How to find out IMEI on Xiaomi smartphone if the box is lost: Step-by-step instructions

Losing a box from a Xiaomi smartphone is a frustrating situation, but not a critical one if you need to know IMEI urgently.This unique 15-digit code is required to unlock the device after a reset, check for originality, restore access to your Mi Account account or even for an insured event. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to extract it without packaging - from standard Android settings to hidden engineering menus.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods, including those that work even on a locked phone or with a broken screen. We will separately focus on the nuances for dual-symbol models (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5), where the IMEI is assigned to each slot separately, and also warn about fraudulent schemes that offer “restore IMEI in 5 minutes” – such services often lead to locking the device.

1. How to view IMEI via phone settings (if Xiaomi is enabled)

The easiest way is to use the standard Android menu.It's fine if the phone is turned on, you have access to the lock screen (even without unlocking), and the system is intact.The instruction is universal for all Xiaomi models, including the Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi 10C and POCO X5 Pro.

What to do:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the desktop).
• 🔍 Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on the phone) MIUI 14+).
• 📋 Put all the parameters (if any) in the box) → General information.
• 🔢 Find a line. IMEI (or IMEI1 and IMEI2 double-simulated).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. global version) MIUI For the Redmi Note 9 Pro) IMEI It may be hidden behind the status SIM-If you don't find the code right away, check this section.

If your phone is locked but the screen is working, use the emergency call:

1. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter *#06# (as if you were dialing a number).
3. The IMEI will be displayed automatically, and can be photographed or rewritten.

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If you have Xiaomi with NFC, the IMEI is sometimes duplicated on the sticker under the battery (provided you didn’t stick the battery in yourself).

2.Methods for a blocked or faulty Xiaomi

When the phone doesn't turn on, the screen is broken, or the phone is locked after it's reset, standard methods won't work.

Charger box

Many users don't know, but IMEI is duplicated not only on the smartphone box, but also on the packaging of the original charger (if it came with the kit).

• 📦 Sticker on the bottom of the charging box (usually under a barcode).
• 🏷️ Label on the power supply itself (if it is not erased).

Checks and guarantee documents

In checks from official stores (for example, Mi Store, Svyaznoy or M. Video), IMEI is indicated in:

• 🛒 Electronic check (postal or electronic mail) SMS after-purchase).
• 📄 Warranty coupon (line) IMEI/Serial No).
• 🖥️ Personal account on the seller's website (section "My orders»).

⚠️ Note: If you bought a phone with your hands, ask the seller for a screenshot from his Mi Account (Device section). IMEI. But beware: scammers can slip someone else's code!

2.3. Xiaomi account (if the phone was tied)

If you have previously logged in to Mi Account on a lost device, the IMEI can be found as follows:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices (or Find Device) section, select the smartphone you want.
3. The IMEI will be listed in the device information.

If your phone is stolen, don’t use this method – scammers can track your location through Find Device.

3. Engineering menu: a hidden way for power users

Xiaomi smartphones (as well as other Android devices) have a hidden engineering menu, where among other data is displayed. IMEI. This method works even if the phone does not detect SIM-map.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information.
4. Scroll down to the IMEI block (may be called IMEI1/IMEI2).

For models on a Qualcomm processor (for example, POCO X3 Pro or Redmi K50), an alternative combination is suitable:

##36446337##

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu if you do not understand their purpose! This can lead to loss of network or locking of the communication module.

4. How to find IMEI through a computer (ADB and Mi Flash Tool)

If the phone is turned on but the sensor is not working, or you prefer to control the device via a PC, connect Xiaomi to your computer and use one of these methods:

4.1. via ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

It will require:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → return to → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Next:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type: Adb devices (should display your device).
3. Enter the command to get IMEI: adb shell service call iphonesubinfo 3 or for new versions of Android: adb shell getprop gsm.baseband.imei

4.2. via Mi Flash Tool (for "bricks")

If the phone is not turned on ("brick"), but is determined by the computer in Fastboot or EDL mode, you can try to extract IMEI using the official Mi Flash Tool utility:

• 🔧 Download the Mi Flash Tool and install it.
• 📥 Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down) + Nutrition).
• 🔍 In the utility, press Refresh - in the log can be displayed IMEI.

5 Where else to find IMEI: Unobvious places

If all of the above methods have not worked, check out these options:

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi 9A or POCO M3) sometimes have an IMEI printed on a sticker under the removable back cover, but this only applies to removable battery devices (released before 2020).

6 Fraudulent schemes: how not to lose your phone completely

The Internet is full of suggestions like "restore IMEI for 500 rubles" or "unlock Xiaomi without a box." 99% of them are a hoax.

• 🚨 «Generators IMEI» — Web sites that offer to generate code from a phone model: IMEI It is assigned in the factory and cannot be “calculated” by the algorithm.
• 💳 Prepayment for services - scammers ask for "check" or "unblock" before they start work.
• 📱 Firmware with a stranger IMEI — Some "masters" offer to flash the phone with IMEI It's illegal and leads to a network lockdown.
• 🔓 «Mi Account hacking – Xiaomi account bypass services often result in a complete device lock (via Anti-Theft).

The only legal way to restore access to a phone without IMEI is to contact the official Xiaomi service center with documents confirming the purchase. In some cases, you can restore the link to the Mi Account through support (but you will need a check and a passport).

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Never share. IMEI This is the code that cheats can clone. SIM-card, lock your device through a carrier, or access your accounts (if your phone is linked to them).

7 What to do if the IMEI is missing or not readable

If you see an IMEI: Unknown, Null or an empty field, it could mean:

• 🔧 Software failure – for example, after a failed update or reset.
• 📡 Damage to the communication module (antennas, modem).
• 🛠️ Illegal firmware with remote IMEI.

Decisions:

1. Restart your phone – sometimes the IMEI goes away temporarily.
2. Reset the settings to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset).
3. Update the firmware through Settings → System Update.
4. Contact the service - if IMEI lost after repair (for example, replacement of the motherboard), it can be restored through QCN-file (only in official centers!).

⚠️ Attention: Self-editing IMEI through an engineering menu or program like Maui META It may lead to a blockage. IMEI In Russia since 2021 for using a phone with a "gray» IMEI face fine of up to 50,000 ₽ (13.3 of the Administrative Code).

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI on Xiaomi