Found an old or broken mobile phone? A new one has fallen into disrepair, and without operational communication, life falls into an abyss? It is possible to repair a broken one, but how to find out the phone model?
The most reliable and proven way, of course, is to read information from the device passport. All the data you may need to use your phone are described here. But a box with documents is usually thrown away almost immediately after purchase, so a very useful quality of the owner of any equipment is the storage of all documents and packages, although they take up a lot of useful space.
How to find out which phone model if there are no documents
- The International Numbering Plans web service provides information on the manufacturer, phone model and market affiliation. It is enough to enter the IMEI code in a certain column. The code is viewed either under the battery, or after pressing a certain combination of characters: ∗ ♯0000♯. By the way, many models, after entering this code, display a lot of additional and useful information. The model definition service is provided by the Tac List Free program. It has a very extensive database that is constantly updated in near real time.
- The most uncomplicated and in a simple way is an elementary comparison of your phone with the databases of an online store, or magazines selling phones. Take your phone and visually compare it with the proposed models.
- One of the most accurate and reliable methods is to check the properties of the phone in the phone itself. In almost all models, in the menu, there is a shortcut "Settings" or "Settings". Here, complete information on the operation of various parts and software properties of the device is provided for review and settings.
- Another way is to check the phone model when connected via Bluetooth. All mobile devices, by default, specify the phone model in the name. It is enough to see in the settings what the device has registered. Or establish a connection with another phone and see under what name you logged in with it and appeared on the display.
All of the above methods are tested and relevant, but manufacturers mobile devices almost always indicate the model on a sticker under the battery. Therefore, first of all, you need to check there.
Knowing the brand and model of your mobile phone will help you quickly solve a lot of problems. For example, very often, when filling out an application for repairing a device, the wizard asks for this information in the form. If you know your phone model, it will not be difficult to purchase suitable accessories and spare parts for it. It will also be helpful to inquire about the serial number. This is a unique code that is assigned to each phone during manufacture. With it, you can find your mobile when it is lost or stolen. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to find out the make and model of any mobile phone.
How to find out the brand of your phone
The brand of the phone is the name of the company that made it. Today the most popular are phones from Samsung, Nokia, HTC, iPhone, etc. When choosing a phone, first of all, you should familiarize yourself with the information regarding its brand. It displays the advantages and disadvantages of products, and can also tell about the price thresholds of the equipment produced. For example, Samsung produces both inexpensive smartphones with an optimal set of characteristics and expensive models. The iPhone brand, on the other hand, is known for its high prices, big brand name and excellent device quality.
How to find out your phone model
But if the brand of the phone can be recognized from its very name, then problems often arise with the model. The phone model is a unique number given by the manufacturer to a particular product series. This number allows you to find out which technical characteristics and functionality possesses a model from a specific series. The model is often represented by a combination of numbers and letters.
You can find out your mobile phone model in several ways:
- View packaging information - find a barcode sticker with the full name of the device.
- Determine the model by IMEI number - enter it into the database and read the information about the device. To do this, you can use one of the most popular portals International Numbering Plans at the link https://www.numberingplans.com/. To find out the phone's name code, dial * # 06 #. It is worth noting that for phones with 2 SIM cards, 2 numbers will be displayed (you can use any of them).
- Remove the back cover of the phone, take out the battery and look at the information on the sticker on the inside of the case.
- On some phones, all the necessary information is displayed at boot time (try restarting).
How to find out your Nokia model
Nokia is one of the most famous and popular manufacturers of mobile technology in the world. The company created the first phones back in the 70s of the last century. You can imagine how many models have been invented in almost half a century of work! How to calculate the model of your Nokia among all the variety of series?
You can find out the nokia model in several ways:
- For Nokia Lumia, open the device settings and go to the "Information" section.
- For other Nokia phones, you need to dial the system combination * # 0000 # on the keyboard. After that, a message with the necessary information will automatically appear on the screen.
- As for the outdated Nokia models, you can see information about them only on the inside of the case under the battery.
Samsung find out phone model
If you want to find out the data about the Samsung phone model, you can do it as follows (example on Android 4.2.2):
The following service commands will also help - * # 9999 #, * # 1234 #. Type one of them on the keyboard to find out the version of the software installed on the device.
Sometimes it happens that the name of the phone model is not written on the outside of the case, or it has simply been erased. In this manual, we will figure out how to find out which model nokia phone, Samsung, HTC, LG, Lenovo, Sony, Fly, Philips, Alcatel and others.
Determine the mobile phone model
- The first thing you can try is to find the model name under the case. To do this, turn off the phone and remove the battery. There should also be a small sticker with basic information about the phone: make and model, IMEI code, serial number.
- The second method may not work for all phones. Sometimes it is enough just to reboot the device, and the coveted information will be displayed on the boot screen.
- If any have survived, then you can use the set of instructions that came with the device. This is the safest option.
