How to find serial number on samsung phone

How to find serial number on samsung phone

  • You won't find a serial number for a Samsung Galaxy S10 on its case — you'll have to go into your phone's software.
  • You can find the serial number in the Settings app by choosing "About phone."
  • You can also find the serial number using your phone dialer, by entering and calling *#06#. 
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If you ever need to find your Galaxy S10's serial number, like if you're getting the phone serviced and need to give the number to technical support, you can find it with just a few taps. 

It's not imprinted or inscribed on the Galaxy S10's case, but there are two ways to display it onscreen.

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How to find your Samsung Galaxy S10's serial number using Settings

1. Start the Settings app.

2. Tap "About phone."

3. You can see the serial number along with other details about the phone, including the phone number and IMEI number (which you may need if you want to unlock the phone from your cellular provider). 

The serial number can be found in the Settings app, where you can easily copy it to the clipboard for reference. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

4. To copy the serial number to the clipboard so you can paste it into a document, tap and hold the serial number until you see a pop-up that says "Copy to clipboard." Tap it.

How to find your Galaxy S10's serial number with a dial code

1. Start the Phone app. 

2. In the dialer, enter and call "*#06#."

You can find the serial number by dialing the code *#06#. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

3. You should see your serial number and IMEI number displayed, along with scannable barcodes for each of those numbers. 

The dialer gives you a second way to find your phone's serial number. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

4. When you're done, tap "OK" to close the window.

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Is IMEI the same as serial number?

Depending on the carrier, your device will have either an IMEI or MEID. These two numbers are different from a serial number. They are used at an international or global level, not just by manufacturers. Both types of numbers can help network providers track down a device that has been stolen or lost.

How do I find my phone's serial number?

How to find the serial number, IMEI number and ESN on an Android device..
Unlock your Android device and select the Settings tab..
Select About device..
Select Status. The device's IMEI/MEID numbers will appear on that screen (you might have to scroll down)..

How do I find the serial number on my Samsung phone without the phone?

Call your local carrier branch and ask for the serial number. In the event that you can't find the serial number on the phone, its packaging, or your online account, you can call your closest carrier branch and ask for the serial number.

What is Samsung product serial number?

A serial number is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer (like Samsung) to help identify an individual device, like a phone, tablet, TV, and so on. For example, your phone's serial number will be different from every other phone Samsung has made.