It is your curiosity will make you begin to search for a specific country that manufactured your mobile phone. Well, it is good to know about certain things, not because they are so important, but because they are worth remembering. So, if you’re looking for a way to know the exact country where your mobile device made, we’ve got the solution right here. You can’t see the country that made your device from the settings menu. You can only look at your device firmware version on the settings menu. In other to know the state which created the Android smartphone you are using right now, you need to use some unique codes.
Android test codes are what you can use to check out this query. These test codes are very much useful to every Android smartphone user for checking different kinds of useful information about your mobile device. The codes will play a great role when you’re trying to buy a new/used device from someone; when you press the codes we will show you on this article, you’ll be able to see if the device is worthy of your money. There is no app that does this for you (check out for the actual manufacturing date of a device); if not these codes, then, there is no other way for this action. Other features of a smartphone can be tested manually/physical to see their efficacy, but, as for the manufacturing country and date, you must use these unique codes to find out.
Note– There are some apps available in Play store with 40-60% success rate when we try to Depend on the Manufacturer. If you are facing Trouble with the following steps, Just try the apps. Some apps, Gives access to the root files, Don’t go deeper, It may brick your device.
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Steps to Find Manufacturing Country and Date
The manufacturing country of your device is hidden into the IMEI number of the device. What is the IMEI number? It is the acronym for International Mobile Equipment Identity; typically, it is up to 15 or 17 number max. This code is 100% unique; this means that two devices can never have the same IMEI code even if they are the same model from the same manufacturer.
However, IMEI numbers are tagged with one particular purpose; this is to identify/track mobile devices. Another significant object of the IMEI code is to help prevent theft. So, you can block your mobile device if it gets lost or stolen using the IMEI. Hence, this code is essential, and it is necessary you know your smartphone IMEI.
Once you know your IMEI code, you will know the manufacturing country of your Android device; here is the trick to find it.
How to see your IMEI/serial number?
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Launch your phone dialer and dial *#06# –This code will run and display your IMEI number
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As said earlier, this number consists of about 15 – 17 numbers in which the manufacturing country of your device is represented by two of the numbers in these 15 – 17 serial numbers.
Here is an example of a typical IMEI code; 389399012355678
Did you notice anything in the code above? Two numbers have different colors, right?
Well, your IMEI number will not show any of its number with a different color, we are just trying to point out something, and that’s why we used two colors. The truth is that those two colored numbers are the country code; that is, 01 is the code that represents where the device with this IMEI number is manufactured.
Typically, the 7th and 8th digits are the country code that indicated where your device made.
So, in the IMEI code above, it means our chosen smartphone made in Finland, Because Finland as a country is represented by 01 or 10 in any IMEI number.
Knowing the various manufacturing country codes in an IMEI number
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If the 7th and 8th digits are 00, it means that the device made in its original factory. In other words, you’re using the best quality model of your device.
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01 or 10 indicates the device is manufactured in a Finland OEM factory. Such devices are also high-quality models.
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When the code is 13, then, it means your device is from an Azerbaijan factory and such devices are not usually the best quality models.
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If the Code is 02 or 20, your Android smartphone came from any of the OEM companies operating in the Emirates. This is not really among the best quality models.
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03 or 30 stands for China factory. So, it the 7the & 8th digits in your IMEI code shows 03 or 30; it is from a China factory. However, this is still a high-quality device.
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When the Code is 04 or 40, it also means your device made in a China factory.
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If you saw 05 or 50 as the middle digits, it indicates that your device is manufactured in the United States or Finland. Such devices are also among the best in class regarding quality and reliability
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06 or 60 represents any of the following countries – China, Hong Kong, and Mexico
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08 or 80 represents a Germany factory. They are equally good quality devices.
These are the standard codes you’ll see in the 7th and 8th positions in your IMEI number. As explained above, they stand for various countries. So, you can now know the state from where your device made.
Next, let’s see how to check the manufacturing date of your device. It sounds funny. Like you are going to know which day, month, and year your device was made; maybe you should be hosting birthday parties for the device every year, lol.
