how to check IMEI number on iPhone – 7 ways

This article is about how to check IMEI number on iPhone. Every iPhone has a corresponding IMEI number, just like our ID card. So what does this string of numbers do? This can help you identify the manufacturer. And when the iPhone is stolen, you can blacklist your device so that it can be used again.

how to check IMEI number on iPhone

So, how to check IMEI number on iPhone? There are seven options to choose from.

Option 1: Get the IMEI number by dialing the code * # 06 #

1.Open your phone dialer and dial the code *#06# on the keypad.

2. Wait for a while and the screen will automatically show you the IMEI number. You cannot copy and paste the IMEI number, but you can save it to your laptop or save it as a screenshot.

Option 2: Check the IMEI number in settings

It is convenient for you to enter settings to find your IMEI number, because you can copy and paste directly.

Follow these steps.

1.Enter your iPhone settings.

To do this, just find the gear-shaped app on your home screen and click on it. There you can see the basic selection process. You just need to find the “General” option and click on it.

Open Settings and click on General
2.Click on the “About” option on the general page.

Here, you can find a lot of information related to your phone, of course, the IMEI number is also there.

You can scroll down to find the IMEI number.

Click and scroll down

Option 3: Find the IMEI number on the back of the phone

This method is suitable for iPhone 6 or earlier versions.

You can turn your iPhone over to see if there is an IMEI number and text on the back of it. It’s very small, so you can use a magnifying glass to help you see it better and save it, or you can take a picture with your phone and zoom in to see it better.

The IMEI number can be found on the back of the phone

Option 4: Check the IMEI number at the bottom of the SIM card tray

First, remove the pin from your card and insert it into the small slot on the side of the phone where the SIM tray is placed. The SIM card tray will appear automatically.

Remove your SIM drawer

After removing the SIM tray, remove your SIM card, turn your SIM tray over and see a bunch of numbers at the bottom, that’s the IMEI number. This IMEI number is still very clear, so you need to use the above system to help you see clearly.

The IMEI number can be found on the SIM card tray

Option 5: Find the IMEI number on the side of the iPhone box

If you pack the box when you buy your iPhone, you can immediately remove the box at that time to see the barcode on one side of the box, so that you can see the corresponding IMEI number.

The IMEI number is on the iPhone box

Option 6: Check the IMEI number on the Apple ID website

1. Open this website (appleid.apple.com) with a browser, and enter your Apple ID to sign in.

2. Scroll down to find the Tools section. When you select your iPhone from the device list, the corresponding IMEI number.

Find your device section

Option 7: Show IMEI number in Finder or iTunes

Connect your device to the computer and follow these steps.

1.Launch Finder on Mac and MacOS Catalina 10.15 or later, in the Finder, make sure you are under the General tab.

For iPhone, click on the phone number under the device name or device model to find the IMEI number.

For the iPad (cellular model), click on the serial number to find the IMEI number.

2.Open iTunes on Mac with MacOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier or on PC, then locate your device.

In iTunes, click the button below your device name to find the information you need.

You can click two or three times to find it.

Then click Phone number under device name or device type to find IMEI number.