Samsung Galaxy S10 IMEI number - what's behind it

The IMEI number of a device is needed if your smartphone is stolen, you want to locate it or make a complaint to the manufacturer. It is used to uniquely identify a device. You can find the number directly on your Samsung Galaxy S10, it consists of a total of 15 digits.

This is what you need to know about the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy S10

With the help of the IMEI number, your Samsung Galaxy S10 can be clearly identified. This can help you if the device was stolen or you want to locate it. Also in a complaint is usually asked for the number.

1. An IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) consists of a total of 15 digits.
2. The first eight numbers are a Type Allocation Code, TAC for short. With this, the type of cell phone is determined.
3. The next six digits describe the serial number of your device.
4. The last digit is the check digit or also Check Digit, short CD.
5. An IMEI number is mainly used for mobile devices with SIM card.

How to find your IMEI number

The IMEI number is usually located in different places on the device. On a Samsung Galaxy S10, it is always found in the same position.

1. You can usually find the IMEI number in the slot for the SIM card. Hierfür müssen Sie lediglich den Kartenslot öffnen.
2. Auf der Verpackung Ihres Smartphones steht ebenfalls neben anderen Geräteangaben auch die IMEI-Nummer.
3. Rufen Sie über Ihr Smartphone die Nummer „*#06#“ ohne Anführungszeichen an, wird Ihnen die Nummer auf dem Display angezeigt.