Is there another way to see what model iPad I have without prying it out of the case?

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Is there another way to see what model iPad I have without prying it out of the case?

it seem to get an answer to my question, I must know the model of my iPad. My iPad is encased in a protective unit that Sampson couldn't break and one that I can't figure out how to remove. - and the Apple (so called) "support" site only gives pretty pictures for me to compare to my iPad. And I'm supposed to conduct this comparison of pictures on the screen to the back of my iPad (that needs to be turned upside down!!!). And just how am I supposed to see the screen with the iPad turned over?!? WAY TO GO, APPLE! Surely there is a better way to find the model Information! If one looks in Settings, one finds Everything about the iPad -Except the model! Aargh! Does Anyone know of a better way to discover the iPad model?

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Posted on Nov 22, 2014 6:10 AM

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Answer 1

bobseufert

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Nov 23, 2014 1:17 PM in response to Charley'sMom

You're welcome. Put your iPad in portrait mode then tap the Bookmark icon to see if your Bookmarks panel appears and your Bookmarks are still there.

If they are try settings> general> reset> reset all settings. You'll have to re-enter your wifi and other settings but you won't lose any data.

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Answer 2

ckuan

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Nov 22, 2014 6:16 AM in response to Charley'sMom

iPad > Settings > General > About > Model > post back your model here.

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Answer 3

Charley'sMom Author

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Nov 22, 2014 4:13 PM in response to Charley'sMom

FROM Chrley's Mom (because I dont know how to "post back" as one responder requested OK! I found it! Now, why didn't the Apple "support" site say that?!? Why wasn't it on the Apple "support" site Instead of those idiot pictures. Does Apple think we have lost the ability to read and need "picto-nary" instructions?!? Aargh!

NOW, you folk have been very helpful, so maybe you can help me with the original reason I went to Apple "support". ( I hope I'm not in the wrong "pew" for these there questions).

i updated my iPad and three things happened; a blank gray panel now covers 1/3 of my iPad screen in the landscape view; I lost all my site Bookmarks and everything on my Reading List! So,

1). How do I get rid of that empty gray panel? It covers over whatever is showing in the landscape view but disappears in the portrait view. And it only appears when I'm using Safari to view the Internet.

2). is there a way I can retrieve my site Bookmarks?

3). and my Reading List? (No, the iPad isn't synced to a Mac - because I don't use a Mac)

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Answer 4

Dec 4, 2016 5:44 AM in response to Charley'sMom

Also I found my model number but when I put it into the search it tells me I have a MACBOOK!!!!!!

go figure.....

what a maroon!

MODEL= MD786LL/A

can a real APPLE TECH tell me what iPad I have? please?

thanks

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Answer 5

bobseufert

Level 6

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Nov 22, 2014 4:35 PM in response to Charley'sMom

The gray panel sounds like the new bookmark list. Tap the solid blue bookmark icon to make it go away. Try a reset to make the bookmarks come back.

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Answer 6

kb1951

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Nov 22, 2014 6:17 AM in response to Charley'sMom

Go to settings, about, type the model number into an Internet search and you will see what model iPad you have. I did that with mine and came up with the iPad mini wifi model which is what I have.

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