How to find the IMEI number on Android

IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity, which is a 15-digit number. IMEI is a unique number allotted to every mobile phone globally that identifies the device. If any reason, the device's IMEI number gets corrupted, then it becomes tedious to recognize the device.

Unfortunately, if your phone gets lost or stolen, you can provide your IMEI number to any authorized agency to locate your phone. You can also provide your device's IMEI number to your network provider to lock the phone and protect it from unauthorized access. For all these, you need to find the IMEI number of your Android phone.

How to find the IMEI number on an Android phone

There are some common ways and tricks to find the IMEI number of Android phones. However, the phone IMEI number is also printed on the box in which your phone comes in. But if you have already thrown that wrapper, you can use the other five different ways discuss here to find the IMEI number of the device.

• Find IMEI number of phone printed on retail box or bill
• Find the IMEI number on Android by dialing the USSD code from your device
• Find IMEI number on Android using phone Settings and about its information
• Find the IMEI number on Android that is printed on the phone
• Find the phone IMEI number using Google Service
• Find the IMEI number by looking at the SIM tray

Find the phone's IMEI Number printed on the retail box or its bill

The phone's retail box and bill have both printed or written IMEI numbers. The IMEI number is also preprinted on the sticker, mainly on the backside of your phone and the box. You can check it over the phone retail box whenever you want to know your phone's IMEI number. It brings a good reason to keep retail boxes and bills safe instead of throwing them out.

Find IMEI number on Android phone by dialing USSD code

Dialing a USSD code "*#06#" from your phone app is the easiest way to find the IMEI number of your current mobile phone. Dialing *#06# from your phone, respond and show the valid IMEI number. If IMEI shows a null or invalid result, you need to fix it on your phone.

1. Launch the Phone app on your Android device.
2. Dial "*#06#" from your keypad.
   
3. A pop-up screen automatically displays information, including the device's IMEI number. The UI of the display screen may vary according to your manufacturer or Android OS version.
   

The above method to find an IMEI number is the easiest way as it works on all phones in the same way regardless of device manufacturer and brand.

Once you find your phone's IMEI number, you can write down or keep a copy of it for any feature needs if your device is ever lost or stolen.

Find IMEI number on Android using phone Settings:

You can also find your Android phone's IMEI number via its settings and device information. Keep in mind the steps, and device screen may vary based on the device manufacturers and model. But mostly have the same settings and steps. You will find the IMEI number at the top of the Samsung phone without diving in deep.

1. Launch your Android phone's Settings
2. Look for the About phone option and tap on it.
   
3. Scroll down and tap on the Status IMEI (or IMEI) option. Here you will see your device's IMEI number along with other information.
   

On Samsung phone

1. Launch your Android phone's Settings
2. Tap on the About phone option, and you will see your device's IMEI number and other information such as the model number and serial number.

Find the IMEI number on Android that printed on the phone

In some Android devices, the IMEI number is printed on it. In a sealed phone, you will find at the back of your phone and on removable back cover or battery, you will find at undercover.

For a phone having a non-removable cover or battery

1. Phones that have a non-removable cover or battery, you will find the IMEI number at the back of your device.
2. You will find the device information such as its Model Number, Serial Number, and IMEI.

For a phone with a removable cover or battery

1. Remove the device's back cover and battery.
2. You will find the device information such as Model Number, Serial Number, and IMEI.

Find phone's IMEI number using Google Service

All the above-discussed methods work perfectly to find your phone's IMEI, but what happens if you lose your phone and do not keep its wrapper box. You can use Google Service to find your Android phone's IMEI number in such a case. Android user also finds their phone's IMEI number by using the Google Service. Keep in mind you should have already logged in to your Google account on your phone.

1. Login to Google Find My Device Service using a Google account linked with your Android phone.
2. Here you will see your entire Android device linked with your account.
3. Select your phone for which you want to see the IMEI number.
4. Click on the information icon next to your phone to view its IMEI number.
   

Find the phone's IMEI number by looking at the SIM tray

Some SIM trays are also printed with the phone's IMEI number, where you can find the IMEI number. But, be insuring your phone is powered off before removing the SIM card.

• Make sure to power off your phone and remove the SIM tray located on the side of your phone. You will find the IMEI number there.
• For the device with a removable cover, you will find the IMEI number under the battery and not even need to remove the SIM card tray.

Why does my phone show two IMEI numbers at the same time?

If your phone shows two IMEI numbers (i.e., IMEI1: xxxx… and IMEI2: yyyy…), your phone has a dual SIM device. Your device uses two modems (practically one, but it has registered with two networks), and thus it needs two different networks for registration.

In many countries, smartphones are coming in dual SIM card slots, and many people use two SIM cards in their single phone simultaneously for different purposes.

As IMEI is a unique number allotted to a phone to identify it, don't be confused by seeing two IMEIs numbers on your phone. Each IMEIs number contains information related to your phone, so both numbers help you correctly identify your mobile phone.

How do you know which IMEI to use if two IMEIs numbers show on your phone?

When two IMEI numbers appear on the same phone, doubts often arise regarding which IMEI to use. Especially in those people who are not technically that much knowledgeable. If your mobile phone has two SIM slots, it does not matter which IMEI you are using because both IMEIs numbers are valid. You can even use only one IMEI number that is perfectly valid.

How to find the IMEI number on your iPhone

Like an Android phone, you can also find the IMEI number on your iPhone mobile. You can find this number over the original retailer box, physical device, a Settings screen, and Finder or iTunes.

1. Launch the iPhone Settings app and navigate to General > About.
2. Under the About screen, you will find Serial number, IMEI, MEID, and other information.

Find IMEI number on iPhone at SIM tray (iPhone 6s Plus to iPhone 13)

The iPhone that has the model number between iPhone 6s to iPhone 13 (iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus) look at SIM tray for device IMEI number.

Find the IMEI number on the iPhone at the back of the device (iPhone 5 to iPhone 6)

The iPhone that has the model number between iPhone 5 to iPhone 6 (iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5); look at the back for the device's IMEI number.