How to Find the IMEI on a Motorola Phone
The dialer code works on Moto G, Edge and Razr alike. The XT number and its suffix tell you who probably sold the phone first.
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See device, blacklist and lock status in seconds — no signup. Dial *#06# on the phone to display its IMEI — or scan a photo or screenshot of that screen, or of the barcode on the phone's box or SIM tray.
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Where a Motorola keeps the number
| Where | What to do | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Dialer | Enter *#06#. | Works the same on Moto G, Edge and Razr. |
| Settings | Settings, About phone, then IMEI. A model with two slots lists both. | On some versions you must tap the IMEI row to expand it. |
| Box label | The sticker shows IMEI, the XT number and often the carrier or region. | The most useful clue about whether it is a carrier version. |
| Under the cover | Older models with a removable back print it on a label. | Newer Motorolas do not have this. |
| Receipt or carrier account | The device listing shows the IMEI. | Needs the original buyer. |
XT numbers: the clue to who sold it first
Motorola, owned by Lenovo, sells more phones through United States carriers and prepaid brands than most Android makers, and that makes the XT number more useful than on other brands. The four digits identify the hardware generation and the suffix identifies the variant. Two phones with the same name but different suffixes can differ in bands, in software and in whether a lock can exist. The suffix alone does not prove a lock either way, so use it to ask the seller the right question, not to decide.
| Clue | Where to find it | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| XT number with suffix | About phone, or the box label. | Which variant the phone is; compare with the listing. |
| Carrier logo on boot | Shown during start-up. | The phone was sold with a carrier or prepaid brand. |
| Carrier apps preinstalled | App drawer. | Probably a carrier version; may be locked. |
| "Unlocked" on the box | Retail packaging. | Sold unlocked; still worth confirming with the seller. |
If any clue points to a carrier or prepaid version, read how lock status is checked. Our checker answers lock questions for T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile; for other carriers, the unlock page lists the carrier's own steps.
Buying a used Motorola: the account problem
Motorolas run an Android build close to stock, which means the main protection left on a resold phone is the Google account. A reset does not remove it; the phone asks for it again at set-up. Ask the seller to open Settings, Passwords & accounts, remove the Google account, and only then reset. Do it in your presence.
A buyer's checklist for a second-hand Motorola
- Dial *#06# in front of the seller. Write down every number shown.
- Open About phone and read the model number and its suffix; compare with the box.
- Enter the first IMEI in the checker above.
- Run it on the blacklist page.
- Watch the seller remove the Google account, then reset the phone.
Related guides: Samsung and Google Pixel, the two other Android makers common in US resale.
Questions people ask
What does the XT number mean on a Motorola?
It is the model number, XT followed by four digits, then often a hyphen and a single digit, for example XT2315-1. The part after the hyphen marks a variant, usually a region or a carrier version of the same hardware.
Is my Motorola locked to a carrier?
It might be. Motorola sells many phones through US carriers and prepaid brands, and those versions are often locked. The same name sold directly by the maker is normally unlocked. The model suffix and the original seller are the clues; the lock itself is shown by the unlock page, not by the IMEI alone.
Where is the IMEI on a Motorola that will not turn on?
On the box label, the receipt, or in the account you bought it through. Some models with a removable back cover also print it on a label under the cover; most newer ones do not.
My Moto G shows two IMEI numbers. Which one do I check?
Check the first one. Dual-SIM models list one per slot and both belong to the same phone. If you plan to use an eSIM too, note that number as well.
Does a factory reset remove the Google lock on a Motorola?
No. After a reset the phone asks for the Google account that was on it. If you are buying, ask the seller to remove the account in Settings before the reset, while you watch.