How to Find IMEI Number on a Google Pixel 4A

To find the IMEI number on a Google Pixel 4A, open the Settings app, tap About phone, and look for IMEI. You can also dial *#06# in the Phone app to show it right away. If you don’t have the phone with you, check its box or Google’s Find My Device.

Your carrier may ask for the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number when you set up a new SIM or bring a phone you didn’t buy from them. The steps below follow Google’s Find your IMEI and other Pixel phone ID numbers help page. The screenshots were taken on a Pixel 4A running Android 10, so menus on later Android versions may look a little different.

How to Find the IMEI Number in Settings on a Google Pixel 4A

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to open your apps.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Settings.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap About phone.

Step 4: Scroll down to find the IMEI number.

Result: The IMEI appears on the About phone screen. It’s a 15-digit number, so check that you’ve copied every digit before you give it to your carrier.

How to Find the IMEI by Dialing *#06#

This is the fastest method.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap Keypad if the number pad isn’t showing.
3. Dial *#06#.

Result: A screen with your IMEI should pop up right away. On a phone with more than one SIM, this screen shows every IMEI, one per slot. If nothing appears, try pressing the call button. If you see an error instead, see how to fix a connection problem or invalid MMI code.

Why Your Pixel 4A May Have Two IMEI Numbers

Google explains that Pixel phones that can use both an eSIM and a physical SIM card have 2 IMEI numbers, one for each kind of SIM. Pixel 3a and later phones, including the Pixel 4A, can use one physical SIM and one eSIM at the same time, a feature Google calls Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).

According to Google, IMEI 1 is usually paired with the first SIM you set up, but your carrier can confirm which one it needs. If your carrier asks for IMEI 2 to give you an eSIM, Google says to turn on DSDS, then open Settings > About phone and find IMEI (SIM slot 2).

How to Find the IMEI Without the Phone

If your Pixel is lost, locked, or won’t turn on, Google lists these other places to check:

• The phone’s box. Spectrum Mobile also points to the original packaging.
• The SIM card tray.
• Google Find My Device. Select your phone at the top left, then tap the information icon. Google Store Help says the IMEI appears under your phone’s name.

Result: You can give the IMEI to your carrier or include it in a lost or stolen phone report even if you can’t unlock the phone. If you’re locked out, see how to reset the password on a Google Pixel 4A.

What Is the EID Number?

Google says a phone also needs an EID (Embedded Identity Document) number to use an eSIM, and your carrier may ask for it. To find it, open Settings, tap About phone, then SIM status, and look for EID. It’s also printed on the phone’s box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my IMEI listed anywhere online?

Google Store Help says the Your Devices page in your Google Account shows the serial numbers, IMEIs, and models for most Made by Google devices. Check there if you can’t reach the phone or its box.

Can I share my IMEI number with my carrier?

Yes. Google says you may need to give your carrier your IMEI 1, IMEI 2, or EID when you set up a new SIM. Share it only with your carrier or another trusted service, since it uniquely identifies your phone.

More Google Pixel 4A Guides

• How to take a screenshot on a Google Pixel 4A, so you can save an image of your IMEI screen
• How to reset network settings on a Google Pixel 4A
• How to view Google Pixel 4A app updates

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