If the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3 tells you something, it's that you either want to change the phone provider, or you want to block your lost phone. Indeed, this number is the equivalent of an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We are going to teach you in this article how to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3? To do this, first of all, we will teach you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Xiaomi Mix 3, first in the event that you still have your phone, and after in the event that you have lost it, been stolen or simply no longer have it.
What is the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3 used for?
We therefore start by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3. As we explained quickly in the introduction, this number is similar to the serial number of an automobile. The big advantage it has is that it will allow to perform actions remotely on your Xiaomi Mix 3. We are particularly used to using it when we change mobile operator.
Indeed, very regularly, phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change your plan, you will need to unlock your phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another telephone operator. Usually it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Xiaomi Mix 3 for free, for this, you will have to give him the IMEI of your device and it is using this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a phone. If you haven't set up a lock code for your phone, all your files will be accessible to the person who found or stole it. It is therefore essential to block access to your phone . A PIN code is a first security, despite everything, if the person changes the SIM card and you have not configured a screen lock code, he will still be able to use your phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Xiaomi Mix 3.
How to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, as we explained to you, in the event that you still have your Xiaomi Mix 3, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, in spite of everything, do not worry, even in the event that you have lost it or that it has been stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. We invite you to read our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Xiaomi Mix 3.
How to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi Mix 3 supposed that you still have the phone?
First solution, you have your device and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, find out the different techniques you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Xiaomi Mix 3 will appear on the screen
- Since the settings of your Xiaomi Mix 3
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About the phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, in the event that you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Xiaomi Mix 3 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number in the event that you no longer have your Xiaomi Mix 3?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Xiaomi Mix 3 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Xiaomi Mix 3, you should know that there are other techniques. , here they are:
- With your telephone operator: In fact, telephone operators in most cases keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can therefore try to get in touch with them by explaining the situation to them and they should be able to pass it on to you.
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your Xiaomi Mix 3 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
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