How to find out IMEI on a locked Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Forgot the password from Xiaomi, and the phone needs to be unlocked to see the settings? Or the device does not turn on at all after a failed update? In such cases, IMEI is your lifesaving anchor. This unique identifier is needed to restore access through the service center, check the phone for originality or even unlock the bootloader. But how do you know if the screen is locked and the menu is not available?

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to pull out IMEI from blocked Xiaomi – from basic (box, Mi Account) to advanced (engineering menu, ADB, All instructions are relevant to Redmi models, POCO, Mi and Black Shark, including new devices from 2023 to 2026, Important: some methods require prior preparation (e.g., included in the new device). USB-smackdowns, so read carefully!

If your phone is completely discharged or unresponsive, go straight to the hardware method section – this is the only way to get an IMEI without turning on the device.

1. Method: IMEI on or under the battery

The easiest and safest method is to check the original phone packaging. On Xiaomi boxes (especially the Redmi Note, POCO X, Mi 11 and later) IMEI is indicated on a sticker next to the barcode. Look for the words IMEI1 and IMEI2 (for dual-sim devices).

If there is no box, try to find a sticker under the removable lid of the phone (relevant for models with removable battery, for example, Redmi). 4A or Redmi 5A). New devices (Redmi Note 12, POCO F5) The sticker may be under the tray for SIM-Take it out and look at the inside of it.

• 📦 Box: IMEI on a sticker with a serial number (usually under a barcode).
• 🔋 Under the battery: only for old models with removable cover.
• 📱 Tray SIM-maps: on some devices IMEI duplicated here.

⚠️ Note: If the label is erased or IMEI The box does not match what is displayed on the phone (after unlocking), this can mean that the device is recovered after theft or stitched with unofficial software.

2. Method: Mi Account and Xiaomi Web Services

If the phone is linked to a Mi Account, you can find out the IMEI through Xiaomi's official website, which works even if the device is turned off or locked.

1. Go to the Mi Account website and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your phone.
3. Click on the model and a page will open with details including IMEI.

If the phone doesn’t appear on the list, check:

• 🔄 Sync: It is possible that the device did not connect to the Internet after linking the account.
• 📱 Other device: sometimes IMEI It is displayed only on the phone from which the input was made.
• 🔒 Two-factor authentication: if enabled, code from SMS Mi Security applications.

Alternative service: Mi Verify. Enter the serial number (can be found on the box) - the system can give IMEI if the device is original.

Method: Engineering menu (if the phone is turned on)

If the Xiaomi phone is turned on but locked with a pattern lock or PIN-And you can try to log into the engineering menu, and this works on most models, including the Redmi Note. 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4, Mi 11/12.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, dial the combination: ##4636## or *#06#.
2. If the combination works, a window will open with information about the device, where the IMEI will be specified.
3. On some firmware (MIUI 14+) may require input PIN-code SIM-map.

If the standard codes don’t work, try alternatives:

• 📱 ##36446337## - Engineering menu for MediaTek (Redmi models) 9A, POCO M3).
• 🔧 ##2664## - Test mode for screen check (sometimes displays) IMEI).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ And the function called "Protection against accidental pressing" may not open the engineering menu, in which case, try to connect the phone to charging and repeat the input code.

Charge your phone at least to 20%|Check availability SIM-maps (for codes #06#)|Shut down. VPN/Proxy (can block access)|Use the original keyboard MIUI (The third-party keyboards may not transmit symbols and #)

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4. Method: ADB-teams (required) USB-debugging)

If the phone was previously on USB-debugging (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer options, you can get IMEI through ADB even on a locked device.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (original!).
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the commands in order: adb devices (should display your device) adb shell su (if there are root rights) getprop gsm.baseband.imei or service call iphonesubinfo 3

If the getprop command didn’t work, try alternatives:

• 🔍 adb shell settings get secure android_id — not IMEI, unique identifier of the device.
• 📡 adb shell dumpsys iphonesubinfo - full information about the communication module.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and Android 13+ team ADB If you see an adbd error that cannot run as root, the phone has disabled the superuser's rights and the method will not work.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers via the official website. Choose the version for your model (e.g. Redmi Note 11 requires a QCOM driver, and POCO F4 requires MTK).

5. Method: Hardware method (if the phone is not turned on)

If Xiaomi doesn’t respond to the power button, is discharged or locked at the bootloader level, the only way to do this is to count the IMEI from the chip through test points, a method that requires disassembling the phone and minimal skills with a soldering iron or multimeter.

What you need:

• 🔧 Screwdriver for disassembly (usually) T3 or T5).
• 🔌 Multimeter or programmer (e.g. UFi Box, Medusa Pro).
• 📄 Scheme of the schema for your model (see on request [model] testpoint) IMEI).

Algorithm of action:

1. Remove the back cover of the phone (heating with a hair dryer or using a suction cup).
2. Find the motherboard and find the memory chip (usually marked as EMMC or UFS).
3. Connect the programmer to testpoints (CLK, CMD, DAT0, GND).
4. Count the memory dump with software (for example, Miracle Box or SP Flash Tool).
5. In the dump, find the line with IMEI (see AT+EGMR=1.7).

For popular Xiaomi models, there are ready-made instructions:

• 📱 Redmi Note 8/9/10: Testpoints next to the camera, chip UFS 2.1.
• 📱 POCO X3/X4: dots under the battery, chip EMMC 5.1.
• 📱 Mi 11/12: Supported programmer required UFS 3.0.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect connection to test points can cause the phone to fail. If you are not sure about your skills, contact the service center. IMEI through the hardware method in Russia - from 1000 to 3000 rubles (2026).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to find out the IMEI on a blocked Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Another common problem is that IMEI is displayed as "Unknown" in the engineering menu, which can mean:

• 📵 Absent. SIM-Card: insert an active card and repeat the request.
• 🔄 Communication module failure: restart your phone in Fastboot (Power) mode + Vol Down and select Reboot to System.
• 🔧 Damaged firmware: Reflashing through Mi Flash Tool is required.

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If none of the methods worked and the phone is critical (e.g., contains important data), don’t try to unlock it yourself. Contact the official Xiaomi service with your passport and check – they can restore access to the IMEI associated with your account.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions