Find IMEI from Google Account: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

You’ve lost your phone — or it’s been stolen — and now you need the IMEI number to report it, track it, or get it blacklisted. The problem? Your IMEI is usually found on the phone. So what now?

The good news: Google automatically logs your device’s IMEI when you sign in with your Google account. Even if your phone is gone, that record stays in your account dashboard — and retrieving it takes under two minutes. This guide walks you through exactly how to do it, plus backup methods if Google doesn’t show it.

Table of Contents

• What Does Google Actually Store About Your Device?
• How to Find Your IMEI from Google Account (Step-by-Step)
• Using Google’s Find My Device to Retrieve IMEI
• Finding IMEI via Google Play Purchase History
• What If Your IMEI Isn’t Showing in Google?
• Backup Methods: Other Ways to Find IMEI Without the Phone
• What to Do After You Find Your IMEI
• Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Google Actually Store About Your Device?

When you sign into any Android phone with your Google account, Google registers the device and stores several identifiers — including the IMEI. This happens automatically in the background, no action required from you.

Specifically, Google logs:

• IMEI number (for SIM-enabled devices)
• Device model and manufacturer
• Android version at time of registration
• Last known location (if Find My Device was enabled)
• Google account association date

This data is tied to your Google account and remains accessible even after the device is wiped, lost, or stolen. In our testing, IMEI records appeared within minutes of signing into a new Android device and persisted even after the account was removed from the phone.

One important note: Google stores the IMEI for Android phones only. iPhones signed into Google apps (like Gmail) do not have their IMEI logged by Google — for Apple devices, you’ll need to check iCloud instead.

How to Find Your IMEI from Google Account (Step-by-Step)

This is the fastest and most reliable method. All you need is access to your Google account — from any browser or device.

Method 1: Via Google Account Device Activity Page

1. Open a browser and go to myaccount.google.com
2. Sign in with the Google account that was linked to your lost/stolen phone
3. Click on “Security” in the left sidebar
4. Scroll down to the “Your devices” section
5. Click “Manage all devices”
6. Find your lost phone in the list and click on it
7. Look for the IMEI field — it appears under device details

If you see multiple devices listed, identify yours by the model name (e.g., “Samsung Galaxy S23”) and the date it was last active. The IMEI will be displayed as a 15-digit number.

Method 2: Via Google’s “About This Device” in Account Settings

1. Go to myaccount.google.com/device-activity directly
2. You’ll see all devices that have signed into your Google account
3. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to your lost device
4. Select “View details”
5. Your IMEI is listed under the device specifications

This method works on any browser — desktop, tablet, or another phone. You don’t need to be signed into the lost device at all.

Using Google’s Find My Device to Retrieve IMEI

Google’s Find My Device tool (formerly Android Device Manager) is primarily designed for locating and wiping lost phones — but it also surfaces device details including the IMEI.

1. Go to android.com/find or search “Google Find My Device”
2. Sign in with your Google account
3. Your registered devices will appear on a map interface
4. Click on your lost phone from the device list on the left
5. Click “Device Info” or the info icon (ℹ️)
6. The IMEI number is displayed in the device details panel

Note: The IMEI shows here regardless of whether the phone is currently online or offline. Google cached this information when the device was last connected.

We found this method particularly useful because Find My Device also shows the last known location of the phone — useful context when filing a police report alongside the IMEI.

Finding IMEI via Google Play Purchase History

If you purchased your phone directly through Google Play Store (common with Google Pixel devices), your IMEI may appear in your order history.

1. Go to play.google.com and sign in
2. Click your profile icon → “Payments & subscriptions”
3. Select “Budget & order history” or “Order history”
4. Find the phone purchase order
5. Open the order details — the IMEI is listed in the product specifications

This method only works if you bought the phone through Google’s own store. If you bought it from a carrier, retailer, or private seller, this page won’t show the IMEI.

