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How to do AirPods Serial Number check quickly

November 9, 2020 by Hemant Saxena

You can run a quick AirPods serial number check using different methods described in the post below. A serial number mainly consists of unique a string of characters used to identify products. It’s either marked as SSN, S/N, or SN when the word precedes an actual serial number on something.

Different methods for AirPods Serial Number check?

Serial numbers are assigned to track individual items, usually for quality control. As such, no two serial numbers are alike. You can do a quick AirPods Serial Number check via the following ways,

  1. AirPods Serial Number check under Settings.
  2. AirPods Serial Number lookup on the underside of the charging case lid.
  3. Locate Serial Number on the original packing.
  4. Check Serial Number on the AirPod itself.

Each item bears a different serial number for easier identification.

AirPods Pro Serial Number check

If you ever need to replace a set of broken or lost wireless earphones, the first requirement is you should have its serial number with you.

1] AirPods Serial Number Check under Settings

With this method, you can find the SN of AirPods on your iPhone or iPad, running iOS 14 or later.

Go to the Settings, choose Bluetooth, and under My Devices list, locate your AirPods. Tap it to connect the earphones.

AirPods Pro Info Icon
AirPods Pro Info Icon

When connected, tap the Info icon next to it to go to a new screen.

AirPods Serial Number
AirPods Serial Number

Scroll down to the About section to note the serial number.

Please note – There’s no way to copy the number to your clipboard. You’ll have to manually note it down.

2] AirPods Serial Number lookup on the underside of the charging case lid

AirPods Serial Number Check
AirPods Serial Number Check

Another way to find the AirPods SN is to check the underside of your AirPods Charging Case.

3] Locate Serial Number on the original packing

AirPods Pro Serial Number
AirPods Pro Serial Number

If you have the original packaging with you, the SSN can be located adjacent to the barcode. In addition, you can also find it on the original product receipt or invoice.

4] Check Serial Number on the AirPod itself

Later versions of Apple wireless earphones have their serial number, printed on the AirPod itself.

Purchase date not validated when checking AirPods serial number?

Sometimes, AirPods buyers while registering their serial number on Apple’s website see the message with the above-given description. It indicates the AirPods has been originally bought from an Apple reseller.

Resellers, quite often fail to immediately report back the devices’ serial number to Apple as sold. They do it in batches. As such, when they miss providing details thereof, the message shows up.

To fix this problem, all you must do is click “Update Purchase Date” and provide the date found on the purchase receipt. A verified and validated purchase date lets Apple find your product and offer the help you need.

Airpods serial number doesn’t match case?

No worries! It is still acceptable for a service request as Apple considers only the original packing case serial no for tracking / Service / Repair purposes.

Hope it helps!

Category: Wearables Tags: AirPods, Trending Last Modified: April 30, 2022

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About Hemant Saxena

Hemant Saxena loves writing about technology full-time. He also enjoys making readers' lives easier by walking them through the most practical ways to use Apple devices, step-by-step.

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