How to tell which iPhone you have
I know it’s an iPhone, but which model is it?
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If you purchased your iPhone some time ago, you’d be forgiven for losing track of which model you own.Applehas, after all, been making iPhones for almost 20 years now, and many of thebest iPhoneslook (and feel) extremely similar to one another.
Whether you’re trying toGooglean iPhone repair or you just need to know that your device will support the latest iOS update, it’s important to have quick access to your phone’s model name and IMEI number.
The good news is that it’s extremely easy to find those details out for yourself. Below, we walk you through how to tell which iPhone you have.
Tools and requirements
You’ll needyour iPhonein hand. If you don’t have it, there’s a way around that which I’ll detail in the troubleshooting section at the end. In that case, you’ll just needany computer or a device with internet access.
Quick steps for how to tell which iPhone you have
Step-by-step guide for how to tell which iPhone you have
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone
Open up theSettings appon your iPhone. If you can’t find the Settings app, you can swipe down anywhere on your phone to bring up a search box and type it in.
2. Tap on your name at the top
Once theSettings appis open, you’ll see your name at the top of the screen. Tap onyour name.
3. Scroll down until you see the word “iPhone” and “This iPhone (model name)” listed
After you’ve tapped on your name, you’ll see a bunch of information about your Apple account. Scroll down until you see a list of all your Apple devices with model names, including youriPhone model.
4. For more details, tap on the word “iPhone”
Now you know which iPhone you have. Do you want even more information about your iPhone, such as your serial number orIMEI? If so, then tap on the wordiPhone.
Troubleshooting
Is there another way? What about the model number?
Yes. If you want to know the model name and model number specifically:
What if I don’t have my iPhone in hand?
No problem. All you need is access to any device or computer and an internet connection.
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Karen is a world traveler, writer, teacher, family woman, and occasionally a movie extra. She has been writing about Apple, consumer tech, and lifestyle products since 2010 for various publications including TechRadar, CNET, Tom’s Guide, iMore, Macworld, AppAdvice, and WatchAware.
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