How to Locate/Track Stolen Mobile Phone Using IMEI Number

Loss of any most desired article pain’s us a lot specifically if it is something which is inseparable and has immense importance in our day to day lives. Many a times after being surrounded with many tasks, we often ignore and don’t remember the last place where we placed our mobile phones or if it was stolen then it becomes very tough to relocate our essential device. Although used to be a tough task while it won’t be anymore. Locate your smart mobile phone using IMEI number following simple steps which have been articulated in this post.

Track and Locate your Mobile Phone with IMEI Number

It becomes a tough chore to track the lost mobile phone and we very often come across instances where either you or your dear ones might were found that their mobile phone have been stolen. Later relocating the mobile with a preliminary search doesn’t yield any positive result and sometimes we are left in speculative instances after suspecting some of your dear ones may result worse consequences. Now no more worries of losing your mobile phone as you can easily locate it using the unique identification IMEI of it following a simple method. IMEI number which is an abbreviation of Internet Mobile Station Equipment Identity is a unique identification number which is assigned to every mobile during its construction and it is a must job of a mobile manufacturer to do that.

Users of mobile phones can locate the IMEI number at the back side of mobile phones which is usually mentioned at inner shell below or above mobile battery. The IMEI number is accompanied with other required details of the mobile which describe its construction and specifications in a nutshell palette. Usually, these details include mobile OS specifications, other interior aspects. Do you wish to know your mobile phone IMEI number then here is way to know find it out without opening your mobile phones back panel, what all you need to do is that just dial “*#06#” in your mobile phone and here comes your mobile phones IMEI popped out on the screen.

The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is 15 to 17 digits codes which is written on your phone and each phone as its own IMEI. IMEI number has to be noted down by the owner of the mobile after purchasing it as it has huge importance and would prove handy with the police when you file a mobile phone missing complaint.

How to Track/Locate Missing Mobile Phone with IMEI and Gmail for Android Smartphone

Track your missing mobile phone exercising the below mentioned steps which are legitimate enough to locate your missing device although it is stolen or misplaced somewhere at your place.

Step1:  Register a missing complaint of your mobile phone initially which includes filing a FIR at your nearest police station and with the cops. Don’t forget to mention the IMEI number so that the police department can trace your mobile with IMEI number.

Step 2: Submit a copy of your FIR as well as your IMEI number to your service provider so that they can trace your mobile phone using IMEI number.

Step 3: Ask your network service provider to block and block your number so as to prevent it from misuse and get a new SIM with the same number or mobile with the same contact number it is CDMA.

Step 4: Either the service provider or the Police Department’s nearby police cops would consult you once they track your mobile phone with the aid of IMEI number.

If your lost mobile was an Android OS powered mobile phone, then you have greater possibility of locating a smart mobile easily by signing into your Google Account which is incorporated with the Android OS of your smart phone. Initially, you need to update and follow up your Google account which has all the devices connected to your Google account and provides you a platform to manage them. After signing in to the Google, Click Account option which can be witness in the drop-down menu after clicking your Google+ Profile Icon on the right side of the main toolbar or CLICK over here which will redirect you to the Google Account settings. Now, browse down and click and follow this path,

Dashboard>Account Tools box>Android

Users would get maximum details of their smart mobile which is powered by Android where details such IMEI Number, Model Name, Manufacturer, Carrier Details, Last activity seen activity, registered date area available which can be used to file an complaint with Police and service providers to locate your lost mobile phone.