Free IMEI checks

Free Find My iPhone (FMI) check

Find My iPhone is the switch behind iCloud Activation Lock. When it is ON, the device asks for the previous owner's Apple ID after every reset — so a used iPhone with FMI ON cannot be set up by anyone else. Type the IMEI or serial number and see the status in seconds.

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3 free checks a day from one address. Some checks take a minute or two; the result opens right here.

What this check tells you

  • Find My iPhone status: ON or OFF
  • The model the number belongs to
  • Whether the device can be activated by a new owner

How to run it

  1. Find the IMEI: dial *#06# or open Settings › About.
  2. Type it in the box above — the serial number works for Apple devices too.
  3. Press Check now. The result opens on this page; click it to copy.

Questions people ask

What does FMI ON mean?

Find My iPhone is switched on, so iCloud Activation Lock is active. After a reset the device will ask for the previous owner's Apple ID and password. Ask the seller to turn it off before you pay.

Can I check FMI with the serial number instead of the IMEI?

Yes. Apple records the status against both, so either one works. The IMEI is under Settings › General › About, or dial *#06#.

Is a Find My iPhone check free?

This one is. Everyone gets a few free checks a day; resellers with an account can run as many as they like through the API.

Does FMI OFF mean the phone is not stolen?

No. FMI only says whether Activation Lock is on. Run the free IMEI blacklist check as well to see whether a carrier has reported the device lost or stolen.

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