FAQs
Find the model number on the upper side of the connector — the side with the display. On an iPhone 7 or earlier, an iPad, or an iPod touch, find the model number on the back of your device.
How do you find out your iPhone model number? ›
Go to Settings > General > About. To the right of Model Number, you'll find the part number. To find the model number, tap the part number.
Where will I find the model number of my iPad? ›
Open Settings, tap General, then tap About. Look for the model number in the top section. If the number has a slash "/", that's the part number (for example, MY3K2LL/A). Tap the part number to reveal the model number, which has a letter followed by four numbers and no slash (for example, A2342).
How to remove a previous owner's Apple ID from a used iPhone iPad or iPod Touch? ›
To remove the previous owner's Apple ID from your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Sign Out of iCloud: Go to Settings > [Owner's Name]. Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
- Erase All Content and Settings: After signing out, return to.
- Set Up as New: Once the iPhone restarts, you can set it up as a new device with your Apple ID.
What does the model number on an iPhone mean? ›
The first letter in the model number represents the source of the device. Currently, there are four known possible choices: " F ": refurbished unit. " M ": retail unit. " N ": replacement unit.
What model iPad do I have a serial number? ›
The Easiest Way To Identify Your iPad Model
If you are able to turn the iPad on and sign in, it's simple. Go to Settings –> General –> About and you should see a model name, model number, and serial number unique to that iPad.
What iPhone model are we on? ›
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro.
How do I find the model name of my old iPad? ›
Find your Model Name or Number
The easiest way to determine your iPad model is to go to the Settings app > General > About.
What is the oldest iPad that can still be updated? ›
The oldest model Apple makes that is still able to install iPadOS 18 is from 2018, but assuming that Apple continues support of iPadOS 16 until September 2025, the decade-old 1st gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 2015 will still be supported for another year, as will the 2016 9.7-inch iPad Pro and the 2017 iPad (5th gen).
Does every iPad have a different model number? ›
Every iPad generation and model ever released
Every iPad generation has a unique model number. Take your model number and find it in the tables here to see which version you have. You can also press Ctrl + F or Command + F and type in your model number to find it in the tables immediately.
Another way how to factory reset iPad without Apple ID password or passcode is via iTunes. Simply connect your device to a computer with iTunes installed. Put the iPad into recovery mode, then select the "Restore" option in iTunes to reset the device to factory settings.
How to wipe an iPhone from previous owner? ›
Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.
Will factory reset remove iCloud? ›
No the iCloud data is not affected. However, all data on the phone will be deleted. Therefore, it is recommended that a backup be performed as the first step of a factory-reset. Afterwards the backup can be used to restore that data back to the phone.
How do I find my iPad serial number on my iPhone? ›
Find the serial number or IMEI on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod...
- Go to Settings > General and tap About.
- Look for the serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.
- To paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, touch and hold the number to copy.
How can I check what generation iPad I have? ›
Read on to see detailed instructions for each step.
- Open the Settings app and tap General.
- Next, tap About.
- You can now view your iPad's generation next to Model Name (if you can't see it, we'll show you an alternative method in step 5). ...
- You can now see the iPad's model number (starting with A).