Knowing the IMEI of an iPhone, an acronym for International Mobile Equipment Identity, can be very important. It is a code that differentiates your device from the rest, whether or not they are the same model because each one has a different one. It is not necessary to memorize it, since it is usually a long code, but it is important to know where to find it. That’s why in this post we tell you how to know the IMEI of your iPhone.
What is the IMEI of an iPhone?
The IMEI is useful in many situations, such as if you have suffered an iPhone theft , as this code will be required to block it. Generally this can be done by the operator or Apple itself, although you can also do it yourself from the iCloud website.
On the other hand, this IMEI also serves to free a device, although this is perhaps more for Android devices. The iPhone, although they are purchased through a telephone operator, are already free by default and allow a SIM from any company worldwide to be used.
How to locate the IMEI on an iPhone
To locate an IMEI of an iPhone just have that same device at hand, since there are several possibilities to find that number. One of them is from Settings> General> Information. This section shows interesting data such as the device name, model number or serial number, but sliding down will also show the IMEI number you are looking for. It is likely that you even have two different IMEI numbers, but it is not serious, since sometimes two numbers are added because of the possibility of having a double SIM in the device.
Another very convenient way to get to know the IMEI, which is useful for all smartphones , is by accessing Telephone, dialing * # 06 # and then pressing the call button. Automatically, relevant device data such as the IMEI number will appear on your screen. Do not worry about having to carry out this method from here, since you will not be really making any calls and therefore it does not involve any cost. In fact you can find out even without having a SIM card inserted.
The IMEI also appears on the iPhone itself. Of course, not all models are in the same place.
- iPhone (original), iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s , iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR , iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max : you will have to take out the SIM tray, since that is where the IMEI is recorded on these terminals.
- iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone SE : the IMEI code of these devices is recorded on the back, below where it says “iPhone”.
Another place where an iPhone’s IMEI appears is when it is connected to a computer . In the case of Mac with macOS Catalina or later versions, we can see it in Finder if we access the management of the device and look at the top of the window, under the name of the iPhone. For Macs with macOS Mojave or earlier and Windows PCs, it will be necessary to open iTunes and be in the management of the device and look under the name of the iPhone.
Know the IMEI of an iPhone if you don’t have it with you
Do not worry if you do not have the iPhone you want to know about IMEI, since you can find it in other places. For example, in the original box of the device , since on the back of these there is not only information about the iPhone’s storage or the contents of the box, but there is also a sticker that shows several barcodes and the IMEI is under one of these. Of course, keep in mind that if you had to change the iPhone in Apple for a refurbished one, the IMEI code will no longer be the same and therefore the one in the box will not be valid.
If you do not have the iPhone case, you can know the IMEI from a web browser , following these steps:
- Go to the Apple ID website .
- Enter the Apple ID data associated with the iPhone and log in.
- Go to the Devices section and click on the iPhone and you can see its serial number and IMEI code.
Writing down the IMEI code, as well as other data such as the serial number, can be very useful. However, as you have seen in this article, there are many ways to see this type of information. Regardless of whether you have the iPhone at hand, it is operational or not, you will find this information.