What is IMEI?/I would like to check the IMEI of my smartphone or tablet
IMEI is an acronym for International Mobile Equipment Identifier and is a unique identification number assigned to each device.
It may be required when checking Network Usage Restrictions on your smartphone or tablet, or when using the Device Compensation Service.
You can check the IMEI using the methods below.
Important note
- The images on this page are examples only. Display and operating procedures may differ depending on the model.
How to check via device operation
Check on the phone number input screen (iPhone/Android smartphones)
You can check this by entering [*#06#] on the phone number input screen (call screen).
- It may not be possible to check on some models.
Check on the Settings screen (for iPhone/iPad)
You can check this by tapping "Settings" [設定] → "General" [一般] → "About" [情報].
Check on the Settings screen (for Android)
The display may vary depending on the model, but you can generally check it using the following steps.
- "Settings" [設定] → "Device Information" [デバイス情報]
- "Settings" [設定] → "About phone" [端末情報] → "Status" [ステータス] (or “Status information”)
- "Settings" [設定] → "System" [システム] → "About phone" [端末情報]
For device-specific operating procedures and instructions, please refer to the online manual or instruction manual.
Other methods of checking the IMEI
If you are unable to operate your device due to malfunction, damage, or other reasons, please check using the following methods.
- It may not be printed on some models.
On the device itself
- It can be found printed on the SIM tray.
- It can be found printed on the back of the device.
On the device's outer box or packaging
Depending on the model, it may be found printed on the outer box or on a sticker.
For your reference
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For dual-SIM devices, each SIM is assigned an identification number, so "IMEI (IMEI1)" and "IMEI2" are displayed.
When checking Network Usage Restriction or using the Device Compensation Service, please use your "IMEI (IMEI1)" number.
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For how to check the IMEI of your Apple Watch, please refer to the following.
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