How to see IMEI Previous article7 proven ways (including hidden ones)

Did you buy a used Xiaomi and want to check it for originality? Or do you need to restore access to your account after a reset? IMEI In any case, this unique ID is your digital smartphone passport, and without it, you can't activate your SIM card, unlock your phone after you've stolen it, or even sell it for a fair price.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to look at IMEI Xiaomi, from the standard to the hidden engineering techniques, some of which work even on a phone that's turned off, some of which will help if the screen doesn't respond to touch, and you'll also learn what to do if you don't. IMEI displayed as “0” or “unknown” – this is a common problem after failed firmware.

What is IMEI and why does the owner of Xiaomi need it?

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity is a 15-digit code that is assigned to each mobile device during the manufacturing phase:

• 🔢 TAC (First 8 digits: Model and Manufacturer Code (Xiaomi usually starts with 86 or 35)
• 📱 SNR (the following 6 digits: serial number of the device
• 🔄 CD (last digit) - check number for authentication

On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark) IMEI used:

• 📡 Connections to mobile networks (without it, the operator does not identify the device)
• 🔒 Phone locks in case of theft (via operator database)
• 🛠️ Diagnostics of malfunctions in service centers
• 📦 Checking originality when buying used (by IMEI You can find the date of production and the country of delivery)

⚠️ Note: If you bought Xiaomi with root rights or custom firmware, IMEI It could be swapped. Check it out in a few different ways, and the data should match!

Method 1: Standard code *#06# (on 99% of models)

This is the fastest and most versatile method that works even on locked Xiaomi phones.

1. Open the phone application
2. Enter the combination *#06#
3. Press the call button

Through 1-2 A window with one or two will appear on the screen. IMEI (If the phone supports two SIM cards, for example:

IMEI 1: 861234567890123




IMEI 2: 863216549870321

This method works on all models, including:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/14 Pro, Mix Fold 3
• 🔴 Redmi Note 12/11 Pro, Redmi K60
• 🎮 POCO F5/X5 Pro, Black Shark 5

#06#

Open the phone app

Enter.

Press the call button

Check IMEI with the box

0

Method 2: Through system settings (if phone is on)

If you have access to the phone menu, IMEI You can find it in the settings. The path depends on the version. MIUI:

In some models (for example, POCO X3 Pro) IMEI It can be displayed in the Settings section. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Status. If you don't, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

⚠️ Note: Root-right phones in this section may show IMEI: This means that the original ID has been erased or changed!

Method 3: View the IMEI on the box or under the battery

If the phone is not turned on or the screen is broken, IMEI can be found on physical media:

On the box:

• 📦 Look for a barcode sticker on the end of the box (usually under the film)
• 🔍 IMEI listed next to the serial number (S/N) and the model code (Model)
• 📌 On new models (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi Note 12) IMEI It can be hidden under a protective layer - carefully put it under the nail

Under the battery (only for models with removable battery):

• ⚠️ Turn off your phone and remove the battery.
• 🔧 IMEI Affixed to a sticker under the battery (near the QR-code)
• 🛠️ Relevant for older models: Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 5, Mi A1

Convert. IMEI The box and the phone settings should match. If not, it's a sign:

• 🔄 Box changes (often when buying used ones)
• 🛠️ Maternity replacement repairs
• ⚠️ Fakes (on Xiaomi clones) IMEI It can be copied from the original device)

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If you buy Xiaomi from hand, ask the seller to remove the sticker from the IMEI Video – so you make sure that the box is not fake and not glued.

Method 4: Through the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not work (for example, on custom firmware), IMEI You can find it on the engineering menu, and it takes care!

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application
2. Enter the code ##4636##
3. Select the item Phone Information
4. Scroll down to the section. IMEI or IMEI SV

In some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) The engineering menu can be blocked. Then use the alternative code:

##3644633##

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu unless you understand their meaning! Incorrect settings can lead to network loss or overheating of the processor.

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The engineering menu shows the real thing. IMEI, Even if it's swapped in standard settings, it's the most reliable way to verify the originality of the device.

Method 5: Through ADB (If the phone is connected to the PC)

If the phone screen is not working, USB-debugging is on, IMEI You can get it through a computer:

• 🖥️ PC with installed Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website)
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (Download from Android Studio)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging over USB
2. Open the command line in the folder with ADB
3. Enter the command adb shell service call iphonesubinfo 3
4. IMEI will be displayed in the answer in format 86xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Alternative command (for new versions) MIUI):

adb shell getprop gsm.baseband.imei

If the command returns a null or empty string, it means:

• ❌ USB-debugging not included
• ❌ Drivers not installed
• ❌ IMEI Destroyed (recovery through service center required)

Method 6: Through Mi Account (if the phone is linked to the account)

If your Xiaomi is tied to your Mi Account, IMEI You can find it in your account at account.xiaomi.com, which works even if your phone is lost or stolen.

Instructions:

1. Sign in to the site under your account
2. Go to the Devices section (Devices)
3. Choose your phone from the list
4. IMEI will be specified in the device information

Please note:

• 🔄 If the phone has been sold or transferred to another user, it will disappear from your account after a reset.
• 📌 On some regional versions of the site (e.g. India) section with IMEI may be absent
• 🔒 If your phone is stolen, you can lock it. IMEI through the operator (but a contract of sale is required for this purpose)

Method 7: Through the Slot Label SIM-maps (hidden method)

Few people know, but most of the models are Xiaomi. IMEI dubbed SIM-To see him:

1. Remove the tray for SIM-paper-card
2. Look at the inside of the tray at an angle -- there's microscopic text.
3. Use a magnifier or phone camera in macro mode to view the numbers

This method works on models:

• 📱 Xiaomi 12/12 Pro, 11T Pro
• 🔴 Redmi Note 10/11 Pro, Redmi K40
• 🎮 POCO X3 GT, POCO F3

⚠️ Attention: Don't confuse IMEI serially-numbered (S/N)! Serial number is usually longer (14-16 symbols) and contains letters.

Frequent IMEI issues on Xiaomi and their solutions

Sometimes, when you're checking IMEI Users are faced with errors. Here are the most common cases and what to do about them:

If you are facing a problem IMEI: null after the update MIUI, try:

1. Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-map → Resetting network settings)
2. Update the firmware to the latest version through Settings → System Update
3. Contact the service center with a check for the purchase (recovery) IMEI free of charge)

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Before selling Xiaomi, make sure to take a screenshot of the IMEI (You can use *#06# and save it, which will help prove that the phone is not blacklisted if the new owner suddenly locks it.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About IMEI Xiaomi