Free IMEI checks

Free iPhone activation date check

The first activation date is the true age of an iPhone: it tells you when the warranty clock started and whether the 'brand new' phone in the listing was really new. This check also reports the last restore and the next tether policy.

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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

  • First activation date
  • Last restore date
  • Next tether policy and the model the number belongs to

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 is the first activation date?

The day the iPhone was first set up on a network. Apple's one-year warranty and any AppleCare are counted from it.

What does 'next tether' mean?

The activation policy Apple will apply the next time the phone is set up — useful for seeing whether a carrier lock will follow the device.

Can I check with the serial number?

Yes. IMEI or serial number both work for any iPhone or cellular iPad.

Is it free?

Yes — a few checks a day per visitor. Resellers can run unlimited checks through the API.

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