The device_imei package is a Flutter plugin that enables developers to retrieve the real IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) of mobile devices on both Android and iOS platforms. It provides a straightforward API to access hardware-level device identifiers, useful for device authentication, licensing, or tracking purposes. The plugin is designed to work seamlessly across native Android and iOS environments, ensuring consistent behavior. It is published by vai.my.id and hosted on GitHub for transparency and community contributions.
Use cases
- Device identification
- App licensing
- User tracking
- Hardware-based authentication
- Mobile device management
Key features
- Access to real IMEI
- Supports Android and iOS
- Simple API integration
- Open-source code
- Cross-platform consistency
Suitable for
- Apps requiring device uniqueness
- Licensing and subscription systems
- Security-sensitive applications
- Mobile analytics tools
- Enterprise mobile solutions
Considerations
- Requires proper permissions on Android
- Limited availability on iOS due to privacy restrictions
- May not work on emulators
- IMEI access may be restricted on some devices
- Privacy compliance required in certain regions