Know your device Manufacturing Date
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Dial *#197328640#* or *#*#197328640#*#* in your dial pad
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It will open the Service Menu.
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Select the Menu Version Info >>> Hard Ware Version >>> Read Cal Date
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You will now see the actual date when your device was manufactured. Who knows, maybe you’ve been using an ancient device (winks)
What more?
You will find it difficult to memorize the code to view your device manufacturing date. Unlike the IMEI number which can be considered by dialing a simple shortcode *#06#. Hence, the most comfortable code to see your device manufacturing data alone is *#0000#.
As you may expect, when you dial *#0000#, you will only see the manufactured date. But, when you dial either *#197328640#*, or *#*#197328640#*#* you are presented with other useful information.
You Know any other codes Beyond this? Comment below to share with other users.
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09 those are 7th and 8th digits, please tell me which country made mobile
Manufacturers Nowadays added some unidentified codes, 09 can be Made In India.
The given number didn’t work, i.e., the number didn’t show anything.
Mobile Mi note 5 pro
The method is based on IMEI. It will work on all mobiles. If you have a Pie or Android 10 version, It may not show on some devices. But your device should show. Try this, Go to Settings->About->IMEI.
You can also check with your Mobile retail Box.
chinese phones start with 86
It is made in china. Most of the Chinese phones are made in-house.
Samsung Note 9 (09), which country origin?
Maybe it is made in India. But, It Depends on your model number also.
My code is 11. Where is it from?
Made in China
I think it is in Vietnam as it seen at the back cover of my Samsung a10
Mine is also 09, and I have no idea where it is from.
what country is o7 stands
Your mobile and Model number?
When Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (09) Android 10 coming?
Samsung is slowly rolling out the updates to new mobiles. Already One UI 2.0 beta is available. We can expect the stable version on Q1,2020. This is the maximum time.
My 7 th & 8 no
09
How is the quality
If you provide your mobile manufacturer and Model number, We can give Detailed Information.
Asus -X00TD
Most of the Manufacturers, other than Samsung, Have Global ROMs. You can flash Global ROM in your model.
Bro, my model, is of 256gb, but online, when I am checking it is showing 64 GB variant, is my phone duplicate?
Can you mention your mobile information?
08 means which country code ?
Mine is samsung S7 edge 07 which country G935A
Most of the USA Mobiles are manufactured in Germany.
My 7th and 8th number of my IMEI is 10 which according to your post could have been made in Finland. But then it is written MADE IN CHINA on the back. What does it mean ??
What is your mobile name and model number?
How can I know my IP address I mean the IP my phone use and the location it shows with out not even on my location…probably if you can give me a code to check
It purely depends on your mobile Operator. Most of the mobile operators don’t use Static IP. It will change Dynamically time by time. If you enable GPS, you can get your exact location in Google search.
Sir, I Forgot My Mobile And Police Get That And Asking Manufacturing Date But I Lost My Mobile Paper. Can You Tell Me Manufacturing Date And I Have IMEI Code Of That Mobile?
Without Mobile, If you have a mobile box, you can check the date. With the IMEI, you can get your mobile Serial Number, which is printed inside the Back cover, If you have replaceable Battery. If you have Inbuilt Battery, you can’t do this. To get the serial number of your mobile with IMEI, go to the imeipro site and Select your manufacturer. The simple way is to give some hint about the contacts and photos you stored in your mobile. Most of the time, they check this and give back the mobile to you.
7th and 8th digit is : 09 Then ?
Your mobile Manufacturer and Model Number.
Samsung galaxy note8
Mine is 07. Samsung galaxy J320A
Your Mobile manufactured in Germany.
*#0000# is working but didn’t show any manufacturing date.
*#197328640#* and *#*#197328640#*#* not working. I can’t see anything coming.
I’m using honor view 10.
*#06# is just showing IMEI 1 and 2, with SN…thats all
still no manufacture date..can help here.
Can you tell your Mobile Manufacturer and Model Number?
I am unable to see my manufacturing date on my Mi A2 by your given code!
What response did you get when you put the code?
