TechnologyHiding your phone’s IMEI number from Android’s lock screen
Android Authority says Android devices began allowing access to IMEI numbers from the lock screen in summer 2026. Its guide covers how to opt out.
TLDR
Android Authority explains how to hide a phone’s IMEI number from the lock screen and argues that users should do so. The publisher says lock-screen access to these numbers became available on Android devices starting in summer 2026.
Hiding your phone’s IMEI number from Android’s lock screen
Android Authority says Android devices began allowing access to IMEI numbers from the lock screen in summer 2026. Its guide covers how to opt out.
TLDR
Android Authority explains how to hide a phone’s IMEI number from the lock screen and argues that users should do so. The publisher says lock-screen access to these numbers became available on Android devices starting in summer 2026.
