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IMEI number of an old device

how do i look up an IMEI number of an old device not currently active and not currently in my possession


iPhone XR

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 6:21 AM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2021 7:50 AM

Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch - "Learn how to find your iOS device's serial number, IMEI/MEID, CDN, and ICCID." click here -->

https://support.apple.com/HT204073




If you don't have your device



There are several places to check that might show the serial or IMEI/MEID number.



  1. Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser on your computer.
  2. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on your device. 
  3. Scroll down to the Devices section. To see the serial and IMEI/MEID number, select the device.


If you still need help, here's what to try next:



  • Do you have a different device with iOS 10.3 or later that's
  • signed in to your Apple ID? On that device, go to Settings > [Your
  • name]. Scroll down to see any devices signed in with your Apple ID. To
  • view the serial and IMEI/MEID number, tap the device name.
  • Do you still have your device's original package? Find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the barcode:

  • Still can't find the number that you need? Contact Apple Support by selecting your device from this list:




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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 24, 2021 7:50 AM in response to schmidty73

Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch - "Learn how to find your iOS device's serial number, IMEI/MEID, CDN, and ICCID." click here -->

https://support.apple.com/HT204073




If you don't have your device



There are several places to check that might show the serial or IMEI/MEID number.



  1. Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser on your computer.
  2. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on your device. 
  3. Scroll down to the Devices section. To see the serial and IMEI/MEID number, select the device.


If you still need help, here's what to try next:



  • Do you have a different device with iOS 10.3 or later that's
  • signed in to your Apple ID? On that device, go to Settings > [Your
  • name]. Scroll down to see any devices signed in with your Apple ID. To
  • view the serial and IMEI/MEID number, tap the device name.
  • Do you still have your device's original package? Find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the barcode:

  • Still can't find the number that you need? Contact Apple Support by selecting your device from this list:




IMEI number of an old device

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