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Can you track something with a serial number?

By Laura S. Harris
Oct 26, 2020

Serial Number Tracking is a system with which you can track individual units of an item right from its creation through to its sale. ... For instance, the IMEI number on mobile phones help the service centre keep track of all the after sales services provided and replacements made for that particular mobile phone.

What does a serial number tell you?

Manufacturers can use serial numbers to see where a device came from and when it was manufactured, so serial numbers can help identify if there's a problem somewhere in the manufacturing process. Manufacturers wouldn't be able to track individual devices without some sort of unique identifier.

Can I track a phone using the IMEI number?

Locate your lost phone with an IMEI tracker App There are many phone finder apps available for you on Google Play, such as AntiTheft App & IMEI Tracker All Phone Location, Find Lost Phone, Find My Device, SeekDroid: Find My Phone, and so on. Most can be activated by the SMS you send; some support using the IMEI number.

Can Apple track a device by serial number?

Sorry, you cannot locate/track using serial number. Only if you have configured/setup Find My iPad, you can track/locate iPad when the iPad is ON and have Internet connection. If the iPad was running iOS 7, the thief/finder will not ever be able to use it.

Can the police track AirPods?

As long as the AirPods are outside of the charging case paired with your device, and in range, you will be able to see where they are located in the “Find My iPhone” App. If the buds are out of range, out of battery, or in their charging case, the App will show their last known location on a map.

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