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Technical specifications for the entire iPod series -- Apple's 'iconic' handheld music, photo, video, and more recently, app, devices -- are provided below.
For answers to all of your most pressing iPod questions, check out the iPod Q&A and iPod Troubleshooting & Repair Q&A, with more than 100 iPod questions answered.
There are a few places you can look to get the serial number from your iPod Touch. These are: in iTunes, the back of your Touch, the About screen on your iPod, or on the packaging and receipt of your iPod Touch.Of course, for the latter two, simply keep the packaging or receipt from your iPod Touch and you’ll be able to find it there.
Click the triangle to the left of a name to flip down 'Quick Specs' -- identifiers and basic configuration info -- and click on the name or image for complete specifications. You also can lookup an iPod by its serial number. Need help? See iPod Identification.
Asterisks indicate that important details are provided on the applicable specs page.
1Apple iPodStorage CapacityiPod (Original/Scroll Wheel)5 GB, 10 GB
Intro. | October 23, 2001* | Disc. | April 28, 2003* |
Order | M8513LL/A* | Model | M8541 (EMC 1910) |
Family | iPod (Original) | Battery Life: | 10 Hours |
Songs: | 1000, 2000* | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod (Original/Scroll Wheel) Specs |
Intro. | March 21, 2002 | Disc. | April 28, 2003 |
Order | M8737LL/A* | Model | A1019 (EMC 1942) |
Family | iPod (Touch Wheel) | Battery Life: | 10 Hours |
Songs: | 1000, 2000, 4000* | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod 2nd Gen (Touch Wheel) Specs |
Intro. | April 28, 2003 | Disc. | September 8, 2003 |
Order | M8976LL/A* | Model | A1040 (EMC 1961) |
Family | iPod 3rd Gen | Battery Life: | 8 Hours |
Songs: | 2500, 3700, 7500 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod 3rd Gen (10/15/30) Specs |
Intro. | September 8, 2003 | Disc. | January 6, 2004 |
Order | M9244LL/A* | Model | A1040 (EMC 1961) |
Family | iPod 3rd Gen | Battery Life: | 8 Hours |
Songs: | 2500, 5000, 10,000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod 3rd Gen (10/20/40) Specs |
Intro. | January 6, 2004 | Disc. | July 19, 2004 |
Order | M9460LL/A* | Model | A1040 (EMC 1961) |
Family | iPod 3rd Gen | Battery Life: | 8 Hours |
Songs: | 3700, 5000, 10,000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod 3rd Gen (15/20/40) Specs |
Intro. | July 19, 2004 | Disc. | June 28, 2005* |
Order | M9282LL/A* | Model | A1059 (EMC 1995) |
Family | iPod (ClickWheel) | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 5000, 10,000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod 4th Gen (ClickWheel) Specs |
Intro. | October 26, 2004 | Disc. | June 28, 2005 |
Order | M9787LL/A | Model | A1059 (EMC 1995) |
Family | iPod (ClickWheel) | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 5000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod U2 Edition (4th Gen) Specs |
Intro. | February 23, 2005 | Disc. | June 28, 2005 |
Order | M9829LL/A | Model | A1099 (EMC 2022) |
Family | iPod photo | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 7,500 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod photo (30) Specs |
Intro. | October 26, 2004 | Disc. | June 28, 2005* |
Order | M9585LL/A* | Model | A1099 (EMC 2022) |
Family | iPod photo | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 10,000 or 15,000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod photo (40/60) Specs |
![Ipod Ipod](/uploads/1/2/6/1/126168854/768952992.jpg)
Intro. | June 28, 2005 | Disc. | October 12, 2005 |
Order | MA079LL/A* | Model | A1099 (EMC 2022) |
Family | iPod w/ Color Display | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 5,000, 15,000 | Photos: | 20,000, 25,000 |
Complete iPod Color Display Specs |
Intro. | June 28, 2005 | Disc. | October 12, 2005 |
Order | MA127LL/A | Model | A1099 (EMC 2022) |
Family | iPod w/ Color Display | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 5,000 | Photos: | 20,000 |
Complete iPod U2 Edition (Color) Specs |
Intro. | October 12, 2005 | Disc. | September 12, 2006 |
Order | MA002LL/A* | Model | A1136 (EMC 2065) |
Family | iPod with Video | Battery Life: | 14 Hours, 20 Hours |
Songs: | 7500 or 15,000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod 5th Gen (with Video) Specs |
Intro. | June 6, 2006 | Disc. | September 12, 2006 |
Order | MA452LL/A | Model | A1136 (EMC 2065) |
Family | iPod with Video | Battery Life: | 14 Hours |
Songs: | 7500 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod U2 Edition 5th Gen Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2006 | Disc. | September 5, 2007 |
