Here's How To Register IPhone And Android IMEIs For Purchased Phones From Abroad

Illustration of IMEI iPhone (photo: doc. erafone)

YOGYAKARTA How to Register IMEI iPhone and Android must be known, especially if you buy both types of smartphones abroad.

As is known, the government is currently battling the practice of buying and selling illegal phones on the black market. The government through the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) will block illegal mobile phone IMEIs that are not registered in an engine called the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR).

So, in order for your phone to avoid blocking, HP IMEI must be registered with the Ministry of Industry. So, how to register the mobile phone's IMEI?

Before answering the question, first identify what the Mobile IMEI is and the requirements for registering IMEI at the Ministry of Industry.

Mobile IMEI Is

Compiled by VOI from various sources, the International Mobile Equipment Identity or the abbreviated IMEI is a special identity number issued by the GSM Association (GSMA) for each GSM card slot issued by the mobile phone manufacturer (Hanphone/HP).

The policy of blocking black market phones has been launched since April 18, 2020. This policy is to prevent the circulation of illegal cellphones and support industries that are conducive in the country.

For those who buy mobile phones from abroad, either buying themselves or going through an expedition, they can still register their cellphones IMEI independently.

Requirements for iPhone and Android IMEI Lists purchased from Abroad

Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Defense No. 203/PMK.04/2017 concerning Export Provisions and Imports of Goods Bringed by Passengers and crew of Carriers, how to register IMEI on Android phones and iPhones purchased from abroad are as follows:

For additional information, the IMEI blocking scheme also applies to lost or stolen cellphones so that others can no longer use it. However, this condition requires a loss letter after making a report to the cellular operator.

IMEI blocking only applies to mobile phones, gang computers, and tablets.

How to Register for iPhone and Android IMEIs to be Purchased from Abroad

How to register IMEI for iPhone and Android phones purchased from abroad can be done through the official Customs and Customs and Excise mobile pages. Here's the full review.

1. How to Register iPhone and Android Imei Via Webses Customs and Excise

Here's how to list mobile phone IMEIs through the official Customs and Excise website:

If you have received a QR Code and Registration ID, immediately go to the Customs and Excise office to scan the QR Code. After you have finished tax matters, you will get approval from Customs and Excise officials.

2. How to Register for Mobile IMEI Via the Customs and Excise Mobile App

How to register IMEI via application can be done, if you have difficulty accessing the official Customs website. However, this method only applies to Android phones. The steps are as follows:

Just like the previous IMEI iPhone and Android lists, cell phone owners need to go to the Customs and Excise office to scan the QR Code and complete all tax matters so that their cellphones are not blocked by the government.