You'll need your iPhone's IMEI number if you want to unlock it and use it on a different cellular provider.

First things first, why you even need an IMEI number of your Android (News - Alert) or iOS device? Let’s say you lost your phone or it got stolen. To report it to the police, you need to provide an ...

Knowing your IMEI and ICCID iPhone numbers is important, as these numbers enable you to identify your phone in case of theft. Your IMEI number serves as a unique identification number for your iPhone, ...

There are a number of ways to locate your iPhone's MEID and IMEI numbers. The Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) is a serial number introduced in the mid-2000s to replace Electronic Serial Numbers ...

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...

An unlocked phone is a device that has no carrier locks or restrictions. It's usually sold at full price. You can use it with any carrier of your choice, whether you're using a physical SIM card or ...

Cody has been writing with Android Police for ten years. While best known for the hundreds of APK Teardowns and breaking news on many of Google’s new products and services, he also covers deeper ...

From 16 December 2025, illegal mobile phones in Bangladesh will no longer work on local telecom networks. The government will ...

If you've ever called your carrier's customer service to activate a prepaid SIM card or troubleshoot a malfunctioning Android SIM card or iPhone SIM, then you've likely needed your ICCID number. The ...

The very first and most critical step is to report your lost or stolen mobile to the police. This is not only a legal requirement but also a necessary document for the subsequent steps. You can file a ...