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Is it safe to reveal serial number?

Leia Doyle

Is it safe to reveal serial number?

It’s OK in most cases. They need Serial/IMEI to check the status of icloud locked, age of the phone, status of bad/clean IMEI/ESN. They won’t be able to take any personal information. But serial and IMEI/ESN aren’t the same thing though.

What happens when I remove a device from my Apple ID?

If you’re no longer using an iOS device, a Mac, or an Apple TV, you can remove it from your account by following the steps below. When you remove a device set up to use Apple Pay, Apple Pay is disabled for the device, and your cards are removed from the device, even if the device is offline.

Can someone hack your phone if they have your serial number?

Chances of this actually happening are very low, but in case someone gets their hand on your serial number, they can falsely push for a part request or replacement of the device. Also Read: How to Find IMEI Number of Lost or Stolen Android and iPhone.

What can hackers do with your serial number?

If a thief knows the serial number and finds out that your device is lost, then he can claim the device as he knows the serial number, that is if the device has no lock etc. You would need the communications codes for the device to control it remotely. Such as IP addresses, administrator passwords, etc.

Does removing device from iCloud erase it?

5. Click “Erase.” The device will be factory reset and removed from the iCloud account.

Can you spy on a phone with the IMEI number?

Open Play Store from Your Android Device. Search for IMEI Tracker – Find My Device App. Tap on Install and Download the App. If you haven’t, and you know the IMEI number of your phone, just fill in your IMEI number in the app and track your device.

Can someone hack you with your serial number?

What is the use of phone serial number?

Your serial number is generally used by the manufacturer to track device inventory—mainly for things like repairs and warranty claims. Since it’s usually printed on the outside of the box, you can infer it’s not terribly important that it stays completely private.