Model number confusion?
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Go back into Settings>General>About and tap on the model number. If you have the WiFi only model it will then say A1701. If you have the WiFi + cellular model it will then say A1709. The same case will fit either model.
Thanks but that's exactly what I did! Mine says exactly this: "Model MPDY2B/A". I ordered it directly from Apple in the UK so don't know if that makes a difference. Also it is a 256GB if that makes a difference. It is not a cellular model, either. I'm in the UK, not the USA, if that makes a difference.
Update: I just see on the back cover in very tiny, faint writing, it says Model 1701. So problem solved!!!
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Thanks for that....who knew????? I've only had this for two days so I'm still learning. Coming from a Samsung Galaxy S tablet (Android), it's a whole new world!!
Thomas1977
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ipad is awesome. im sure once you get used to it you will really like it a lot. Im glad you got your model number figured out.
giradman
iPad Fan
Your 'model' questions have already been well answered, but in the future and for others reading this thread w/ similar concerns, one site that is quite useful is EveryMac - by using their 'Lookup' tab (see pic below of your iPad model), all of the identifiers will be listed (long circle in image), plus ALL details of the device can be seen by scrolling down at the website. Apple gives their devices both 'A' and 'B' identifiers, and numbers may vary depending on the countries where these devices are sold (some more information HERE, for those interested). Dave
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You'll also find there are many things that your new iPad Pro can do that your old tablet couldn't do. If you have any other questions, we're here to help.
Is there a list anywhere? So far, all I've found is marketing-type information, which is pretty vague. For example, my Samsung tablet has a little curved arrow on the bottom of the screen that allows you to go back a screen or even to skip ads that pop up. On the iPad, I can press the HOME button but don't necessarily want to go that far. I'm probably not explaining this very succinctly.
Also, can I sort my apps alphabetically? I know I can manually move them around, one by one, but on the Samsung I can just choose "Sort Alphabetically" and presto!
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Here’s the online version of the iPad user guide. https://help.apple.com/ipad/11/
If you go here, you can get a downloadable copy of the user guide. Apple - Support - Manuals
To go back to the previous page, swipe to the right from the left side of the screen.
If you go here, you can get a downloadable copy of the user guide. Apple - Support - Manuals
To go back to the previous page, swipe to the right from the left side of the screen.
Thanks for those links. I also got a Kindle book today called "Essential iPad iOS 11 Edition". I've hardly had time to look at it, but have already learned a few things. Ironically it's on my new iPad but I can't figure out how to close it. I can close the app/book, but every time I try to open the Kindle icon now, it opens that book! I want to see all my books..... sigh!
You’re welcome.
Tap the Center of whatever page you’re on, then tap the down facing arrowhead at the upper left. This will close the book and take you back to the library page.
It worked! I think I need you to sit beside me for a few days! Seriously, once you're used to Microsoft's and Android's version of "intuitive", Apple takes you into a whole new world!
My screen protector and keyboard case (fab!) arrived today so I'm now committed....!
