In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi, it is because you want to either change the telephone operator, or you want to block your lost phone. Indeed, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your phone.
We are going to teach you on this page how to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi? To do this, to begin with, we are going to teach you what the IMEI number uses are, then, how to find out the IMEI number of your Xiaomi, first if you have your phone, and then if you ever have have lost it, have it stolen from you, or simply no longer have it.
What is the role of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi?
We start suddenly by seeing the interest of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi. As we told you quickly just before, this number is similar to the serial number of a vehicle. The big advantage it has is that it allows perform remote actions on your Xiaomi. We are particularly used to using them when changing mobile operator.
Indeed, very regularly, phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change your plan, you will have to unlock your phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another service provider. Usually it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator to unlock your Xiaomi for free, to do this, you will have to send them the IMEI of your smartphone and it is using this code that they will be able to execute the procedure.
Second and more that we realize every day use of the IMEI number of a Xiaomi, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a phone. In case you haven't set up a lock code for your phone, all of your files are going to be available 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, 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 phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they will block the use of your Xiaomi.
How to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi?
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, it is easier to recover its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even in the 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. You can read our article in the event that you want to know how to block a lost or stolen Xiaomi.
How to get the IMEI number of a Xiaomi if you still have the phone?
First solution, you have your smartphone and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, discover the different techniques that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your Xiaomi will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your Xiaomi
- Open the "Settings" of your phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, assuming you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your Xiaomi , 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?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your Xiaomi in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen Xiaomi, note that there are other techniques, here they are:
- With your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators generally keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can suddenly try to call them by explaining the situation to them and he should be able to communicate it to you,
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your Xiaomi , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
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