This photo of an Original iPod - from 's own Apple collection - shows the M8541 Model Number on the left (as well as the 1910 EMC Number to its right and the U21516EALG6 Serial Number on top): On some vintage G3 and G4-powered Macs, a Model Number that starts with an "M" is identified as a " Family Number," so it is possible to hear an "old school" Mac user refer to these numbers as Family Numbers for newer products as well.įor identification purposes, the advantage of Model Numbers is that they are on the hardware itself and are easy to locate on iPod, iPhone and iPad models - on the back of the device near the bottom (or under the "clip" for applicable iPod shuffle and iPod nano models) - and are also almost always unique to a particular model (some older "full-size" iPod models that are similar do share Model Numbers, however). As a bit of trivia, only the Original "Scroll Wheel" iPod has a Model Number that starts with an "M" and all other models start with an "A" followed by four digits. Where can I locate the Model Number for my iPod, iPhone, or iPad? Are Model Numbers unique? What are the limitations identifying a specific device using Model Numbers?Īpple Model Numbers - which are available on the back of all iPod, iPhone and iPad models - look like A1203 or M8541. ![]() To be notified of updates, sign up for 's twice monthly e-mail list. ![]() ![]() ![]() IPod, iPhone & iPad Identification Q&As (ID iPods, iPhones & iPads)Īlso see: iPod, iPhone & iPad Identification (Main) | Mac Identification
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