You can find the IMEI and serial number on your iPad in four different ways.
Every iPad has a serial number, but only iPad cellular models have an IMEI number.
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All iOS and iPadOS devices have a serial number, and ones with cellular connection also have a 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity — or IMEI number.
This number is not only useful for getting cellular service on your device, but also for warranty and registration purposes, as well as securing a lost device.
2. Just underneath where it says "iPad" you'll find small writing. You may need a magnifying glass to read it. Your serial number will be included there, as well as the IMEI, if it's an iPad cellular model.
2. Open iTunes on your computer (on a Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier, or a PC), or open your Finder (on a Mac running macOS Catalina).
3. You may have to permit your computer access to your iPad by punching in your password in your iPad.
4. When you first connect it, iTunes will default to your iPad's summary page. If it's already connected, tap on the iPad icon in the top (it will be a small rectangle) and that will bring up the Summary page. Finder on macOS Catalina will open onto a "General" page with the same information when you tap the icon for your iPad.
5. You should see your iPad's serial number. Click on the serial number to show your iPad's other identifying numbers (including IMEI with cellular model).
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The IMEI number can be verified through SMS by sending a text message "IMEI" to the number '7887'. Alternatively, it can be verified through a website by visiting the official website of the phone manufacturer or a third-party website that provides IMEI check services (Software or By going to settings-About phone).
The easiest thing you can do to find out your IMEI number without having your phone is to check out the box in which it had arrived. Almost all the boxes will have a label that has the smartphone's IMEI number mentioned.
Open your mobile phone application as if you were going to make a call.
Type * # 06 #.
The mobile will have opened a window with the IMEI number: you just have to write it down. In the case that it is a double SIM, you must write down the two numbers.
If your phone is lost or stolen and you don't have the box, you can still find your IMEI number by following these steps: First, sign in to your Google account at myaccount.google.com/dashboard and look for “Android” or you can click on “Find My Device.” It will show you the devices you have linked to your dashboard.
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