My iPad Air 5’s warranty shows - it is valid till December 2024. The iPad has a model number starts with M however a serial number starts with F. I am just a bit confused whether it is a refurbished iPad or brand new.
The coverage shows (checked by using serial number) it is purchased around December, 2023.
Any idea how to check whether it is refurbished or brand new?
iPad Air, iPadOS 17
Expanding upon stedman1’s comments...
Letters within serial numbers are non-specific. The iPad model number, however, may be relevant - although for refurbished devices, the model number prefix may only be changed if the device was refurbished/remanufactured by Apple.
You can find your model number here:
Settings > General > About > Model Number
Here is the full list of prefix identifiers (i.e., the first letter of the model number) - and their meaning:
Expanding upon stedman1’s comments...
Letters within serial numbers are non-specific. The iPad model number, however, may be relevant - although for refurbished devices, the model number prefix may only be changed if the device was refurbished/remanufactured by Apple.
You can find your model number here:
Settings > General > About > Model Number
Here is the full list of prefix identifiers (i.e., the first letter of the model number) - and their meaning:
If the model number starts with M, it is a new unit.
The serial number starting with F, is 100% irrelevant.
Thank you!
You're very welcome.
Identifying refurbished iPad air 5
