IMEI code in Philips V816
How to see the IMEI code in V816
First method:
There is a very easy way to see the IMEI code in an Philips V816 through a hidden code in the system.
The IMEI code identifies a mobile device uniquely, each Philips device has its own IMEI code, this code must be printed on the device box and in the case of devices with removable battery under it. Here we discover how to get it in an Philips V816 very easily through the system settings.
Estimated time: 1 minute.
1- First step:
To see the IMEI code you must use the keyboard and press a sequence of keys, so if the V816 has a call application open it, otherwise, unlock the phone and press the red key to hang up the call to make sure you are on the V816 home screen.
2- Second step:
Press the following sequence using the V816 keyboard: *#06# (asterisk, hash, zero, six, hash).
3- Third step:
By default, you should see the IMEI code of your Philips V816 if not, press on the “call” button, and it will appear.
Another way to know the IMEI code of the Philips V816.
Do you keep the case of your Philips V816? In this case you will find the serial number code and the IMEI/MEID in the barcode on the back of the box.
What is the purpose of obtaining the IMEI code of a V816?
The IMEI code is used for example to find out if a device V816 it is an original Philips, or it is a copy or imitation.
It is important to know what your IMEI code is in case of theft, to report it and ask the telephone operator to block the device and can not be used by another person.
It is also necessary to request an unlocking or release of the Philips V816 and that can be used with any SIM card of any operator, i.e. unlock a phone or tablet.
Other uses of the IMEI code are: knowing the country of origin of the device, knowing the date of manufacture and purchase, knowing the serial number, knowing if the device still has the manufacturer's Philips warranty and know if the device is on some IMEI blacklist
About the device:
Philips V816 is a mobile/cell phone with dimensions of 111 x 55 x 13.9 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.55 in), a weight of 141 grams, , a screen size of 3.2 inches (~47.7% screen-to-body ratio) and a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels (~292 ppi pixel density).
It has a processor and an internal memory of 180 MB.
The Philips V816 comes from the factory with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system.
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