Find hidden information about your iPhone quickly and accurately using its serial number.
What is an iPhone serial number?
Why you should check your iPhone serial number
If you're buying a used iPhone, checking it with the iPhone serial number lookup tool is the fastest and most reliable way to ensure you’re getting a genuine device. It might help you compare iPhone models with each other and get to know your device better.
Verify authenticity
Every original device has a unique serial number that reveals its specs and other details. If the number is missing or invalid, the iPhone might be counterfeit.
Checking warranty & repair options
Apple offers one year of hardware repair and up to 90 days of tech support. Users can also buy AppleCare+ coverage. Discover what’s available for your device.
Identify the iPhone model for upgrades
Knowing your iPhone model helps check iOS compatibility, buy the right accessories (like AirPods), and ensure components such as screen protectors fit perfectly.
You can locate your iPhone serial number in the iPhone itself, online, or in your purchase documents.
iPhone Settings
Go to Settings > General > About > Serial Number.
Packaging or receipt
Check the barcode label on the original box or find the serial number printed on your receipt.
When you check an iPhone by serial number using a reliable third-party tool, you get tons of valuable insights about its features, history, and current status.
Device model
Technical specs
Manufacturing date & location
AppleCare & warranty status, and more
Apple has a single service for checking all its devices.
Important. With Apple's tool, you'll get limited information: model, purchase date, and coverage details.
Go to the official Apple iPhone serial number lookup tool.
Enter your iPhone serial number.
Complete the CAPTCHA to prove you're a human.
Click Submit.
Third-party tools give more valuable insights about your iPhone, such as tech specs, manufacturing date and location, and more.
Your report will be displayed right away. For the full report with even more insights, check your inbox — it'll be waiting for you!
Important. Always use reputable third-party services for iPhone lookup by serial number to avoid compromising your device.
Open a reliable iPhone serial number lookup tool at the top of this page.
Enter your iPhone serial number.
Provide your email and agree to the privacy policy. It's safe.
Click Lookup now.
Sometimes, the tool for iPhone lookup by serial number may not show you details about the device. If you suspect your iPhone might be counterfeit, use Apple's official lookup tool to verify its authenticity. Otherwise, try these troubleshooting methods.
Tool limitations
iPhones switched from 12-digit to 10-digit serial numbers in 2021. Some tools are designed to work with only one of these formats.
Wrong number
You might accidentally mix up the iPhone's serial number with its model number or IMEl. Double-check what you're entering.
Misread characters
When typing the serial number manually, it's easy to confuse some characters, like O (letter) and 0 (zero). Try copying it instead.
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