How to Find My iPad Model?

🔻 Knowing your iPad’s model number is key to ensuring compatibility with accessories, troubleshooting issues, or even determining its trade-in value. With so many iPad models released over the years, pinpointing your specific device can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you identify your iPad model number quickly and accurately. 

1. Check the Back of Your iPad

The simplest way to find your iPad’s model number is to check the back of the device.

1. Flip your iPad over so the back is facing up.
2. Look for small text near the bottom of the device.
3. You’ll see a line that starts with “Model” followed by a code like A1234.

This code is your iPad’s model number. While it doesn’t tell you the exact generation or release year, it’s a unique identifier that you can match with Apple’s official list of iPad models.

2. Use the Settings App

If the text on the back is too small to read or obscured by a case, you can find the model number in your iPad’s Settings app. Here’s how:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
2. Navigate to General > About.
3. Look for the field labeled “Model Number.”

At first glance, you may see a longer identifier like MXYZ2LL/A. This is the part number, not the model number. Simply tap on it, and it will reveal a shorter code starting with A, such as A1234. This is the model number you need.

3. Match Your Model Number with Apple’s List

Once you’ve located the model number, use it to identify your iPad’s exact details. Apple provides a comprehensive list of iPad models that links each model number to its generation, release year, and specifications.

Matching your model number ensures you’re using the right accessories and understanding your iPad’s capabilities.

Here's the full list of model numbers by iPad type:

iPad

iPad mini

iPad Air

iPad Pro

Why It Matters

From ensuring compatibility with accessories like cases and mounts to understanding its capabilities, identifying your iPad model is the first step to getting the most out of your device.

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