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Why Do I Get 2 Imei Numbers?

Sarah Jenkins • • 7 min read
Why Do I Get 2 Imei Numbers?
If the phone is dual-SIM then it has two IMEI numbers have one principal purpose: to identify mobile devices. If the phone is dual-SIM then it has two modems (maybe one in practice, which is registrered to two networks) and thus two registrations to network. For each registration a unique IMEI is needed.

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Also asked, do dual SIM phones have 2 IMEI numbers?

For a dual sim mobile phone, there are 2 IMEI numbers, as there is a unique IMEI number for each sim slot in a phone.

Likewise, how can I get a second IMEI number? Find IMEI Number By Dialing A Number Code

  1. Lunch your keypad and dial the number code *#06#.
  2. As a result of the previous step, the IMEI number of your phone will be displayed to you. If your phone has two SIM slots, you will be able to see two IMEI numbers as shown in the screenshot given below.

Furthermore, why does my Iphone have 2 IMEI numbers?

If your device has two IMEI numbers then it has two modems for SIM access. If it only has one actual slot for a SIM card then it would have a built in e-SIM in it also. It has two SIM modems for two different networks to be used by the phone. In many countries smartphones come in dual SIM card models.

Is IMEI linked to phone or SIM?

The IMEI number uniquely identifies a mobile device. It is separate from the SIM card or UICC number which is linked to a removable card in the device. This means the IMEI can be used to track or locate a specific device, regardless of what card is installed in it.

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Can IMEI be tracked?

Court order required to trace phone
Your phone's IMEI number can be accessed by dialling *#06#. Both Goldstuck and Van der Haar told Africa Check the IMEI number can be used to track the location of a mobile device. However, tracking “can only be done by the mobile network operator to which the phone is connected.

What can someone do with my IMEI number?

The IMEI is bound to the device, not your phone number or account. It could be used to track stolen phones, and to lock them out from networks (done in a few countries, but not across borders or carriers normally, they could not agree on a global DB).
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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.