In many cases, it may be useful to know which iPad model you own. For example, when you have to choose the iPad case, or to check the compatibility of updates and Apps! In fact, not all models are equal and differences could be minimal. How do I know the model of my iPad? Keep reading to find it out ...

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Once purchased, it's easy to forget what the iPad model is. And how do you do to recover it if you do not have the box anymore? We've identified 2 simple ways!

Read it on the back of the iPad

To find out what version you have, Apple has thought at a very simple way: the serial codes. You can find your serial number on the back of your device under the word "iPad". You will find "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China Model A1xx" written on the back of your device. The code after the word "Model" identifies the iPad model.

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Which codes can you find and what do they mean? Below there is a list of all the codes you can find:

• A1673: iPad Pro 9.7 "
• A1584 or A1652: iPad Pro

If you have an iPad Pro order your case here.

• A1566 or A1567: iPad Air2
• A1474, A1475 or A1476: iPad Air

If you have an iPad Air order your case here.

• A1538 or A1550: iPad Mini4
• A1599 or A1600: iPad Mini3
• A1489, A1490 or A1491: iPad Mini2
• A1432, A1454 or A1455: iPad Mini

If you have an iPad Mini order your case here.

• A1822 or A1823 iPad 5th generation or The new iPad or iPad 2017

If you have an iPad 2017 order your case here.

• A1458, A1459 or A1460: iPad 4th generation
• A1416, A1430 or A1403: iPad 3rd Generation

If you have an iPad 3rd or 4th generation order your case here.

• A1395, A1396 or A1397: iPad 2 (2011)
• A1219 or A1337: iPad 2 (2010)

If you have an iPad 2 order your case here.

Find it out in the settings

The back of your iPad is ruined or do you need a magnifying glass to read that tiny code? ;) No problem! You can discover the model of your device by following this simple path. Click on "Settings >> General >> About >> Model".

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So, how do you find the iPad model? Very simple! Just look at the code on the back of the device or look for it in the Settings.

Was this article helpful to you? Do you know other ways to find out the iPad model? Let us know, here in GoCustomized want to know it ! :)