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Hook Signature

const imei = useImei();

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Return Value

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imei
string | undefined
The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Returns undefined when running outside the Fully Kiosk Browser environment or if the device doesn’t have an IMEI.

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Description

Retrieves the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of the device. The IMEI is a unique identifier for cellular-capable devices and is typically found on tablets and phones with mobile network connectivity.

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Example

import { useImei } from 'node-fullykiosk';

function DeviceIdentification() {
  const imei = useImei();

  return (
    <div>
      <h2>Device Identifiers</h2>
      {imei ? (
        <div>
          <label>IMEI:</label>
          <code>{imei}</code>
        </div>
      ) : (
        <p>IMEI not available (WiFi-only device or not in Fully Kiosk)</p>
      )}
    </div>
  );
}

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Notes

  • Returns undefined when not running in the Fully Kiosk Browser environment
  • Only available on devices with cellular capabilities (phones and cellular tablets)
  • WiFi-only tablets will not have an IMEI number
  • May require specific Android permissions to access
  • Useful for device inventory management in enterprise deployments

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