Check the IMEI of your Android and iPhone so you don't get blocked by the government. Make sure your HP IMEI is registered on the Ministry of Industry website. This is how it goes, gang!
The government has officially enacted IMEI block rule for smartphone or HP BM (black market) circulating in Indonesia as of April 18, 2020.
For those of you who still feel unsure about the authenticity of your cellphone, you should immediately check HP IMEI number on the Ministry of Industry website.
On the Ministry of Industry's IMEI check site, you can find out whether your HP IMEI number has been registered in the government database or not. If it's not registered, it's a sign that your cellphone is illegal, gang.
How to check the IMEI of the HP? Well, here's what ApkVenue will review how to check the IMEI of the latest Android and iPhone phones in 2020 which you can practice directly.
Check IMEI for Latest Android & iPhone Phones 2020
IMEI or International Mobile Equipment Identity you could say like the identity of a cell phone. This unique code consisting of 15-16 digit numbers stores important data, gang.
In general, the way to check IMEI on most Android phones is similar, but some have their own way to find out, such as the iPhone and certain types of Android.
Curious how? Read on for the full review below!
How to Check HP IMEI for Telkomsel and XL Users
No need to bother anymore! Now Indonesian cellular operators also provide services for check IMEI HP with phone number installed on your device.
For Telkomsel and XL service users, you can check whether the IMEI of the HP has been registered or not using an easy method like the following.
1. Check HP IMEI for Telkomsel Users
For Telkomsel service users, such as simPATI, Kartu AS, Loop, and Kartu Halo, you can access the Dial application and press *337# then call.
Then you select the option 1. Checking IMEI to check the IMEI code on your device. Wait a few moments until your SMS is received.
If the IMEI is already registered, the SMS will sound "Dear customer. Your device's IMEI number is already registered.".
2. Check HP IMEI for XL Users
Meanwhile, for XL service users, you can access Dial and press *123*817# then press phone. Then you select the option 1. IMEI REGISTRATION and wait for SMS.
If you have registered, you will get an SMS that reads "Your IMEI and Number are already registered. Make sure your Number is always active with this IMEI.".
How to Check IMEI of Android Phones of All Brands
At least, there are three ways that you can apply in general to check the IMEI number code on your phone smartphone Android. Here are some of them:
1. Check IMEI Using USSD Dial Code
First, you can check IMEI via USSD code entered on the Dial application in smartphone Android. The steps are the same as when checking credit or internet quota, here.
You just type in the USSD code *#06# on the Dial application and an IMEI number pop-up will automatically appear as in the image below, gang.
2. Check IMEI Through the Settings Menu
Second, you can also check through the settings on your Android phone to get more detailed information.
- open Settings on your cellphone then select the option About Phone.
- Then select the option Status and then options IMEI Information.
- You will be given IMEI number information, in full. If your cellphone has features dual SIM then there will be 2 IMEI shown on the screen.
3. Check IMEI Via Physical Phone
Third, you can also check the usual IMEI code printed on the body of the HP, either can be sticker affixed or attached directly to the body.
Well, on an Android phone with a removable battery type (removable) you can see it when removing the battery as in the image below.
For example, Jaka uses HP LG V20 here!
As for the type of Android phone with a battery non-removable like most now, usually the IMEI code will be written directly on the back of the body.
For example, Jaka uses HP Samsung Galaxy S10+ yes!
How to Check Samsung HP IMEI
Now specifically for Samsung branded HP users, you can check Samsung phone IMEI through the settings menu, you know. Here's the full way:
- First, you open Settings Your Samsung cellphone, then swipe the screen down and tap menu About Phone.
- You will immediately be given all information about your Samsung cellphone, including the IMEI number.
Oh yes, you can also do this method on all types of the latest Samsung cellphones currently available. Pretty easy and not too complicated, right?
How to check the IMEI of a Xiaomi cellphone
Just like before, for you Xiaomi HP users, you can check IMEI through the Settings menu found on the MIUI interface, you know. Here's how:
- First, go to the menu Settings then select option About Phone.
- In the next About Phone option you stay scroll go to the bottom then select Status.
- Next, to find out the IMEI number on a Xiaomi cellphone, you just have to go to the options IMEI Information.
- Voila! Now you will be given Xiaomi IMEI information as shown in the image below. You will get two IMEI numbers, because this cellphone has two slots driver's license.
