Let’s quickly confirm you have the 3 things you’ll need for activation
and help you be ready in case you don’t:
1) An UNLOCKED phone ready for activation
2) Your phone IMEI number (easy to locate)
3) If keeping your existing phone number, you need your Transfer Pin
Do you have the phone you want to activate?
Is it UNLOCKED (available for activation)?
Great, you have an unlocked phone for activation
Do you already know your phone’s IMEI number?
The easiest way to find your IMEI is to dial *#06#.
- Open your phone app.
- Dial *#06#.
- Your IMEI appears immediately on the screen.
If desired, review the alternative and additional information below.
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How Do I Gather My IMEI Number?
(Possible Alternative) How do I find my IMEI on my iPhone?
Possible Alternative — How Do I Find My IMEI on My iPhone?
Fastest Method — Works on Any iPhone
- Open your Phone app.
- Dial *#06#.
- Your IMEI appears on screen.
In Settings
- Go to Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap About.
- Scroll down to find your IMEI/MEID or ICCID.
- Touch and hold any number to copy it.
Using Finder or iTunes
- Connect your iPhone to your computer.
- On a Mac with Catalina or later, open Finder.
- On a Mac with Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.
- Locate your device.
- Find your IMEI under General in Finder or Summary in iTunes.
If You Do Not Have Your Device Handy
- Go to appleid.apple.com.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- Choose the Devices section.
- Select your device to see the IMEI.
(Possible Alternative) How do I find my IMEI on my iPad?
Possible Alternative — How Do I Find My IMEI on My iPad?
For iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
Fastest Method
- Open your Phone app, if available.
- Dial *#06#.
- Your IMEI appears on screen.
On the Device Itself
Look on the back of your iPad. The serial number and IMEI may be printed there.
In Settings
- Go to Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap About.
- Scroll down to find your IMEI.
- Touch and hold the number to copy it.
Using Finder or iTunes
- Connect your iPad to your computer.
- On a Mac with Catalina or later, open Finder.
- On a Mac with Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.
- Locate your device.
- Click Serial Number to find the IMEI.
(Possible Alternative) How do I find my IMEI on my Android?
Possible Alternative — How Do I Find My IMEI on My Android?
Fastest Method — Works on Any Android
- Open your Phone app.
- Dial *#06#.
- Your IMEI appears on screen.
Check IMEI from Settings
- Open Settings.
- Tap About phone.
- Scroll down to find your IMEI.
Or:
- Open Settings.
- Tap About phone.
- Tap Detailed info and specs.
- Your IMEI is listed there.
Note: The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your Android device manufacturer.
How Do I Gather My IMEI Number?
The easiest way to find your IMEI is to dial *#06#.
- Open your phone app.
- Dial *#06#.
- Your IMEI appears immediately on the screen.
Recommended method: Dialing *#06# is usually the fastest and easiest method because it works on most phones.
The following sub-sections provide possible alternative ways to find your IMEI on specific device types.