Order | MA444LL/A* | Model | A1136 (EMC 2065) |
Family | iPod with Video | Battery Life: | 14 Hours, 20 Hours |
Songs: | 7500 or 20,000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod 5th Gen - Enhanced Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2006 | Disc. | September 5, 2007 |
Order | MA664LL/A | Model | A1136 (EMC 2065) |
Family | iPod with Video | Battery Life: | 14 Hours |
Songs: | 7500 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod U2 Edition 5th Gen Enhanced Specs |
Intro. | September 5, 2007 | Disc. | September 9, 2008 |
Order | MB029LL/A* | Model | A1238 (EMC 2173) |
Family | iPod classic | Battery Life: | 30 Hours, 40 Hours |
Songs: | 20,000 or 40,000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod classic ('Original'/6th Gen) Specs |
Intro. | September 9, 2008* | Disc. | September 9, 2014 |
Order | MB562LL/A* | Model | A1238 (EMC 2173) |
Family | iPod classic | Battery Life: | 36 Hours |
Songs: | 30,000 or 40,000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod classic (Late 2008/7th Gen) Specs |
Intro. | January 6, 2004 | Disc. | February 23, 2005 |
Order | M9160LL/A* | Model | A1051 (EMC 1984) |
Family | iPod mini | Battery Life: | 8 Hours |
Songs: | 1000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod mini Specs |
Intro. | February 23, 2005 | Disc. | September 7, 2005 |
Order | M9800LL/A* | Model | A1051 (EMC 2044) |
Family | iPod mini 2nd Gen | Battery Life: | 18 Hours |
Songs: | 1000, 1500 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod mini (2nd Gen) Specs |
Intro. | September 7, 2005* | Disc. | September 12, 2006 |
Order | MA004LL/A* | Model | A1137 (EMC 2066) |
Family | iPod nano | Battery Life: | 14 Hours |
Songs: | 240, 500, 1000 | Photos: | 15,000 or 25,000 |
Complete iPod nano Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2006 | Disc. | September 5, 2007 |
Order | MA477LL/A* | Model | A1199 (EMC 2115) |
Family | iPod nano 2nd Gen | Battery Life: | 24 Hours |
Songs: | 500, 1000, 2000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod nano (2nd Gen) Specs |
Intro. | October 13, 2006* | Disc. | September 5, 2007 |
Order | MA725LL/A* | Model | A1199 (EMC 2115) |
Family | iPod nano 2nd Gen | Battery Life: | 24 Hours |
Songs: | 1000, 2000 | Photos: | 25,000 |
Complete iPod nano 2nd Gen (RED) Specs |
Intro. | September 5, 2007* | Disc. | September 9, 2008 |
Order | MA978LL/A* | Model | A1236 (EMC 2174) |
Family | iPod nano 3rd Gen | Battery Life: | 24 Hours |
Songs: | 1000 or 2000 | Photos: | 3,500 or 7,000 |
Complete iPod nano (3rd Gen/Fat) Specs |
Intro. | September 9, 2008 | Disc. | September 9, 2009 |
Order | MB598LL/A* | Model | A1285 (EMC 2287) |
Family | iPod nano 4th Gen | Battery Life: | 24 Hours |
Songs: | 2000 or 4000 | Photos: | 7,000 or 14,000 |
Complete iPod nano (4th Gen) Specs |
Intro. | September 9, 2009 | Disc. | September 1, 2010 |
Order | MC031LL/A* | Model | A1320 (EMC 2317) |
Family | iPod nano 5th Gen | Battery Life: | 24 Hours |
Songs: | 2000 or 4000 | Photos: | 7,000 or 14,000 |
Complete iPod nano (5th Gen/Camera) Specs |
Intro. | September 1, 2010* | Disc. | September 12, 2012 |
Order | MC525LL/A* | Model | A1366 (EMC 2385) |
Family | iPod nano 6th Gen | Battery Life: | 24 Hours |
Songs: | 2000 or 4000* | Photos: | 7,000 or 14,000* |
Complete iPod nano (6th Gen/1.54' Multitouch/Clip) Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2012* | Disc. | July 15, 2015 |
Order | MD481LL/A* | Model | A1446 (EMC 2601*) |
Family | iPod nano 7th Gen | Battery Life: | 30 Hours |
Songs: | 4000* | Photos: | 14,000* |
Complete iPod nano (7th Gen/2.5' Multitouch) Specs |
Intro. | July 15, 2015 | Disc. | July 27, 2017 |
Order | MKN52LL/A* | Model | A1446 (EMC 2601*) |
Family | iPod nano 7th Gen | Battery Life: | 30 Hours |
Songs: | 4000* | Photos: | 14,000* |
Complete iPod nano (7th Gen/2.5' Multitouch - 2015) Specs |
Intro. | January 11, 2005 | Disc. | September 12, 2006 |
Order | M9724LL/A* | Model | A1112 (EMC 2037) |
Family | iPod shuffle | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 120, 240 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle (1st Gen/White) Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2006 | Disc. | January 30, 2007* |
Order | MA564LL/A | Model | A1204 (EMC 2125) |
Family | 2nd Gen | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 240 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 2nd Gen (Silver) Specs |
Intro. | January 30, 2007 | Disc. | September 5, 2007 |
Order | MA953LL/A* | Model | A1204 (EMC 2125) |