09 – Nokia 6.1 plus
Made in Vietnam, If It is Indian version, It can be manufactured under Make in India Program.
I have Nokia 6.1 plus model number TA-1116 DS my 7th and 8th digit are 09 in which country is manufactured; please reply
If you bought the device after July 2018, It would be Under Make in India Program. Before that, It can be Vietnam. Alternatively, If you put the case in your mobile, remove your case, on the backside of your mobile, in the end, you will find the Made in Country.
How is the quality of 04?
Manufacturer: xioami
Model : mi A2
04 is China Region Code.
s9+
code : 09
sm-G965f
Is 09 is india made
If you have Samsung Devices, Yes 09 Can be India Made.
My Phone is 10 Finland but when I use those codes no one of those work and in box of phone write manufacturated in vietnam why does not work codes what mean this
Can you tell your Mobile Manufacturer and Model Number?
Model Number A705FN
Manufactured in Vietnam
A705FN
Manufactured In Vietnam
Hi , what about /11/?
What is your mobile Model?
Manufacturer in Vietnam
Model Number A705FN
Yes
what about the factory code : 07 what is the manufacturing country? My device model is LG G5(H820 AT&T)
Your mobile may be manufactured in Germany.
What about my A705FN
Manufactured i Vietnam
I have motrola moto z2 force, i want to check the manufacturing date, how can i get this?
Only *#06# is working other codes is not working.
*#06# is used to check IMEI. It will Work in All Manufacturers. What Android version did you have? We are working some updated codes. We will update soon.
My 7th and 8th number is 09.
Samsung galaxy j2
Can you mention your model number? Made In India devices have new set of serial numbers.
Hi dear,
The 7th and 8th IMEI Number of my phone is 09, but I don’t know why I can’t update Android. Now the Android version of my phone is 8, but I can’t upgrade to Android 9.
My phone model is s9 plus.
I tried much time from setting and software update, but it said *the latest update already have been installed.
If you know any solution that I can update Android of my phone, please share with me.
Thanks in advance
There is no relation between IMEI and the Update. Try with Samsung SmartSwitch. What is your model number? Did you root your device?
Mine is 09 Nokia 6.1 plus. How’s the quality.
Maybe Vietnam or China.
my phone model is iPhone X max, and the number of 7th and 8th is 09?
Maybe based on china region.
Hi dear,
The 7th and 8th IMEI Number of my phone is 09. Model Nokia 7.1 (TA-1097), what is my manufacturing country??????
How is it’s quality???
It can be Vietnam. Most of the mobile manufacturers moved to Vietnam base. It is Good quality.
Mine is 09… Samsung note 9. Can I please tell me where its origins and the quality… please
Your model is Indian Made. Maybe under the Made In India Program.
Mine is Galaxy S8 and number is 09.
You have mentioned earlier it could be India made. How is the quality.
If I Can Say the Level, It is above Mid-Level.
I have Lenovo vibe C and my:
IMEI1 code is 11
IMEI2 code is 22
Model: Lenovo A2020a40
Can you tell me which country is it made
It may be manufactured in Vietnam or Chinese. Since it is different from other units, We can only assume.
My phone is a Samsung galaxy a50s. My code 11. In which country his phone manufacturer ??
A50s version is a Global variant. It may be the Netherlands.
My smartphone no is 09, model no SM-G965U, can you say what the manufacturing country is? The phone says made in Vietnam. Is it correct? Do you think the phone is a good one?
Most of the Samsung mobiles are Made in Vietnam. Your mobile is a Flagship level device. Yes, It is a Good Mobile.
My Imei is 08 note 8
If you bought your mobile in UK Region, It is based on Germany. Or Else It can be Vietnam based.
manufacturing date.
Can you mention your mobile model number and manufacturer?
note 9
SM-N9600
imei.. 09
pls .. how about my phone..?
I can’t use my s pen also its button didn’t work. can point & touch
It may be manufactured in China Factory. But, It is Original. This model is exclusive to the China region. The S Pen hardware may be a problem. Contact your nearby Service center. You can find the mobile genuineness with the Help of Software. Samsung Already rolled out the Pie Based One UI. It is only exclusive to Samsung phones. Go to Settings? About Phone?One UI version. It should be 1.0,1.5 or 2 (If they rolled out Android 10).
