How to find out the IMEI of a smartphone

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All smartphones have an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier). This is a unique 15-digit number that is assigned to each mobile device operating in GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G networks. We tell you how to find it on iOS and Android.

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  1. How to find out IMEI of iPhone
    1. View in OS settings
    2. Using USSD command
    3. Look at the box
    4. Using the Apple Devices app
    5. View on iPhone case
    6. Look at the SIM card tray
    7. View on Apple ID website
  2. How to find out IMEI on Android
    1. View in OS settings
    2. Using USSD command
    3. Look at the box
    4. Look at the smartphone case
    5. Look at the SIM card tray
    6. View on Google website

How to find out IMEI of iPhone

There are many ways to find out the IMEI of an Apple smartphone. We name them all.

View in OS settings

This is a simple and quick way. You need:

  • Go to “Settings”;
  • Select “Basic”;
  • Go to the section “About this device”;
  • The window will contain various data, including IMEI.

Using USSD command

Another simple and universal way to find out the IMEI of an iPhone is to enter a special command in the phone. You need to:

  • Open the dialer app;
  • Enter the numbers *#06#;
  • Done, the IMEI is in front of you.

Look at the box

The IMEI of the smartphone can also be read on the device’s packaging (if it hasn’t been thrown away, of course). On the back side there will be a sticker with what you’re looking for

Using the Apple Devices app

You can use a PC and the proprietary program “Apple Devices”. You need to do this:

  • Connect your iPhone to your PC with a wire;
  • Launch the Apple Devices app;
  • At the top of the screen, under the name of your iPhone, triple-tap;
  • The IMEI will appear.

View on iPhone case

Older iPhones have the IMEI number on the back of the case. For example, the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and first-generation iPhone SE.

Look at the SIM card tray

In modern iPhones, you can also see the IMEI on the SIM card tray. To do this, you need to take it out with a paper clip and take a closer look. This is relevant for iPhones starting with the iPhone 6s. 

View on Apple ID website

You can find out the IMEI of your iPhone (and other iPhones on the same account) on the Apple ID website. To do this:

  • Go to the Apple ID website ; 
  • Enter your login and password;
  • Then select “Devices” and the desired iPhone;
  • Click on it and you will see various information including IMEI. 

How to find out IMEI on Android

We tell you how to find out IMEI on Android. 

View in OS settings

Need to:

  • Go to “Settings”;
  • Then go to the “About device” section;
  • Next “Status”
  • Below you will see the IMEI.

Using USSD command

As on the iPhone, you need to enter a special command to do this:

  • Go to the dialer app;
  • Enter *#06#;
  • Ready.

Look at the box

The original packaging of an Android smartphone also often contains the IMEI.

Look at the smartphone case

Some smartphones (but not all) have the IMEI stamped on the case. 

Look at the SIM card tray

Many Android smartphones also have the SIM card tray containing the IMEI. But not all of them. 

View on Google website

To do this:

  • Go to Google’s dedicated site to search for Android devices; 
  • Enter your smartphone account details;
  • Click on the gear icon;
  • The IMEI information is in front of you

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