How to find IMEI on a locked Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Forgot the password from Xiaomi and the phone is locked? Need to urgently know IMEI to restore access through the Mi Account or confirm possession of the device when unlocking the bootloader? The situation is familiar to many - the smartphone turns into a "brick", and without an ID, you can not even begin the procedure of unlocking. Fortunately, there are several ways to extract IMEI without access to the phone menu.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of obtaining IMEI on blocked Xiaomi models (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark) – from checking the box to using hidden engineering commands. Importantly, some methods require preliminary preparation (for example, linking an account), so read carefully. If the phone is stolen or bought from hand without documents, the chances of success are minimal – we will talk about this separately.

1. Check the box and documents from the phone

The easiest way is to find the original packaging from Xiaomi, where the manufacturer puts IMEI on the sticker on the side of the box (usually under a barcode).

• 📄 Warranty card - in the section "Serial number" or «IMEI»;
• 🛒 Check purchases – if an electronic or paper check is saved;
• 📦 Battery sticker – on older models (e.g. Redmi) 3S or Mi A1).

⚠️ Note: If the box is from another phone (for example, the seller slipped a package from Redmi Note 10, and the phone itself — POCO X3), IMEI In this case, check the other methods.

If you don't have any documents, but your phone was previously linked to your Mi Account, go to the next method. If you bought it with your hands as is, try the methods with the engineering menu or ADB (described below).

2. find out the IMEI through your Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

If the phone has been synced to Mi Account, you can find IMEI in your account at account.xiaomi.com.

1. Sign in to the site under the same account as on your phone.
2. Go to the Devices section → Device management.
3. Find a blocked Xiaomi in the list and click on it.
4. The card that opens will have an IMEI line or a Serial Number.

🔹 Important: If the phone is not listed, it is:

• 🔄 The device was not tied to the account;
• 🔒 The account was suspended after blocking;
• 🚫 Phone stolen and removed from profile by former owner.

If this method didn’t work, try an alternative method through the Mi Cloud app (available for Android and iOS), which also has a Devices section that displays the IMEI of the attached gadgets.

3. Use the engineering menu (code *#06# does not work on a locked screen!)

On most smartphones, you can find out IMEI by typing *#06# in the Phone app. But on a locked Xiaomi, this method will not work — the lock screen will not miss the dial menu.

Instructions for models on Qualcomm (most Redmi, POCO, Mi 10/11):

1. On the locked screen, dial the combination: ##4636## If it doesn't work, try: ##36446337###
2. The Testing menu will open.
3. Select Phone Information (Phone Information).
4. Scroll down to IMEI1 and IMEI2 (for dual-SIM).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 13+) If nothing happens after you enter the code, try the method with ADB (section).

For models on MediaTek (e.g. Redmi 9A, POCO C31) use the code:

##36446337##

or

##8255##

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4. Remove IMEI via Fastboot (if debugging mode is enabled)

If the phone has previously been enabled debugging mode USB (USB Debugging, you can get it. IMEI via Fastboot or ADB. This method is suitable for technically savvy users.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot;
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (original, undamaged);
• 📱 Phone in Fastboot mode (clip the power supply) + Loudness down when the device is off).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue.
3. Enter the command to read IMEI: fastboot oem device-info or (for new models): fastboot getvar imei
4. Find the lines imei1 and imei2.

⚠️ Note: On some phones (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) The fastboot oem command can be blocked. In this case, try an alternative method with the ADB (section).

5. Alternative method: ADB-Teams (if debugging was included)

If the phone has been activated before the locking mode debugging over USB, you can extract the IMEI through ADB. This method works even if the screen is locked, but requires pre-setting.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line and check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, type: adb shell
3. In the ADB shell, do: getprop ro.gsm.imei or (for dual-SIM): getprop ro.gsm.imei1 getprop ro.gsm.imei2
4. Copy the output – this is your IMEI.

🔹 Note: If the command returns the void, try alternative properties:

getprop ril.serialnumber

or

getprop ro.boot.imei

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 and newer access to certain properties through ADB If the commands don't work, try the method with Fastboot (section 4).

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If the phone is not identified in ADB, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers from the official website. Download the Mi Flash Tool and install the drivers manually through Windows Device Manager.

6. What to do if none of the methods worked?

If all of these methods have not helped, radical measures remain:

• 🔧 Contact the Xiaomi service center – if there is a check or guarantee, specialists can extract IMEI via service software (for example, Mi Flash Pro) The cost of the service: from 500 to 1500 rubles.
• 📱 Reset your phone via Mi Account – if your device is linked to your account, you can remotely reset via i.mi.com (See Find the Device section»).
• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader - if you know the username / password from Mi Account, you can unlock Bootloader and flash the phone through Fastboot.

🔴 Extreme case: If the phone is stolen or bought with no documents, it is almost impossible to restore access:

• Check the device on IMEI.info – it may be in black spirit.
• Report fraud to the police (if there is evidence of purchase).

⚠️ Note: Do not use “gray” ways to bypass the lock (for example, firmware through the lock). EDL substituted IMEI). This is illegal and can result in the total loss of the device (e.g. if the phone is tied to the operator).

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI check on blocked Xiaomi

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If your phone is locked but previously linked to your Mi Account, start by checking your account on Xiaomi’s website, which is the fastest and safest way to get an IMEI without the risk of damaging your data.