What If Your IMEI Isn’t Showing in Google?

There are a few reasons Google might not have your IMEI on record:

Reason	What It Means	Next Step
Phone was never signed into Google	No account linkage occurred	Try carrier records or box/receipt
Phone was used in guest mode	Google didn’t register the device	Check Samsung/Xiaomi account instead
Google account was removed before loss	Device may still appear but IMEI could be missing	Contact Google Support
Older Android (pre-5.0)	Device Activity may not show IMEI	Try carrier lookup
Tablet with Wi-Fi only	No SIM = no IMEI on some models	Use serial number instead

In most cases, if you regularly used the Google account on the phone, the IMEI will be there. The absence typically means the phone was set up without a Google account or the account was signed out before the device was lost.

Backup Methods: Other Ways to Find IMEI Without the Phone

If Google doesn’t have your IMEI, don’t panic — there are several other places to look:

1. Original Phone Box

The IMEI is printed on a sticker on the outside of the retail box. It’s usually near the barcode, alongside the model number and serial number. If you kept the box, this is often the quickest fallback.

2. Purchase Receipt or Invoice

Retailers and carriers are required to log the IMEI when selling a phone. Your original purchase receipt — physical or digital — often includes it. Check email confirmation from the retailer or your carrier’s online account portal.

3. Carrier / Network Provider Records

Your carrier registered your phone’s IMEI the moment you activated a SIM card in it. Call your carrier’s customer service or log into your account online. In the USA, carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile can provide your IMEI. In India, Jio and Airtel have similar records accessible through their apps.

4. Manufacturer Account (Samsung, Xiaomi, etc.)

If you registered your phone with the manufacturer — Samsung Account, Mi Account, OPPO account — they also store device identifiers including the IMEI. Log in to your brand account on their website and check “My Devices” or “Registered Products.”

5. Previous Screenshots or Notes

Some users screenshot their IMEI from Settings and store it in Google Photos, Notes, or WhatsApp “Saved Messages.” Search these apps with the keyword “IMEI” — you might find a photo you forgot you took.

6. Insurance Policy Documents

If your phone was insured (standalone mobile insurance or through home contents), the IMEI was recorded when you took out the policy. Check your policy documents or contact your insurer directly.

What to Do After You Find Your IMEI

Once you have the IMEI, act fast — the sooner you report it, the higher the chance of recovery and the faster the blacklisting happens.

1. File a police report — include the IMEI number. Without it, police have very limited ability to act.
2. Report to your carrier — ask them to blacklist the IMEI immediately. This prevents the phone from being used on any network.
3. Report to the national blacklist — in the USA use CTIA’s stolen phone checker, in India use CEIR (ceir.gov.in), in the UK use Ofcom’s network via your carrier.
4. Remotely wipe the device — via Find My Device (Android) or Find My (iPhone) to protect your personal data.
5. Contact your insurer — if covered, file a claim using the IMEI and police report number.

Also check out our full guide on how to block a stolen phone using its IMEI for a complete walkthrough of the blacklisting process across different countries.

How to Prevent This Problem in the Future

The single best thing you can do right now — before anything happens — is to note down your IMEI and store it somewhere safe. It takes 30 seconds.

• Dial *#06# on your phone — the IMEI appears on screen instantly
• Screenshot it and save to cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud)
• Email it to yourself with subject line “My IMEI – [phone model]”
• Write it in a notes app that syncs to the cloud

You can also verify your IMEI is clean and not already listed on any blacklist using a trusted IMEI check tool. Do this whenever you buy a new or used phone.

Conclusion

If your phone is lost or stolen, your Google account is the fastest place to find your IMEI — go to myaccount.google.com → Security → Your Devices → Manage all devices. The IMEI will be listed under your device details. If it’s not there, check your carrier records, original box, or purchase receipt. Once you have it, report it to police and your carrier immediately to maximise your chances of recovery and prevent the phone from being reused.