IMEI MEID format compare

Client

IMEI MEID format compare clarifies identifier families before paste errors. GSM IMEI is 15 decimal digits with Luhn; MEID is often hex on CDMA labels. Paste decimal IMEI below—use MEID tools when forms request hex MEID.

Paste the right column

Mixed logistics files sometimes label columns IMEI while storing MEID hex. Compare field names, then validate IMEI columns on this page before portal submission.

Privacy: digits are parsed only in your browser—no carrier or GSMA lookup, no upload. Treat device identifiers like any sensitive paste on shared machines.
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A 15-digit IMEI is commonly described as eight-digit TAC + six-digit serial + Luhn check digit; the trailing digit should satisfy ISO/IEC 7812 mod 10 on the full string—same arithmetic as debit/credit PAN checks. A 16-digit IMEISVappends two software version digits instead of exposing the standalone check position; carriers may still relate it to IMEI numbering but this page stops at segmentation and does not certify assignment.

Result

Passes Luhn mod 10 on the 15-digit string.

  • TAC (8): 35693803
  • Serial (6): 564380
  • Check (1): 9

Common use cases

  • IMEI MEID format compare training for mixed CDMA/GSM inventory teams.
  • Stop MEID hex pasted into GSM IMEI portal fields.
  • Documentation linking to a working IMEI validator after comparison.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Converting MEID to IMEI without carrier guidance

    Some devices expose both—paste the field your form labels.

  • Running Luhn on hex MEID strings

    MEID validation differs—confirm identifier type first.

  • Assuming MEID compare proves device is CDMA-only

    Many modern handsets expose decimal IMEI regardless of network.

FAQ

What is the difference between IMEI and MEID format?

IMEI: 15 decimal digits with Luhn. MEID: often 14 hex chars on CDMA labels—different validation.

Can one device have both?

Some handsets show IMEI in settings and MEID on labels—use the requested field.

Does this page validate MEID?

Paste decimal IMEI here—pair with MEID-specific tools for hex MEID.

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