How to Check If Your Xiaomi is Guaranteeed: All Ways to 2026

Have you bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or a Mi Band 8 smartwatch but aren’t sure if it’s warranty-worthy? Or are you planning to sell the device and want to confirm its “purity” to the customer? Xiaomi warranty status check is not only a way to avoid fraud, but also a guarantee of free repair in case of breakdown. In this article, we’ll go through all official and alternative methods, including checking by IMEI, serial number, check and even through the Mi Account.

It is important to understand that the warranty period for Xiaomi equipment depends on the type of device and the country of purchase. For example, in Russia, smartphones are guaranteed 12 months from the date of sale, and for smart watches – only 6 months. 13T Pros may have an extended warranty from the store.We have collected up-to-date data for 2026, including nuances for devices bought abroad or with hands.

1. Verification of Xiaomi warranty by IMEI or serial number (SN)

The most reliable way is to use the official Xiaomi service by link mi.com/global/verify. It works for all the brand’s devices: smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi), tablets (Pad 6), You'll need laptops (Mi Notebooks) and even smart devices (Mi Band, Mi Scooter). IMEI (for telephones or S/N (serial number for other equipment).

Where do you get this data?

• 📱 Smartphone: dial *#06# - a window will appear with IMEI. Or look at the sticker under the battery (if removable) or in the settings: → The phone. → General information.
• 💻 Laptop: serial number is indicated on the bottom of the case or in BIOS (press when loading F2 Del).
• ⌚ Smart watch/bracelet: SN usually on the box or in the Mi Fitness mobile app (Device section»).

After entering the number on the site you will see:

• 🔹 Guarantee status (Active – valid, Expired – expired).
• 🔹 Start and end date of the guarantee period.
• 🔹 Device model and region of sale (important for devices imported from abroad!).

⚠️ Note: If the site is in error IMEI/SN, The device may be a fake or IMEI modified (for example, after repair of the motherboard), in this case, check the warranty through a check or contact the service center.

2. Checking through a check or a guarantee card

If you have a check (electronic or paper) or warranty card, this is the easiest way to confirm the warranty. In Russia and CIS countries, the rule applies: the warranty begins from the date of purchase specified in the check, and not from the date of manufacture of the device.

What do I do if the check is lost?

• 📧 Ask for an electronic copy in the store (they are legally required to keep sales data for 3 years).
• 🏦 Check the statement on the bank card, if you paid with it - there will be the date and name of the store.
• 📦 The device box sometimes indicates Date of Sale (date of sale) – it can be used to confirm.

If you bought on AliExpress, Wildberries or Ozon, you can check the guarantee in your personal account:

• 🛒 AliExpress: My orders → Order details → Guarantee.
• 📦 Wildberries: the order card has a section "Manufacturer's Guarantee».
• 🚀 Ozon: the warranty period is indicated in the check, which comes to the post office.

⚠️ Warning: If you bought a device with your hands, ask the seller for a check or a warranty card, without which the service center can refuse free repairs, even if the warranty is valid for the purchase. IMEI.

3. Verification through Mi (Mi Account)

If your device is linked to a Mi Account, you can check the warranty through the official Mi Community app or account.xiaomi.com. This method is suitable for smartphones, tablets and some smart devices (Mi Band, Mi Home).

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Community app or go to the Mi Account website.
2. Sign in under your login.
3. Go to the Devices section.
4. Select the device you want – there will be information about the warranty (if it is officially registered).

If the device doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone and re-enter your account.
• 📱 Check if your account is tied in settings: Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account.
• 🌍 Make sure that the region of the account coincides with the region of the device purchase (for example, if you bought in Russia and the account is registered in China, the warranty may not appear).

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If you bought Xiaomi from an official store (such as the Mi Store), the device is automatically linked to your Mi Account, making it easier to check the warranty and speeding up the repair process.

4. Verification of warranty through Xiaomi service centers

If the online methods do not work (for example, the site does not accept IMEI or the device does not appear in Mi Account), you can contact the Xiaomi service center directly.

• 📱 Devices purchased abroad (e.g. in China or Europe).
• 🔧 Post-repair techniques (IMEI might have changed).
• ❓ Suspicions of counterfeiting (service center can verify originality).

How to do this:

1. Find the nearest service center on Xiaomi’s website.
2. Call or email the support chat by telling IMEI/SN and the device model.
3. If necessary, visit the center with the device and documents (check, passport).

Xiaomi service centers in Russia usually request:

• 📄 Passport of the holder (to confirm the identity).
• 🛒 Check or warranty card (if any).
• 📱 Device itself (for diagnostics).

⚠️ Note: If the device was purchased in China or another region, the warranty may not be valid in Russia, in which case the service center will offer paid repairs.

5. warranty periods for different Xiaomi devices (Table 2026)

The warranty service period depends on the type of device and the country of purchase. Below is the current table for Russia and CIS countries (this is confirmed by official Xiaomi dealers):

Important: if the device was purchased abroad (for example, on AliExpress from an unofficial seller), the warranty in Russia may not work, in which case contact the service center of the country of purchase or check the terms with the seller.

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The warranty on the battery of Xiaomi smartphones is usually 6 months, even if the device itself is 12.

6.What to do if the warranty has expired or the device is not warranty?

If your check shows that your warranty has expired, you have a few options:

• 💰 Paid repairs at Xiaomi service center (usually cheaper than in third-party workshops).
• 🔧 Self-repair (for example, replacing the battery or screen according to YouTube guides).
• 🔄 Trade-in exchange (some stores offer a discount on a new device when you pass the old one).
• 📦 Sale of spare parts (if repair is not feasible).

If the device is warranty, but the service center refuses to accept it, demand a written refusal and contact:

• 📞 Support Xiaomi Russia by phone 8 800 700 01 04.
• 📧 Mail support@xiaomi.ru problem-descriptive.
• 🏛 To Rospotrebnadzor or the Consumer Protection Society (if your rights are violated).

According to the law of the Russian Federation (Article 18 ZoZPP), if the device broke down due to the fault of the manufacturer, you have the right to:

• 🔄 Free repairs.
• 💱 Replacement with a similar device.
• 💰 Refund (if repair is not possible).

7. Frequent errors in checking Xiaomi warranty

Many users have trouble checking the warranty due to errors, and here are the most common ones:

• 🔢 Incorrect input IMEI/SN: Make sure you enter a number without spaces and dashes: 123456789012345, wrongly: 123-456-789.
• 🌍 Region mismatch: if the device is bought in China, and you check the warranty on the Russian site Xiaomi, the system may not find the data.
• 📱 Altered. IMEI: post-motherboard IMEI It can change, and the warranty goes off, and then only a check will help.
• ⏳ Overdue check: if more than 3 years have passed since the purchase, the store may not provide a copy of the check (by law they keep the data for 3 years).

If you suspect that the device is fake, pay attention to:

• 🔍 Build quality: the original Xiaomi does not backlashes, all buttons are clearly pressed.
• 📦 Packaging: the box should be with a hologram, fonts - clear, without typos.
• 🔋 Charging: Original power supplies are labeled MDY-11-EX or.
• 🤖 Firmware: Fakes often work on custom firmware with errors.

You can use the Mi Verify app (available on Google Play) to authenticate your smartphone, which scans the IMEI and shows if the device is original.

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