There is an interesting way to disable your stolen mobile phone using further or for resale. For this you have to know your Mobile Phone’s Serial Number and that can be found by pressing these keys on your mobile phone

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You can view a 15 digit serial number, note it down and keep it safe. When your mobile phone is lost, inform to mobile service company that is your mobile is stolen and the 15 digit serial number. So that the mobile will be blocked from using any other simcard. Now, the phone is totally useless. This makes the thief can’t use the phone or resale it. Even if you can’t regain your stolen mobile, atleast you can make useless whoever theft.

In Australia, the stolen mobile number code is added to "Stolen Mobile Phone" database, with this facility there is a change to find the theft and your mobile phone. Now, immediately note down your mobile phone secret code and keep it safe.