IMEI code in Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch Series 5

How to find the IMEI code on Watch Series 5

There is a very easy way to see the IMEI code in an Apple Watch Series 5 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 Watch Series 5 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:

Press inwards on the digital crown of your Apple Watch Series 5, the crown is the wheel on the right side of the smartwatch. Pressing you will open the applications menu.

2- Second step:

Scroll through the applications available on your Apple Watch Series 5 to find the Settings app, it is the gray icon with the icon of a cogwheel or gear.

3- Third step:

Click on General, it is the second option available on the Watch Series 5 screen, it also has the icon of a white gear on a gray circle.

4- Fourth step:

Click on the "Information" tab, it is the first option that appears on the screen.

5- Fifth step:

All the features of the Apple Watch Series 5 will appear, scroll down to see the version of the operating system, model, serial number, SEID, MAC address and if it is a model with eSIM, that is, with independent voice and data connection the mobile phone will show the IMEI code.

If you do not have your Apple Watch Series 5 you can use the iPhone to get the IMEI code instead:

1- On your linked iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.

2- Press the My watch tab and then click on General> Information.

3- All the characteristics of the Apple Watch Series 5 appear, look for the serial number or the IMEI.

Note: Only Apple Watch with (GPS + Cellular) have an IMEI code.

Third method:

Another way to find the IMEI code for your Apple Watch Series 5 is through the device settings, if your Apple Watch Series 5 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 Watch Series 5 serial number.

What is the purpose of obtaining the IMEI code of a Watch Series 5?

The IMEI code is used for example to find out if a device Watch Series 5 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 Watch Series 5 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 Watch Series 5 is a watch / smartwatch / bracelet with dimensions of 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 in), a weight of 47.8 grams, , a screen size of 1.78 inches, 10.0 cm2 (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio) and a screen resolution of 448 x 368 pixels (~326 ppi density).

It has a processor , a graphics card PowerVR and an internal memory of 32 GB.

The Apple Watch Series 5 comes from the factory with the watchOS 6.0 operating system.

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