> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://techbytefix.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Find Your iPad Model Number in Settings or on Device - URL: https://techbytefix.com/find-ipad-model-number/ - Published: 2026-10-27T00:18:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-27T00:18:42.000Z - Author: Jake Whitman - Tags: Mobile Devices To find your iPad model number, open \`Settings > General > About\` and tap the value beside \`Model Number\` until it changes to an A-number such as \`A2270\`. Use that A-number to identify the exact iPad generation, screen size, and hardware version for a case, accessory, software check, repair, trade-in, or resale listing. If the iPad will not turn on, check the back casing, SIM tray area, or original packaging. ## The quickest way to find it in Settings If the iPad turns on and you can unlock it, use Settings: 1. Open `Settings`. 2. Tap `General`. 3. Tap `About`. 4. Find `Model Number` in the list. 5. Tap the value beside `Model Number` once. The value changes from an Apple part number, such as `MYL92LL/A`, to the A-number model identifier, such as `A2270`. Tap it again to switch back to the part number. Use the A-number when you need to match the physical iPad to an accessory, repair part, compatibility list, or resale description. You can copy the model number from this screen when entering it on an accessory seller's site or providing it to Apple Support. Do not select `Serial Number` by mistake. The model number identifies the iPad type; the serial number identifies your individual device. A general name such as `iPad` or `iPad Pro` is not precise enough because the same product family can include several generations and sizes. ![An iPad tablet displays the Settings and About screen showing device information.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=iPad%20tablet%20Settings%20About%20screen&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## What the iPad model number actually looks like Apple uses several identifiers on an iPad, and they are not interchangeable. The A-number is the short identifier beginning with `A`, such as `A2270`. It distinguishes a particular iPad generation, size, and hardware version. The value shown first beside `Model Number` in Settings is usually a part number containing letters, numbers, and a slash, such as `MYL92LL/A`. Tap it to reveal the A-number. A seller or accessory maker may request either value, so provide the one requested. For identifying the physical model, the A-number is the useful reference. The serial number is unique to your individual iPad. Apple uses it for warranty, service, ownership, and support records. It is not the model identifier. The device name, such as `iPad Pro`, identifies a product family, not one exact model. Storage capacity, such as 64GB or 256GB, tells you how much space the iPad has but does not identify its generation. A cellular iPad may also show an IMEI or other cellular identifiers. Those identify the cellular modem or device on a mobile network. They are not needed to choose a case and should not be posted publicly. Before starting, you need only: - The unlocked iPad, if it powers on - A few minutes to read the identifier carefully - The exact A-number if you are matching an accessory or checking a model list If a website asks for a serial number or IMEI specifically, do not substitute the A-number. ## How to find the model number when the iPad will not turn on You can often identify an iPad without powering it on. Check the device first, then compare what you find with the packaging or purchase records. 1. Turn the iPad over and inspect the small text on the back casing. On many iPad models, the A-number is printed near the bottom in text beginning with `Model`, followed by an identifier such as `A2270`. Use good lighting and read each character carefully. 1. If it is a cellular iPad, inspect the SIM tray area. Some models have identifying text or markings near the SIM tray. Remove the tray only if you can do so safely with the proper tool, and do not force it. The location and amount of printed information vary by model. 1. Check the original box. The label may show the product description, capacity, connectivity type, barcode information, or a model reference. Compare those details with the physical iPad rather than relying on the box alone, especially if the box came from a used-device sale. 1. Review the purchase record or service paperwork. An invoice, Apple order history, retailer receipt, or repair document may identify the product family and configuration. These records do not always show the A-number, but they can narrow the match. 1. Check the device list for the Apple Account previously used with the iPad. A signed-in Apple Account may show the iPad and its general model information on an Apple device-management page or in the account's device list. You need access to that account, and the listing may still provide less detail than the A-number. Do not confuse regulatory text, FCC markings, copyright text, or serial-number text with the model number. Regulatory markings provide compliance information, but they are not necessarily the A-number. If the engraving is worn or unreadable, use the box, purchase records, or account information instead of guessing. ![An iPad tablet sits beside its original packaging on a table.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=iPad%20tablet%20packaging%20beside%20device&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## How to identify the exact iPad from its A-number Once you have the A-number, compare it with Apple's current iPad model-identification list or another reliable compatibility reference. Search for the exact identifier, including the initial `A` and all four digits. Do not identify the iPad from a photograph or broad product name alone. Confirm the details associated with the match: - iPad generation or product family - Screen size - Wi‑Fi or Wi‑Fi + Cellular version - Lightning or USB-C connector - Camera and button layout when selecting a case - Storage and other configuration details when valuing the device This check prevents mistakes with visually similar iPads. Two devices may both be called iPad Air or iPad Pro while differing in dimensions or connector design, so they may require different cases, keyboards, screen protectors, or replacement parts. The result should be a specific model entry, not just a general label. If an accessory listing gives several A-numbers, make sure yours appears in that list. If it does not, do not assume the accessory will fit because the product names look similar. For a cellular model, verify both the A-number and the cellular designation. The A-number can distinguish hardware variants, but it does not replace an IMEI when a mobile carrier asks for that separate identifier. ![Two iPad tablets of different sizes lie side by side on a desk.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=Different%20size%20iPad%20tablets%20side%20by%20side&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## What to do once you have the model number Use the confirmed A-number as the reference for the next task. For a case, keyboard, screen protector, or other accessory, enter the A-number into the manufacturer's compatibility tool when one is available. Before ordering, check the listed generation, size, camera opening, connector, and cellular or Wi‑Fi fit. A product described only as fitting an “iPad” is not specific enough. For iPadOS support, compare the model and generation with Apple's current compatibility information. The model name alone may not distinguish the hardware you have. For repair or Apple Support, provide the model number when asked. Support may also request the serial number; give it privately through an official support channel rather than posting it in a public forum. For a trade-in or resale listing, include the accurate product family, generation, screen size, connectivity type, storage capacity, and condition. The A-number helps a buyer verify the listing. Do not publish the serial number, IMEI, or other unique device identifiers in photos or the description. If a buyer needs proof of a specific device, share sensitive details privately and only through a trusted transaction process. If a compatibility question remains unclear, send the A-number and a relevant physical detail, such as “USB-C” or “Wi‑Fi + Cellular.” That gives the other person enough information to identify the hardware without exposing private device identifiers. ## Conclusion You have the right identifier when \`Settings > General > About\` shows the A-number after you tap \`Model Number\`, or when you have confirmed that number from the back casing, SIM tray area, packaging, or records. Use the A-number to match the exact generation, size, and connectivity version before buying accessories or listing the iPad. Keep the serial number and IMEI private unless an official support or service process specifically requires them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the model number the same as the serial number? No. The model number identifies the iPad type and becomes an A-number when you tap it in Settings. The serial number identifies your individual iPad, so do not share it publicly. ### Why does my iPad show letters and a slash instead of an A-number? That is the part number. In \`Settings > General > About\`, tap the value beside \`Model Number\` to switch it to the A-number identifier. ### Can I identify an iPad from its serial number alone? Apple or an authorized service process may use the serial number to retrieve device information, but the A-number is the safer and more useful identifier for public compatibility checks, accessories, and resale listings. Do not post the serial number publicly.