As a proud iPhone owner, you know how important your serial number is. From getting technical support to checking your warranty, your serial number plays a crucial role. But did you know that your iPhone has a unique number that can help you troubleshoot issues and safely buy or sell your device? This number is called the IMEI number. Click here for the blog on where to find your Mac Book’s IMEI number.
What is an IMEI number and why is it important?
IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is a unique number that is assigned to every mobile phone, including your iPhone . This number is used to identify your device and can be used, for example, to block your phone in case of theft or to check the warranty status of your device. Knowing your IMEI number has several advantages:
- You can remotely lock your iPhone in case of loss or theft
- It helps you check the warranty status of your device
- You can check whether a second-hand iPhone is not stolen
- It can help you solve technical issues with your device
How to find your iPhone's serial number and IMEI number?
There are several ways to find your iPhone's serial number and IMEI number:
In your iPhone
The easiest way to find your iPhone’s serial number is to open the Settings app. Look for the gear icon on your home screen and tap it to open the app.
- On your Apple device, go to 'Settings'
- Then select 'General' and tap 'Info'.
- Find the serial number. To find the IMEI/MEID number and the ICCID number you may need to scroll down.
- Copy the number by holding your finger on the number and then paste it where you want it.
In your SIM card holder
On the following devices you can find the serial number in 'Settings' and the IMEI/MEID number on the SIM card holder. You can also use the IMEI/MEID number instead of the serial number if you need support:
- iPhone 14 to iPhone 6s Plus
On the back of your iPhone
You will find the serial number on the back of the following devices:
- iPhone 14 to iPhone 6s Plus
In Finder and iTunes
You can also look up the serial number for your device in the Finder or in iTunes :
- Connect the device to your computer.
- Open Finder on a Mac running macOS Catalina 10.15 or later. Use iTunes on a Mac runningmacOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC.
- In the Finder, make sure the General tab is visible. In iTunes, click the Summary tab to see the information.
- For an iPhone, click on 'Phone Number' under the device name or model to view the IMEI/MEID and ICCID numbers.
Find online
The serial number or IMEI/MEID number can be found in several places.
- Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser on your computer.
- Sign in with the Apple ID you use on your device.
- Scroll down to the 'Devices' section. Select the device to see the serial number and IMEI/MEID number.
If this worked, you can try the following:
- Do you have another device running iOS 10.3 or later that’s signed in to your Apple ID? On that device, go to Settings > [Your Name]. Scroll down to see the devices you’re signed in to with your Apple ID. Tap the device name to see its serial number and IMEI/MEID.
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