How to Find the Device ID (IMEI/MEID)

Objective

  • To find the Device ID of a Republic Wireless phone

Environment

Procedure

Please note, that the Device ID will be referred to as either IMEI or MEID, depending on the phone

  1. Open the Phone app
  2. Open the dial-pad
  3. Dial * # 06 #

Alternatively, the Device ID can be found in the Settings on the phone: 

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap About phone
  3. Tap Status
  4. Tap IMEI information to show the IMEI or MEID

Additional Notes

  • The Device ID may also be found on the box the phone came in, usually on a white sticker with other information
  • Additionally, the Republic Wireless Account Portal will show the Device ID if the phone is active
  • Be sure to dial all the characters correctly, skipping any of the characters will cause the number not to dial