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Garmin Serial Number Check

 

Before you begin

  • You can find these numbers in several places, including Settings, on the physical device, in iTunes, and on the original packaging.
  • When you contact Apple for support, you can use the serial number or the IMEI/MEID number to identify your iOS device.

Find your serial number, IMEI/MEID, or ICCID

Garmin Product Registration Form. Product Registration - Step 2 - Enter Product Details.

  1. Go to Settings > General > About.
  2. Look for your device's serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.
  3. Want to paste this information into Apple registration or support forms? Touch and hold the number to copy.

Still haven't found the number that you need? See the following sections.

iPhone

On these devices, find the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray. If you need support but you can't view the Settings menu, you can use the IMEI/MEID instead of the serial number:

  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus

On these devices, find the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID (the MEID is the first 14 digits of the IMEI) on the back. If you need support but you can't view the Settings menu, you can use the IMEI/MEID instead of the serial number:

  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone SE
  • iPhone 5s
  • iPhone 5c
  • iPhone 5

On these devices, find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray:

  • iPhone 3G
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPhone 4 (GSM model)
  • iPhone 4s

If you have an original iPhone, find the serial number and IMEI engraved on the back.

iPad and iPod touch

Serial Number Check Warranty

Find the serial number for your iPad Pro, iPad, or iPod touch on the back of the device. On an iPad (cellular model), you'll also find the IMEI. The MEID is the first 14 digits of the IMEI.

iTunes

You can also find your device's serial number in iTunes:

  1. Connect your iOS device to your computer.
  2. If iTunes doesn't launch automatically, open it.
  3. Locate your device. Click the Summary tab to see its information.
  4. For an iPhone, click Phone Number to find the IMEI/MEID and ICCID. For an iPad (cellular model), click Serial Number to find the CDN, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.

If you'd like to paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, choose Edit > Copy Serial Number.

If you don't have your device

There are several places to check that might show your device's serial or IMEI/MEID number.

  1. Go to your Apple ID account page (appleid.apple.com) in a web browser on your computer.
  2. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on the device that you need the serial or IMEI/MEID of.
  3. Scroll down to the section called Devices. To see a device's serial and IMEI/MEID number, select that device.

If you still need help, here's what to try next:

Garmin serial number lookup
  • Do you have a different iOS device with iOS 10.3 or later that's signed in to your Apple ID? On that device, tap Settings > [Your name]. Scroll down to see any devices signed in to your Apple ID. To view the serial and IMEI/MEID number, tap the device name.
  • Do you still have your device's original package? Find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the barcode:
  • Still can't find the number that you need? Contact Apple Support by selecting your device from this list:

Garmin Serial Number On Box

If you are currently looking at buying or selling your Garmin GPS unit please be aware of ownership/registration issues with Garmin. If the current owner has registered his GPS with Garmin then the new owner will have restrictions on upgrades until the registration has been changed. Once a unit is registered with Garmin it is associated with the owner. That owner can then upgrade the internal firmware and the maps whenever he likes. If he then sells the unit the new owner will not be able to do those upgrades until the registration with Garmin has been changed to the new owner. This is particularly important for those units that are supplied with the Map Source software. If the last owner has unlocked the software that means it has been registered with Garmin. The new owner can load the software but can not unlock it even with the unlock code because it is tied to a particular Garmin account of the last owner. Now, if none of this is important then you can use the GPS unit as your received it and it will get you from place to place just fine.

How to Transfer Ownership

The last owner must call Garmin Customer Service at 800-800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5PM CST. The last owner must have the new owners contact information and I recommend that the new owner set up a Garmin account in advance at My Garmin This will allow Garmin to automatically place the registration into the new owners account. The last owner should have the name, address and the My Garmin user name of the new owner before calling. He should also have the unit serial number and all unlock codes for the software that had been registered including any map update disks. The last owner can then tell the Garmin customer support who the registration should be changed to. I don't not know if it is possible for the seller to call Garmin in advance and have the registration cleared so the new owner can go through the registration process as if it was purchased new once the unit is received. (if anyone has input on this let me know)

Loading The Map Source Software

Once the new owner has verified the registration has been put into thier name, they can load and unlock the software. When you go to unlock the software do not select the I have the code and enter it manually. Select the retrieve unlock code from Garmin. This is because the old owner has already transfered the registration to you and it is in your My Garmin account (This is only true if you created the My Garmin account and the old owner notified Garmin of that account.). If you did not have a My Garmin account before the last owner released the registration you will probably have to enter the full 25 digit unlock code.

BE AWARE

I suggest you contact the seller before you bid to make sure they are the current registered owner. If this registration process has been completed by another owner and they are not contactable then you will not be able to move the registration into your name. If they do not have the unlock codes for the Map Source software ( a little yellow piece of paper for the 27xx and 28xx units) they can not change the registration. If you can not register the unit in your name you will be able to use it. You will not be able to update the firmware or maps.

Update 1/19/10

It has been pointed out to me by another ebay member that Garmin now allows transfer of registration through a simpler process. Gas oven currys. The present owner now only needs to log into thier My Garmin account and delete the registration for the unit they are selling. This will then allow the new owner to log into thier My Garmin account and register the GPS unit.

Update 12/1/11

I have been informed that the new Garmin GPS units that come with Lifetime maps and traffic have a restriction on ownership change. The lifetime services that are included with the unit are only valid to the original owner. If you sell the unit to someone elase they cannot get the included lifetime maps and will have to pay the one time fee to get the map subscription. All other registration restrictions discussed above are still valid.

Update 08/16/12

I have been informed that the newer units purchased with the included lifetime maps and/or traffic retain that subscription after transfer of ownership. Garmin will also help in locating the past owner of a GPS to transfer ownership and will transfer ownership in the event that the last owner cannot be contacted. Lifetime map and traffic subscriptions purchased after the purchase of the GPS unit are not transferable to the new owner. (This information is 3rd party and not verified).