There is a very easy way to see the IMEI code in an Apple iPad Air through a hidden code in the system.
The IMEI code identifies a mobile device uniquely, each Apple device has its own IMEI code, this code must be printed on the device box and in the case of devices with removable battery under it. Here we discover how to get it in an Apple iPad Air very easily through the system settings.
IMPORTANT: Only devices with eSIM or SIM have an IMEI code, that is, only devices that have an independent internet connection through a SIM card other than that of the mobile phone. The rest of the devices do not have an IMEI code, the code to identify them is the serial number.
Table of Contents:
First method:
Estimated time: 1 minute.
1- First step:
Let's go to the settings of the Apple iPad Air, it is the icon of the gear wheel that you will find on the home screen of the device.
2- Second step:
Scroll down the menu on the left until you find the “General” section. Curiously, its icon is also another gear wheel, click to continue.
3- Third step:
The options in the “General” section of your Apple iPad Air, will appear on the right, click on the first option that appears called “About”.
4- Fourth step:
All the information about your Apple iPad Air will appear including name, version of the operating system, model number, serial number and in the case of having mobile connectivity the IMEI code will appear.
Second method:
If you do not have access to your Apple iPad Air and you need to obtain the IMEI code either because you have lost it or it has been stolen you will be able to access the IMEI/MEID code or the ICCID to be able to report your theft or loss by following the following steps:
1- From any device with internet access, tablet or computer access the web of the Apple ID account appleid.apple.com.
2- Log in with the Apple ID data you used on your Apple iPad Air for which you need to obtain the IMEI/MEID code.
3- Go to the “Devices” section and select the device to see all the data.
Do you keep the case of your Apple iPad Air? In this case you will find the serial number code and the IMEI/MEID in the barcode on the back of the box.
Third method:
Another way to find the IMEI code for your Apple iPad Air is through the device settings, if your Apple iPad Air has a SIM or eSIM card, the IMEI code (or codes) will appear next to or below the serial number. Please refer to the following tutorial to see how to see the serial number step by step: Apple iPad Air serial number.
What is the purpose of obtaining the IMEI code of a iPad Air?
The IMEI code is used for example to find out if a device iPad Air it is an original Apple, or it is a copy or imitation.
It is important to know what your IMEI code is in case of theft, to report it and ask the telephone operator to block the device and can not be used by another person.
It is also necessary to request an unlocking or release of the Apple iPad Air and that can be used with any SIM card of any operator, i.e. unlock a phone or tablet.
Other uses of the IMEI code are: knowing the country of origin of the device, knowing the date of manufacture and purchase, knowing the serial number, knowing if the device still has the manufacturer's Apple warranty and know if the device is on some IMEI blacklist
About the device:
Apple iPad Air is a tablet with dimensions of 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 in), a weight of 469 grams, , a screen size of 9.7 inches (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio) and a screen resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi pixel density).
It has a processor Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based), a graphics card PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics), a RAM memory 1 GB RAM DDR3 and an internal memory of 16/32/64/128 GB.
The Apple iPad Air comes from the factory with the iOS 7| upgradable to iOS 10.3.2 operating system.
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