How Do I Obtain the Security Code Xiaomi

If you’re trying to verify or authenticate a Xiaomi device and you keep seeing “20-digit security code” in the steps, you’re not alone. The confusing part is that many people mix it up with IMEI, which is a completely different number. Here’s the simplified version: start with the “find it on the label” method, and only switch to the “unlock/bootloader” route if the label approach doesn’t work.

What Xiaomi’s security code is (20-digit) and where it’s used

The Xiaomi security code is described as a 20-digit security code used for device authentication or verification steps. So when a process asks for that 20-digit value, it’s not asking for your IMEI.

That’s also why this gets messy: people expect one code to be used everywhere, but on Xiaomi devices the security code and IMEI are treated as different items.

Some search results also include warnings about device-type mix-ups (for example, they mention that a 20-digit code is tied to power banks, while IMEI is tied to phones). If a code keeps failing, it may be because you’re entering the wrong kind of identifier for your device.

Where to find Xiaomi’s authentication label on your device/packaging

Most “how to get the Xiaomi security code” pages point to the same idea: there’s an authentication label on your device or on the box.

Here’s what to look for:

• On the device itself: an authentication label (often with a coating or cover over the code area)
• On the packaging: a label included with the box materials

Not every model places the label in the same spot. Don’t assume it will always be on the back cover. Check areas where you’d normally look for serial or device information, and also check the box inserts.

If you spot a label with a protected area—especially anything covered by a film—keep going. That’s usually the right place.

How to obtain the security code by scratching the authentication label

Once you find the authentication label, the process is usually simple:

1. Locate the authentication label on the device or packaging.
2. Look for a silver protective coating on the label.
3. Scratch off the silver coating carefully.
4. The 20-digit security code should appear underneath.

Use that revealed 20-digit string for Xiaomi product authentication, or for whatever verification form asks for the code.

If you scratch it and nothing shows, or the code still seems hidden, stop and double-check:

• you scratched the right coating area
• you didn’t scratch too lightly
• you’re looking at the correct label (sometimes there are multiple stickers)

How to find your IMEI and S/N (including *#06#)

A lot of people search “how do i obtain the security code xiaomi” when what they actually need is IMEI or serial number. They’re related in that both show device info, but they’re not the same thing.

Find IMEI using your dialpad

One quick method listed is:

• Open your phone app (dial pad)
• Enter *#06#
• Your IMEI should appear on screen

Find S/N (serial number)

Other results suggest IMEI/S/N are often found on a sticker—either on the device or in the box/packaging.

So if you’re looking for S/N:

• check the device label/sticker
• check the packaging sticker
• look for markings that look like “S/N” or “Serial”

Why this matters for the security code

Here’s the key point: the security code is the 20-digit one tied to Xiaomi authentication steps. IMEI (from *#06#) is a different identifier.

So if a form asks for the 20-digit security code, entering your IMEI is a common mistake—and it won’t work.

If you can’t find the code after reset: what the search results say

A lot of people search “after reset” because they believe the security code should still be recoverable after wiping or restarting.

Based on the guidance shown in results, the usual answer stays the same:

• Look for the authentication label on the device or packaging
• Scratch the silver protective coating to reveal the 20-digit security code

So if you reset the phone and the code isn’t showing anywhere in settings, that’s not surprising. The information is typically tied to that physical label step, not something that appears after a reset.

Bootloader unlocking: using the official Mi Unlock Tool to obtain the code

Some search results mention an alternate path, which is different from the scratch-off label method.

One result claims the only way to obtain the 20-digit security code is through the bootloader unlocking process using the official Mi Unlock Tool.

So if:

• you can’t find the authentication label
• you don’t have the packaging
• scratching won’t reveal the 20-digit code

…then the bootloader unlocking process via the official Mi Unlock Tool is the route those snippets point to.

In short:

• Label method = find the code on the device/box, then scratch to reveal it
• Mi Unlock Tool method = go through the official bootloader unlock flow to get what you need

Common confusion: security code vs IMEI (and the power bank vs phone note)

This is where most mistakes happen, so it helps to keep the pieces separate.

Security code (20-digit) vs IMEI

• Security code: 20-digit number for authentication or verification
• IMEI: device identifier you find using *#06# (or from stickers)

If you mix them up, verification pages often reject what you enter.

“Power bank” vs “phone” note

One result includes a warning that the 20-digit security code is for power banks, while IMEI is for phones.

Even if you’re working with a Xiaomi phone, the takeaway is still the same: use the code type the form expects for your device type.

If you’re unsure, check what the verification screen actually asks for:

• Does it say 20-digit security code?
• Or does it ask for IMEI?

That wording matters.

Can I unlock my Xiaomi with IMEI?

The provided search snippets don’t confirm that you can use IMEI to unlock a Xiaomi device.

What they do include is:

• how to find IMEI (like using *#06#*)
• a separate path about getting the 20-digit security code via the Mi Unlock Tool bootloader process

So treat IMEI as an identifier you can look up, not as the unlock key—especially since the snippets emphasize the Mi Unlock Tool route for the code.

Quick checklist before you enter the code for verification/authentication

Before you type anything into a Xiaomi verification box, run this quick checklist:

• [ ] I’m entering the 20-digit security code (not IMEI)
• [ ] I found an authentication label on the device or packaging
• [ ] I scratched the silver protective coating (if applicable)
• [ ] The code I’m entering is exactly 20 digits
• [ ] If I’m unsure, I checked whether the form asks for security code or IMEI
• [ ] If I need IMEI, I used *#06#* to confirm it on screen

This helps you avoid the “it keeps saying invalid” loop.

Troubleshooting: what to do if you still can’t get the code

If you’re still stuck, don’t guess. Use the method that matches what you can see.

1) You can’t find an authentication label

• Search the device and the box for an authentication label
• If you truly can’t locate it, follow the alternate route mentioned in the results: the bootloader unlocking process via the official Mi Unlock Tool

2) You found a label but no code shows after scratching

• Make sure you scratched the silver protective coating area
• Double-check you’re scratching the correct coating on the right label
• If you’re not getting a 20-digit string, re-check the label location (device vs packaging)

3) You’re entering the wrong number type

• If a form says “20-digit security code,” don’t use IMEI
• If it says “IMEI,” don’t use the 20-digit security code

Use *#06#* to confirm your IMEI when needed.

4) After reset, you still can’t find anything

The snippets point back to the same physical approach: the authentication label and the scratch-off reveal. Reset usually doesn’t recreate a label or make it appear somewhere in settings.

If you’re still stuck, go back to the checklist and tell us what you can see on your device or box (label present or not) so you can choose the right next step.