NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

lumdeveloper — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:29:50 GMT

Hi jj,

My couple cents since we found our codes.

I can let you know that as far as you ordered full reels in the nordic packaging the code for obtaining imeis should be printed on the side of the reel. However, code is not named "box id" on the side of the reel itself.

Unfortunately I cant check how code itself looks but maybe you can try codes you can find from the reel and eventually you find out working code for obtaining imeis.

If you have ordered different packaging than original reel then there might be a problem...(Cut tape, digireel etc..)

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

Priyanka — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:12:47 GMT

Please create a new ticket for the same and an expert in the area will assisst you.

-Priyanka

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

jj_spd — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:01:00 GMT

How can we obtain the IMEI if we received more than 100 nRF9161 from Digikey, and do not have BOXID / REELCODE? Is it printed anywhere on the Digikey label packaging?

We have a similar problem. We obtained quantities ~1050 of nRF9161 from Digikey for initial PVT production run -- but it is stated "Developer Flow" is restricted to 100 IMEI.

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

Priyanka — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:48:09 GMT

Hi Juho,

Yes that's right and yes, these can be used for production devices.

-Priyanka

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

lumdeveloper — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:59:39 GMT

Just to confirm, does "developer flow" mean checking order type to "Count" on Nordic Cloud page and go that way? And those IMEIS can be used in production devices? If I didn't understand correctly, could you tell me more about what developer flow means or link to more information?

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

Priyanka — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:56:17 GMT

I understand the emergency. You can request new IMEIs either by product (developer flow) or by box id (full reel). If you don’t have box-id, then unfortunately you will have to go with so called developer flow. In case it was a 100k devices, the there would have been the box ids of the devices which is why I had to re-confirm with you.

-Priyanka

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

lumdeveloper — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:55:17 GMT

In the future, we will order only full reels so this issue should not be present. Now it is all about how to get IMEIs for these 50 devices. Can I use "Count" order type to order 50 IMEIs or are they just for development...

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

lumdeveloper — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:52:34 GMT

nono, we have built the first production run of 50 devices which is the reason SMD house ordered digireel from Digikey instead of a full reel. And that is the reason we have no BOX ID. We are running out of time. with this if there is a better place than Devzone to get this sorted out please can you forward me?

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

Priyanka — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:28:46 GMT

Hi Juho,

Could you tell me how many devices did you order? Was it 100k devices?

-Priyanka

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

Priyanka — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:09:48 GMT

Hi Juho,

Apologies for the delay. I have escalated the issue internally and will get back to you within the end of the week.

-Priyanka

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

lumdeveloper — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:17:37 GMT

Any updates on this? We really need way to obtain IMEIs as soon as possible..

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

Priyanka — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:34:59 GMT

Hi Juho,

I have reported this internally and will get back to you as soon as possible.

-Priyanka

RE: NRF9161 IMEIs for production without BOX ID.

lumdeveloper — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:20:31 GMT

One additional question regarding BOX ID, is it always found on the reel as far as the full reel is ordered from approved distributors such Digikey?
Do you have any examples of where the code is located and what the ID looks like?

I would like to clearly define where to find the box ID in the next production run so that SMD House can provide us with the correct information in the future.