How to find IMEI on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all working ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 remains one of the brand’s most popular smartphones years after its release, with millions of users appraising its reliability and maintainability. But sooner or later, the owner faces the question: how to find out the IMEI of this device? This unique identifier is needed to verify the originality of the device, unlock after theft, restore access to the Mi Account account or even sell the phone. Unlike the new Xiaomi models, where IMEI can be found in the Mi-account, the Redmi Note 7 has its own nuances.

In this article, we will analyze all current methods - from standard (through settings and USSD-code) to hidden (engineering menu and ADB). We will pay special attention to the problem of zero" IMEI After the firmware, which often occurs to owners of Redmi Note 7 with unofficial updates, you will also learn how to distinguish the original IMEI What to do if the code is not displayed by any of the methods.

What is IMEI and why is it needed on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7?

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a 15-digit code that is assigned to each mobile device during the manufacturing phase, which acts as a phone passport, where operators identify the device on the network, and law enforcement can track the stolen device. For the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, IMEI is especially important for three reasons:

• 🔍 Fake Redmi Note 7s (especially from China) often have cloned or invalid ones. IMEI, which are blocked by operators.
• 🔄 Recovery after reset.Affiliation to Mi Account requires confirmation via IMEI, If you forgot your password.
• 📡 Unlocking the network: If the phone is purchased for a specific operator (for example, MegaFon or Beeline), IMEI You will need an official Anloka.

The Redmi Note 7 (lavender model) uses two models. IMEI — one-on-one SIM-Even if you use one SIM, the other one. IMEI It's still active and it's still visible on the system. Importantly, both codes must be different -- if they're identical, it's a sign of a forgery or a software failure.

Method 1: Know IMEI through phone settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the standard Android menu, which works even if the phone is not connected to the Internet or if it is not connected to the Internet. SIM-- No map. Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Tap on All Features (or General Information in older versions of MIUI).
4. Find the IMEI section, where both codes (IMEI 1 and IMEI 2) will be listed.

If the section IMEI No, update the firmware: in MIUI 12 and later it may be hidden under the item State SIM-Also check if root rights are set – some custom firmware removes this information from settings.

Method 2: USSD-*#06# - The universal method

This works on any phone, including the Redmi Note 7, and doesn't require access to a menu.

1. Open the phone application (keyboard set).
2. Enter the combination: *#06#.
3. Press the call button (green tube).

After 1-2 seconds, a window with one or two will appear on the screen. IMEI (depending SIM-This method works even if the phone is locked with a pattern lock, but the screen must be working:

• 📵 Are there any restrictions on USSD-requests from the operator (relevant for corporate SIM cards).
• 🔧 Is the service mode disabled in the engineering menu (less often found on the MIUI).

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If the phone does not respond to *#06#, try entering the code through the engineering menu (see Method 4).

Method 3: View the IMEI on the box or under the battery

Manufacturers duplicate IMEI on physical media - it's insurance against software failures. For the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, there are two places where you can find the code:

1. Phone box. Look for a barcode sticker -- IMEI is listed next to the serial number (S/N) and the model (M2001...).
2. On the original Redmi Note 7, the IMEI is printed on a sticker under the removable lid (if the battery is not soldered).

⚠️ Attention: if IMEI The box and the phone don't match, it could mean:

• 🔄 The phone was restored after repair (IMEI cross-examined).
• 🚨 The device is stolen and relabeled (check on imei.info database).
• 📦 The box is not original (often found when buying from hand).

Method 4: Engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods fail, you can turn to the hidden MIUI engineering menu, which requires caution - wrong actions can disrupt the network.

1. Open the Phone app and type in ##4636##.
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the IMEI section, and both codes will be there.

Alternative path (for MIUI 10-12):

Settings → About phone → MIUI version (tap 5 times) → Developer → Engineering menu

⚠️ Warning: Do not change Band Mode or Network Type settings in the engineering menu, this may cause communication to be lost. If the phone stops catching the network after leaving the menu, reboot.

Method 5: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone doesn't turn on or the IMEI is dropped after firmware, you can extract the code through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and installed Xiaomi drivers.

1. Download Platform Tools and unpack it into a folder.
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For developers).
3. Connect Redmi Note 7 to your PC and open the command line in the folder with adb.exe.
4. Enter the command: adb shell getprop ro.gsm.imei For the second slot: adb shell getprop ro.gsm.imei2

If the command returns null or unknown, it means:

• 🔧 IMEI Reset after firmware (requires recovery via Mi Flash).
• 🔌 No connection to the modem (check Qualcomm drivers).

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ADB-Method is the only way to know IMEI, if the phone is not turned on, but is determined by the computer in Fastboot mode.

What to do if the IMEI is not displayed or reset

The problem of zero IMEI (000000000000000000000000) or no IMEI is typical for the Redmi Note 7 after:

• 🔄 Unofficial firmware (especially through TWRP).
• 🔧 Replacement of the motherboard without flashing.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings via Fastboot.

Decisions:

1. Recovery via Mi Flash. Download the official firmware for lavender from Xiaomi and flash in Fastboot mode with a tick. clean_all_lock.
2. Manual IMEI. This requires root and Chamelephon (risky – operators can block a invalid IMEI).
3. Xiaomi official centers restore IMEI to the serial number (free of charge under warranty).

⚠️ Warning: Never use generators IMEI Fake codes are blocked by operators within 1-3 months, and the phone turns into a brick. IMEI It can be restored only through firmware or in a service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI Xiaomi Redmi Note 7