Retrieving IMEI Information From A GSM Device
There is a mandatory requirement by the standardization bodies, that mobile devices for public networks may be uniquely identified by the IMEI number for many addressing and retrieval purposes.
On many, if not most devices, the IMEI number can be retrieved by keying *#06#, or using the AT command ATD*#06#.
The IMEI number of a GSM device can be retrieved by sending the command AT+CGSN. For more information, refer to the 3GPP TS 27.007, Section 5.4 /2/ standards document.
Retrieving IMEI Information from an older Sony or Sony Ericsson handset can be done by entering these keys: * Right * Left Left * Left *
IMEI information on BlackBerry and on new Sony Ericsson devices can also be found by going to options, then status. On Android the IMEI information can be found under the "About Phone" menu option in the settings menu. On iOS devices, the IMEI can be found under General: About in the Settings app.
The IMEI is not identical to the Unique Number, which is echoed on the screen when keying *#03#.
The IMEI is not identical to the MAC address used for WLAN communication, which is echoed in different method.
The IMEI is not relevant for the Bluetooth device identity, which is echoed in different method.
Read more about this topic: International Mobile Station Equipment Identity
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