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So you know that y'all take an iPhone or an iPad. But they all wait similar. How do you know which version you have? All y'all have to do is find the model number of your iPhone or iPad.

How to Notice The Model Number of Your iPhone or iPad

You can discover the model number of your iPhone or iPad using the hardware or the software. The fastest style is using the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

First, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad.

Visit Settings on iPhone

Then, go to the "General" section.

Tap General from Settings App

Here, select the "Well-nigh" option.

Tap About from General

At present, tap on the number next to the "Model Number" selection.

Tap on Model Number

The number volition change to reveal the real model number for your iPhone or iPad.

Read Model Number on iPhone or iPad

If your iPhone won't boot up, you can as well bank check the model number from the device. If you are using an iPhone 8 or higher, remove the SIM tray. You'll find the model number etched on top in very small messages.

iPhone X Model Number in SIM Tray
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If you're using an iPhone seven or older, you lot'll observe the model number inscribed at the back of the example.

iPhone Model Number on Back
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How to Detect Out Your iPhone or iPad Based on Model Number

With your iPhone or iPad's model number, you can determine the verbal model name of your device—and the region information technology came from.

You can only perform a web search for the model number to find out which iPhone or iPad y'all have. Merely y'all don't need to become that far either. We have listed all iPhone and iPad models released until 2020 below. Simply use the search characteristic in your browser to detect out your iPhone or iPad model number.

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iPhone Models

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max: A2342 (U.s.a.), A2410 (Canada, Japan), A2412 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2411 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone 12 Pro: A2341 (United States), A2406 (Canada, Japan), A2408 (Red china mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2407 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone 12: A2172 (United States), A2402 (Canada, Nippon), A2404 (China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2403 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone 12 mini: A2176 (United states of america), A2398 (Canada, Japan), A2400 (China mainland), A2399 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation): A2275 (Canada, Us), A2298 (China mainland), A2296 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone xi Pro: A2160 (Canada, United States), A2217 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2215 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max: A2161 (Canada, U.s.a.), A2220 (Prc mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2218 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone 11: A2111 (Canada, United States), A2223 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), A2221 (other countries and regions)
  • iPhone XS: A1920, A2097, A2098 (Nihon), A2099, A2100 (Red china mainland)
  • iPhone XS Max: A1921, A2101, A2102 (Nippon), A2103, A2104 (Prc mainland)
  • iPhone XR: A1984, A2105, A2106 (Japan), A2107, A2108 (China mainland)
  • iPhone X: A1865, A1901, A1902
  • iPhone viii: A1863, A1905, A1906
  • iPhone 8 Plus: A1864, A1897, A1898
  • iPhone seven: A1660, A1778, A1779
  • iPhone 7 Plus: A1661, A1784, A1785
  • iPhone 6s: A1633, A1688, A1700
  • iPhone 6s Plus: A1634, A1687, A1699
  • iPhone 6: A1549, A1586, A1589
  • iPhone half dozen Plus: A1522, A1524, A1593
  • iPhone SE (1st generation): A1723, A1662, A1724
  • iPhone 5s: A1453, A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530, A1533
  • iPhone 5c: A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532
  • iPhone v: A1428, A1429, A1442
  • iPhone 4s:A1431, A1387
  • iPhone four:A1349, A1332
  • iPhone 3GS: A1325, A1303
  • iPhone 3G: A1324, A1241
  • iPhone:A1203

iPad Models

  • iPad Pro 12.ix-inch (4th generation): A2229 on the iPad Pro, A2069, A2232 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2233 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (Mainland china mainland only
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation): A2228 on the iPad Pro, A2068, A2230 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2231 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)
  • iPad Pro 12.nine-inch (3rd generation): A1876 on the iPad Pro, A2014, A1895 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1983 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (Communist china mainland only)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch: A1980 on the iPad Pro, A2013, A1934 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1979 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (Red china mainland only)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation): A1670 on the iPad Pro, A1671 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1821 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (Red china mainland only)
  • iPad Pro (10.v-inch): A1701 on the iPad Pro, A1709 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1852 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (People's republic of china mainland but)
  • iPad Pro (9.7-inch): A1673 on the iPad Pro, A1674 or A1675 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad Pro (12.9-inch):A1584 on the iPad Pro, A1652 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad Air (tertiary generation): A2152 on iPad Air (3rd generation), A2123, A2153 on iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2154 on iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (Cathay mainland but)
  • iPad Air 2: A1566 on the iPad Air two, A1567 on the iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad Air: A1474 on the iPad Air Wi-Fi, A1475 on the iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1476 on the iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE)—released early on 2014
  • iPad mini (fifth generation): A2133 on iPad mini (5th generation), A2124, A2126 on iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2125 on iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)
  • iPad mini 4: A1538 on the iPad mini 4, A1550 on the iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad mini 3: A1599 on the iPad mini three, A1600 on the iPad mini three Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad mini 2: A1489 on the iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi, A1490 on the iPad mini two Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1491 on the iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE)—released early 2014
  • iPad mini: A1432 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi, A1454 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1455 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
  • iPad (8th generation): A2270 on iPad Wi-Fi, A2428, A2429, A2430 on iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad (seventh generation):  A2197 for Wi-Fi, A2200 and A2198 for Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad (6th generation): A1893 for Wi-Fi, A1954 for Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad (5th generation): A1822 for Wi-Fi, A1823 for Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad (quaternary generation): A1458 for Wi-Fi, A1459 and A1460 for Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad (3rd generation):A1416 for Wi-Fi, A1430 and A1403 for Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • iPad 2:A1395 for Wi-Fi, A1396 for GSM, A1397 for CDMA
  • iPad: A1219 for Wi-Fi, A1337 for Wi-Fi + Cellular

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