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How to Tell Which iPhone You Have

Most iPhone models look identical, which can make it difficult for you to determine the model of your own iPhone. You can identify your iPhone model by examining the model number on the back of the phone, or by connecting your iPhone to iTunes.

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Inspecting the iPhone

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    • A1522, A1524: iPhone 6 Plus
    • A1549, A1586: iPhone 6
    • A1533, A1453: iPhone 5S
    • A1532, A1456: iPhone 5C
    • A1428, A1429: iPhone 5
    • A1387: iPhone 4S
    • A1332, A1349: iPhone 4
    • A1303: iPhone 3GS
    • A1241: iPhone 3G [1]
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Connecting to iTunes

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    ” The model of your iPhone will display at the top left corner of iTunes. [2]
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    I have an iPhone model number A1688. What is it?
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    That is either the regular 6S or the plus.
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      References

      1. ↑ http://www.usell.com/what-model-iphone.htm
      2. ↑ http://osxdaily.com/2013/06/27/iphone-model-identification/

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