8 Ways to Find the IMEI Number on an iPhone

Quick Tips

• In the Phone app, dial *#06# to view the IMEI number.
• You can also go to Settings > General > About and view the IMEI number,
• Check the IMEI number of your iPhone on the official box.

Method 1: Use the Phone App

This is the easiest way to find the IMEI number on your iPhone. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open the Phone app, and tap on the keypad tab.

Step 2: Dial *#06# using the number and the character keys on the keypad.

You will now see a window displaying the IMEI Number. If your iPhone supports an eSim, you will be able to see an IMEI number for that as well. And the IMEI number for the eSim is the IMEI2.

As an alternative method, you can also check the IMEI number of your iPhone within the Settings app.

Method 2: Use Settings App to Check IMEI

Open Settings > General > About.

You will now find the IMEI number on this screen. And as mentioned earlier, IMEI2 is for the E-Sim.

Method 3: Check SIM Tray to Find iPhone IMEI

You can eject and check the SIM card tray of your iPhone to find the IMEI number. This is especially useful when you can’t access the touchscreen of your iPhone.

Method 4: Check the Back of Your iPhone for IMEI

Older iPhone models have the IMEI numbers engraved on the back panel. If you own any of the following devices, you will be able to check the IMEI number on your iPhone’s back.

• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE (1st generation)
• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5

But what if you don’t have access to your iPhone? Take a look at the next few methods to find the IMEI number of your iPhone that does not require access to your phone.

Method 5: Check Your iPhone’s Box

The retail packaging of your iPhone will have the IMEI number printed on the back. Therefore, you need to keep this box safe and make sure to not dispose of the box, since it contains some useful information.

Method 6: Get the IMEI Number Using Apple ID

Apple also provides the details of your iPhone, including the IMEI number on your Apple ID dashboard. You can take a look at the details of all Apple devices signed in to that particular Apple ID. Here’s how.

Step 1: Visit the Apple ID website. Tap on Sign in.

Step 2: Enter your Apple ID and Password. You might also be asked to verify the sign-in process using a 6-digit code sent to any of your Apple devices.

Step 3: After you sign in, tap on Devices.

Step 4: Select the device for which you want to find the IMEI number.

There you go, you will now be able to see the IMEI number of your iPhone.

You can also view the IMEI number of your iPhone by connecting it to your Windows PC or Macbook. Let us now see how we can use iTunes on Windows to check the IMEI number.

Method 7: Use iTunes to Find the iPhone’s IMEI Number on Windows

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your PC with a compatible cable and open iTunes.

Step 2: Once your iPhone is connected, you can see your iPhone in the list of devices. Tap on the little phone icon on the toolbar.

You will now see the details of your device, however, you will not be able to see the IMEI number.

Step 3: So, tap on Phone Number 1 and Phone Number 2 until it changes to an IMEI number.

You will now be able to see the IMEI number of your iPhone.

Method 8: Find the IMEI Number of Your iPhone on a Mac

For this method, you must ensure that you have logged in to the same Apple account on your macOS device as your iPhone. Once done, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Tap on the Apple logo in the toolbar and select System Settings.

Step 2: Tap on your profile.

Step 3: Now, you will see a list of devices registered on the same Apple ID. Tap on the one you want to find the IMEI number for.

Step 4: You can now see the IMEI number of your iPhone.

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