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RalfFerdius Author

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3 points

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

So,

without using ´Settings->About->Info´.

without having the original packaging, proof of purchase,a letter or e-mail with this information.

withoutusing iTunes.

Just only the phone itself.

Or can be another way, by using different software?

Most iPhone have reached a certain condition and not able to give a sign of life.

Whole Apple iPhone family/series with any iOS version. Maybe iPad family/series too.

Can somebody help?

Posted on Oct 30, 2015 3:19 PM

118 replies

Nov 24, 2015 7:42 PM in response to RalfFerdius

RalfFerdius wrote:

Meg St._Clair wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

Where they made serialnumber for.

That sentence really doesn't make sense in English.

Everywhere they made a serialnumber for.

You can use a serialnumber for ... ?

For the things they did create a serialnumber.

No, still not making sense. Sorry.

RalfFerdius Author

Level 1

3 points

Nov 24, 2015 7:56 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Meg St._Clair wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

Meg St._Clair wrote:

RalfFerdius wrote:

Where they made serialnumber for.

That sentence really doesn't make sense in English.

Everywhere they made a serialnumber for.

You can use a serialnumber for ... ?

For the things they did create a serialnumber.

No, still not making sense. Sorry.

You need a serialnumber for, everywhere Apple created the serialnumber for.

You can use / need a serialnumber to view your warranty status.

You can use / need a serialnumber to check if get your device back after a repair. It cannot be the same.

You can use / need a serialnumber to send in for a repair.

You can use / need a serialnumber to access some Apple online services.

You can use / need a serialnumber to submit for an Apple (online) service.

Also, you can need the serialnumber and the IMEI together.

RalfFerdius Author

Level 1

3 points

Nov 25, 2015 5:50 PM in response to Csound1

No, I don't.

RalfFerdius Author

Level 1

3 points

Nov 25, 2015 6:00 PM in response to Csound1

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.

Again, what if you don't have the original box and can't in the phone? It's very awkward.

RalfFerdius Author

Level 1

3 points

Nov 25, 2015 6:07 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Meg St._Clair wrote:

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.

It stands to reason,Apple will annoy us with this decision.

Csound1

Level 9

59,973 points

Nov 25, 2015 7:07 PM in response to RalfFerdius

RalfFerdius 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.

Again, what if you don't have the original box and can't in the phone? It's very awkward.

I can't help someone who loses everything.

iOSboy13

Level 1

8 points

Nov 25, 2015 8:04 PM in response to RalfFerdius

ON the back of the iPhone, underneath where it says "iPhone" it says "serial number:" and then the serial number. It is engraved on the back.

Nov 25, 2015 9:51 PM in response to iOSboy13

Not on an iPhone 6, which is what the OP has and is referring to in this thread.

Nov 26, 2015 5:27 AM in response to iOSboy13

iOSboy13 wrote:

ON the back of the iPhone, underneath where it says "iPhone" it says "serial number:" and then the serial number. It is engraved on the back.

It's the IMEI that's engraved on the back of the iPhne 6 anyway.

Csound1

Level 9

59,973 points

Nov 26, 2015 6:29 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

From Mum

That's an IMEI number?

RalfFerdius Author

Level 1

3 points

Nov 26, 2015 3:11 PM in response to iOSboy13

iOSboy13 wrote:

ON the back of the iPhone, underneath where it says "iPhone" it says "serial number:" and then the serial number. It is engraved on the back.

No, there's no serialnumber. Only an Apple logo, the word "iPhone", model with something and the IMEI. Maybe you confuse serialnumber and IMEI.

iPhone 4S and iPhone 6S don't show their IMEI on the devices themselves.

Nov 26, 2015 4:29 PM in response to Csound1

Csound1 wrote:

From Mum

That's an IMEI number?

Or an MEID.

Cjones51

Level 1

8 points

Jun 13, 2017 4:16 PM in response to Cjones51

This shows you that it's on the chip holder in your iPhone. On the side of your phone there's a spot for the chip have an ear ring or something long a pointy to press in there to get the chip out

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