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

Forgot the password from Xiaomi, and the phone requires you to enter IMEI to unlock? Or bought a used device with a locked screen and the seller did not provide the box? Situations when you need to know IMEI on a locked smartphone are more common than you think. The main problem is that most standard methods (for example, through settings or code *#06#) require an unlocked screen.

In this article, we'll look at 5 proven methods to pull IMEIs out of Xiaomi Redmi, POCO, or Mi without even accessing the system. Some work with your phone turned off, others work with your PC connection. Importantly, if your phone is stolen, these methods are used illegally — they're only meant to restore access to your device.

1. IMEI on the box or under the battery (the easiest way)

If you still have the original Xiaomi package, check the sticker on the end of it.

• 📦 IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 (for two) SIM-map)
• 🔢 Serial number (S/N)
• 📡 The device model (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or M2101K6G)

If there is no box, try removing the back cover (on removable models, such as the Redmi 4A or Redmi 5A). Under the battery there is often an IMEI sticker. Attention: on modern Xiaomi (for example, the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), the battery is non-removable - do not try to remove it without experience, this can damage the plumes.

⚠️ Note: If the box is worn or IMEI Do not read, do not use this number to unlock.Error even in one digit can lead to a complete lock of the device through the servers of Xiaomi.

2. IMEI verification via Mi Account (if phone is tied)

If the phone was linked to a Mi Account, you can find the IMEI in your account on Xiaomi's website.

1. Go to the official 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.

This method works even if the phone is turned off or locked, but requires:

• 🔑 Access to a linked account (email/phone + password).
• 📱 To ensure that the device at least once connects to the Internet after binding.
• ⏳ If the phone has not been used for a long time, the data may not be displayed.

3. Engineering menu (Engineer Mode) on the blocked Xiaomi

On some Xiaomi models (especially older ones like Redmi 3S or Mi 5), you can call the engineering menu even from a locked screen.

1. Type the emergency call keyboard (where you call 112) code: ##4636###
2. If the code is working, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the IMEI block.

If this code doesn’t work, try alternatives:

• 📱 ##36446337## (for version verification) MIUI and IMEI)
• 🔢 ##232338## (MAC-address IMEI)

⚠️ Note: New models (Redmi Note 11, POCO F4 And newer) the engineering menu is often locked on a locked screen. If nothing happens after you enter the code, move on to other methods.

4.Use of ADB (for users with debugging enabled)

If the phone has previously been debugged USB (USB Debugging, you can get it. IMEI through ADB (Android Debug Bridge, even if the screen is locked:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (original!).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command: adb shell service call iphonesubinfo 3 The answer will be in Result: Parcel format (000000000000000000000000000000000000f 494d4549 'IMEI'), where IMEI is encrypted in hexadecimal form.
4. To decode it, use an online converter (such as this one).

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell dumpsys iphonesubinfo

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If ADB doesn’t see the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers through the official Mi USB Driver tool. Also check that the cable supports data transfer (not all charging cables fit).

5. Read IMEI via Fastboot (if phone is turned off)

If the phone is off or does not respond to charging but can boot into Fastboot mode, try this method.It works on most Xiaomi, except models with a locked bootloader (like the Mi 13 with ARB 5.0).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume down until the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the terminal with fastboot.
4. If the answer is FAILED (remote: unknown command), try: fastboot oem device-info Look for IMEI1 and IMEI2 lines.

On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the IMEI in Fastboot only appears if the bootloader is unlocked. If you see a Device is locked message, this method will not work.

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Fastboot is the only way to get an IMEI on a completely off phone, but it requires an unlocked bootloader or support for the oem device-info command.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If all of the above methods fail, less reliable, but sometimes effective options remain:

• 📄 Warranty card or check: In some stores IMEI document.
• 🔧 Service center: Official partners of Xiaomi can extract IMEI through diagnostic equipment (for example, Mi Flash Pro).The cost of the service is from 500 rubles.
• 🔍 Reading programmes NVRAM: For example, MTK Engineering Mode (only for MediaTek-based phones) Risk: Incorrect use could erase IMEI forever.

If you bought a phone with your hands and can not find an IMEI, contact the seller. According to the law of the Russian Federation (Article 456 of the Civil Code), the seller is obliged to provide full information about the product, including serial numbers. If he refuses - this is a reason to suspect that the phone is stolen or blocked by the operator.

⚠️ Note: Do not buy programs or services online that promise to “restore” IMEI 5 minutes." It's often a fraud, but a mismodification. IMEI entails loss of warranty and can be qualified as a violation of Art. 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (illegal access to computer information).

FAQ: Frequent questions about IMEI on Xiaomi