Find out the phone model by IMEI
If, for some reason, it was not possible to recognize the model based on the three previous methods, then you can still resort to using the Internet. The serial code IMEY is always written on the body of each phone, and it is also on the original packaging of the phone. Then you need to go to the website numberingplans.com, where you can see the line “ Enter IMEI Number Below". It needs to be written Phone IMEI and press the button " analyze».
For those who do not know how to find out the IMEI of their phone: enter the combination on the keyboard * # 06 #.
You will then receive the required analysis information with two values:
— « Type Allocation Folder»Will help to determine the brand (manufacturer);
— « Mobile Equipment Type»- the desired phone model.
Product Model Number Locator Reference
The methods below will help you find the model number of any Huawei device you have purchased.
(The images below are for reference only. The location of model information may vary depending on the product.)
PHONES
Method one.
Method two. Look at the passport markings on the inside of the back of your phone. To do this, you need to remove the cover. If the model has a removable battery, the nameplate is located underneath.
The image below is for reference only.
Method three. Check the model number in system settings. Go to section Settings\u003e About phone\u003e Model number .
PRODUCTS FOR MOBILE DEVICES
1. Mobile wi-Fi network (E5)
Method one. Look at the product label on its outer packaging. The label is located on the side of the package and contains basic product information including the model number (see image below).
Method two. Look at the passport markings on the inside of the back cover of the product.
Remove the back cover or take out the product battery to see the model number nameplate (see images below).
2. Data card
Method one. Take a look at the outside of the product (shown in the image below).
Method two. Remove the cover to reveal the passport markings (see image below).
3. CPE (client equipment)
Method one. Look at the product label on its outer packaging. The label is located on the side of the package and contains basic product information including the model number (see image below).
Method two. Look at the passport markings on the back or bottom of the case (see image below).
Smart watch
Method one. Look at the product label on its outer packaging (see image below).
Method two. Look at the outside of the case (shown in the image below).
● TalkBand Series
Select your vehicle type below.
Mobile phone, smartphone or tablet
On the nameplate
If the battery and back panel are filmed, under them is nameplate... The nameplate contains the model, IMEI and serial number.
If the battery and back panel not removed, the type plate is located on the rear panel. The nameplate contains the model, IMEI and serial number.
There is also a similar plate on the box from the device.
In settings
Open menu\u003e Settings\u003e About device to view the model,
IMEI and serial number. On some models, the IMEI and serial number can be found under "Status".
Through a special code
Open the Phone app and dial the code *#06# to view the IMEI. Some models also have a serial number.
Clock
Turn the watch face down. There is a type plate on the bottom. On the plate you can see the model and serial number.
The plate is small enough, it is better to use a magnifying glass.
On the menu
Go to menu\u003e Settings\u003e Gear info\u003e Model number to view the model.
Camera Gear
On the nameplate
Turn the camera over with the lenses down. There is a type plate on the bottom. On the plate you can see the model and serial number.
The plate is small enough, it is better to use a magnifying glass.
Virtual reality glasses
On the nameplate
Remove the cap from the glasses. There is a type plate on the front. The plate shows the model and serial number.
The plate is small enough, it is better to use a magnifying glass.
TV set
On the rear panel, on the nameplate
Turn the TV screen away from you. There is a type plate on the rear panel. The plate shows the model and serial number.
On the menu
Go to Menu\u003e Support\u003e Contact Samsung to view the model
and serial number (only on TVs H, J, K, M, N, Q, LS-series)
Fridge
Inside the refrigerator compartment, on the nameplate
Open the refrigerator compartment door. On the side, usually on the left, there is a type plate. On the plate you can see the model and serial number.
Washer
Behind the hatch door, on the factory sticker
Open the hatch door. There is a factory decal on the hinge or above the seal, where you can see the model and serial number
On the rear panel, on the nameplate
Turn the car with the sunroof away from you. There is a type plate on the back panel where you can see the model and serial number.
Vacuum cleaner
Turn the vacuum over or stand upright. There is a type plate on the bottom of the case, where you can see the model and serial number.
Air conditioning
On the indoor unit, on the nameplate
There is a nameplate on the bottom or on the left side of the indoor unit, where you can see:
a - Model
b - Serial number
Microwave
On the rear panel, on the nameplate
Open the microwave oven door away from you. There is a type plate on the back panel where you can see the model and serial number.
Hob
Turn the hob over. On the bottom there is a type plate where you can see the model and serial number.
Notebook
On the bottom of the housing, on the nameplate
Turn the laptop over. There is a type plate on the bottom of the case, where you can see the model and serial number.
If the name plate is worn out
The duplicate label is located on the hard disk drive (HDD). Most notebooks have a cover labeled "HDD Memory" on the bottom of the case. If you remove it, you will get access to the hard disk. Take off hDD, on the back there is a plate with the laptop model.
Monitor
On the rear panel, on the nameplate
Swing the monitor away from you. There is a type plate on the back. On the plate you can see the model and serial number.
Camera
On the bottom, on the nameplate
Turn the camera over. There is a type plate on the bottom. The plate shows the model and serial number.
