SIMS phone. How many IMEIs and IMEIs SV can I have?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Are_there_bad_IMEIs\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.17<\/span> Are there bad IMEIs?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#But_if_someone_who_steals_my_phone_changes_the_SIM-card_will_the_phone_be_lost_forever\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.18<\/span> But if someone who steals my phone changes the SIM-card, will the phone be lost forever?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_guess_it_pays_having_a_CDMA_phone_rather_than_a_GSM_one_What_are_the_CDMA_providers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.19<\/span> I guess, it pays having a CDMA phone rather than a GSM one. What are the CDMA providers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Should_I_keep_the_IMEI_number_a_secret_as_I_do_with_my_passwords_They_do_put_it_on_boxes_after_all\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.20<\/span> Should I keep the IMEI number a secret as I do with my passwords? They do put it on boxes after all!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Links\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"5_Ways_to_Find_iPhone_IMEI_Number_Correctly_Video\">5 Ways to Find iPhone IMEI Number Correctly [Video]<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ytb\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe title=\"5 Ways to Find iPhone IMEI Number Correctly - Works For iPhone X XS XR 8 7 6S 6 SE 5S 5 5C 4S 4 iPad\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/89giT3lMnSI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Video uploaded by <a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UnlockBoot\" target=\"_blank\">UnlockBoot<\/a> on <strong class=\"watch-time-text\">May 20, 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Check_IMEIMEID_and_ESN8217s\">How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN&#8217;s<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity, which is a unique number given to every single mobile phone. An ESN is the electronic serial number assigned to your iPhone. A MEID, is a mobile equipment identifier, meaning a unique number identifying a physical piece of CDMA2000 mobile station equipment. In the text below you can find answers to <em>Frequently Asked Questions<\/em> about these numbers.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_is_an_ESN\">What is an ESN?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> ESN is an Electronic Serial Number. It\u2019s used for identification of a CDMA mobile phone and helps identify the person using the phone ( aka- YOU.)<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Me_How_so\">Me? How so?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> When the phone is active, it sends the ESN to the nearest base station and the provider can see it on its grid.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_it_share_my_personal_data_with_other_people\">Can it share my personal data with other people?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No. Only your provider has access to your data. Of course, if the provider\u2019s database is hacked, the data may be leaked but ESN\u2019s won\u2019t give out any information on your end.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Should_I_know_my_ESN\">Should I know my ESN?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, that would be useful. The electronic serial number is used to identify the device to its manufacturers and technical support as well. It also helps locate spare parts, if needed. Also the ESN is very helpful when your device gets lost or stolen. Report the number to your provider and they will block the phone immediately.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_can_I_get_another_ESN_if_my_device_gets_stolen\">How can I get another ESN if my device gets stolen?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You\u2019ll be given another device with another ESN, and the old one will be blacklisted. Don\u2019t forget to back up your contact list and other info while the phone is still on you. Better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_can_I_find_the_ESN\">Where can I find the ESN?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> It\u2019s easy. The ESN is printed on the box that your phone was packed in, or on the battery. But the easiest way to find it is to go to <em>Settings -&gt; About Phone -&gt; ESN<\/em>. Make sure you have that number safely recorded somewhere to have on hand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10980\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/esn-box.png\" alt=\"ESN on the box How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/esn-box.png 400w, https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/esn-box-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ESN on the box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_a_thief_somehow_unblock_the_blocked_ESN_and_use_it_say_with_other_carriers\">Can a thief somehow unblock the blocked ESN and use it, say, with other carriers?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No. If the device is reported lost or stolen, the ESN is blacklisted by all the CDMA carriers. All the mobile providers in the U.S. share their blacklist of ESNs. The blocked phone can only be used for Internet browsing, if it features Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Im_going_to_buy_a_second-hand_phone_How_can_I_be_sure_its_not_blacklisted\">I\u2019m going to buy a second-hand phone. How can I be sure it\u2019s not blacklisted?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You can plug the phone\u2019s ESN on this website: <a href=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/check-imei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0421heck-imei<\/a>. This is the largest online database of ESNs and IMEIs.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_it_possible_to_wipe_the_ESN_clean_and_write_over_a_new_one\">Is it possible to wipe the ESN clean and write over a new one?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, ESNs are pre-installed at the factory.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_it_possible_to_use_a_CDMA_phone_with_a_GSM_carrier_and_vice_versa\">Is it possible to use a CDMA phone with a GSM carrier and vice versa?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, it\u2019s impossible. A CDMA phone and a GSM phone feature two different radio modules. The modules are soldered to the motherboard and can\u2019t be replaced.