Where to find the model number and serial number for your product

All of these numbers are used to identify a product, however each serves a slightly different purpose.

Model Number: This number is used to differentiate between models in a company’s line of devices or appliances. Many devices or appliances can share a model number, indicating they are the same model.

Serial number: Often abbreviated to S/N, this number is a unique hardware identification number chosen by a company and given to each device or appliance produced. The number is used to match a product to its customer, so that the company has a record of possession. This number is only used by the original producer of the product.

IMEI number: The IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity and is used to distinguish a mobile phone across all companies worldwide. The number can be used to identify and track a device that might be stolen or compromised. 

Depending on your device, your IMEI, serial number and model number may be printed on the back or beneath the removable battery. For devices with a removable battery, the IMEI number will be in different places depending on your model. It is usually under the battery, printed on the phone near the bottom of the device. The numbers printed on your device are quite small and are sometimes difficult to read. Find out about other ways to find the IMEI, model number and serial number for your Galaxy device.

You may be able to find the IMEI, serial and model number printed on the back of your tablet.

You can find the model number and serial number on the underside of your watch.

You can find the serial number and model number for your Galaxy Buds on a sticker on the box. If you can't find the box, you can also find these details through the Galaxy Wearable app.

The model and serial number for your Gear VR can be found on the inside of the headset. 

Your TV product codes are located on a label on the back panel of your TV. 

The serial and model number are printed on a sticker on the back of the soundbar.

The model number and serial number can be found on the back of the loudspeaker.

The model and serial number information is located on a sticker on the back of the Blu-Ray player.

For devices with a removable battery, the model and serial number information can be found under the device's battery.

Find out where to find the serial number and model number on your fridge.

The serial number and model are printed on a label which can be found inside the refrigerator at the top on the left hand side. They can also be found on a second label attached to the outside of the refrigerator on the bottom left hand side.

French door

The location of this information will depend on whether you have a top loading or front loading washer.

Front-loading machines

The serial number and model number are printed on a label on the inside of the washing machine door.

Ovens:

The serial and model number for your dishwasher will be on a sticker when you open the dishwasher door. The sticker can be found on the side of the dishwasher door, the top of the dishwasher door, or on the inside edge of the dishwasher.

The details about your model and serial number can be found on a sticker on the underside of the vacuum.

Single or multi-room units

The serial number is printed on the label on the right side of the unit.

Laptop and Ultra-Mobile

The serial and model numbers are located on the underside of the keyboard.

LCD Monitors

The model code and serial number are printed on a label on the back of the monitor stand.

High and standard definition

On most video cameras, the model name and serial number are located inside the battery compartment cover or near the battery cover.