Motorola IMEI Check: What 184 Lookups Show
Motorolas checked here lean heavily towards carrier-tied phones. Get the IMEI first, even from a phone that will not boot.
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The brand with the highest locked share
Counts are distinct handsets seen between 12 August and 10 November 2026. Motorola is the smallest of our four brand hubs, 184 phones or about 2 % of everything checked, yet it has the highest share reading locked. If you are looking at a Motorola from the US second-hand market, a carrier tie is more likely than not.
| Lock reading | Motorola | Share of 184 |
|---|---|---|
| Locked to a carrier we read | 108 | 59 % |
| Unknown | 72 | 39 % |
| Unlocked | fewer than 10 | under 5 % |
For comparison, Samsung reads 35 % locked and Apple 26 %. The free lookup only sees locks on T-Mobile and Metro phones, so "locked" here means one of those two; "unknown" does not mean clean.
Where Motorola lookups come from
| Country of lookup | Motorola phones | Share of 184 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 105 | 57 % |
| Pakistan | 17 | 9 % |
| Mexico | 13 | 7 % |
Three countries make up almost three quarters of the brand. Pakistan and Mexico are the only ones besides the US above ten. A Motorola sold in one of those markets can have different bands from a US carrier version, so use the compatibility page for cross-border purchases.
When the phone will not turn on
Buyers of used Motorolas sometimes meet a dead or cracked phone and want the IMEI before paying. Motorola gives routes for exactly that case.
- Screen cracked but phone works: dial *#06# or open Settings, About phone, Device details.
- Screen unusable: look at the SIM tray; Motorola says a number may be imprinted there. Check it against the box.
- Phone will not start normally: use Motorola's Software Fix tool on a PC, or boot to fastboot with Volume Down and Power and choose "Barcodes".
- Then check it: enter the number above, and run the blacklist check and the carrier lock check.
The Motorola steps come from Motorola Support's page on finding your IMEI or serial number; the counts are ours and cover only phones checked on this site.
Questions people ask
How do I find the IMEI on a Motorola?
Motorola's support page gives two ways when the phone works: dial <strong>*#06#</strong> in the Phone app, or open <strong>Settings, About phone, Device details, IMEI</strong>. If the screen is broken, the number may be on the SIM tray. The <a href="/guides/find-imei/motorola">Motorola guide</a> has the rest.
What if the phone will not start?
Motorola describes two routes: its Software Fix tool on a PC, which may show the IMEI once the phone is connected, or fastboot mode. For fastboot, power off, hold Volume Down and Power, scroll to recovery with Volume Down, select it, then choose "Barcodes". The IMEI is displayed there.
Why do so many Motorolas read locked here?
Of 184 Motorolas, 108 read locked to a carrier we can read, 72 unknown and fewer than 10 unlocked. That 59 % is the highest of the four brands with hubs. It reflects who checks here (most lookups are from the United States), not Motorola phones in general.
Does the checker name the Motorola model?
Often not. The biggest single entry in our data, 12 phones, is recorded only as "motorola" with no model and no lock reading, so we do not publish model pages for the brand. Read the model in About phone and compare it with the listing.
What does Motorola say the IMEI is for?
Motorola calls it the unique code that identifies your phone. It may be needed for a warranty contact, and service providers can use it to block a stolen phone from cellular networks. Many police departments also keep records of stolen phones by this number.