Phone manufacturer registration

Phone manufacturer registration involves a globally unique number identifying the physical handset of a mobile phone. For devices on GSM networks, this is an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity); for devices on CDMA networks, this is called a MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier). In addition, you often have to register your personal identity with a device manufacturer in order to receive system updates on that device.  

Last Updated: 21 Sep 2015

Phone manufacturer registration involves a globally unique number identifying the physical handset of a mobile phone. For devices on GSM networks, this is an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity); for devices on CDMA networks, this is called a MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier). In addition, you often have to register your personal identity with a device manufacturer in order to receive system updates on that device.