What does IMEI-SV mean? (Android 8.0)

Question

• What does IMEI-SV mean?

Valid for

• Android 8.0 Oreo

Solution

When checking the IMEI number through the Settings menu, you will, in addtion to the IMEI number, also see a header called "IMEI-SV" followed by a number (see image below for an example). This is the IMEI software version number.

Note! Depending on your device, the IMEI-SV information may, or may not, be shown when checking the IMEI number using the dialpad.

To check the IMEI number through the Settings menu

1. Find and tap Settings > System > About phone > Status > IMEI information.

To check the IMEI number using the dialpad

1. Find and tap Phone.
2. Tap the dialpad icon to open the dialpad.
3. Enter *#06#.