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WikiHow today teaches you how to find and read the model number (model number) of your iPad, as well as how to determine the software version of your tablet.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Determining the model number

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   Understand how different model numbers behave. Each iPad has a few different versions, usually including the version using only Wi-Fi and the version that supports both Wi-Fi and cellular data. This is why there are several different model numbers for the same iPad (such as the iPad Mini series).
   • The iPad life (based on the model number) does not change the physical size of the device (for example, an iPad Air cellular is the same size as the iPad Air Wi-Fi).

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   Remove the iPad case or holster if available. The model number is located at the bottom of the back of the iPad case, so anything covering this area should be removed.

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   Determine the model number of the machine. On the bottom back of the iPad are a few lines of text; the model number is on the right side of the first line, next to the word "Model".
   • The model number will be in the form A1234.

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   Pair the model number of the iPad with the appropriate model. As of April 2017, the current iPad models have the following model numbers:
   • iPad Pro 9.7-inch - A1673 (Wi-Fi only); A1674 good A1675 (Wi-Fi and cellular).
   • 12.9-inch iPad Pro - A1584 (Wi-Fi only); A1652 (Wi-Fi and cellular).
   • iPad Air 2 - A1566 (Wi-Fi only); A1567 (Wi-Fi and cellular).
   • iPad Air - A1474 (Wi-Fi only); A1475 (Wi-Fi and general cellular - universal cellular network); A1476 (Wi-Fi and TD / LTE networks).
   • iPad mini 4 - A1538 (Wi-Fi only); A1550 (Wi-Fi and cellular).
   • iPad mini 3 - A1599 (Wi-Fi only); A1600 (Wi-Fi and cellular).
   • iPad mini 2 - A1489 (Wi-Fi only); A1490 (Common Wi-Fi and cellular networks); A1491 (Wi-Fi and TD / LTE networks).
   • iPad mini - A1432 (Wi-Fi only); A1454 (Common Wi-Fi and cellular networks); A1455 (Wi-Fi and MM cellular - variety of cellular data standards).
   • iPad Generation 5 - A1822 (Wi-Fi only); A1823 (Wi-Fi and cellular).
   • iPad Generation 4 - A1458 (Wi-Fi only); A1459 (Common Wi-Fi and cellular networks); A1460 (Wi-Fi and various mobile data standards).
   • iPad Generation 3 - A1416 (Wi-Fi only); A1430 (Common Wi-Fi and cellular networks); A1403 (Wi-Fi and VZ network).
   • iPad Generation 2 - A1395 (Wi-Fi only); A1396 (GSM network); A1397 (CDMA network).
   • Original iPad - A1219 (Wi-Fi only); A1337 (Wi-Fi and 3G network).

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   Apply iPad model number to reinforce decisions about hardware. For example, if you plan to buy a specific charging device or case / holster for your tablet model, knowing the model number of your iPad will help you determine the size or type of product to buy. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Determining the software version

1. 

   Open settings in iPad. The app is greyed out in the shape of gears, usually in the Home screen.

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   Click on the card General (General Settings) is located on the left side of the page.

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   Click on the section About (About) is at the top of "General" page.

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   See the "Version" number. The number to the right of the "Version" tab on this page is the version of the tablet's software (example: 10.3.1). The iOS version determines the visibility and features of programs and functions in iPad. advertisement

Advice

• You can also find the iPhone model number in the same way as that of an iPad.