How do I locate iPhone using IMEI and Serial Number?

The only way you can track your iPhone is with Find My. The serial number is mainly for identification purposes and cannot be used to track your iPhone. Only your carrier can track your iPhone with the IMEI, but they will only do so if they have a court order or when someone’s life is in imminent danger.

Please view the following support article ⇢

Find your lost iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

The wireless carriers generally only locate phones through the IMEI as part of the search for a missing person, and the serial number can only be used to check if an already-found iPhone is yours.

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