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Device information about your iPad is physically etched onto the back cover. This is where you'll find your model number. Once you've located it, note the model number (i.e. “A1211”) that is associated with your iPad.
What version of iPad do I have by model number? ›
iPad
| Model | Year(s) launched | Model numbers (on back cover) |
|---|
| 7th generation | 2019 | A2197, A2200,A2198 |
| 6th generation | 2018 | A1893, A1954 |
| 5th generation | 2017 | A1822, A1823 |
| 4th generation | Late 2012 | A1458, A1459, A1460 |
5 more rowsThe serial number structure consists of multiple components that provide specific details about your iPad. By breaking down the serial number, you can extract the manufacturing date and location. This information helps you determine the age of your device accurately.
What generation is my iPad A1474? ›
The iPad Air 1st Gen by Apple. Released on November 1, 2013, featuring a 9.7 Inch 1536 x 2048px screen. Current model numbers are: A1474, A1475, A1476.
What model is the iPad A1432? ›
The iPad Mini 1st Gen by Apple. Released on November 25, 2012, featuring a 7.9 Inch 768 x 1024px screen. Current model numbers are: A1432.
How do I know what iOS iPad I have? ›
Find out what version of iOS is currently installed on the iPad
- Tap on the iPad 'Settings' icon.
- Navigate down to 'General' and tap on 'About'.
- Here you will see a list of options. ...
- If an update is available to apply, please find our help article that will step you through how to apply an update for iOS on the iPad.
If you have an obsolete or outdated iPad, it may be unable to run the newest apps or update existing apps. In a technical sense, an obsolete device is one that the manufacturer no longer supports. Here's a list of iPads that are no longer supported or discontinued but supported and supported.
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.
What model iPad is A1584? ›
The Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 1st Gen Tablet. Model: (A1584). Space Gray version with 32GB Storage.
What inch is iPad model A1474? ›
The iPad Pro 10.5 1st Gen by Apple. Released on June 13, 2017, featuring a 10.5 Inch 1668 x 2224px screen. Current model numbers are: A1701, A1709, A1852.
How do I tell which iPad I have? ›
You can find the model number in two ways:
- Look on the back of your iPad.
- 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).
A1489 on the iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi. A1490 on the iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular. A1491 on the iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE)–released early 2014.
What generation is the iPad model A1567? ›
The iPad Air 2nd Gen by Apple. Released on October 24, 2014, featuring a 9.7 Inch 1536 x 2048px screen. Current model numbers are: A1566, A1567.
What year is the iPad 10th generation? ›
The iPad (10th generation), unofficially known as the iPad 10, is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the successor to the ninth-generation iPad. It was announced on October 18, 2022, and was released on October 26, 2022.
Is the 6th gen iPad still supported? ›
Discontinued but Supported
The following models are no longer sold, but these devices remain within Apple's service window for iPadOS updates: iPad: 6, 7, and 8. iPad Air: 3 and 4. iPad Mini 5.
What year is the iPad 7th generation? ›
The device was revealed on September 10, 2019, and released on September 25, 2019. Apple Inc. It has support for the first generation Apple Pencil and has a smart keyboard connector. It is targeted towards the budget and educational markets.
