How to retrieve a serialnumber and IMEI from a dead iPhone?

Iron_Lion wrote:

Just like you wouldn't take an iPhone to a carrier for an issue with the iPhone.

My carrier provides service for iPhones, just as they do for all phones that they sell. For people who don't have access to an Apple Store, it might be a useful option. What you don't do is take it to the stand at the mall.

To be completely honest, no you can't. Don't you think that we would have provided that solution already if that were an option. It has already been established the the OP did not have AppleCare, and did not register their phone on their own. No registration - no serial number.

GB

The device owner would have to log into their iCloud account that was connected to the iPhone when service was setup. When the owner logs into their account at icloud.com they can go under iCloud settings and see the devices connected to their iCloud account. A registered iPhone will show and clicking on the iPhone graphic will display the Serial Number & IEMI. The serial number & IEMI are needed to help prevent use or to circumvent security features which prevent use of stolen devices. If you didn't register your device when you purchased it then you would not have had ability to add apps, games, etc from App Store. If the device was jailbroken then you are out of luck because the Apple terms use were violated by the jailbroken device. No saving in that case.

I agree, and normally I wouldn't even bring it up. But in this inane thread, I think the distinction is important, since if the person had AppleCare, they would be able to retrieve their serial number via their Apple Profile. Not even sure what it is the OP needs the Serial number for....😐

GB

RalfFerdius wrote:

Where do you bring a product that's broken, not complete, has missing parts, or doesn't fulfill your needs?

Take it to Apple.

or doesn't fulfill your needs?

If you're still with in the return period, take it back to where you bought it. After that, sell it.

RalfFerdius wrote:

And why doesn't Apple put the serialnumber near an iPhone if using the serialnumber is so important?

They do it to annoy you, obviously.

This dead horse has been beaten into dust.

Csound1 wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

And why doesn't Apple put the serialnumber near an iPhone if using the serialnumber is so important?

It is on the box and in the phone, difficult to get any nearer than that.

I'm starting to get dizzy from all this going round and round in circles.

Meg St._Clair wrote:

Csound1 wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

And why doesn't Apple put the serialnumber near an iPhone if using the serialnumber is so important?

It is on the box and in the phone, difficult to get any nearer than that.

I'm starting to get dizzy from all this going round and round in circles.

I have been at full Gillespie for a while now. 🙂

Allan Eckert wrote:

Me thinks you are dealing with a troll. My suggestions would be to back far, far away. That will relieve the dizziness.

Even a merry-go-round gets boring after too many revolutions.

RalfFerdius wrote:

Meg St._Clair wrote:

Csound1 wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

And why doesn't Apple put the serialnumber near an iPhone if using the serialnumber is so important?

It is on the box and in the phone, difficult to get any nearer than that.

I'm starting to get dizzy from all this going round and round in circles.

Then give clear answers, suggestions.

Please stop making new questions before old ones are solved.

We did.

They are.

RalfFerdius wrote:

Meg St._Clair wrote:

Csound1 wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

And why doesn't Apple put the serialnumber near an iPhone if using the serialnumber is so important?

It is on the box and in the phone, difficult to get any nearer than that.

I'm starting to get dizzy from all this going round and round in circles.

Then give clear answers, suggestions.

Please stop making new questions before old ones are solved.

Please refrain from instructing others as to what they should, or should not do, thank you.

RalfFerdius wrote:

Meg St._Clair wrote:

Csound1 wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

And why doesn't Apple put the serialnumber near an iPhone if using the serialnumber is so important?

It is on the box and in the phone, difficult to get any nearer than that.

I'm starting to get dizzy from all this going round and round in circles.

Then give clear answers, suggestions.

Please stop making new questions before old ones are solved.

Please stop asking the same question over and over mindlessly. Why do you need the serial number anyway? You said that the "shop" you bought it from didn't require it.

What is it, exactly, that you need the serial number for?

GB