How to find out IMEI on a Xiaomi smartphone if there is no box: all working ways

IMEI is a unique 15-digit ID for your smartphone that is required to unlock the operator, verify the originality of the device or restore access to your Mi Account. But what if the box from Xiaomi is lost and the number is erased from the sticker under the battery? In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden MIUI functions, engineering codes and even methods for broken phones.

It is important to understand that some methods only work on working devices, and others are even suitable for “bricks”.We will also warn about fraudulent schemes with fake IMEIs that can block your Xiaomi forever. If you bought the phone from hand, be sure to check the IMEI for originality before paying!

1. How to find out IMEI through phone settings (the easiest way)

If your Xiaomi is turned on and running, the first method will take no more than 10 seconds, which is suitable for all models from the Redmi Note 4X to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Open the Settings app and go to the section: About the phone → General information → Device data → Status (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings) → The phone. → All characteristics → Status SIM-Here you'll see one or two numbers. IMEI (depending on the quantity SIM-map).

• 📱 For two. SIM-map: to be indicated IMEI 1 (first slot) and IMEI 2 (second slot).
• ⚠️ If IMEI missing: this may mean a software failure or hardware failure of the communication module.
• 🔍 Authentication: Compare the first and second IMEI — They should be different last time. 1-2 figure-wise.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) section with IMEI In this case, use the engineering codes (see the next section).

2. Engineering codes for viewing IMEI (including hidden ones)

If the menu does not display the settings IMEI Or you suspect that the number is fake, use the service USSD-These commands work for all Xiaomi, regardless of the version. MIUI.

Open the Phone app and enter one of the codes:

Once you enter the code *#06#, the IMEI number will automatically appear, you don't have to copy it manually. If the screen shows IMEI: Unknown, this is a sign:

• 🛠️ Software failure (help flashing through the Mi Flash Tool)
• 🔌 Damage to the antenna module (required repair)
• 🚨 Fakes. IMEI (Check it out through imei.info)

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If #06# does not work, try to enter it in call mode (dial any number and add #06# at the end).

3. Viewing IMEI through Mi Account (if phone is tied)

If your Xiaomi has been linked to a Mi Account, you can find IMEI in your account on the official website, which works even if the phone is lost or not turned on.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices (or Find Device) section, select your smartphone.
3. Click More - here will be the IMEI, serial number and model.

Please note:

• 🔒 If the phone was untied: IMEI Disappear from your account in 30 days.
• 📱 For New Models (2022)+): Confirmation may be required for SMS.
• 🚫 Restriction: if the device was stolen and locked through Find Device, IMEI concealed.

⚠️ Warning: Fraudsters often ask for “checks” IMEI Never share your Mi Account login details, which can result in the device being stolen through Find Device!

Make sure the first and second IMEIs are different |Contrast the model on imei.info with your |Contrast the production date (should match the year the model was released) |Make sure the phone is not blacklisted by operators-->

4. How to find out IMEI on a broken Xiaomi (without inclusion)

If the phone doesn’t turn on but is physically intact (no broken screen, no board damage), there are several ways to extract the IMEI:

Method 1: Sticker under the battery (for removable batteries)

On older models (Redmi 3S, Redmi 4A), the IMEI is listed on the sticker under the battery. Carefully remove the back cover and remove the battery.

• ⚡ On the new Xiaomi (2018)+) battery is not removable - do not try to remove it!
• 🔧 If the sticker is erased: try to illuminate the flashlight at an angle.

Method 2: Fastboot Mode (for bricks)

If the phone is not booting but is responding to a PC connection:

1. Turn off the device (clip Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot.
3. Connect to your computer and type the command in ADB: fastboot getvar imei

If the team returns FAILED, it could mean:

• 🔌 Problems with USB-Port (Try another cable).
• 🛠️ Damage to section modemst1/st2 (I need a reflash).

5. IMEI verification via computer (if the phone is defined as a media device)

If Xiaomi is turned on but the screen is not working (broken or not displaying the image), connect it to your PC and use one of these methods:

Method 1: Through Windows Device Manager

1. Connect the phone to the computer.
2. Open Device Manager (click Win + X → Device Manager).
3. Deploy the Ports (COM and LPT) tab or Portable Devices.
4. Find your Xiaomi (usually displayed as Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics or Xiaomi Composite MDB Interface).
5. Right-click → Properties → Information → Equipment ID.
6. In the line USB\VID_... The serial number will be given where the last 15 numbers are IMEI.

Method 2: ADB (if USB debugging is enabled)

If USB Debugging has been activated on your phone before, do:

adb shell service call iphonesubinfo 3

In the answer, find the line of the form IMEI: 861234567890123.

⚠️ Note: If you buy used Xiaomi and the seller refuses to show IMEI And through these methods, it's a reason to question the originality of the device. IMEI on stickers, but cannot change the data in the firmware.

Alternative methods: checks, warranty cards and telecom operators

If all of the above methods fail, try:

• 🛒 Check purchase: In most stores (including Svyaznoy, M.Video, Xiaomi Store) IMEI indicated on a check or warranty card.
• 📄 Contract with the operator: If the phone was bought in the communication salon (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon), IMEI must be in the contract.
• 📞 Call the operator: Call in support of your mobile operator and request information by phone number - they can provide a tethered IMEI.
• 🔧 Service center: Official SC Xiaomi can extract IMEI from the internal memory of the phone (paid service, ~500-1000₽).

If you bought a phone on AliExpress or other foreign platforms, check:

• 📦 Track number of parcel: Some sellers indicate IMEI order-detail.
• 💬 Correspondence with the seller: Ask for a screenshot of the sticker from the box (but don't pay for it!).

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If you can't find an IMEI by any means, you might suspect that the phone is unoriginal or recovered from theft, check it through imei.info or the GSMA database of stolen devices.

7 What to do if IMEI is missing or incorrect

If all attempts to obtain an IMEI end in error (Unknown, Null or 000000000000000000), this is a serious problem.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use software to generate" IMEI (for example, Chamelephon or IMEI This violates the law (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – unlawful access to information) and can lead to permanent locking of the phone by telecom operators.

If you are not sure of your actions, it is better to contact the official service center Xiaomi. IMEI worth ~1500-3000₽, This ensures that the phone is working without the risk of locking.

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI on Xiaomi