How To | Check Activation Date Of Xiaomi Phone [patched]

This guide outlines the most reliable methods to determine the exact activation date of a Xiaomi device. Method 1: Using the Xiaomi Product Authentication Site

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap on My Device (or "My Phone" on some versions).
3. Tap on All Specs.
4. Look for "Status" or "Legal Information".
5. In some regions, the Activation Date is listed directly here under the warranty status.

   Final Tip: Do This Before Buying a Used Xiaomi

   If you are meeting a seller to buy a used Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO: how to check activation date of xiaomi phone

   Method 3: Checking via IMEI (Good for Used/Broken Phones)

   If you cannot turn on the phone (e.g., you are buying it used and want to check before powering it up), or if the internal tools are buggy, you can use the IMEI number. This guide outlines the most reliable methods to

   1. Go to Settings → About Phone → All Specs.
   2. Scroll down to "Device Wi-Fi MAC address" .
   3. Believe it or not, the numbers after the MAC address used to represent the timestamp. (On modern HyperOS/Android 13+, this no longer works, but it is included for legacy users).