Yes one can retrieve the sms through phone number or imei number. Normal user does not have permissions for that thing. only certified companies and government have permissions for that thing.
No, the IMEI and the telephone number are not necessarily related.
No Imei code is lock onto the phone itself. Every phone has a unique Imei code when it is manufactured.
YOU don't !... You have no authority to track a phone via its IMEI number.
A cell phone's IMEI can only be obtained on the phone itself.
The IMEI - is a unique identifying number - exclusive to each handset. EVERY IMEI is different. You can get the IMEI of your phone by dialing.... Star Hash Zero Six Hash (*#06#) on your phone's keypad.
On most models of mobile phone, you can get the IMEI number by entering *#06#
Type IMEI [your 15 digit IMEI number] and send it to 53232 or 57886. For example IMEI 359223015426526 to 53232 . You will receive a message with all available details from the service provider.
Enter: *#06# on your phone, and press the "Dial" key to see your IMEI number
The IMEI is a number used to identify a mobile phone on a network. When a stolen phone is reported, its IMEI is sent around, and it is blocked from connecting to networks worldwide. Therefore, the phone is almost useless, discouraging crime. This phone has a 'bad' IMEI. A 'good' IMEI is not barred from networks, and will work correctly in this sense.
the police will ask you for the IMEI number to help find you find your phone. So yes, it can help to find your phone (:
Code to check IMEI number of any phone use *#06#
Call your service provider. On their billing system, they can cross reference your phone number with the serial number of the sim card as well as the imei of the phone, so by proving your phone number they should be able to find the imei.