- The IMEI numbers on a device are crucial for reasons, such as filing warranty claims or reporting a lost phone.
- You can easily find the IMEI number on your phone through USSD codes or Settings.
- To check the IMEI number on any device, simply open the Phone app and dial *#06#. The IMEI will be displayed on the screen.
Every mobile handset that we use, even the one you have right now, comes with a unique ID number called IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity Number).
Your phone’s IMEI number is like a fingerprint, unique to your device. These IMEI number is provided during the manufacturing of handsets.
IMEI numbers on a device are important for various reasons like warranty claims or reporting a lost phone. Luckily, finding your IMEI is like a piece of cake on almost any phone.
If you are unable to find the IMEI number of your device, here we have prepared a step-by-step guide on how to check the IMEI number on Android, iPhone (iOS), or any device in 2024.
How to check the IMEI number on any device?
You can check the IMEI number on any device instantly by dialing a USSD code. The code doesn’t work on Apple devices.
To check the IMEI number on any device, follow the steps below:
- Open the Phone app on your device.
- Dial “*#06#“.
- The IMEI will be displayed on the screen.
How to check IMEI number on Android?
You can check the IMEI number on your Android device directly from the “About” section in settings. But, this varies with different device settings.
Here we’ve mentioned steps to check the IMEI number for all Android phones that you can follow accordingly:
On Samsung, Google, Vivo
- Open the “Settings” app on your Samsung, Google, or Vivo phone.
- Go to “About phone“.
- Find the IMEI section displaying the number of slots 1 and 2.
On Xiaomi
- Go to “Settings” on your Xiaomi device.
- Navigate to “About Phone > Detailed info and specs“.
- Scroll down to find your IMEI numbers.
On Huawei and Honor
- Open the “Settings” app on your Huawei or Honor phone.
- Go to “System > About phone“.
- Look for the IMEI number on top.
On Oppo, Realme, OnePlus
- Go to the “Settings” app on your Oppo, Realme, or OnePlus device.
- Head to “About Phone > Status“.
- Scroll down to check the IMEI number.
How to check IMEI number on iPhone
To check the IMEI number on an iPhone or any iOS device, follow the steps below:
- Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iOS device.
- Navigate to “General > About > IMEI“.
- Scroll down to find the IMEI section displaying the IMEI number.
Other ways to check the IMEI number on phones
If you are unable to check the IMEI number of your device with the above methods, you can still know it by following the other ways mentioned below.
1. Check the backside of the phone
Unlike today’s phones with non-removable backs, earlier, the IMEI numbers were written inside of the back panel including old featured phones.
So, if you have a phone with a removable back panel, you can check the IMEI number by simply opening the back cover of your phone, and removing the battery of that phone. Now, you can find the IMEI number written just below the logo of the brand of the phone.
2. Check the original box of your phone
If your smartphone (iPhone or Android) is lost or stolen and you don’t have the IMEI number, the original box of the phone can be very useful. The IMEI number is written on a sticker on the original phone box.
3. Look on the SIM card tray
You can also discover the IMEI number of your device on its SIM card tray. Many smartphones, these days, have the IMEI number written on their SIM card tray. To do so, simply remove the SIM tray from your device, then closely observe both faces of the tray and look for the IMEI numbers.
Ashok Kushwaha is Senior Editor at Digital Bachat with 5 years of experience covering mobile phone and computer technology. He enjoys sharing the most valuable smartphones and laptops.
