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How to find your IMEI, serial number and model number

The steps Apple, Google and Samsung give, each with a link to the page it comes from. Know the model number already? Look it up in Find my model

What the numbers are

IMEI
A number a phone needs to use a mobile network (Google). It is different for every phone (Samsung). Only devices with cellular radios have one.

Source: GoogleSource: Samsung

Two IMEIs
A dual-SIM phone has one IMEI for each slot (IMEI 1 and IMEI 2). Pixel phones that can use both eSIM and SIM cards have two IMEIs (Google).

Source: Google

MEID
The first 14 digits of the IMEI (Apple).

Source: Apple

EID
Identifies the eSIM, not the phone (Google).

Source: Google

Serial number
A unique number the manufacturer gives each device (Samsung). Apple uses it for support and coverage.

Source: SamsungSource: Apple

Model number vs part number (Apple)
Next to Model Number in Settings you first see the part number; tap it to see the model number that starts with A (Apple).

Source: Apple

Where to find them

Apple

  • iPhone

    Settings

    1. Open Settings
    2. Tap General
    3. Tap About
    4. Find the serial number; scroll down for EID, IMEI/MEID and ICCID. Touch and hold a number to copy it.

    Source: Apple

  • iPhone

    Before setup

    1. Turn on the iPhone
    2. At the Hello screen, tap the Info button in the bottom-right corner

    Source: Apple

  • iPhone

    On the device

    1. iPhone 6s to iPhone 13 and iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen): IMEI/MEID is on the SIM tray
    2. iPhone 5 to iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone SE (1st gen): IMEI/MEID is on the back
    3. iPhone 3G to iPhone 4s: serial and IMEI are on the SIM tray
    4. Original iPhone: both are engraved on the back
    5. iPhone 14 models and later don't have an IMEI/MEID engraving

    Source: Apple

  • iPhone and iPad

    With a computer

    1. Connect the device
    2. Open Finder (macOS Catalina 10.15 or later), iTunes (macOS Mojave or earlier) or the Apple Devices app on a PC
    3. On the General tab, click the model name to see the serial number
    4. iPhone: click Phone Number to see EID, IMEI/MEID and ICCID. iPad (cellular): click Serial Number

    Source: Apple

  • iPhone and iPad

    On the web

    1. Go to account.apple.com
    2. Sign in
    3. Choose Devices and select the device

    Source: Apple

  • iPhone and iPad

    Original packaging

    Read the barcode label on the box

    Source: Apple

  • iPhone and iPad

    Model number (A-number)

    1. Open Settings > General > About
    2. Tap the part number shown next to Model Number to see the model number that starts with A

    Source: Apple

  • iPad

    On the device

    The back of the iPad shows the serial number, and the IMEI on Wi-Fi + Cellular models

    Source: Apple

  • Apple Watch

    On the watch

    1. Open Settings
    2. Tap General > About
    3. Scroll to Serial Number or IMEI (IMEI is on GPS + Cellular models only)

    Source: Apple

  • Apple Watch

    On the paired iPhone

    1. Open the Apple Watch app
    2. Tap My Watch
    3. Tap General > About

    Source: Apple

  • Apple Watch

    On the case

    1. Series 1 or later, SE and Ultra: remove the band and look inside the band slot
    2. Apple Watch (1st generation): check the back

    Source: Apple

  • AirPods

    Settings

    1. On iPhone or iPad: Settings > Bluetooth, then tap More Info next to your AirPods
    2. On Mac: System Settings, find your AirPods and click More Info

    Source: Apple

  • AirPods

    On the hardware

    1. AirPods and AirPods Pro: under the lid of the charging case
    2. AirPods Max: under the left ear cushion
    3. The model number (A-number) is on the underside of each AirPod

    Source: Apple

  • Mac

    About This Mac

    1. Choose Apple menu > About This Mac
    2. Or hold Option and choose Apple menu > System Information, then Hardware
    3. The serial is also printed on the underside. Apple notes that after a logic board replacement the printed serial may no longer be active.

    Source: Apple

Google

  • Pixel phone

    Settings

    1. Open Settings
    2. Tap About phone
    3. Scroll to IMEI or Model. Dual-SIM Pixels have IMEI 1 and IMEI 2.

    Source: Google

  • Pixel phone

    Find My Device

    1. Open Google Find My Device
    2. Tap your phone at the top left
    3. Tap the information icon; the IMEI appears under the phone's name

    Source: Google

  • Pixel phone

    Box, SIM tray or Your Devices

    1. Check the phone's box or SIM card tray
    2. Or sign in at store.google.com/my-devices to see serial numbers, IMEIs and models

    Source: Google

  • Pixel Watch

    On the watch

    1. Swipe down and tap Settings
    2. Tap System > About
    3. Swipe down to the IMEI and serial number
    4. Or remove the bands: the numbers are marked where the bands meet the case

    Source: Google

Samsung

  • Galaxy phone and tablet

    Settings

    1. Open Settings
    2. Tap About phone (or About tablet)
    3. Screens may vary by carrier, software version and model

    Source: Samsung

  • Galaxy phone

    Dial code

    Dial *#06# to see the IMEI and serial number. Samsung notes this only works when supported by your carrier.

    Source: Samsung

  • Galaxy phone and tablet

    Other places

    1. Back of the device (small print near the bottom), under a removable battery, or the original box
    2. Samsung Members app: Support tab, then tap the device name
    3. Your carrier account or bill of sale

    Source: Samsung

Official checkers: what they can and can't tell you

No official tool checks Activation Lock, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) or Reactivation Lock by IMEI or serial number. Check them on the device itself:

iPhone and iPad checksPixel and Galaxy checks

Your numbers stay with you

Device Diff never asks you to type your IMEI or serial number. If you share them with a buyer or seller, share them privately and only when needed. (Editorial advice; we found no official guidance on publishing these numbers.)

Checked against the makers' pages on October 17, 2026.