Don’t buy an iPhone without checking IMEI! 3 Simple Ways Make Sure It’s Not Blocked

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Pay attention to the iPhone IMEI you bought

For those of you who are planning to buy an iPhone, it is important to be aware of devices with a blocked IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). If your iPhone’s IMEI is blocked, the device will not be able to connect to the cellular network. As a result, your expensive phone can only be used for WiFi connection and cannot make calls or access the internet over the cellular network.

IMEI is a unique identification number that every mobile device has, including the iPhone. This number serves as a “digital fingerprint” that distinguishes one device from another. Unfortunately, not all iPhones on the market have legal IMEI. The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has confirmed that the incoming devices without official verification will be blocked by the network.

Causes of Blocked IMEI IMEI

There are several reasons why iPhone IMEI can be blocked:

• Purchased from an unofficial seller
  
  iPhones that are sold outside the official distribution channel (Black Market) are often not registered with the Ministry of Industry’s system. The government then blocked its IMEI because it was considered a smuggled or illegal item.

• did not pass the IMEI registration procedure
  
  Some devices purchased from abroad need to be registered through customs and the official portal of the Ministry of Industry. If this process is passed, the iPhone IMEI can be blocked automatically.

• Used devices that are not re-registered
  
  Imported used iPhones that do not have proof of legality or do not re-register also have the potential to be blocked.

How to Check Imei Iphone Blocked

Here are three easy steps you can take to make sure your iPhone IMEI status is legal and active:

1. Check IMEI Through iPhone Settings
   
   The first step is to know the IMEI number of your iPhone. How:
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select the General menu (General).
4. press about (about).
5. Scroll down until you find the IMEI number and write down the number.

6. This IMEI number usually consists of a 15 digit unique number.

7. Check IMEI using dial code
   
   Another quick way is to use the dial code:

8. Open the phone application (phone).
9. Press the code *#06#.
10. The IMEI number will automatically appear on the screen.

11. In addition, you can also find the IMEI number on the original iPhone packaging box, usually listed on the label on the back of the cardboard.

12. Check the IMEI status on the official website of the Ministry of Industry
    
    After knowing the IMEI number, the final step is to check if the IMEI is officially registered in the government database:

13. Go to the official website:https://imei.kemenperin.go.id

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14. Enter the IMEI number in the column provided.
15. Click “Search” to find out the status.
16. If the IMEI is registered, then your device is official and safe to use. However, if the statement “IMEI is not registered”, it means that the iPhone is illegal and risks not being able to be used for telephone or cellular internet.

Additional Tips for iPhone Purchase

In addition, it is important to make sure that you buy the iPhone from a trusted source. Also make sure the device already has a certificate of legality from the authorities. Thus, you can minimize the risk of buying an iPhone with a blocked IMEI.