I need to identify what my iPad is based on model number

I bought a used iPad recently,


I’m trying to figure out which iPad it is so I can buy a protective case for it. I have purchased 2 and neither fit.


My Model Number is


MD523LL/A

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on May 22, 2019 10:55 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2019 11:02 PM

MD523LL/A (32 GB Black Verizon). Appears to be a 4th Gen. iPad with Wi-Fi and Cellular.


See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and to what you can upgrade. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes to update.


iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart


     Device                                       iOS Version

iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

iPad 2                                          iOS 9.x.x

iPad 3                                          iOS 9.x.x

iPad 4                                          iOS 10.x.x

iPad 5                                          iOS 12.x.x

iPad 6                                          iOS 12.x.x

iPad Pro 12.9”                             iOS 12.x.x

iPadPro 9.7”                                iOS 12.x.x

iPad Pro 10.5"                             iOS 12.x.x

iPad Pro 11"                                iOS 12.x.x

iPad Mini & Mini Retina               iOS 12.x.x

iPad mini 2                                  iOS 12.x.x

iPad mini 3                                  iOS 12.x.x

iPad mini 4                                  iOS 12.x.x

iPad Air                                       iOS 12.x.x

iPad Air 2                                    iOS 12.x.x

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May 22, 2019 11:02 PM in response to curt66

MD523LL/A (32 GB Black Verizon). Appears to be a 4th Gen. iPad with Wi-Fi and Cellular.


See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and to what you can upgrade. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes to update.


iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart


     Device                                       iOS Version

iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

iPad 2                                          iOS 9.x.x

iPad 3                                          iOS 9.x.x

iPad 4                                          iOS 10.x.x

iPad 5                                          iOS 12.x.x

iPad 6                                          iOS 12.x.x

iPad Pro 12.9”                             iOS 12.x.x

iPadPro 9.7”                                iOS 12.x.x

iPad Pro 10.5"                             iOS 12.x.x

iPad Pro 11"                                iOS 12.x.x

iPad Mini & Mini Retina               iOS 12.x.x

iPad mini 2                                  iOS 12.x.x

iPad mini 3                                  iOS 12.x.x

iPad mini 4                                  iOS 12.x.x

iPad Air                                       iOS 12.x.x

iPad Air 2                                    iOS 12.x.x

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