How to Track Xiaomi by IMEI? Is it possible?
Today in this article, we are going to teach you how to track Xiaomi by IMEI, if you have a cell phone that you don't know where it is, or it was stolen, this is a great way to learn.
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But first, let's understand what IMEI is and how to identify it on your device.
What is IMEI?
The IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identity, is a code made up of 15 digits that are unique and global, no matter where you go.
It can also be called International Mobile Equipment Identity, that is, we can understand the IMEI as an identity document for your smartphone, each of them has one.
Be it for Android or iOS, you can use the IMEI to check the status of your cell phone via Anatel.
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And to check the IMEI of Xiaomi smartphones, you must open your cell phone and type the code “*#06#” on the keyboard, with that the IMEI is displayed on the screen.
In addition, it is also in the settings, accessing the “About phone” tab and entering Status, you can find the device's IMEI.
How to track Xiaomi by IMEI?
In order for you to learn how to track Xiaomi by IMEI, the first thing you will have to do is file a police report.
After the police report is filed, the police will use the IMEI number to find your cell phone.
And the second thing that should be done with your IMEI is to call your cell phone operator, the one that you have the chip with, and report the theft or loss of the device.
This way, they can block the line, which is crucial in cases of robbery. Especially because they block calls and mobile data so that the internet and network cannot be used.
Another way to locate your Xiaomi
And if you want another way to locate your Xiaomi smartphone, you can also use Mi Cloud.
You can access it through the Xiaomi website and log in with your Mi account, accessing your profile and going to the “Find device” tab.
Once you access this option, you can check the location of the device. And to help you find your device, it can emit a beep.
Still in the browser and going to the “find device” tab, click on the option to play sound and the alert will start, however, this only happens if the device is connected to the internet.
In your Mi Cloud account, you have two more options as well, the second of which is lost mode, in which the device is locked and the Mi Pay cards are removed.
The last option available is to erase data, something that is irreversible, so once it is done there is no going back.
All SD card data will be erased afterwards, synchronization will be disabled and Mi Pay wallet cards will be deleted.
Now that you know how to track Xiaomi by IMEI and Mi Cloud, you know what to do when you lose your cell phone or have it stolen.
