How to find out the serial number on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro serial number is a unique identifier that is useful for warranty service, unlocking the bootloader, checking the originality of the device or restoring access to the Mi Account. Without it, it is impossible to confirm the legality of the phone in the service center or use official Xiaomi services such as Mi Unlock Tool.

The problem is that the manufacturer doesn't always put the number in a prominent place. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model number), the serial can hide under the battery, in the system menus or even on the package - but not everyone knows where to look. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods, including those that work on a locked or malfunctioning phone, and you will learn how to distinguish the original serial number from a fake one and what to do if it is erased.

1. via phone settings (the fastest way)

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro is turned on and running, start searching for the serial number from the system menu.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen) and follow the path:

Settings → About the phone → General information

In this section, you will see the Serial Number (S/N) block, which consists of 14-16 characters, including numbers and Latin letters, such as 8QD9T1A2B3C4D5E6, copy it or take a picture, which will be useful for a warranty card.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom ones) may display the serial number incorrectly or may be replaced with a random character set. 0123456789ABCDEF — This is a sign of counterfeiting or dumped IMEI.

• 📱 Pros of the method: does not require disassembly, works on any state of the phone (even with a broken screen, if the sensor reacts).
• ⚡ Cons: it will not help if the phone is locked with a password or does not turn on.
• 🔍 What to check: whether the serial number is the same here and on the box (more on this below).

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If the serial number doesn’t show up in the settings, try updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI. Sometimes interface bugs hide this information.

2. on the packaging and documentation of the telephone

The manufacturer duplicates the serial number on the box and in the component documents, which is especially useful if the phone is not turning on or you have not unpacked it.

Take the original Redmi Note 8 Pro package and look around it from all sides.

• 📦 On a barcode sticker (bottom of the box, under the film).
• 🏷️ On the warranty card (if attached).
• 📄 In the instructions for operation (last page).

The number on the box should be exactly the same as the phone settings, and if the characters are different, you've either had a fake or you've had your phone repaired with a replacement motherboard (which voids the warranty).

⚠️ Note: On fake boxes, the serial number is often printed blurry or with typos. the original Xiaomi number is always clear and consists of capital letters / number without spaces.

3. Through the engineering menu (USSD codes)

If the phone turns on but the serial number doesn't show up in the settings (for example, after resetting or firmware), try calling a hidden engineering menu, which works even on locked devices if the screen responds to touch.

Open the Phone app and enter one of the following codes:

##4636##

Once you enter, the Phone Information menu will open. scroll down to the Serial Number block, where the serial number will be duplicated.

Alternative codes for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

• 📞 *#06# - shows IMEI (Not a serial number, but it is useful to check the originality).
• 🔍 ##6484## — Test of hardware components (in some versions) MIUI show S/N).

⚠️ Note: Do not enter random codes from the Internet – some of them can reset or block SIM-Use only the proven combinations listed above.

Enter ##4636###| Check the Serial Number| Compare to the number on the box | If there are no matches, the phone is unoriginal

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4. Under the battery (for disassembled telephone)

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the serial number is duplicated on a sticker under the battery, a method that comes in handy if the phone doesn't turn on or you suspect the number in the settings is fake.

To get to the sticker:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the tray for SIM-map.
2. Remove the back cover (a plastic shoulder blade or mediator will be needed to avoid damaging the body).
3. Disconnect the battery plume (gently attach the connector with a plastic tool).
4. Under the battery, find a white sticker with QR-The serial number will be marked as S/N.

On the original devices, the sticker has holographic elements and does not wear off when rubbed. If the text is blurred or the sticker is unsticked, it is a sign of forgery or repair with a replacement board.

5. via computer (ADB or Mi Flash Tool)

If the phone turns on but the serial number doesn't show up in the interface (for example, because of custom firmware), it can be retrieved via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires a PC and minimal technical skills.

First, turn on the USB debugging:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate Debugging on USB.

Now connect the phone to your computer and execute in the command line:

adb shell getprop ro.serialno

The system will return the serial number in 8QD9T1A2B3C4D5E6 format. If the command is not working, try:

adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep Serial

For owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro with a locked bootloader, the Mi Flash Tool utility will suit. Connect the phone in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down), and the program will automatically determine the serial number in the Device ID bar.

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ADB-This method works even on phones with damaged screens. USB-debugging was included in advance.

Serial number authentication

Finding the serial number is half the battle, and now you have to make sure it's original and doesn't belong to another device, and Redmi Note 8 Pro fakes often use serial numbers from other models or even fake ones.

To verify:

1. Go to the official Xiaomi Verify website.
2. Enter the serial number, IMEI and the code from the picture.
3. The system will show the device model, the date of production and the status of the warranty.

Pay attention to the following signs of counterfeiting:

• 🚩 The serial number begins with 0000 or contains repeating characters (e.g, AAAA12345678).
• 🚩 Xiaomi defines the model as Unknown or another (e.g. Redmi Note 7 instead of Note 8 Pro).
• 🚩 The date of production on the sticker and in the database does not match.

If you bought the phone from hand and the check showed inconsistencies, immediately contact the service center - it can be re-stitched or assembled from spare parts of the device.

Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 8 Pro serial number