How to Find the IMEI on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO
The same two routes work on all three names: the dialer code and the About phone screen. The region letter in the model number is worth a look too.
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One family, three names
Xiaomi sells phones under its own name and under Redmi and POCO. They look different in a shop, but for finding the IMEI nothing changes: the same dialer code, the same About phone screen, the same box label. What is different is how much the same model changes between regions, which is where most buyer surprises come from.
| Where | Steps | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Dialer | *#06# | Two lines on dual SIM. Both should start with the same eight digits. |
| Settings | Settings, About phone, All specs (some versions: tap the phone card at the top, then IMEI). | Reads the same as the dialer. A different number here is a red flag. |
| Box | Sticker on the back of the box, next to a barcode. Lists IMEI 1, IMEI 2 and the model. | Boxes get swapped. Never rely on the box alone. |
| SIM tray area | Some models print an IMEI label inside the tray slot. | Needs a pin and a light. Do not force the tray. |
| Mi account | The Xiaomi cloud web page lists the devices signed in. | Only for a phone that is still yours. |
Reading the region off the model number
In About phone you find a model number such as 2201117TG. The final letter is how Xiaomi marks the sales region, and it is the quickest way to see if the phone is the version you were promised.
| Last letter | Usually the version for | Typical gotcha |
|---|---|---|
| G | Global markets | Fine in Europe and most of the world. |
| I | India | Some bands differ; software is region-set. |
| C | China | No Google services out of the box on many; bands for China. |
| T | Taiwan | Rare outside Taiwan. |
Patterns, not promises: Xiaomi has changed its code scheme over the years, so read the box and the About screen together.
A short routine for second-hand buyers
- Dial *#06# with the seller watching. Note every IMEI shown.
- Open About phone and compare. A zero or blank IMEI means walk away.
- Read the model number. Does the last letter fit the region you want?
- Type the IMEI into the checker above for the model name and lock line.
- Open Settings and look at the top of the screen. If a Mi Account name is shown, ask the seller to sign out and to remove the lock-screen password.
- Ask for a factory reset in front of you. If the phone asks for an account afterwards, stop.
Carrier locks on Xiaomi phones sold in the US are rare, because most Xiaomi models are not sold through US carriers. If one has come in via a US carrier, the unlock check page explains the lock answer.
Questions people ask
Is the IMEI on a Redmi or POCO found the same way as on a Xiaomi?
Yes. The three names run the same software family on the same phones, so the dialer code and the About screen work on all of them. Menu wording can change between MIUI and HyperOS versions.
Why does my Redmi show two IMEIs and sometimes a third?
One per SIM slot. Models with eSIM add an embedded-SIM identity. All belong to the same phone and share the first eight digits.
I bought a Redmi that says it is "global" but the box says India. Does that matter?
It can. Version codes at the end of the model number show where the phone was made to be sold, and that affects bands and software. Check that the code on the phone matches what you were told. See the table above.
Does the IMEI show whether a Mi Account is still on the phone?
No. The account is stored on Xiaomi's side and shown on the phone. Ask the seller to sign out in front of you, and do a factory reset to be sure.
What if the IMEI shows as 000000000000000 or is blank?
A zero or empty IMEI means the identity was erased or broken, often by bad software or a failed repair. Do not buy that phone: many networks will not register it.