Finding I-Pod serial numbers on my imac.

Acktorman · Acktorman #1 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 05:51 PM

I need to identify my ipod shuffle but cannot find the paperwork with the serial number. Is there any way to find that devices serial number on my imac? This device is synched to the imac and the devices library is in itunes on this mac.

osxx · osxx #2 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 06:07 PM

When it is docked it will show up in summary in devices in iTunes.

Acktorman · Acktorman #3 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 06:12 PM

Thanks. Unfortunately, it was stolen and is now in the hands of school authorities who want serial number to confirm ownership and return it to us.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #4 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 07:06 PM

Did you register it? If so, you can find the SN.. here:

https://daw.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObj...language=US-EN

osxx · osxx #5 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 07:22 PM

logs - Is it possible to find the serial number of stolen devices using a Mac that they've been connected to? - Apple - Stack Exchange

osxx · osxx #6 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 07:31 PM

Just tried in Lion go to Finder > Library > Preferences > iPod plists then it opens Text Edit and there it is amongst other info.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #7 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 07:35 PM

mikeMBP-2:~ mike$ sudo grep -Ri '<Serialnumber>' /Library/Preferences
Password:
mikeMBP-2:~ mike$

However...

mikeMBP-2:~ mike$ grep -Ri '<serialnumber>' ~/Library/Preferences
Binary file /Users/mike/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.iTunes.345ECB35-9FF6-5E1A-AF76-D94062162ECF.plist matches
Binary file /Users/mike/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iPod.plist matches

if I open /Users/mike/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iPod.plist in textwrangler..

We see..

Code:

		<dict>
			<key>Connected</key>
			<date>2011-12-07T02:37:57Z</date>
			<key>Device Class</key>
			<string>iPhone</string>
			<key>Family ID</key>
			<integer>10016</integer>
			<key>Firmware Version</key>
			<integer>256</integer>
			<key>Firmware Version String</key>
			<string>5.0.1</string>
			<key>ID</key>
			<string>21B8890X0E735E1F</string>
			<key>IMEI</key>
			<string>0130330003668843</string>
			<key>Serial Number</key>
			<string>XXXXXXXXXXXXX</string>    <-----
			<key>Updater Family ID</key>
			<integer>10016</integer>
			<key>Use Count</key>
			<integer>5</integer>

good catch osxx!

osxx · osxx #8 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 07:48 PM

Thanks apparently its good to know if a device gets stolen for insurance and police report.

Acktorman · Acktorman #9 (**permalink**)

12-08-2011, 03:31 AM

Thank you all for your help! Thanks to your advice, I was able to recover the serial number and the device!

rabbitjetta · rabbitjetta #10 (**permalink**)

12-10-2011, 03:50 PM

I take screen snapshots of all of my devices and store them on a flash drive that its hidden just I case something like this happens to me.

Dysfunction #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,745 Mac Specs: Way... way too many specs to list.	12-07-2011, 07:35 PM mikeMBP-2:~ mike$ sudo grep -Ri '<Serialnumber>' /Library/Preferences Password: mikeMBP-2:~ mike$ However... mikeMBP-2:~ mike$ grep -Ri '<serialnumber>' ~/Library/Preferences Binary file /Users/mike/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.iTunes.345ECB35-9FF6-5E1A-AF76-D94062162ECF.plist matches Binary file /Users/mike/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iPod.plist matches if I open /Users/mike/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iPod.plist in textwrangler.. We see.. Code: <dict> <key>Connected</key> <date>2011-12-07T02:37:57Z</date> <key>Device Class</key> <string>iPhone</string> <key>Family ID</key> <integer>10016</integer> <key>Firmware Version</key> <integer>256</integer> <key>Firmware Version String</key> <string>5.0.1</string> <key>ID</key> <string>21B8890X0E735E1F</string> <key>IMEI</key> <string>0130330003668843</string> <key>Serial Number</key> <string>XXXXXXXXXXXXX</string> <----- <key>Updater Family ID</key> <integer>10016</integer> <key>Use Count</key> <integer>5</integer> good catch osxx! mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Acktorman #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 07, 2011 Posts: 3	12-07-2011, 05:51 PM I need to identify my ipod shuffle but cannot find the paperwork with the serial number. Is there any way to find that devices serial number on my imac? This device is synched to the imac and the devices library is in itunes on this mac.
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osxx #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 4,686 Mac Specs: 09 MBP 8GB ram 500GB HD OS 10.9 32B iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 iOs7 2TB TC Apple TV3	12-07-2011, 06:07 PM When it is docked it will show up in summary in devices in iTunes.
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osxx #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 4,686 Mac Specs: 09 MBP 8GB ram 500GB HD OS 10.9 32B iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 iOs7 2TB TC Apple TV3	12-07-2011, 07:22 PM logs - Is it possible to find the serial number of stolen devices using a Mac that they've been connected to? - Apple - Stack Exchange
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osxx #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 4,686 Mac Specs: 09 MBP 8GB ram 500GB HD OS 10.9 32B iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 iOs7 2TB TC Apple TV3	12-07-2011, 07:31 PM Just tried in Lion go to Finder > Library > Preferences > iPod plists then it opens Text Edit and there it is amongst other info.
	QUOTE Thanks

osxx #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 4,686 Mac Specs: 09 MBP 8GB ram 500GB HD OS 10.9 32B iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 iOs7 2TB TC Apple TV3	12-07-2011, 07:48 PM Thanks apparently its good to know if a device gets stolen for insurance and police report.
	QUOTE Thanks

Acktorman #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 07, 2011 Posts: 3	12-08-2011, 03:31 AM Thank you all for your help! Thanks to your advice, I was able to recover the serial number and the device!
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rabbitjetta #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 08, 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 945 Mac Specs: 13" Retina Pro, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPod touch 3-5, iMac 27	12-10-2011, 03:50 PM I take screen snapshots of all of my devices and store them on a flash drive that its hidden just I case something like this happens to me.
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