Can I use a phone without IMEI number?

If a phone is without an IMEI number, it cannot be traced and call details cannot be procured. The Central agencies will probe how cellular networks were running on such handsets,” the SP added.

How do I get a valid IMEI number?

1] Verify by sending SMS

1. Press *#06# on your handset. It works for any handset.
2. It will display 15 digits IMEI number.
3. Send this number to 53232 or 57886 in the below-mentioned format.
4. IMEI .
5. If your IMEI is valid, you will receive a Success message else you will get Invalid IMEI message.

What is valid IMEI number?

The IMEI (15 decimal digits: 14 digits plus a check digit) includes information on the origin, model, and serial number of the device. The IMEI is validated in following steps: Starting from the rightmost digit, double the value of every second digit (e.g., 7 becomes 14).

How do I know my phone is genuine?

Every genuine mobile phone has a serial number to register it to a carrier network. This number is called the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. The IMEI number can be used to verify the legitimacy of a phone. Often counterfeit models won’t have an IMEI number or use a fake one.

How can I solve invalid IMEI on my Tecno phone?

How can I solve the invalid IMEI problem on my TECNO phone?

1. Dial *#06# to know your current IMEI number (you may write it down somewhere)
2. Download the MTK Engineering Mode app from the Play Store.
3. Launch the mobile app.
4. Tap Connectivity > CDS Information.
5. Select Radio Information.

How do I fix unknown IMEI on Android?

In the Mobile MTK Engineering Mode app go to > MTK Settings > Connectivity > CDS Information > Radio Information > Phone 1. At the AT+ line: Enter AT +EGMR=1,7,”ENTER-IMEI-HERE” , then tap on ‘Send AT Command’. If you have a dual SIM phone, enter AT +EGMR=1,10,”ENTER-IMEI-HERE” then tap on ‘Send AT Command’ again.