How to find IMEI on Xiaomi phone: all the ways (including hidden)

The unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) identifier is a “passport” of your Xiaomi smartphone, which is useful for unlocking after theft, checking the originality of the device or restoring access to the Mi Account. Without this 15-digit code, it is impossible to activate the phone after a reset if it was tied to the account, as well as confirm the legality of the device during sale or warranty repair.

Unlike Apple or Samsung, where IMEI It is often duplicated on the battery sticker in Xiaomi devices (especially the new Redmi Note 12 models, POCO X5 Or Mi 13, which can be hidden deep in the system, and some phones can support two. IMEI (each SIM-In this article, we'll look at all the current methods, from standard to little-known, that work even on locked or faulty devices.

1.How to know IMEI through phone settings

The easiest method is to use Xiaomi’s built-in menu, which is suitable for all models, including the Redmi. 10C, POCO F4 mi 11 Ultra, if the phone is on and unlocked. MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to About Phone (sometimes called About Device).
3. Put on the item All characteristics or General information.
4. Scroll down to the IMEI block, and one or two codes (for Dual-SIM) will appear here.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. global version of Redmi Note 11) may have different paths: → System system → The phone. → Status SIM-If the section IMEI missing, update MIUI last-minute.

Check for MIUI updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update

Reboot your phone (sometimes temporary)

Make sure that SIM-The map is inserted (on some models) IMEI It only shows with an active map)

Try another way (see below)

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2. We'll find out. IMEI through USSD-code *#06#

The universal way to work on any phone is to type the engineering code *#06#. This method does not require an Internet connection and works even without it. SIM-How to do this:

1. Open the phone (calling) application.
2. Enter *#06# (as if you were dialing a number).
3. Press the call button (green tube).
4. A window with one or two IMEIs (for Dual-SIM) will appear on the screen.

On Xiaomi phones with MediaTek processors (such as Redmi 9A or POCO M3), this code can display additional information, such as the firmware version and serial number. Ignore extra data: IMEI will be clearly marked.

⚠️ Note: If nothing happens after you enter the code, check if the keyboard of the set is blocked (for example, a password or fingerprint). Also, the code will not work on phones with damaged firmware (in this case, use the methods from the following sections).

Through phone settings|USSD-code *#06#|On a box or under a battery|Through the computer|I don't know what it is. IMEI-->

3.Where to view IMEI on a box or under a battery

If the phone is not switched on or locked, the IMEI can be found on physical media.

• 📦 Original box: a barcode sticker on the end or bottom. IMEI1 and IMEI2 (Dual-SIM).
• 🔋 Under the battery: on older models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1) IMEI It's on a sticker under the removable lid, and it's on new phones, POCO X5 Pro) battery is non-removable - do not try to remove it!
• 📄 Warranty card: in some countries (for example, in Russia) IMEI prescribe in documents when buying.

Important: If you buy a phone with your hands, always check the IMEI on the box and in the settings. The discrepancy may mean that the device:

• 🔄 Fake (a clone of Xiaomi on the base) MTK-processor).
• 🔧 Recovered after theft (IMEI interrupt).
• 📦 Box from another device (frequently fraudulent scheme).