How can I block IMEI number of lost phone?
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How can I block IMEI number of lost phone?
In order to block the IMEI number, you will need to register an FIR in a police station about your stolen/lost device. The police station will provide you with a copy of the FIR. Take the copy of the FIR to your service provider (Airtel, Vodafone etc) and show them the copy of the FIR.
Can I block a phone with serial number?
Not possible, if you use Find My Phone you may be able to locate and you will be able to erase it, the serial number is useless to you for either. It is possible that your carrier will be able to block the phone, but you will to ask them about that.
Can a lost phone be tracked without IMEI number?
If you have however lost your phone but did not record the IMEI number beforehand, you can still retrieve the number from your Google Account. Just go to Google Settings, sign-in with your Google account and expand the Android tab.
How do I disable my lost phone?
Go to android.com/find. If prompted, sign in to your Google account. Click on the device you want to disable. Click Secure device to lock it.
Can I block Iphone using IMEI?
You cannot block anything with an IMEI number, except reporting it to the operator. They can enter the number into a blacklist in their so-called Equipment Identity Register, to prevent it from accessing any of the domestic networks.
Can I block my stolen phone?
You can now lock down your device remotely. Released in August, Google’s Android Device Manager is a handy service that allows you to see the location of a lost or stolen Android device. You can also remotely tell the device to ring as well as erase all of its data.
What is blacklisted IMEI?
Blacklisted IMEI is basically the same thing as Bad ESN but for devices that work on CDMA networks, like Verizon or Sprint. In short, the main reason that a device has a Blacklisted IMEI is so that you as the owner or someone else cannot activate the device on any carrier, not even the original one, thus avoiding selling or stealing the phone.
How do I block a specific phone number?
Go to “Phone” or “Phone Settings” and select “Calls” or “Incoming Calls.”. Press “Blocked Callers,” “Blacklist,” “Unwanted Calls,” or another similarly named option menu. Your contact list or phone book will appear; choose the name you wish to block, or manually enter the phone number you wish to block.
How do you call block on a cell phone?
You can block a specific number on your cell phone by going to “settings” and choosing either “phone” or “phone settings” and selecting either “calls” or “incoming calls.” Then select the option that says something like “blacklist” or “blocked callers” to stop these calls from ringing through.
How do I block numbers from my phone?
To see whether or not your carrier supports phone blocking: Open your Phone app. Select the number you want to block. Tap Call Details Tap Menu on the top right. If your carrier supports blocking, you’ll have a menu item called something like “Block number” or “Reject call” or perhaps “Add to blacklist.”.
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