How to find a Xiaomi smartphone by phone number: a step-by-step guide 2026

Introduction: Is it possible to track Xiaomi by number only?

Losing a smartphone is stressful, especially if it has stored important data or access to accounts. Many Xiaomi users wonder: can you find a device only knowing its phone number? The answer is ambiguous. Technically, the phone number itself is not a geolocation tool, but it can be the key to other search methods — through tied accounts, IMEI or carrier.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to track Xiaomi by number, including official services, operator capabilities and alternative solutions. It is important to understand that the effectiveness of methods depends on whether the smartphone was prepared in advance for search (includes the functions “Find device”, tied Mi Account). If not – the chances are significantly reduced, but not reduced to zero.

We'll also look at the legal aspects of what you can do yourself and when you need to go to the police.

Method 1: The official service "Find a device" from Xiaomi

The most reliable method is to use the built-in Find Device, which works through the attached Mi Account, and if you activate this option in advance, the chances of returning the smartphone are maximum.

• 📍 Determine the last known location (accuracy) ~50–100 meters).
• 🔊 Turn on a loud signal (even if the phone is silent).
• 🔒 Lock the device remotely.
• 📱 Delete all data (last resort in case of loss of confidential information).

To use the service:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. In the Devices section, select the lost smartphone.
3. Click Find the device – the system will show the map with the latest geo-position.

Make sure your device is enabled with GPS and mobile internet

Check if Mi Account is linked to your phone (Settings → Accounts → Mi Account)

Check if the settings are reset to factory (in this case, the search will not work)

Try to update the location manually (update button)

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Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ It only works when the internet is turned on (Wi-Fi/mobile data) on the device.
• ⚠️ If the attacker turned off the phone or reset the settings, the search will become impossible.
• ⚠️ Accuracy depends on quality GPS-Signal (indoors may show neighboring houses).

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If the phone is turned off, the service will show the last known point before turning off. Try updating the data in 10-15 minutes - sometimes the device is briefly connected to the network (for example, when turned on to check notifications).

Method 2: Search through IMEI (International Identifier)

Each Xiaomi smartphone has a unique IMEI, a 15-digit code that can be used to lock the device from the operator or track it through databases.

• 📱 IMEI bound to iron, not to iron SIM-card or phone number.
• 🔍 Operators can block the device by IMEI, But they don't always reveal their location.
• 🚔 Police can request data from operators, but only in a criminal case.

How to find out the IMEI of Xiaomi lost:

1. Look at the phone box (usually there is an IMEI sticker).
2. Check checks or guarantee documents.
3. If the phone has been synced to Mi Account, IMEI can be found in the personal account on the Xiaomi website.
4. Dial *#06# on another phone – if you had the device in your hands before, you could write this code.

What to do with IMEI:

1. Block the operator: contact the salon with your passport and documents on the phone. the operator will blacklist the IMEI, and the device will not be able to connect to networks (but this will not help find it).
2. Contact the police: when submitting a claim for loss / theft, specify IMEI - this will speed up the search.

⚠️ Attention: Don't pass it on IMEI Fraudsters can use this code to clone. SIM-cards or other illegal acts.

Method 3: Requesting data from a mobile operator

If you're on the phone. SIM-The card, the operator can theoretically provide information about the latest connections to the network (base stations, approximate location:

How to proceed:

1. Contact the operator’s office with a passport and documents on SIM-map.
2. Write a statement about the number lock (so that the attacker can not use it).
3. Check whether the latest connections can be provided (usually the answer is negative for individuals).

⚠️ Note: Operators are not allowed to transmit the exact coordinates to owners SIM-Any promise of "finding a phone for money" from the servicemen is illegal.

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Method 4: Alternative Services and Applications

If the official methods don't work, you can try third-party solutions, but their effectiveness is questionable, and some can be dangerous to your data.

1. Google "Find Device" (if a Google account was linked)

Many Xiaomi smartphones sync with Google services to check:

1. Go to google.com/android/find.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. If the device is on the network, the service will show its location.

2. Family control applications (if installed in advance)

Programs like Kaspersky Safe Kids or Family Link can track location, but only if they were installed and configured before the phone was lost.

3. Social networks and instant messengers

If WhatsApp, VK or Telegram with a number binding were active on the phone, you can try:

• 📌 WhatsApp Web sometimes displays the latest activity (if geolocation is enabled in chat rooms).
• 📌 V VK Check the login history (Security section").
• 📌 In Telegram, see active sessions (Settings) → Privacy → Active sessions).

⚠️ Note: Do not install questionable tracking apps (e.g., "Phone Tracker Pro" or "Phone Tracker Pro "IMEI Tracker": "Most of them either don't work or are viruses to collect your data.

Method 5: Calling the police – when and how it works

If the phone is stolen, not just lost, the only legal way to get it back is to contact law enforcement.

1. Collect evidence: phone IMEI; checks, box, warranty card; screenshots from Mi Account with the latest geo-location (if any).

Write a statement.

• Circumstances of loss (theft, loss);
• phone model (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, etc.)
• IMEI and phone number.
• Submit an application to the portal "Public Services" (section "Receiving applications").

What the police can do:

• 📌 Request the operator to provide data on the connection IMEI.
• 📌 Check the security cameras (if you know the approximate area of theft).
• 📌 Bring in IMEI The database of stolen devices (this will complicate the resale).

Real odds: Less than 20 percent of stolen phones are reported to be returned, but if a device is locked on IMEI, it will be difficult to use or sell, increasing the likelihood that a thief will abandon it.

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If the phone is missing in a public place, first check the service of lost things (for example, at the subway or airport).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all methods are exhausted and your phone is not found, focus on protecting your data:

1. Delete data remotely via Find Device (if the device is still online).
2. Change the passwords of all accounts that were linked to the phone (mail, social networks, banks).
3. Block it. SIM-card with the operator to avoid number fraud.
4. Check financial transactions – if bank cards were tied to the phone, contact the bank to block payments.

If your phone is insured, contact your insurance company with a package of documents (police statement, checks, IMEI) Some policies cover the loss or theft of your gadgets.

⚠️ Warning: Do not buy "found" Xiaomi phones at suspiciously low prices on bulletin boards. there is a high risk of buying a device with a locked device IMEI criminal.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi search by number