How to get imei number on iphone if lost

Every iPhone has a unique IMEI number. This allows you to look up useful information about the device, such as the owner or how old it is. And thanks to this number, you can find out whether it's still under warranty as well. The number is also important if you report your phone stolen. In this article, we'll explain how to find the IMEI number of your iPhone.

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What's an IMEI number?
Where can you find the IMEI number?
Was your iPhone stolen or did you lose it?
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How do I find my IMEI number without my iPhone?
How do you find your IMEI number if your phone is lost?

What's an IMEI number?
Where can you find the IMEI number?
Lost or stolen iPhone

What's an IMEI number?

The IMEI number is a unique number that identifies your iPhone. You could say it's like an ID. Every iPhone has its own IMEI number. It allows you to find out whether your iPhone is still under warranty, for example. Did you lose your iPhone or was it stolen? The phone will be blocked if you provide the IMEI number when you report it stolen. Your device will be unusable as a result.

Where can you find the IMEI number?

There are different ways to find the IMEI number of your iPhone. The easiest way is by going to 'Settings' on your iPhone > 'General' > 'Info'. Read other ways to find it below.

On the back of the original packaging.
Call *#06# and you'll see the IMEI number on your screen.
On the SIM card holder of your iPhone 6s (Plus), 7, 8, (Plus), X, Xr, Xs (Max), SE, 11, 11 Pro (Max), 12 (Mini), and 12 Pro (Max).
On the back of your iPhone 5(c/s), SE (1st generation), and 6 (Plus).

Was your iPhone stolen or did you lose it?

If you report your iPhone stolen, it's important to mention the IMEI number. As you no longer have the device, you can find the number on the back of the original packaging or online. You can find it online via the following steps:

Go to the login page below on your computer or tablet.
Log in with the Apple ID your iPhone is registered on.
Scroll down until you see 'Devices'.
Select the device you want to see the IMEI number of.

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How do I find my IMEI number without my iPhone?

If you don't have your device.

Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser..

Choose the Devices section. To see the serial and IMEI/MEID number, select the device..

How do you find your IMEI number if your phone is lost?

Just go to Google Settings, sign-in with your Google account and expand the Android tab. Here you will see of all Android devices that are connected to your Google Account and it will list the IMEI number of your phone as well.