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can you tell a product color from the serial number/ model number

If i give information from my Setting>general>about page could people use information from there (seria, modle number or otherwise) to determine my ipad color?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 13, 2020 9:39 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2020 5:22 AM

Yes - a model (order) number can be used to reveal the colour and other specifications of an iPad.


The “A” number identifies only the generic model - however, the Model Order number (e.g., MPME2B/A) reveals a lot more information about the device - such as the intended market (country/region), its colour and its internal storage. Armed with Apple’s Model Order Number, a Google search is often all that is required to discover the specific details.


Both model numbers are exposed in recent versions of iOS/iPadOS:

Settings > General > About - tap on the model number field to switch between the Model Number and the Model Order Number.


I hope this information proves to be helpful.

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Aug 14, 2020 5:22 AM in response to naila210

Yes - a model (order) number can be used to reveal the colour and other specifications of an iPad.


The “A” number identifies only the generic model - however, the Model Order number (e.g., MPME2B/A) reveals a lot more information about the device - such as the intended market (country/region), its colour and its internal storage. Armed with Apple’s Model Order Number, a Google search is often all that is required to discover the specific details.


Both model numbers are exposed in recent versions of iOS/iPadOS:

Settings > General > About - tap on the model number field to switch between the Model Number and the Model Order Number.


I hope this information proves to be helpful.

can you tell a product color from the serial number/ model number

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