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The Structure of an IMEI :check
IMEI numbers either come in a 15 digit or 17 digit sequences of numbers. The IMEI format currently used as AA-BBBBBB-CCCCCC-D. AA: These two digits are for the Reporting Body Identifier, indicating the GSMA approved group that allocated the TAC (Type Allocation Code). BBBBBB: The remainder of the TAC. CCCCCC: Serial sequence of the Model. D: Luhn check digit of the entire model or 0 (This is an algorithm that validates the ID number).
IMEI Number Verification :
To see your Handset IMEI Number press *#06#, For checking your Handset GENUINE IMEI Number send SMS to 53232(eg : IMEI <15> send to 53232). If your Chinese handset is showing an unique IMEI number, it is important to validate that it is an unique IMEI number and not a cloned or duplicate IMEI number because recently many local Chinese firms sent millions of cheap mobiles in India with duplicate or cloned IMEI number which are also equally invalid as per international and Indian laws. No IMEI number or duplicate IMEI number, people can use a service started by Mobile Standards Alliance of India (Govt. Approved) to provide valid and unique IMEI to all such handsets by paying just Rs 199. After getting new IMEI number, any person can use such handsets for as long as he wants. People can get the list of all available authorized service centers in their area by visiting this link http://www.msai.in/listofcentre.php.