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An investigator has found certain details after analysis of a mobile device. What can reveal the manufacturer information?

The correct answer is B. Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is a unique identifier historically used in CDMA devices that encodes manufacturer information within its structure - the first 8 bits represent the manufacturer code assigned by the TIA. The EIR (Equipment Identity Register) is a network-side…

Submitted by brentm· Apr 18, 2026Mobile Forensics

Question

An investigator has found certain details after analysis of a mobile device. What can reveal the manufacturer information?

Options

  • AEquipment Identity Register (EIR)
  • BElectronic Serial Number (ESN)
  • CInternational mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)
  • DIntegrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    90% (37)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is a unique identifier historically used in CDMA devices that encodes manufacturer information within its structure - the first 8 bits represent the manufacturer code assigned by the TIA. The EIR (Equipment Identity Register) is a network-side database, not a device identifier. The IMSI identifies the subscriber on the network, and the ICCID identifies the SIM card itself - neither inherently encodes the device manufacturer.

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#Mobile Device Identifiers#ESN#Device Manufacturer Data

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