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How to Find iPhone Model Number

Apple has removed the iPhone model number from the back of the iPhone. So, how to find your iPhone model number? Here we are going to tell you exactly that. With this step-by-step guide, you will be able to find the model number of your iPhone device.

how to find iphone model number

Over the past two years, Apple has released iPhone models with glass back to support wireless charging. with the glass back introduction, Apple has removed all the FCC/legal warnings or information from the back of the device – at least in the United States. Along with goes the iPhone model number. This has made it harder to find the model number of your iPhone. Different iPhone models come with support for different bands and carrier. If you’re planning on buying a CDMA iPhone or planning on visiting another country, or if you prefer Qualcomm over Intel modems, you must know your iPhone’s model number in order to get these important technical details.

How to find the Model number of your iPhone

Since Apple has stopped printing the iPhone model number and other information on the back of iPhones that have a glass back, the iPhone model number is shifted to someplace else. There are two ways to find it:

  1. Within the iOS.
  2. On the SIM Tray.

Find your iPhone model in iOS

You can quickly find your iPhone model number right from within the iOS.

  1. Open Settings app.
  2. Go to General.
  3. Tap About.
  4. Tap on the Model. It will switch from the part number to the actual model number.

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How to find Regulatory information for your iPhone

If you want to see the regulatory information for your iPhone with the model number, here is how to:

  1. Open Settings app.
  2. Go to General.
  3. Tap About.
  4. Tap on Legal.

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Find iPhone Model Number on the SIM card Tray

If you happen to have your Sim card tray out, you can look at it for your iPhone model number. Otherwise, it is not a very convenient way.

  1. Insert a SIM card removal tool inside the SIM card pin slot.
  2. Push the removal tool inside to pop the SIM tray out.
  3. Hold the SIM tray up to bright light to read your iPhone model number or use a magnifier if you need it.

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