How to block a stolen cell phone with IMEI and track it?

The IMEI is a code that all Android phones have, a number that identifies each device as a unique device.

This code can be used in a variety of ways, such as when you want to claim a warranty claim from the manufacturer due to a defect; to sign up for a beta program for new software; to validate your cell phone in Chile after purchasing it abroad; among many other uses.

However, one of the most common uses is to lock your phone when it's lost or stolen. And it's precisely this last use that we'll focus on in this post.

So I invite you to read this article to learn how to block a stolen cell phone with IMEI, from any carrier.

1. Protect your information

The first thing to do is protect your confidential information to prevent further damage, for example, protecting access to your bank accounts and work data. To do this, log into your Google account and go to the " Find Your Device " section. Once there, change your Google account password and all your other saved passwords.

2. Locate the IMEI of the active operators on the stolen cell phone and track it.

The first step is to locate the IMEI of the carriers active on the stolen phone. This is a difficult task if you don't have the phone on hand, but it's not impossible. You can do this by looking for it in the phone's box. If you still have it, the IMEI is usually located on the back of the box.

You're looking for a 15-digit code identified by the word IMEI. Your phone may even have two IMEIs if it's a dual-SIM model, meaning it has two SIM slots (SIM1 and SIM2). It may also be found on your purchase invoice.

Another way is to search for it in your Google account using your associated email address. In the "Your Devices" section, you can manage the various associated devices. Select the device you're using. There, you'll have the option to track your device, which you must select to access the device's information, including the IMEI.

3. Report your cell phone theft to the police

Go to the police and file a stolen cell phone report. This is an important step toward avoiding liability for the use of your cell phone and phone line in criminal cases. The police are also responsible for tracking it down to try to find it. They will ask for documentation, the model of the stolen phone, and the IMEI number of each carrier that was active on the smartphone.

4. Ask your phone number's operator to block the IMEI

The next step is to go directly to your carrier's offices to request an IMEI blocking, as you can't do it yourself. If your stolen phone has two carriers, you'll need to follow the same procedure for both. They'll ask for your ID and your phone's IMEI to block it, two pieces of information you'll need to have on hand.

Done! Your stolen and tracked cell phone is now IMEI-blocked .

As you can see, although it's often difficult to recover a stolen smartphone, you can give the thief a very hard time with your phone, making it impossible for them to use or sell it in your own country, and also preventing them from accessing your information.

Now all that's left is to recover your old line and buy your new smartphone at the best prices, like those offered by the GSMPro cell phone store .