How to find IMEI on Xiaomi phone: all working methods (including hidden ones)

Have you bought a used Xiaomi, lost a box, or just wanted to make sure your smartphone isn't blacklisted? Knowing IMEI is the first step in any of these situations. This unique ID not only confirms the authenticity of the device, but also helps unlock the phone after theft, restore access to your Mi Account account or check the history of repairs.

In this article, we will discuss 7 ways to find out. IMEI Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO — from the standard (through settings and USSD-code) to the lesser known (engineering menu and ADB). We will pay special attention to the nuances for devices with two SIM-dual-card IMEI) And you'll also learn what to do if you don't have a physical SIM. IMEI Reset after firmware or displayed as "invalid".

1. Fastest way to do this: USSD-code *#06#

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including older models like the Redmi 4X and new flagships like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Just enter the combination on the phone’s keyboard – no settings or Internet connection is required.

How it works:

• 📱 Open the phone application (calling).
• 🔢 Enter the code *#06#.
• 📊 A window with one or two numbers will appear on the screen. IMEI (depending SIM-map).
• 📋 Record or photograph the data – they will be useful for verification through the databases of operators.

⚠️ Warning: If you see a message “No connection established” or an empty window after entering the code, this may mean:

• 🔌 Problems with the communication module (for example, after a phone crash).
• 🛠️ Unofficial firmware that removed system services.
• 📵 Absent. SIM-map (on some models) IMEI not displayed without a SIM).

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If the #06# code doesn’t work, try the alternative: #4636##* → Device Information tab.

2. Through phone settings: where to look for IMEI in MIUI

If you prefer a GUI, MIUI offers several ways to access IMEI, and the main advantage of this method is the ability to copy the number directly without having to manually re-write it.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to About Phone (or Device on new MIUI versions).
3. Select All Characteristics (on some models – General Information).
4. Scroll down to the IMEI block or IMEI Status.

On two-device devices. SIM-cards (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ or POCO X5 Pro, you'll see two numbers:

• 📱 IMEI 1 for the first SIM-cards (slot 1).
• 📱 IMEI 2 for the second SIM-cards (slot 2).

3.IMEI check through box and sticker under battery

If the phone isn't turning on or you're just going to buy it, check the IMEI on the original package.

• 📦 On a white barcode sticker (usually at the bottom of the box).
• 🏷️ Next to the serial number (S/N) and MAC-wifi address.

⚠️ Warning: The sticker on the box must match the phone's data. If the numbers are different, it's a sign:

• 🔄 Substitution of the motherboard (often after repairs).
• 📦 Repackaging (it is possible to sell the restored device under the guise of a new one).
• 🚨 Stealing (IMEI could have been cheated by fraudsters).

For removable battery devices (e.g. Redmi 4A or Redmi 5A), the IMEI is also duplicated:

• 🔋 Under the battery on the motherboard sticker.
• 📱 On the slot for SIM-cards (less often).

Compare IMEI on the box and on the phone (*#06#)

Check the sticker under the battery (if removable)

Make sure that the serial number (S/N) matches the settings and box

Use IMEI.info to check the model

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4.Engineering menu and hidden codes for advanced users

If standard methods don’t work (for example, after a firmware reset), try the engineering menu, which is suitable for advanced users, as careless actions can disrupt the phone.

How to open the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that opens, select Device Information.
4. Scroll down to the IMEI or IMEI SV block.

Alternative engineering codes for Xiaomi:

• 🔧 ##225## - Event calendar (may contain a change log) IMEI).
• 📡 ##4636## → "Information on SIM-map, displays IMEI for every SIM.
• 🔄 ##7594## - Reset your network settings (use carefully!).

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⚠️ Note: No engineering menus are allowed:

• 🔄 Change Band Selection settings (may cause network loss).
• 📵 Enable Airplane Mode via the Engineering Menu (Blocking Risk) IMEI).
• 🔧 Change Radio Information settings without knowing the consequences.

5. How to know the IMEI if the phone is not turned on

If Xiaomi smartphone does not respond to charging, hovers on the logo or does not show signs of life at all, check the IMEI through:

Method 1: Checks and documents

• 📄 Checks from official stores (Mi Store, Svyaznoy, M. Video) often contain IMEI.
• 📑 The warranty card indicates the serial number and IMEI.
• 📧 Email – If you bought online, look for an order confirmation email.

Method 2: Through the Mi Cloud account

If your phone was linked to Mi Account, try to recover the data:

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in under your account.
3. In the Devices section, find your smartphone.
4. Click on the icon. ⚙️ → Device information.

Method 3: ADB-commands (for unlocked loader)

If the phone is powered on but not booted (bootloop), connect it to your PC and use ADB:

adb shell


su




getprop gsm.baseband.imei

⚠️ Warning: This method requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights. On devices with a locked bootloader, the command will return the unknown to the user.

6.IMEI authentication and blacklisting

Find out. IMEI — To make sure the phone isn't stolen or locked by the operator, check it through official databases:

Official services:

• 🌍 IMEI.info – defines model, year of manufacture and country of production.
• 📡 SNDeeP.info – check for binding to the operator (for example, MTS, Beeline).
• 🚨 CheckMendeley – database of stolen devices (works for Russia and CIS).

What to do if IMEI is on the blacklist?

• 📞 Contact the operator who blocked the device (you need a copy of the contract of sale).
• 🛠️ If IMEI Reset after the firmware, restore it through SN Writer Tool (Mistry Account Authorization Required).
• ⚖️ If your phone is stolen, report it to the police. IMEI.

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An IMEI starting with 86 or 35 is issued to official manufacturers (e.g. Xiaomi).If your IMEI starts with a different digit (e.g. 00 or 49), it is a sign of a forgery or software change.

7. IMEI recovery after resetting or firmware

One of the common problems after unofficial firmware is resetting the IMEI to 0 or Null, in which case the phone stops catching the network, and the settings show an error "Valid IMEI".

Reasons for the loss of IMEI:

• 🔄 Incorrect firmware via Fastboot or EDL.
• 📵 Deletion of files /efs or /nvram.
• 🛠️ Replacement of motherboard without transfer IMEI.

How to restore IMEI to Xiaomi:

1. Download the SN Writer Tool (the official Qualcomm tool).
2. Connect the phone in EDL mode (you need to close test points or use jitter).
3. Download the firmware file with the original IMEI (can be extracted from the QCN backup).
4. Write down IMEI through the utility (requires authorization in Mi Account).

⚠️ Attention: Self-modification IMEI illegal in most countries, including Russia (Article 272 of the Criminal Code). IMEI after failure is not considered a violation, but the use of other people's numbers is punishable by law.

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Before restoring the IMEI, back up the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions via TWRP, which will help roll back changes if something goes wrong.

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI on Xiaomi