FAQs
Open Settings, tap General, then tap About. Look for the model number in the top section. If the number you see 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 check Apple model number? ›
Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard while choosing Apple menu > System Information from the menu bar. Select Hardware in the sidebar. Find the model name and serial number on the right.
What gen iPad are we on? ›
Apple iPad: 10th generation (2022)
Apple released the 10th-generation iPad in October 2022. It starts at $449, a significantly higher price than the ninth-generation iPad that's still available for $329.
How do I find my iPad? ›
Find your Apple device or AirTag
- Open Find My.
- Choose Devices or Items.
- Select your lost device or item to find it on a map. If you belong to a Family Sharing group, you can also find your family members' devices or shared items. Choose Directions to open its location in Maps. If you're close, tap Play Sound.
What generation is my iPad A1474? ›
The Apple iPad Air (1st Gen) Tablet, Model: A1474.
Can you look up the model of an iPad by serial number? ›
Identifying by Serial Number
You'll need to know your iPad serial number. Once the serial number is known, it's simply a matter of entering that number into a search which results in showing the status of your iPad's service coverage, and a by-product is that the information also tells you your model automatically.
How old is my iPad by serial number? ›
There is no way to identify a precise date of manufacture - this information being known only to Apple. Device serial numbers are an unreliable indicator. Starting with knowledge of the iPad model, you will be able to identify the model year.
What is the oldest iPad that can still be updated? ›
Apple iPad
Release | Released | Supported |
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iPad (10th generation) | 1 year and 6 months ago (26 Oct 2022) | Yes |
iPad Pro (6th generation) | 1 year and 6 months ago (26 Oct 2022) | Yes |
iPad Air (5th generation) | 2 years ago (18 Mar 2022) | Yes |
iPad (9th generation) | 2 years and 7 months ago (24 Sep 2021) | Yes |
24 more rowsFeb 29, 2024
What is the lifespan of an iPad? ›
iPads generally have a lifespan of about 5 years. Keep your software as up-to-date as possible. Plan to replace your tablet every 3 years. Reference Table 1 below to determine if your iPad is still supported.
When was my iPad made? ›
Once you've snagged that serial or model number from the settings app on your iPad, you can plug it into a specialised third-party app designed to offer information on your device's age. These apps often pull data directly from Apple's database and can provide manufacturing dates in the coveted YYYY MM DD format.
On another Android phone or tablet, open the Find My Device app .
- If you don't have the app: Get it on Google Play.
- If you don't have your Android device: On a browser, go to Find My Device.
Should I erase my iPhone if stolen? ›
Mark it as Lost (as you did). Try to remotely Erase it (if you feel that you must). But leave it on your account so that if the thieves do not know your Apple ID and Apple ID password, it will be a brick. Note 1: If there is any chance that your Apple ID password was compromised, change it now.
Can you locate a dead iPad? ›
Go to Settings > your name > Find My, and then toggle the Find My iPad switch to turn the feature on and off. Toggle on Send Last Location to send Apple the iPad's location data so you can find the device even if it's off or the battery dies.
Is the iPad Air A1474 still supported? ›
Nope and never will. Sorry. The 2013 iPad Air 1 ( “A” model number A1474/1475/1476 ), iPad Mini 2 ( “ A” model number A1489/1490/1491 ) and the 2014 iPad Mini 3 ( “A” model number A1599/1600/1601 ) cannot upgrade beyond any version of iOS 12, currently at iOS 12.5. 5.
Does Apple still support iPad Air A1474? ›
Apple ended major update support for these models of iPad in September 2019 - although they continue to receive occasional “point” security updates, the most recent being released August 2022.
What is my old iPad worth? ›
Get $45–$580 when you trade in an iPad. footnote ¹
Your device | Estimated trade-in value footnote ¹ |
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iPad Pro | Up to $580 |
iPad Air | Up to $325 |
iPad | Up to $250 |
iPad mini | Up to $260 |
How do I check if my Apple product is original? ›
Make sure that Serial Number in the device under Settings > General >About matches the Serial Number on the box. If it correctly reports your model of iPhone you are presented with, like model, color and capacity, and the expected expiration of warranty, it's genuine.
How to verify if an Apple product is real? ›
Your device's model, color, capacity, and expected expiration of the warranty should match what is declared in the box. Another way of checking the serial number is to verify if it matches Apple's database. You can go to the Apple website and then enter your Apple product serial number to authenticate your device.
How to check Apple serial number for authenticity? ›
First, find the computer, phone, iPad, or Apple Watch's serial number as specified before, then go to the site checkcoverage.apple.com/coverage. On the site, enter the serial number and captcha and hit "Submit." On the next page, you will see information about the device associated with the serial number.
How to check Apple product serial number? ›
Find the serial number of your Apple product
- Check the surface of your product for a printed serial number.
- On Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac.
- On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, or Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > About.