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

Forgot the IMEI of your Xiaomi, and the phone is locked after a reset or because of the activation of the Mi Account? The situation is familiar to many: the device requires entering an unlock code, but without an IMEI number, you can not restore access. Fortunately, there are several ways to extract this ID even without access to the system — from checking the package to using hidden engineering commands.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods, including those that work on models with MIUI 12-14 and new HyperOS. Importantly, some methods require prior preparation (for example, linking an account), so if your Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi is not already blocked, save the IMEI in a safe place in advance.

1.Verify the original box and stickers on the phone

The easiest way is to find the IMEI on physical media, and the manufacturer duplicates this number in several places:

• 📦 Smartphone box: usually IMEI It's on a barcode sticker (often under the film). IMEI1 or IMEI2 two-way SIM-map.
• 📱 Under the battery: on older models (up to Xiaomi Mi 8) the number is marked on a sticker under the lid. on new ones (with a non-removable battery) - on the tray for the lid. SIM-map.
• 📄 Warranty card: if saved, IMEI It may be written in the documents from the store.

⚠️ Attention: On fake devices IMEI If the numbers are different, it is an occasion to check the originality of Xiaomi through the service Mi Verify.

2.Use of Mi Account (if the phone was tied)

If your Xiaomi has been synced to the Mi Account, the IMEI can be found in your personal account on Xiaomi’s website, which works even if your phone is locked, but requires:

• 🔑 Access to email/phone-linked.
• 📱 The presence of the device in the list of tied (if it was removed - the method will not work).

Instructions:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and log in.
2. Select the Devices section.
3. Find a locked smartphone in the list - next to the model will be indicated IMEI.

💡 Useful tip: If the device doesn't show up, try logging in via the Mi Cloud app on another phone.

Viewing the IMEI through the engineering menu (for some models)

On some Xiaomi devices (especially the Redmi Note and POCO series), the IMEI can be extracted through a hidden engineering menu, even if the phone is locked.

• 🔋 The phone is turned on (at least until the lock screen).
• 📞 There's access to the keyboard for dialing USSD-code.

Step-by-step:

1. On the lock screen, dial the combination: ##4636##.
2. If the menu doesn’t open, try the alternative code: *#06# (works on most Android devices).
3. In the window that opens, find the Phone Information tab, where IMEI1 and IMEI2 will be placed.

⚠️ Note: New HyperOS models (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) The engineering menu can be blocked, so try the following method.

Charge your phone at least 20% | Connect to Wi-Fi (if network access is required) | Prepare a notebook to write IMEI | Try alternative codes if the first one didn't work-->

4. Extract IMEI via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the phone is completely locked but you have access to Fastboot mode, you can get an IMEI through the command line.

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Basic knowledge of working with ADB.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to the PC and open the terminal (command line).
3. Enter the command: fastboot getvar imei for two SIM-Use the maps: fastboot getvar imei1 fastboot getvar imei2
4. Copy the numbers that you've got.

On models with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi 9A or POCO C31), the SP Flash Tool may be required instead of fastboot.

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If the fastboot getvar imei command returns an error, try unlocking the bootloader first via fastboot oem unlock. But note that this will result in a reset of all data!

5. Use of third-party utilities (at your own risk)

If standard methods do not work, you can try specialized programs to extract IMEI.

⚠️ Note: Using third-party utilities can lead to:

• 🚨 bootloader block (if the program modifies system files).
• 🔄 Resetting settings (on some models).
• 💻 Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).

Before using such programs, be sure to check the reviews in forums (such as 4PDA or XDA) for your particular model.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If all these self-help efforts fail, the official way is to go to the service center, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way.

• 📄 Documents for the phone (checks, warranty card).
• 🆔 Passport (to confirm ownership).
• 💳 Payment for services (in some centers extraction) IMEI Payable even if the phone is guaranteed).

How to find the nearest service:

1. Go to the support page of Xiaomi.
2. Choose a country and a city.
3. Filter the centers by service type: Unblock or Diagnostic.

💡 Useful tip: Before visiting, check by phone whether they provide an extraction service. IMEI Some centers refuse to work with phones that have reset their Mi Account.

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The official service is the only legal way to get an IMEI if the phone is bought with hands and there is no access to the box or account of the previous owner.

7. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

In extreme cases, you can try non-standard approaches:

• 📷 Photo of an old check: if you photographed the check when buying, IMEI Maybe on it.
• 📧 Letters from the operator: when activated SIM-Some operators send cards SMS or email with device data, including IMEI.
• 🔄 Recovery via Google: If your phone was linked to a Google Account, try searching for it. IMEI Device history (Security section) → Your devices).

⚠️ Please note: Do not trust services that offer "learn" IMEI by telephone number or generators IMEI". This is a fraud that can lead to:

• 🕵️‍♂️ Data theft (phishing sites).
• 📵 Block IMEI in the operator database (if the incorrect number is generated).

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI recovery on Xiaomi