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The serial number convention follows the following general format: 123ABC4567 Where 123 is an unique three digit code for each model series, where BC determines manufacture year and month respectively, and where 4567 is a unique four digit serial number for the device in question. Some phones may display the serial number in writing on the back of the phone's casing, leading to the serial number wearing off over time. If so, you'll need to find your phone's manual or original packaging to determine its serial number.
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The following information was obtained directly from Motorola and sent to Repeater-Builder for inclusion in this document.
Direct from Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions equipment serial numbers follow two standard formats.
First format: three digits, three letters, and four digits:The fifth character of the serial number represents the YEAR code and the sixth character represents the MONTH code. Example:
Decodes to 2010 (L), first half of November (W).
Second format: two digits, four letters, one digit, and four letters:The ninth character of the serial number represents the YEAR code, the tenth character represents the MONTH code and the eleventh character represents the WARRANTY period code. Example:
Decodes to 2010 (L), first half of November (W), 1 Year Standard Warranty (J).
The values in each position correspond to the following pre-determined year, month or warranty period codes. Note that there are two entries for every month: the first represents the first half of the month; the second represents the second half of the month.
VALUE | YEAR | MONTH | WARRANTY PERIOD |
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A | 2000 | JAN | 1 year |
B | 2001 | JAN | 3 years |
C | 2002 | FEB | 5 years |
D | 2003 | FEB | 2 years |
E | 2004 | MAR | No warranty |
F | 2005 | MAR | 90 days |
G | 2006 | APR | N/A |
H | 2007 | APR | 3 years, Canada only |
J | 2008 | MAY | 1 year, standard |
K | 2009 | MAY | N/A |
L | 2010 | JUN | 1 year, OEM |
M | 2011 | JUN | 1 year, OEM |
N | 2012 | JUL | 5 years |
P | 2013 | JUL | 5 years |
Q | 2014 | AUG | 3 years |
R | 2015 | AUG | 90 days, refurbished |
S | 2016 | SEP | 3 years |
T | 2017 | SEP | OEM telephone, serviced by dealers only |
U | 2018 | OCT | 90 days |
V | 2019 | OCT | N/A |
W | 2020 | NOV | 2 years |
X | 2021 | NOV | 5 years |
Y | 2022 | DEC | 3 years |
Z | 2023 | DEC | 3 years |
NOTE: To be utilized for Subscriber equipment, Infrastructure equipment, and iDEN.
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