My mobile
Samsung galaxy grand prime
Model number:sm-g530F.
Your model is the International variant. Based on the region, the manufacturer may vary. It is an old model; It can be made in Vietnam Plant.
Hi, what about /11/?
My phone model is Galaxy a10s.
A10s models are manufactured in China. Samsung have factories in China. It is an Original variant.
Is a Nokia 3.2 manufactured in the Philippines reliable/good?
Yes, the build is excellent compared with other manufacturing units.
Hi. My phone is galaxy a 51, and my IMEI is 11! Can you tell me which country it is made from? And what about the quality of this phone?
Probably from Vietnam. All International versions of A51 are made from there. Other Brazil and LATAM variant manufacturing countries may vary.
Hello. I have a Samsung a50 that says made in Vietnam, and the 7th an 8th numbers of the IMEI are 22. The model is CE0168. Can you tell me please if it is original or not??
I think you are mentioning product number. All Samsung mobile model numbers start with SM- prefix.
Hi, my mobile is Samsung A71.
IMEI code(7 and 8 no.)11
I want to know where from making this. Please help me, anybody.
New mobile models from A51 and A71 are made in Taiwan Factory.
My mobile is having 07 on seven and eight numbers, so it is from?
Most of the 07 manufactured in Germany.
Hello, sir, good day. I’m jb from the Philippines. My s8 device SM-G950FD after updating April 2020 via wifi. I notice that my s8 screen has flickering greenish-white all over the screen and getting warm. I tried the hard reset, and it works, but after a few minutes, the flickering appears again. I would like to know the process of manual download using the stock firmware. I have laptop windows 10. I appreciate your contribution to helping others. Keep up and keep safe. Thank you.
I hope there is no hardware issue on your mobile. So, I will instruct as per my assumption. First, try with Samsung SmartSwitch and try to repair the firmware. When you can’t do that, Take complete backup and flash the firmware-G950FXXS8DTC1 Region- XTC.
I have a Samsung galaxy A705FN. IMEI, code 11. What’s the country of origin?
It can be Vietnam or China’s factory.
My phone is Iphone11 11 is what??
It may be from Vietnam or China Factory.
my 2nd phone please.
s10 plus
SM-G975F/DS
imei.. 10
Your mobile is made in Finland factory.
The 7th and 8th number of IMEI is 11. Can you inform origin, please?
Most of the 11 IMEI manufactured in China or Vietnam. Can you mention your model?
11 those are 7th and 8th digit, please tell me which country made mobile
If you mention your mobile manufacturers and model number, we can say the country with more accuracy. Other than the guess fall between China and Vietnam.
Model No: SM-G975U
Serial No: R3K307E8EL
Samsung S9+
The 7th and 8th No is 09…
Please what’s the country of make and I’m also having difficulties in updating my device from 8.0
Most of the Samsung US variants are made in Vietnam or Taiwan. You can try with Samsung SmartSwitch. If you have a carrier locked mobile. You need to put the particular SIM for getting an update.
11 those are 7th and 8th digit of my Samsung galaxy m11. Please tell me which country made mobile.
It can be manufactured in Vietnam.
My phone is infinix hot 9. 7th and 8th digit is 11
Where is it made from? and how is the quality?
Maybe it made in Vietnam.
My IMEI no is 90..what is the country??
I think you mention it wrong. Is it 09? It can be made in India.
Hi, my phone’s 7th & 8th position number of IMEI number is 0 4, Now how can I understand which country’s manufactured it. I noticed you replied somewhere; it is Chinese. But the box of my phone is showing made in India. After seeing this, I have become confused. Now Can you give me explicit knowledge about it?
That’s why I am asking the mobile model number. It depends on the model number also. Some of the Samsung mobiles manufactured under the Made In India scheme comes with 04 value.
My Nokia 2.1 7 and 8 digit is 09. Please tell me the country and quality.
It can be Made in India.