How to Check Phone IMEI on Kemenperin: Official Anti-Block Guide

How to Check Your Phone IMEI on the Kemenperin Portal

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-17 digit identity number that every mobile phone carries. The Indonesian government requires IMEI registration for legal phones, and the check can be done officially through the Ministry of Industry's portal at imei.kemenperin.go.id.

If an IMEI is registered in the Kemenperin database, the phone is legal and can be used on Indonesian networks. If it is not registered, the phone is likely illegal (black market) and its network access can be blocked at any time. Indonesia's IMEI regulation is managed by three institutions: Kemenperin as the main database, Kominfo which oversees blocking, and Customs for personally imported devices.

To check, open imei.kemenperin.go.id, enter the 15-digit IMEI number in the search field, and click Search. The system will show the phone's registration status. A status of "IMEI registered in the Kemenperin database" means the device is official and safe; a "not registered" status means it is potentially illegal and at risk of blocking.

3 Ways to Find Your Phone's IMEI Number

There are three ways to find your phone's IMEI number. First, the dial code: type *#06# in the Phone app and the IMEI appears immediately. Second, the Settings menu — on Android choose About Phone, on iPhone choose General then About. Third, the label on the retail box.

One thing to always check: make sure the IMEI on the box, in settings, and from the *#06# dial all match exactly. If they differ, the phone has been modified or counterfeited. This is also a simple way to detect fake or refurbished phones being sold as new.

For buyers of phones from abroad or travelers bringing devices in, IMEI registration must be done through Customs at beacukai.go.id/cek-imei, especially if the device value exceeds the duty-free threshold.

Warranty Verification and Signs of Fake Phones

Beyond the IMEI, verifying the official warranty also matters. Each phone brand has its own warranty check: Samsung via the Status menu in Settings or the Samsung Indonesia site, iPhone via checkcoverage.apple.com using the serial number, and Xiaomi via mi.com/global/verify using the IMEI.

Watch for signs of a fake phone: prices far below market rates, packaging that differs from official packaging, an IMEI not registered with Kemenperin, and a warranty that was already activated before purchase. When buying second-hand, always check the IMEI on Kemenperin before the transaction, ask for the original receipt, and avoid deals that look too good to be true.