UDID Number & How To Find It On A Locked iPhone

Find UDID Number on locked iPhone

Every iOS device has a UDID number. If you own an iOS device, you may need to know the UDID. After all it has many uses. Usually, it’s easy for users to get their UDID numbers. But are you unable to get it because your device is locked? Don’t worry, we will tell you what to do.

Before we do that, do you really know what it is? and why is it important?

What Is A UDID Number?

UDID (Unique Device ID) is a feature of Apple’s iOS devices. It is a unique identifier for a single device that is fetched from Apple servers when a user tries to activate the device using iCloud or the Setup app. This ID is also used by iTunes to detect the phone or to communicate with it while restoring the iPSW firmware. (wikipedia)

It is actually kind of like a serial number. A 40 character thread of numbers-letters uniquely identifying a particular iPhone/iPad even iPod touches. It may look random to you but it’s based on different hardware specifications beyond general knowledge. Like an IMEI or Serial number, each Apple device has a unique UDID that represents only that device.

What’s it used for and why is it important?

It’s important specially for developers and beta testers. Since this number identifies a specific iOS device, it can be used in connecting related data to that device. Connecting developer accounts to the UDID number allows the device to install and test apps before original release. Apple also use this number to connect a device to it’s user’s Apple ID. This allows the device to get updated on installing/purchasing apps from App store or iTunes automatically. In the past, third party app developers also used UDIDs to collect data about users. But due to privacy concerns Apple does not allow it anymore.

Users who like to experiment with jailbreaking or installing iOS firmware/beta apps also need the UDID number in order to do so.

So, whatever your reason is, if your iPhone is locked and you are unable to get the UDID number, follow our guide below.

How To Find UDID Number On A Locked iPhone

The usual method of finding UDID is with iTunes. It is the simplest and easiest method. But it will only work if your iPhone is not locked. Since we are talking about how to find the UDID number on a locked iPhone, we will be sharing other methods for particularly that case.

Find UDID via Mac

1. Turn your iPhone ON.

2. Connect iPhone to Mac with USB cable.

3. Click the Apple icon from the top left of the Menu bar.

4. Press option/alt key.

5. Now, “System Information” will replace “About This Mac”.

6. Open the System Information.

7. Open “USB” from the left menu under Hardware.

8. Find your iPhone and click on it.

9. Information regarding your iPhone including the UDID number will appear on screen. Please note that it will appear under the name Serial Number.

10. Collect and save it so that you can find it in your time of need.

Find UDID via Windows

1. Turn on your iPhone.

2. Connect it to the PC.

3. Go to “Control Panel”.

4. Open “Devices and Printers” from Hardware and Sound.

5. Click on “Apple Mobile device USB Driver” and then “Properties”.

6. Select “Hardware” tab from Properties menu.

7. Select “Details” next.

8. Find “Device Instance Path” from the drop down list.

9. You can see the value once you select it. Copy that.

10. The last long part after after “\” sign is your iPhone’s UDID number.

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