what is imei sv

IMEI SV means the software‑version variant of your phone’s IMEI, i.e., “International Mobile Equipment Identity – Software Version.”

What IMEI SV Actually Is

• IMEI SV is a 16‑digit code tied to your device, just like the normal IMEI, but with 2 extra digits at the end.

• Those last 2 digits are the “SV” (Software Version) and show which firmware/software build your device was originally assigned.

• Networks and manufacturers can use this value to know exactly which software version a phone is on and push the right updates or apply the right compatibility rules.

In other words, if IMEI is your phone’s ID card, IMEI SV is that ID card plus a tiny note saying “this is the software revision number.”

How IMEI SV Is Structured

The 16‑digit IMEI SV is usually broken down like this:

1. Type Approval Code (TAC) – 6 digits, identifies the device model family.

2. Final Assembly Code (FAC) – 2 digits, roughly indicating the manufacturing location or final assembly point.

3. Serial Number (SNR) – 6 digits, unique per device within a TAC/FAC combo.

4. Software Version Number (SVN) – 2 digits at the end, your IMEI “SV.”

So you can see it like:

TAC (6) + FAC (2) + SNR (6) + SVN (2) = 16‑digit IMEI SV

Why IMEI SV Matters (In Practice)

For everyday users, IMEI SV is mostly background info, but it’s used for:

• Making sure your phone gets the correct firmware or OTA updates.
• Helping carriers identify device variants and software compatibility.
• Advanced servicing, diagnostics, and sometimes fraud/theft checks, alongside the base IMEI.

If you ever see something like “IMEI SV: 00” in a service menu or *#06# screen, that simply means the SVN (software version number) is 00 – the base or first version of the device firmware.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.