You might need to know what model iPad or iPod you have if you want to sell it, get technical support, or buy insurance for it. But it isn’t always easy to find out exactly which model you have. Even with the original packaging, sometimes Apple doesn’t make it obvious.
Luckily, you can use this post to answer that question once and for all. Follow the instructions below to find out which model iPad or iPod you have.
If your iPad is not set up, you can get the model number from the back instead.
If your device powers on and is running at least iOS 12.2 you can easily find out which iPad or iPod model you have from the Settings. You may need to update to the latest iOS or iPadOS software first.
These instructions only work for iPad or iPod touch devices. If you have an iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod mini, or iPod shuffle you need to go to the next section.
How to find out your iPad or iPod model from Settings:
Go to Settings > General > About.
At the top of the screen you should see:
your device Name
your Software Version
and your Model Name.
The Model Name refers to the iPad or iPod model you have. It might say iPad mini 4 or iPod touch (7th generation).
With the latest software, you can find your iPad or iPod model in Settings.
Find your model number
You can also identify your iPad or iPod from its model number. The model number usually starts with the letter A followed by four numbers, like this: A1234. The only time it’s different is with the original iPod, which starts with the letter M.
There are several places you can find your model number:
in the Settings app
on the back of your device
or on the original packaging.
1. How to find your model number in the Settings app
Tap the Model Number in Settings to see a different version of it.
If you have an iPad or an iPod touch you can easily get your model number from the Settings app. It doesn’t matter what version of iPadOS or iOS you are using for this.
Go to Settings > General > About.
Find Model Number on the About page.
Tap the model number to see a shorter version that starts with the letter A.
2. How to find your model number on the back of your device
Find the model number printed on the back of your iPad or iPod.
If your device doesn’t power on or you don’t want to use the Settings, you can also find the model number printed on the back.
First, you need to carefully remove your iPad or iPod from its case, if you have one.
Look at the back of your iPad or iPod, amongst the small print near the bottom it says Model followed by your model number. It should be in the format A1234.
3. How to find your model number on the original packaging
If you still have it, you can find your model number on the iPad or iPod box.
If you still have the packaging your iPad or iPod came in you can find the model number on the box. Look for the sticker with a barcode on it, this is usually on the bottom of the box.
Above the barcode you should see the word Model followed by your model number. It should be in the format A1234.
It is not the same as your part number, which is longer and begins with the letter M.
Now you know the model number of your device you can use it to look up what iPad or iPod you have. Find your model number in the tables below to get your device’s name.
We’ve separated each type of iPad or iPod into a different table to simplify things. If you know you have an iPod nano, for example, you only need to look in that section. Use the links below to jump to the relevant section.
Alternatively, use the Find function on your browser to search this entire post for your model number. You can do this using command+F on your Mac or control+F on your PC. In iOS and iPadOS, tap the Share button in Safari and select Find.
Search for your model number to find out what iPad or iPod you have.
*The iPod Special Edition U2 is black and red with signatures on the U2 band members engraved on the back.
iPod mini
Model Name
Model Number
iPod mini
A1051
iPod mini (2nd generation)
A1051
iPod shuffle
Model Name
Model Number
iPod shuffle
A1112
iPod shuffle (2nd generation)
A1204
iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
A1271
iPod shuffle (4th generation)
A1373
iPod nano
Model Name
Model Number
iPod nano
A1137
iPod nano (2nd generation)
A1199
iPod nano (3rd generation)
A1236
iPod nano (4th generation)
A1285
iPod nano (5th generation)
A1320
iPod nano (6th generation)
A1366
iPod nano (7th generation)
A1446
iPod touch
Model Name
Model Number
iPod touch
A1213
iPod touch (2nd generation)
A1288, A1319
iPod touch (3rd generation)
A1318
iPod touch (4th generation)
A1367
iPod touch (5th generation)
A1509, A1421
iPod touch (6th generation)
A1574
iPod touch (7th generation)
A2178
We hope you found this guide useful for finding out what model iPad or iPod you have. Let us know your experience in the comments! Or check out these guides on Apple’s website for more information about every iPad model or iPod model.
Dan writes tutorials and troubleshooting guides to help people make the most of their technology. Before becoming a writer, he earned a BSc in Sound Technology, supervised repairs at an Apple Store, and even taught English in China.
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I have an IPAD AIR first edition; in which I am having issues FACETIME Group users. If it’s more than one person the video will not work. What can I do to resolve this issue? I’ve checked everything to ensure I have the right selected buttons on. Please help!!
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