How to find out the ID of the phone Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are complex devices where identification plays a key role. Gadget owners often have to find a unique device identifier, which may be required when registering with corporate systems, setting up remote access or linking accounts to work with a smart home.

The concept of a phone ID in the Android ecosystem is not unambiguous. Depending on the purpose of use, this term can hide completely different character sets. This can be a standard IMEI, a unique Google Advertising ID, a hardware serial number or an Android ID used by applications.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways that we can get this data, learn how to distinguish between the types of identifiers and what code you need in your situation, and look at both the built-in features of the MIUI shell and HyperOS, and specialized utilities.

Differences between IMEI, Android ID and serial number

Before you start searching for codes, you need to be clear about the difference between them. Many users mistakenly believe that IMEI and Android ID are the same thing, but technically they are completely different entities performing different functions in the system.

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is an international mobile device identifier that is assigned by a manufacturer in the factory and sewn into a device modem, which is unique to every phone in the world and is used by carriers to identify the device on the network, and if you lose your phone, it is IMEI that can lock it.

By contrast, Android ID is a software identifier that is generated by the operating system when you first download or reset your settings; apps use it to store user data; ad networks use it to target; and a serial number (SN) is used to warranty service and track a batch of production.

⚠️ Note: Never give your own to outsiders. IMEI Knowing this number, it's theoretically possible to clone a device to bypass operator locks, although it's extremely difficult to do that in today's networks.

For clarity, let’s look at the main differences in the table:

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If you need to identify a device for a corporate network (MDM), it is most often Android ID or serial number that you need, not IMEI.

Method 1: Use of the engineering menu and USSD-code

The fastest and most time-tested method of obtaining information about the device is using secret combinations. In Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, engineers left access to diagnostic data through a standard “bell ringer”.

To do this, open the Phone app and enter the code *#06#. The screen will instantly pop up with the main identifiers. Here you will see the IMEI for the first and second SIM card (if the device is dual-symbol), as well as the serial number (SN) and IMEI SV.

Open the phone app

Dial *#06#

Compare the numbers on the screen with the sticker on the box

Photograph the screen to save data

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Sometimes the system may request additional confirmation or the code will not work due to operator or regional firmware restrictions, and in such cases, use extended codes such as ##4636##, which opens the test menu, and you can also find detailed data in the phone information section.

Importantly, newer versions of Android (10 and above) have restricted access to some identifiers through third-party apps and even some codes for security reasons, but the IMEI base code is usually always available.

Method 2: Search for ID through MIUI and HyperOS settings

If you find the codes uncomfortable, you can find all the information you need in the standard settings menu. MIUI and the new HyperOS have similar structure, but item names may differ slightly.

To find the serial number and IMEI, do the following:

• 📱 Open Settings and go to About Phone (or About Device).
• 🔍 Find the line All settings or immediately look at the main screen of the section.
• 📄 There'll be a version. MIUI, Android version, and when taping on the device icon or line All parameters will open a detailed table with IMEI and serial number.

To get an Android ID, the path will be a little different. You need to go to Settings → Password & Security → Privacy. In some versions of the Android ID firmware, the Android ID appears in the Advertising section, where you can also reset the advertising ID.

Keep in mind that the About Phone menu often hides additional information: Quickly pressing the MIUI version repeatedly (7 times) activates the developer mode, which opens up access to deeper diagnostics, although the ID itself is not usually duplicated there.

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The About Phone menu is the most secure source of data, as the information there is displayed in a readable form and does not require memorizing codes.

Method 3: Using Google Account and Security Services

Your device’s unique ID is also stored in Google’s cloud services, which is especially useful if your phone is lost, broken, or just not on hand, but you need to know its ID to lock or track it.

Go to the official Google Find My Device website from a computer or other gadget. Sign in with the same account used on your Xiaomi. The list of devices (if there are more than one) will display the model and, often, the last known coordinates. While the full IMEI there may be hidden, the name of the device and activity status will confirm its ID on Google.

More information can be found in the Google account security settings:

1. Go to myaccount.google.com/device-activity.
2. Find your Redmi smartphone in the list.
3. Click on it to see the details: model, date of last entry and type of device.

The good thing about this method is that it doesn't depend on the state of the phone itself (if it even occasionally goes online), but it's less suitable than local verification to get hardware codes like IMEI.

⚠️ Note: Google account data may be updated with a delay. If you just bought a phone or reset your settings, the information in the cloud may not be displayed correctly for several hours.

Method 4: Specialized applications for diagnostics

For those who want the most complete technical specifications, including hardware code (Hardware Code) and sensor detail, third-party utilities are best suited. There are many free applications available in the Play Market.

One of the most popular and reliable tools is CPU-Z or AIDA64, and once installed and launched, these programs scan all the components of the smartphone.

• 📱 Exact model and code name (e.g. guagua for Redmi Note 10).
• 🔢 Serial number and Android ID.
• 💻 Information about the processor, memory and screen.

Another powerful app is Device Info HW, which is especially useful for advanced users, as it shows not only the ID, but also information about camera drivers and codecs, which can be useful when choosing compatible accessories or firmware.

These programs are safe to use when downloaded from the official Google Play Store, and do not require root rights to display basic ID information, although some deep system logs may require superuser access.

Through USSD-code *#06#

In the phone's settings menu

Through CPU-Z applications

Through a Google account

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Method 5: Physical labeling and documentation

And remember, the simplest analogues are always duplicated on physical media, and that's the only way to know the ID if the phone is completely dead or not turning on.

First of all, check out the original smartphone box, and there's always a barcode sticker on one of the side faces or on the back wall.

• 📦 Model of the device.
• 🔢 IMEI 1 and IMEI 2.
• 🏷️ Serial number (S/N).
• 🇨🇳 Region code (CN, Global, EEA).

Also, the information can be applied to the back cover of the device itself (if it is non-removable and transparent in the area of the logo, which is rare, but happens) or under the tray. SIM-Some Redmi models have small print on them. IMEI right on the plastic tray for the Symba".

Keep the box and check for at least a year of warranty period. In case of a breakdown, Xiaomi service centers first request this data to confirm the right to free repairs.

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