Knowing exactly which iPad you have is important for a number of reasons. First, it will let you know the memory capacity of the device so you can avoid running out of space. Next, it ensures you buy the right accessory for the iPad, from screen protectors to cases. Finally, knowing the specific model of your iPad is critical for getting technical support with the hardware.
How to figure out which iPad you have (the low-tech approach)
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You can figure out exactly what iPad you have even if your iPad's battery is drained or the thing is damaged and won't even turn on.
Just turn the thing over and look at the back. Underneath the word "iPad" you will see a capital letter (an A) followed by a few numbers. That is the model number, and with it you can search for your specific iPad online, or you can just reference our list below.
If your iPad is in a case and you don't want to remove it, or if for some other reason you can't readily access and read that imprinted model number, no problem. (As long as the iPad can turn on, anyway.)
How to figure out which iPad you have (using your settings)
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This method takes a few steps, but it will give you your answer without you needing to remove the iPad from its case.
- Open the "Settings" app.
- Tap "General."
- On the next menu, tap "About" at the top of the list.
- Look a bit below the halfway mark on the next menu for the line labeled "Model."
- Tap the "Model" line for a different version of the long model number displayed there. Steven John/Business Insider
- A shorter model starting with an "A" will appear that's your iPad's model number.
If you want to go the extra mile, figure out your iPad model before you even have an issue with the hardware and then spend four seconds jotting it down somewhere safe.
Heres a list of all iPads released to date, via Apple :
A1219 on the iPad (Wi-Fi) A1337 on the iPad (Wi-Fi + 3G)
A1395 on the iPad 2 (Wi-Fi) A1396 on the iPad 2 (GSM model) A1397 on the iPad 2 (CDMA model)
iPad (3rd generation) - 2012
A1416 on the iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi A1430 on the iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular A1403 on the iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ)
iPad (4th generation ) - 2012
A1458 on the iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi A1459 on the iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular A1460 on the iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
A1432 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi A1454 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular A1455 on the iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
A1489 on the iPad mini2 Wi-Fi A1490 on the iPad mini2 Wi-Fi + Cellular A1491on the iPad mini2 Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE)releasedearly 2014
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 2014
A1566 on the iPad Air 2 A1567 on the iPad Air 2Wi-Fi + Cellular
A1599 on the iPad mini 3 A1600 on the iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) - 2015
A1584 on the iPad Pro A1652 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular
A1538 on the iPad mini 4 A1550 on the iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) - 2016
A1673 on the iPad Pro A1674 or A1675 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro (10.5-inch) - 2017
A1701 on the iPad Pro A1709 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1852 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China only)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) - 2017
A1670 on the iPad Pro A1671 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1821 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China only)
iPad (5th generation) - 2017
A1822 on the iPad (5th generation) Wi-Fi A1823 on the iPad (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad (6th generation) - 2018 A1893on the iPad (6th generation)Wi-Fi A1954on the iPad (6th generation)Wi-Fi + Cellular
A1980on the iPad Pro A2013, A1934on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1979on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China only)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) - 2018
A1876on the iPad Pro A2014, A1895on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1983on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China only)
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