The Fairphone (Gen. 6): IMEI and Serial Numbers of the Phone and Display
Every Fairphone (Gen. 6), specifically the core module, is defined by two unique identifiers:
- The IMEI 1 and
- the Serial number.
What is an IMEI 1?
The device is identified by the IMEI 1. The IMEI number is composed of 15 numbers (no letters!) and starts with "35............" i.e., "35521450024888".
Each SIM space has been assigned an IMEI for identification, and therefore Fairphone devices have two IMEI numbers, known as IMEI 1 and IMEI 2.
What is a serial number?
The parts are identified by a serial number. Serial numbers are composed of letters and numbers. The core of the phone itself is considered a part, and this will have a serial number.
These serial numbers allow us to track the spare parts to the day they have been manufactured!
Where can I find the IMEI 1 for The Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
Where can I find the IMEI 1 on a working Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
Where can I find the IMEI 1 on a non-working Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
Serial Numbers of the Phone and Display
How do I find the serial number for the Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
How do I find the serial number for The Fairphone (Gen. 6) display?
IMEI
Where can I find the IMEI 1 for The Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
The important identification number for identifying the device is the IMEI 1.
You can find the IMEI 1:
- Via the phone software (see Working phone).
- Printed on a sticker placed on the original shipping box.
- Printed on a sticker placed in the phone, in the SIM Card Tray (see Non-working phone).
- From Fairphone online shop: On your delivery note or in your shipping confirmation email.
- From a reseller: On your invoice.
Here, you will find two videos on finding the IMEI in The Fairphone (Gen. 6), and The Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/ OS, and we typed out the instructions below.
How do I find the IMEI 1 in a working Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
The quickest way to find the IMEI1 of a working phone is the following: dial *#06#* in the Phone app, as you would dial a phone number.
Alternatively, go to Settings → About phone → scroll down to IMEI (SIM slot 1).
How do I find the IMEI 1 in a non-working Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
If the display stays black or the phone doesn't work anymore, you can look inside the phone instead.
- Find the SIM card removal tool in your phone's Getting Started Kit.
(If you cannot find the tool, a toothpick or a safety pin will work) - Look at the bottom left of your phone and push this tool into the tiny hole.
- The SIM tray will pop out after you hear a tiny click.
- Note the IMEI1 (at the top) and IMEI2 (at the bottom) found on the SIM card tray.
- Slide the SIM tray with the SIM card back into the same place.
IMEI 1 is located in the top part of the QR code.
The QR code can also be scanned.
When the QR code is scanned, the IMEI 1 will pop up.
Serial Numbers of the Phone and Display
How do I find the serial number in The Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
To find the 8-symbol core module serial number, dial *#06#* in the Phone app, as you would dial a phone number.
Alternatively, go to Settings → About phone → scroll down to Model → Serial number.
How do I find the unique identifier number of The Fairphone (Gen. 6) display?
The unique identifier of the Display is located on the back of the display printed next to a QR-code. The unique identifier starts with a D.
To remove the Display of your device, consult our article on replacing a spare part.
Congratulations, you found the IMEI(s) and serial numbers for your Phone and your Display!