Well, this step also applies to Chinese Android Phone others, such as Huawei, Honor, HTC and others, gang. Don't forget to check the list of the latest Xiaomi cellphones so you don't get scammed by KW goods, here.
How to Check Vivo HP IMEI
Vivo is arguably one of the most popular HP brands in Indonesia. So it's not surprising that many are looking for information on how to check IMEI HP vivo. Here's how:
- Just like before, you just go to the menu Settings then scroll down until you find the option More Settings.
- Then you just select the menu again About Phone to find out phone info.
- Well, now you can find out the type of Vivo HP along with the two IMEI numbers on your device. It's easy, right?
The method that you can do through these three steps you can apply to almost all of the latest Vivo cellphones currently circulating.
How to Check IMEI of OPPO HP
Next comes from Vivo's brother from China, especially if it's not OPPO. Here you can too check IMEI of OPPO HP through the Settings menu by following these steps:
- Open menu Settings on your Oppo cellphone, then select the option About Phone.
- Then slide your cellphone screen down to the end and select the option again Status.
- You will be given all information about your cellphone including the IMEI number.
This method is quite common, similar to the steps to check IMEI for Xiaomi or other Chinese brands. You can also find out IMEI OPPO through dial with the code *#06#.
Don't forget to check your IMEI number! Don't be promised HP OPPO with official prices, but fake quality.
How to Check IMEI on iPhone and Other iOS
Finally, specifically for iOS-based devices, such as iPhone and iPad, you can find out the IMEI number in the Settings menu with the following steps:
- open Settings on your iPhone device and select the option General.
- Then select the option About.
- Swipe down the screen and your IMEI number will be listed in the column IMEI.
How to check iPhone IMEI is quite easy, right? Not only that, you can also see some iPhone IMEI numbers on the back of the cellphone. Simple!
Bonus: How to Check HP IMEI on the Ministry of Industry Site, Registered or Not?
The regulations for blocking HP BM in Indonesia involve three ministries, namely: Kominfo, Ministry of Industry, and Ministry of Trade, gang.
Currently you can also check the IMEI status of your cellphone, whether it is registered or not, using Ministry of Industry's IMEI check site (//imei.kemenperin.go.id/). The steps are as follows.
Step 1 - Copy HP IMEI Number
- First, you stay copy the IMEI number of the cellphone You go through several methods that ApkVenue has reviewed above. If not, you just go to the Dial app and type *#06#.
Step 2 - Go to the Ministry of Industry's IMEI Site
- Through the app browser, you just need to visit the Ministry of Industry's IMEI check site (//imei.kemenperin.go.id/) and enter the IMEI number in the special field provided.
- If you have, you just press Enter nor Search next to it.
Step 3 - HP IMEI Registered or Not
- If your cellphone is official and registered, a display will appear "IMEI registered in the Ministry of Industry database".
- Meanwhile, if your cellphone is BM, aka illegal, a display will appear "IMEI is not registered in the Ministry of Industry database" and will most likely be blocked.
With the implementation of the IMEI blocking rule, maybe some of you still have questions regarding this.
Starting from HP BM purchased before April 18, the application for foreign tourists' cellphones, to how to register the IMEI of a cellphone that is not registered or purchased overseas after 18 April, right?
To answer this question, Jaka has explained several points as follows.
- HP BM or purchased overseas and has been activated with Indonesian operator services before 18 April 2020, will not be affected by IMEI blocking and can be used normally.
- The cellphones of foreign tourists who come to Indonesia will continue to function normally if they have been activate package roaming or use the services of an Indonesian cellular operator.
- IMEI blocking scheme also applies to Lost or stolen cellphone, so it cannot be reused by others. This blocking must be supported by proof of loss and reported to the service provider.
- All HP BM, whether new or used, which are activated with the services of an Indonesian operator after 18 April 2020 can no longer be used (cannot use cellular signal).
- To buying HP from abroad, there is also a way to register an unregistered HP IMEI by going through excise. This applies only to the two devices carried by the passenger (hand carry), where to report and register IMEI at the airport upon arrival. If the value of the goods is above 500 US dollars, the applicable import tax will also be imposed.
- IMEI blocking is only applied to devices HKT (WL, handheld computers, and tablets), not including for laptops.
Those are some ways to check IMEI for Samsung, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and other types of Android phones along with you iPhone users and iOS-based devices.
So, do you know if your device is official or non-official?
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