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View compliance certifications and labels
Displays the electronic version of regulatory compliance labels and certification marks (such as FCC ID, CE marking, and country-specific approvals) that would traditionally appear printed on the device.
How to open Regulatory Labels
- Open Settings → About phone
- Tap 'Regulatory labels'
- View certification marks and identifiers such as the FCC ID
What you should know
- Shows certification marks required by regulators in different countries and regions
- Includes the FCC ID used to look up official certification filings
- Serves as the digital equivalent of a printed compliance label on the device back or box
- Located under About phone → Regulatory labels
Why it matters
Many modern phones no longer print physical regulatory labels on the device itself, relying instead on an electronic label accessible through settings, as permitted by regulatory bodies like the FCC. This page matters for verifying a device's compliance certification, particularly when importing a phone internationally, reselling it, or researching its official regulatory filings. It's also occasionally needed by customs or import documentation processes.
Best practices
- Reference the FCC ID here when looking up official certification filings online
- Check regulatory labels before traveling internationally with a device to confirm regional certification
- Keep a record of this information if reselling the device, since some buyers request it
Common problems and fixes
- No physical label is printed on the device
- This is expected on many modern phones; the electronic label in this settings page fulfills the same regulatory requirement.
- FCC ID doesn't return results when searched
- Double-check for typos, since FCC IDs use a specific grantee code plus product code format.
Tips and tricks
- Search the FCC ID shown here on the FCC's public database for the official certification filing
- Screenshot this page before international travel if a destination requires proof of certification
Frequently asked questions
Why don't manufacturers print labels on the device anymore?
Regulators allow electronic display of compliance labels as an alternative to physical printing on modern compact devices.
Is this the same across every country's version of the phone?
No, regulatory labels vary by region since different countries have different certification requirements.
Can I use this page to verify a device isn't counterfeit?
It can help cross-reference certification details, though it isn't a complete counterfeit detection method on its own.
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