How to Find the IMEI on a vivo Phone
The dialer code works on vivo and iQOO alike. The V model number next to it is what you compare with the listing.
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Where a vivo keeps the number
| Where | What to do | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Dialer | Enter *#06#. | Dual-SIM vivos print two numbers. |
| Settings | Settings, About phone (on some versions inside System management), then SIM status or status information. | The path changes between Funtouch OS versions. |
| Box label | The sticker lists IMEI 1, IMEI 2 and the V model number. | Boxes are often reused. |
| SIM tray | Some models print a small IMEI on the tray. | Needs a light and a steady hand. |
| vivo account | The cloud page of the account lists devices signed in. | Only if the phone is yours. |
V numbers and sub-brands
A vivo model number is a V followed by four digits, for example V2250. The digits are not a ranking; two models of the same name can carry different numbers, and one number sometimes covers the same hardware sold under different names in different countries. The company also runs iQOO, a performance-focused sub-brand. In several markets iQOO phones use the same IMEI conventions as vivo, so the steps on this page apply to them too.
| Item | Where to find it | Use it to |
|---|---|---|
| Model number (V....) | About phone, near the top. | Confirm the version in the listing. |
| IMEI first eight digits | Dialer or Settings. | Confirm the maker's record of the model. |
| Software version | About phone, version row. | See whether the phone runs Funtouch OS or a different build. |
| Region of sale | Printed on the box near the barcode. | Compare with the bands you need. |
Networks: where vivo phones work best
vivo sells mainly in India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and parts of Europe, plus China under another software line. A phone sold in one of those regions may lack a band your carrier uses. That is the one point where a vivo bought second-hand can go wrong even if every other check passes. Use the compatibility page with the model number before you buy, and the unlock page if the seller says it came from a carrier plan.
A buyer's checklist for a second-hand vivo
- Ask the seller to dial *#06# while you watch. Write down all numbers.
- Open About phone and compare the V number with the box and the listing.
- Enter the first IMEI in the checker above, then read the model line.
- Run it on the blacklist page.
- Look at the top of Settings for a vivo or Google account. Ask the seller to sign out and reset the phone in front of you.
If a seller refuses any of this, it is usually cheaper to walk away than to find out later. Related guide: how to find the IMEI on an Oppo.
Questions people ask
Do vivo and iQOO phones show the IMEI the same way?
The dialer code is the same. The menus differ a little, because vivo ships Funtouch OS outside China and iQOO phones use their own build of it.
What is the number that starts with V on my vivo?
It is the model number, a V followed by four digits, such as V2250. It is the part you compare with the listing. A few phones, especially from China, use other prefixes.
Is a vivo locked to a US carrier?
Almost never, because vivo does not sell through US carriers. The practical risks for a vivo are bands that do not suit the US, a blacklist entry and an account lock left behind by the previous owner.
Where is the vivo account lock?
The account name appears in Settings, at the top. It is a login on the phone, not something the IMEI exposes. Ask the seller to sign out, then reset the phone in front of you.
My vivo shows an IMEI of 0 on one slot. What does it mean?
The slot may be unused on that model, or its identity was damaged. If the other slot is fine, ask the seller; if both are empty, walk away.