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AirTag: How to find the serial number and firmware version

Milan Jovicic by Milan Jovicic
May 3, 2021 - 17:10 CEST
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iOS 17 Find AirTag Serial Number

Paris, France - May 2, 2021: Holding keys with new AirTag - small device helps people keep track of belongings, using Apple Find My network to locate lost items like keys, wallet, bag emoji

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Apple's AirTag is a Bluetooth tracker that helps you find lost items. It also requires software to transmit its location to nearby iPhones, which can then act as beacons on the "Find My" network.

At launch, AirTags will be running software version 1.0.255. Side note: AirTags will update automatically when they are within range of a connected iPhone, just like AirPods.

How to find out the software version and serial number of your AirTag

If you want to find out the currently installed software for an AirTag you own, it's easy. Open the Find My app and navigate to Items. Select the AirTag in question. Then tap the battery life indicator in the swipe-up field. Tapping the battery indicator will reveal a new view showing the accessory's serial number and software version. Tap the display again to return to the last updated time and battery level display. If you want to find the serial number of an AirTag that doesn't belong to you, there are two easy ways to do it.

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How to find the serial number of an unknown AirTag

If you have an NFC-compatible iPhone or Android device, simply hold the AirTag near the NFC scanner on your phone. This will open an Apple webpage containing the AirTag's serial number and contact information if the owner has marked the AirTag as "Lost." The AirTag's serial number is also physically printed on the device itself, so you can find the information without an app or website. To do this, press down on the stainless steel back of the AirTag and turn it counterclockwise to remove the back cover. Remove the battery to reveal the AirTag's serial number, other model identifiers, and FCC information. Looking for suitable AirTag cases? Then take a look at Amazon. In our AirTag list you will find the trackers and accessories from Apple and third-party providers - enjoy browsing. (Photo by hadrian / Bigstockphoto)

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Milan founded Apfelpatient in 2016 and has been responsible for all editorial content since 2018 — news, rumors, guides, and product reviews. Apple devices here are not test units on loan for two weeks but everyday tools: from the iPhone through MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac to the Apple Vision Pro, at least one device from nearly every product category is in daily use, many of them replaced annually. Every menu path in a guide is verified on the device before it is published.

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