How to Find Information about your iDevice

There are different reasons why you need to know specific information about your iDevice. For example, a new update could come out, and you want to see if your model will get it. Despite the reason, the good news is that getting the information you need is quick and easy whether you’re using an iPhone or iPad. Keep reading to see how you can access this important information and determine what the listed options mean.

Quick and Easy Steps to Find Information About Your iDevice

To find all sorts of information on your device, you’ll need to open the Settings app. From the menu on the left, tap General, followed by the About option. On the About page, you’ll see all sorts of information, such as:

• Name – Not only can you see the name you gave your device, but by selecting it, you can also change it.
• iPadOS Version/iOS version – If you’re not sure what version you’re running on, here is where you can check
• Model Name – The name will depend on your iDevice, but if you have an iPad, it will say something like iPad Air (5th generation).
• Serial Number – Why is a serial number important? It helps you specify the hardware if you ever need to use the warranty. If you ever need to sell your device, it’s safe to give it out since they can use the serial number to see that it matches the model you’re selling. But don’t freely give it out since you expose yourself to warranty fraud.
• Coverage – This is where you can see your warranty
• Songs – This will tell you how many songs you have saved on your iDevice
• Photos – Same as songs
• Videos
• Carrier
• Applications – You can see how many apps you have installed on your device.
• Capacity
• Available – Here is where you can see how much storage capacity you have left.
• Wi-Fi Address – Since iPadOS 14/iOS 14, your unique MAC address is your device’s private Wi-Fi address, and it’s used for that network only.
• Bluetooth – Here, you’ll find a unique identifier assigned to your device by Apple to identify your device.
• SEID – This is the Secure Element Identifier. It is an NFC chip that has data such as SEID to ensure your transactions are secure.
• Certificate Trust Settings – If you’re running on the latest version of the OS, then you have the latest certificates.

How to Find Info on Your iPhone 15

If you’re using your iPhone, you’ll need to open the Settings app > General > About; you could also see options that you won’t see on your iPad, such as:

• Modem Firmware
• EID – Embedded Identity Document: Here is where you’ll find a unique serial number that is attached to your iPhone that uses an eSIM.
• Carrier Lock – As the name states, this will tell you if your iDevice is locked to a specific carrier.
  Network – You’ll see the network you’re connected to.
• Carrier – Here, you’ll see the name of your carrier.
• IMEI – International Mobile Equipment Identity: this is your device’s fingerprint, a 15-digit number on every device. Your carrier will use this to track your device if it’s ever stolen or compromised. It is not something you want to give out.
• ICCID – Integrated Circuit Card Identifier: this is your serial number. It is a string of numbers that are installed on the SIM card. The code holds information such as your home network, SIM’s country, and more.

Under the Battery section, you’ll also find options such as:

• Manufacturer Date
• First Use
• Cycle Count

Further Reading

If you’re curious as to when your iPhone was manufactured, here is an article to help you out with that. If you’re looking for an article on a specific device or problem, remember you can always use the search bar at the top left.

Conclusion

There will always be a reason to know information about the iDevice you’re using. You may need to know if your device is still under warranty or if you want to know if your device is going to get the next big update. Whatever the reason is, you can easily get the information you need by going to settings. What info did you need to get on your device? Don’t forget to leave a comment below and share the article with others on social media.

Judy Sahnz

I am a tech geek who loves technology. I have been writing about tech for over a decade, covering various devices and programs. I write about the latest Apple products and services and never go far without my Apple devices. I always stay updated on the latest gadgets, upgrades, features, and news. I aim to make complicated tech information easy for everyone to read. I’ve been with TechniPages from the beginning to help others fix their tech issues with the easy-to-follow guides.