Do your cell phone / tablet or mobile device has two IMEI Numbers? How to check?

You know what is an IMEI number in a mobile device? Well, this is just the serial number in any GSM mobile devices and is known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI),

IMEI number is unique to each cell phone or mobile device in the world and relates to the gadget and not with the SIM card slotted in that gadget,

You can know the IMEI # of any GSM handset by typing *#06# than dial this number, it will give you a 15 digit unique international serial # which is known as IMEI #, which is very helpful in tracing lost or stolen devices and the IMEI could be tracked free online for this purpose,

Trace online, the IMEI number of your mobile for free here: https://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr

But some cell phones have 2 unique IMEI numbers, instead of 1, why?

Do your cell phone / tablet or mobile device has two IMEI Numbers? How to check?

Well, simply a dual SIM mobile phone has 2 unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers as the cell phone could be connected to 2 networks at once to offer seamless calling experience and/or texting … by the way it also avoid hefty roaming charges,

So if your cell device has a dual SIM mode, than both SIM cards could be connected to the respective networks simultaneously thus that phone will have 2 IMEI numbers like Nokia 206, X1-01 and C2-00

What is the difference between a dual SIM mobile and a double SIM mobile?

But when your cell phone is a double SIM gadget like Nokia C1-100 i.e. only 1 SIM could be connected to the mobile network at a time than your cell phone would only have a ONE IMEI number, so this is nothing secret or a puzzle, it is as simple as to crack the mystery behind the Monalisa smile : )