Is there a way to get imei number of device using objective c?

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Is there a way to get imei number of device using objective c?

I did some searching with Google, and found this thread on Stack Overflow that describes how to do it:

How to get IMEI on iPhone? - Stack Overflow

That thread, in turn, points you to Erica Sadun's site. She's a well-regarded iOS developer and author on iPhone development.

It sounds like it is possible, but only by using a private framework. Thus you can do it, but if you try to submit an app to the store that uses a private framework it will be rejected.

So, for your own private use it's possible.

Is there an officially supported way to get imei?

Posted on Oct 13, 2013 1:56 AM

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etresoft

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Oct 13, 2013 9:06 AM in response to shiransilv

No. That would uniquely identify a device and you aren't allowed to do that.

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K T

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Oct 13, 2013 9:14 AM in response to shiransilv

Given that thread is 3~4 years old, you shouldn't waste much time with it today.

Devs aren't allowed to harvest that information, so maybe if you can explain why you want it, someone can point you to another, more current thread (I doubt your need is new/unique) that discusses your specific example, etc.

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AmirTs

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Oct 13, 2013 10:14 PM in response to K T

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shiransilv Author

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Oct 13, 2013 10:18 PM in response to K T

, My device connects to my server and need to authenticate with a unique number

.and i need access to the number to add it in the server

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K T

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Oct 13, 2013 10:20 PM in response to AmirTs

AmirTs wrote:

my device connects to my server and need to authenticate with a unique number

and i need access to the number to add it in the server.

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