IMEI code in Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)

How to find the IMEI code on Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)

The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) code is a unique number that uniquely identifies your Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) worldwide. Knowing how to obtain your device's IMEI code is essential, as this number may be needed for a variety of situations, such as activating a new phone, reporting a stolen device or requesting technical support.

If you are an Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) owner and need to know your IMEI code, you are in the right place. In this tutorial, we will provide you with clear and simple instructions on how to obtain the IMEI code on your Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus). This knowledge will allow you to access important information about your device and ensure its security.

In the following sections, we will guide you through various methods for finding the IMEI code on your Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus), including options available in the device settings, through a hidden system code, finding it printed on the device itself, and ways to access it when you don't have direct access to the phone.

Table of Contents:

First method:

Estimated time: 1 minute.

1- First step:

Unlock your Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) and go to the home screen to get started.

2- Second step:

Click on the phone icon of your Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus), it is usually located at the bottom left.

3- Third step:

If the numeric keyboard does not appear, press the keyboard icon to open it.

4- Fourth step:

Press the following sequence using the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) keyboard: *#06# (asterisk, hash, zero, six, hash).

5- Fifth step:

By default, you should see the IMEI code of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) if not, press on the “call” button, and it will appear.

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If you do not have access to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus), either because it is locked or because you have lost it or it has been stolen and you have not been able to see the IMEI code with this method read on to see the other options available to you.

Video instructions

Second method:

Do you keep the case of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)? 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) is through the device settings, if your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) 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: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) serial number.

Fourth method:

If you do not have access to your Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus), it has been stolen or lost and you want to know its IMEI code you can find it out through the internet using your Google account.

All devices with the Android operating system are linked to a Google account (your Gmail account), the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) comes from factory with Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) version.

To do this you can access the web https://www.google.com/android/find or install the app called "Find my Google device" from Google LLC.

You can follow the step by step instructions in this tutorial: How to locate Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus), when you have reached step 3 click on the information icon that appears next to the name of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) and the IMEI code will be displayed as shown in the following image:

What is the purpose of obtaining the IMEI code of a Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)?

The IMEI code is used for example to find out if a device Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) it is an original Xiaomi, 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) 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 Xiaomi warranty and know if the device is on some IMEI blacklist

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About the device:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) is a mobile/cell phone with dimensions of 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in), a weight of 180 grams, , a screen size of 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) and a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density).

It has a processor Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, a graphics card Adreno 506, a RAM memory 3 GB / 4 GB and an internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) comes from the factory with the Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) operating system.