USER: [image_asset_pointer: file-service://file-CGozCK87UtbeAnBS6tcceU] What is this IMEI number they're asking for?
ASSISTANT: That screen is asking for your phone’s **IMEI number**.
The **IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)** is a unique 15-digit code assigned to every mobile phone. Carriers use it to check:
- whether your phone is compatible with their network,
- whether the device is locked or blacklisted (for example, if it was reported lost or stolen),
- and to validate it before activating service.
### How to find your IMEI:
1. **Dial code method**: Open your phone dialer and enter `*#06#`. The IMEI will pop up automatically.
2. **Settings menu** (Android): Go to **Settings → About Phone → Status → IMEI information**.
3. **On the phone itself**: Sometimes printed on the SIM tray or under the battery (if removable).
⚠️ You’ll want to enter the **full 15-digit IMEI** (numbers only, no spaces or dashes) into that box.
Do you want me to walk you through checking it right on your Moto G Play?