How To Check iPhone Serial Number, EID or IMEI

Q: How to find EID, or IMEI (Serial Number) on iPhone through settings

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone. Step 2: Tap General, then select About. Step 3: Scroll down to find your Serial Number, EID, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID. Step 4: To copy a number, touch and hold it, then tap Copy.

Q: How to Find Your iPhone’s Serial Number or IMEI/MEID through a Computer

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer. Step 2: On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open Finder. Step 3: On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a PC, open iTunes. Step 4: Select your iPhone. Step 5: In Finder, click General > Phone Number to view the EID, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.

Every iPhone has a unique serial number, EID, and IMEI/MEID, which can be useful for support, repairs, or unlocking your device. Here’s how you can locate them.

How to find EID, or IMEI (Serial Number) on iPhone through settings

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap General, then select About.
Step 3: Scroll down to find your Serial Number, EID, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.
Step 4: To copy a number, touch and hold it, then tap Copy.

iPhone-setting

How to Find IMEI/MEID (Serial Number) on iPhone Without Going to Settings

If you can't access the Settings menu, you can still find the IMEI/MEID in these places:

On the SIM Tray (for certain models)

iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd Gen), iPhone 11, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and earlier models have the IMEI/MEID printed on the SIM tray.
iPhone 6s and later have both the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray.

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On the Back of the iPhone (older models only)

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE (1st Gen), iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5 have the IMEI/MEID engraved on the back.

On the Original Packaging

If you still have the original iPhone box, check the barcode for the serial number, EID, and IMEI/MEID.

iPhone-package

How to Find Your iPhone’s Serial Number or IMEI/MEID through a Computer

If your iPhone is unavailable, you can find its serial number, EID, or IMEI/MEID on a Mac or PC:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer.
Step 2: On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open Finder.
Step 3: On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a PC, open iTunes.
Step 4: Select your iPhone.
Step 5: In Finder, click General > Phone Number to view the EID, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.

How to Find Your iPhone’s Serial Number or IMEI/MEID Online

If you don’t have your iPhone, you can check your Apple account:

Step 1: Go to Apple ID Account and sign in.
Step 2: Click Devices and select your iPhone to see its serial number, EID, and IMEI/MEID.

Why Keeping Track of Your iPhone’s Serial Number, IMEI, and EID is Important

iPhone 14 models and later do not have IMEI/MEID engraved on the device.
If your iPhone is lost or stolen, you may need these numbers when contacting Apple Support or your carrier.

By keeping track of your iPhone’s serial number, EID, and IMEI/MEID, you can quickly access essential information whenever needed.

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