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_dont_have_an_ESN_I_have_an_IMEI_Is_my_phone_a_grey-market_phone\">I don\u2019t have an ESN, I have an IMEI. Is my phone a \u2018grey-market\u2019 phone?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identification and is used on GSM phones. Sometimes a device has a MEID &#8211; Mobile Equipment Identifier. It\u2019s pretty much the same as an IMEI.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Does_an_IMEI_work_the_same_as_an_ESN\">Does an IMEI work the same as an ESN?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Not quite. An IMEI number identifies the device, not the owner of the phone. Your number and other information is put into the <em>Subscriber Identity Module<\/em> card or the SIM-card.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"So_a_phone_provider_wont_be_able_to_block_the_stolen_device_remotely\">So, a phone provider won\u2019t be able to block the stolen device remotely?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Incorrect. IMEI devices can be blocked. Your SIM-card will be re-issued and you\u2019ll be able to insert it into your new device. Advice about backups as mentioned above, is of course relevant as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_an_IMEI_number_be_located_just_like_an_ESN\">Can an IMEI number be located just like an ESN?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes. \u00a0In addition, some manufacturers, like Apple, engrave the IMEI number on the SIM-tray. You can also dial *#06# on your phone and it will show you your IMEI number.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10981\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10981 size-fix-w-600\" src=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-iphone-ios-600x339.png\" alt=\"IMEI and MEID in the Settings -&gt; About Menu How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-iphone-ios.png 600w, https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-iphone-ios-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMEI and MEID in the Settings -&gt; About Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10982\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10982 size-fix-w-600\" src=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-iphone-600x450.png\" alt=\"IMEI and MEID on the system tray How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-iphone.png 600w, https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-iphone-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMEI and MEID on the system tray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10983\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10983 size-fix-w-600\" src=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-meid-600x270.png\" alt=\" IMEI and MEID on the box How to Check IMEI\/MEID and ESN\" width=\"600\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-meid.png 600w, https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/apple\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/imei-meid-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMEI and MEID on the box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"So_I_looked_and_I_found_the_IMEI_number_but_I_also_see_an_IMEI_SV_What_is_that\">So I looked, and I found the IMEI number but I also see an IMEI SV. What is that?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> SV stands for Software Version. It consists of 2 digits. IMEI SV identifies the software used for the recording of the IMEI. It should be written down and memorized just like the IMEI number itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_have_a_dual-SIMS_phone_How_many_IMEIs_and_IMEIs_SV_can_I_have\">I have a dual-SIMS phone. How many IMEIs and IMEIs SV can I have?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> In this case you have two IMEIs and two IMEI SVs and have to make sure you safely record all of these numbers.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Are_there_bad_IMEIs\">Are there bad IMEIs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, they steal GSM phones just like any other device.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"But_if_someone_who_steals_my_phone_changes_the_SIM-card_will_the_phone_be_lost_forever\">But if someone who steals my phone changes the SIM-card, will the phone be lost forever?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, if you report the device stolen to your provider and tell them your IMEI number, your phone will be blocked. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical to make sure you have your IMEI number on you or to make sure you have it recorded somewhere.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_guess_it_pays_having_a_CDMA_phone_rather_than_a_GSM_one_What_are_the_CDMA_providers\">I guess, it pays having a CDMA phone rather than a GSM one. What are the CDMA providers?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You are in luck because the most common mobile standards in the U.S. are CDMA. Verizon, Sprint, MetroPCS, Cricket and U.S. Cellular are all CDMA providers. AT&amp;T and T-Mobile on the other hand, are GSM ones.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Should_I_keep_the_IMEI_number_a_secret_as_I_do_with_my_passwords_They_do_put_it_on_boxes_after_all\">Should I keep the IMEI number a secret as I do with my passwords? They do put it on boxes after all!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You definitely should. An IMEI number can be easily copied to another phone. A thief or hacker can \u2018clone\u2019 your phone and enjoy free calls and texts at your expense. He or she can also get access to your online banking and other sensitive information. So, if you\u2019re going to ditch the phone box, make sure you black the sticker with the IMEI number or shred the box.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Links\">Links<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/check-imei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check your device IMEI online<\/a> &#8211; iGotOffer.com.<\/li>\n<li>You can always <a href=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/sell-cell-phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sell your old smartphone online<\/a> to iGotOffer.com, the best place to trade in your old gadgets for top cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every mobile phone, GSM modem or device with a built-in phone\/modem has an IMEI\/MEID\/ESN number, their own unique ID. 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