Indian Government has given a circular to mobile networks to block the services to the customers who does not have a valid IMEI number for their mobile phones. As per the direction, the service providers will start blocking such phones from 30 November 2009. Every GSM mobile has a unique 15 digit identification number i.e. International Equipment Identity (IMEI). By checking IMEI, we can find out the manufacturing date and model of the handset. In addition, we can tack lost mobile phones, their location and other details.
Most of the China mobiles do not have a valid IMEI number. People purchase China phones, as they appear economic. China phones offer much more facilities than other devices at same price. The decision of the government to block phones without IMEI number came out after when they found that the terrorists uses such devices for communication. The details of all phones with a valid IMEI number are stored in the database of Global System of Mobile Communication Association (GSMA). So it is very easy to find out whether your phone has a valid IMEI number or not.
The basic method to find out device IMEI number in mobile handset is to press *#06#. An IMEI is a 15-digit number, for eg: 196358370568478. After all, send this number to 53232 for validation.
Format to check China mobile IMEI number: IMEI space 15digit IMEI number to 53232
SMS charge RS 3.
If the IMEI number is valid, you receive a success message; else, invalid.
Genuine IMEI Implant for China mobile phone in India :
All those who are using China or other local phones with an invalid IMEI handset should implant new IMEI number by approaching GII (Genuine IMEI Implant program) centers run by ICA (Indian Cellular Association). The total amount for GII implant process is Rs.199 (all-inclusive). Before reaching the GII centers, you should arrange necessary documents like Voter ID card, Driving License, Passport, Ration card and passport size photo for verification process.
The details of the Genuine IMEI Implant centers near to your location are available here. (this web page is not available now)
bestlaptopprice says
there are 30 centers in kerala and approximately 400 rs is required for dual sim china phones
Anonymous says
i also ve original imei @just 90/- only contact me at kowloon.tech@gmail.com
Ganesh says
y u people r goin in for chinese products wich r lot more cheaper.. they r the people tryin to hinder our economy by releassin all thos fake chinese products in to our markets. blindly reject them nd giv a headshot to them.
Anonymous says
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Anonymous says
How could i get IMEI number now ?
Please contact on – sharmaamard@gmail.com
sudheer says
sudheer my imei 135790246811220
sameer says
I NEED IMEI OF MY MOBILE PHONE
sameer says
I NEED FAST
sameer says
I have a chinees mobile phone of dual sim NOKIA E71 .
kasam says
i want imei number
Bharath kumar says
Sir i want imei number my phone china mod:LXD T33i my mobil number 8121931641
sanal says
I have a samsung X427M phone that used in middle east. Now i am in India. I want to change the IMEI of my phone
J.S.Sidhu says
sir
my imei no 356295014081786 dual sim one sim is working another sim is closed plz register new imei number
VIJAY says
hey friend,
can you tell me any site who gave me my imei number of my sigmatel s90 otherwise to register my new emei number.
please friend help me.
sammy says
Although i’m having valid IMEI number yet my 2nd sim is closed.Can u plz tel me how to register it…..
Balkrishna M. Chodankar says
Please tell me whether the IMEI No of my phone (Chinese make) is valid. It has two IMEI Nos. as 351290716991924 and 356296108991922. Also how to get a valid IMEI no and get my handset working.
Stan says
358645014967889
kirti bhavsar says
sir
my imei no dual sim one sim is working another sim is closed plz register new imei number
V K Sharma says
please registered my imei no. 352453040615291 of my dual sim chinese mobile
g s mahato says
Dear sir in my cell (China made) one sim is locked due to IMEI no
only one IMEI no. shown and single sim working.
What is the process to active another IMEI no
pliz tell me the process.
MANISH says
DEAR SIR THIS IS IMEI NO MY 135790246811220
sonam says
plz tell how to get imei no. register so that my sim starts working……….plzzzzzz
nitin says
i have dual simcrad mobile & one of the imie number gone i want imie no. how can i get?
nizam says
plz tell how to get imei no. register so that my sim starts working……….plzzzzzz imei 355808888411619
vijay says
do they still implant IMEI numbers in chinese phone
Satendra Katoch says
I got imei No implant done for two sim mobile E71.through the GII implant programme, well before the last date 30 Nov 09. I paid Rs 400.00 got two imei Nos starting from 98………. Actual imei Nos stsrt with 35……. . .My Chinese E 71 never worked ! subsequently the Mobile Store washed its hands off saying the GII program by ICA and govt is over. Nothing can be done.
Any option ?
Ranjan says
I have Zigma tel China mobile. It dont have IMEI numers for dual sim. Please help me to activate the imei no. and let my mobile phone works successfully.