In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12 it is that you either want to change operator, or that you want to block your lost mobile phone. In fact, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your mobile phone.
We are going to teach you on this page how to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12? In this context, first, we will teach you what the uses of the IMEI number are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Xiaomi 12, first if you still have your mobile phone, and then if you ever you lost it, it was stolen from you, or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12 used for?
We therefore start by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12. As we quickly told you in the introduction, this number is a bit like the serial number of a vehicle. The big advantage it has is that it allows perform remote actions on your Xiaomi 12. Among other things, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
In fact, very regularly, cell phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change plans, you will need to unlock your mobile phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another provider. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your Xiaomi 12, in order to do this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your phone and it is using this code that he will be able to carry out the procedure .
Second and more that we realize every day use of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a mobile phone. If you haven't set up a lock code for your mobile phone, all your data will be accessible to the person who found or stole it. It is therefore essential to block access to your mobile phone . A PIN code is a first security, however, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not configured a screen lock code, he will still be able to use your mobile phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will be able to block the use of your Xiaomi 12.
How to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, as we explained to you, in the event that you still have your Xiaomi 12, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, however, rest assured, even in the event where you lost it or it was stolen from you, you have other techniques to get your hands on it. We invite you to take a look at our article if you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Xiaomi 12.
How to have the IMEI number of a Xiaomi 12 if you still have the mobile phone?
First technique, you have your phone and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in the event of loss or theft, here we present the different techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
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- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Xiaomi 12 will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your Xiaomi 12
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, if you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Xiaomi 12 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you no longer have your Xiaomi 12?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Xiaomi 12 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Xiaomi 12, you should know that there are other methods, here they are:
- Using your telephone operator: In practice, telephone operators generally keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to call them describing the situation and they should be able to pass it on to you.
- If you ever still have the packaging of your Xiaomi 12 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Xiaomi 12, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi 12.
