- To find your iPhone's IMEI, you can use the Settings app, Phone app, Finder, or iTunes.
- You can also find the IMEI in the SIM tray of your device.
- If you don't have your iPhone with you, you can find the IMEI on the Apple ID page or original packaging.
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Every iPhone (and any other phone, for that matter) has a unique 15-digit number called an IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identity. You usually have no reason to know your phone's IMEI number and can safely ignore its existence.
Generally, the only reason you'll ever need to know your IMEI number is if you want to unlock your iPhone from a specific carrier to use it with a different service provider. In that case, you'll need to know the IMEI number to complete the unlocking process.
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How to find the IMEI number on your iPhone using Settings
1. Go to Settings > General > About.
2. Look for the serial number on the device. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and you'll see the IMEI number.
3. Copy the IMEI by tapping and holding the number, and then paste it into an Apple registration or support form to test it.
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How to find the IMEI number on your iPhone using the Phone app
1. Open the Phone app.
2. Dial *#06#.
3.A pop-up will show, and it will have the IMEI number on it. Tap Cancel on the top left of the pop-up to close it after you've copied the number somewhere else.
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How to find the IMEI number on your iPhone using the SIM tray
1. Straighten a paper clip or find a similar-sized pin or tool. Insert it inside the SIM tray, and push it in – not too hard – for the SIM tray to pop out.
2. Look for the IMEI of your device on the SIM tray – It will be on the side where you place the SIM card.
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How to find the IMEI number for your iPhone using Finder on a Mac
1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac computer and open Finder.
2. On the left side menu, click on your iPhone.
3. Below the device's name in the General tab, click on any of the info - it could be your phone number or iPhone model – to reveal the IMEI number.
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How to find the IMEI number for iPhone using iTunes
1. Open iTunes on your PC or Mac and plug your iPhone into the computer.
2. Click the iPhone icon that appears on the top left.
3. Click Summary on the left side menu, and then click Phone number on the right to reveal your IMEI.
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How to find the IMEI number for iPhone behind its packaging
Did you keep the box your iPhone came in? If so, you're in luck, because the IMEI is printed on the back. You just have to flip the packaging to see it.
How to find the IMEI number if you don't have your iPhone with you
1. In your favorite browser, go to the Apple ID page and sign in using your Apple ID.
2. On the left side menu, click Devices.
3.On the Devices page, click on your iPhone.
4. In the pop-up that appears, scroll to the bottom, and you'll find your device's IMEI.
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Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider.