Family | 2nd Gen | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 240 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 2nd Gen (Colors/Early 2007) Specs |
Intro. | September 5, 2007* | Disc. | September 9, 2008 |
Order | MB233LL/A* | Model | A1204 (EMC 2125) |
Family | Late 2007 | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 240, 500 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 2nd Gen (Late 2007) Specs |
Intro. | September 9, 2008 | Disc. | September 9, 2009* |
Order | MB815LL/A* | Model | A1204 (EMC 2125) |
Family | Late 2008 | Battery Life: | 12 Hours |
Songs: | 240, 500 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 2nd Gen (Late 2008) Specs |
Intro. | March 11, 2009 | Disc. | September 9, 2009 |
Order | MB867LL/A* | Model | A1271 (EMC 2262) |
Family | 3rd Gen | Battery Life: | 10 Hours |
Songs: | 1000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 3rd Gen Specs |
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iPod shuffle 3rd Gen (Colors)2 GB, 4 GBIntro. | September 9, 2009 | Disc. | September 1, 2010 |
Order | MC306LL/A* | Model | A1271 (EMC 2262) |
Family | 3rd Gen (Colors) | Battery Life: | 10 Hours |
Songs: | 500, 1000 | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 3rd Gen (Colors) Specs |
Intro. | September 1, 2010 | Disc. | September 12, 2012 |
Order | MC584LL/A* | Model | A1373 (EMC 2400*) |
Family | 4th Gen | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 500* | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 4th Gen (Wheel/VoiceOver) Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2012* | Disc. | July 15, 2015 |
Order | MD779LL/A* | Model | A1373 (EMC 2400*) |
Family | 4th Gen Late 2012 | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 500* | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 4th Gen (Late 2012) Specs |
Intro. | July 15, 2015 | Disc. | July 27, 2017 |
Order | MKMJ2LL/A* | Model | A1373 (EMC 2400*) |
Family | 4th Gen Mid-2015 | Battery Life: | 15 Hours |
Songs: | 500* | Photos: | None |
Complete iPod shuffle 4th Gen (Mid-2015) Specs |
Intro. | September 5, 2007* | Disc. | September 9, 2008 |
Order | MA623LL/A* | Model | A1213 (EMC N/A) |
Family | iPod touch | Battery Life: | 22 Hours |
Songs: | 1750, 3500, 7000 | Photos: | 10,000, 20,000, 25,000 |
Complete iPod touch (Original/1st Gen) Specs |
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Intro. | September 9, 2008 | Disc. | September 9, 2009 |
Order | MB528LL/A* | Model | A1288/A1319* (EMC 2341) |
Family | iPod touch 2nd Gen | Battery Life: | 36 Hours |
Songs: | 1750, 3500, 7000 | Photos: | 10,000, 20,000, 25,000 |
Complete iPod touch (2nd Gen) Specs |
Intro. | September 9, 2009 | Disc. | September 1, 2010 |
Order | MC086LL/A* | Model | A1288/A1319* (EMC 2341) |
Family | 2nd Gen (Late 2009) | Battery Life: | 30 Hours |
Songs: | 1750 | Photos: | 10,000 |
Complete iPod touch (2nd Gen/2009/8 GB) Specs |
Intro. | September 9, 2009 | Disc. | September 1, 2010 |
Order | MC008LL/A* | Model | A1318 (EMC 2310) |
Family | 3rd Gen (Late 2009) | Battery Life: | 30 Hours |
Songs: | 7000, 14,000 | Photos: | 40,000, 90,000 |
Complete iPod touch (3rd Gen/32 & 64 GB) Specs |
Intro. | September 1, 2010 | Disc. | October 4, 2011 |
Order | MC540LL/A* | Model | A1367 (EMC 2407) |
Family | 4th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 1750, 7000, 14,000 | Photos: | 10,000, 40,000, 90,000 |
Complete iPod touch (4th Gen/FaceTime) Specs |
Intro. | October 4, 2011 | Disc. | September 12, 2012 |
Order | MC540LL/A* | Model | A1367 (EMC 2407) |
Family | 4th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 1750, 7000, 14,000 | Photos: | 10,000, 40,000, 90,000 |
Complete iPod touch (4th Gen, 2011) Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2012 | Disc. | May 30, 2013 |
Order | ME178LL/A* | Model | A1367 (EMC 2407) |
Family | 4th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 3500, 7000 | Photos: | 20,000, 40,000 |
Complete iPod touch (4th Gen, 2012) Specs |
Intro. | September 12, 2012* | Disc. | July 15, 2015 |
Order | MD723LL/A* | Model | A1421 (EMC 2600*) |
Family | 5th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 7000, 14,000 | Photos: | 40,000, 90,000 |
Complete iPod touch (5th Gen) Specs |
Intro. | May 30, 2013 | Disc. | June 26, 2014 |
Order | ME643LL/A | Model | A1509 (EMC 2676*) |
Family | 5th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 3500 | Photos: | 20,000 |
Complete iPod touch (5th Gen, No iSight, 2013) Specs |
Intro. | June 26, 2014* | Disc. | July 15, 2015 |
Order | MGG82LL/A* | Model | A1421 (EMC 2600*) |
Family | 5th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 3500 | Photos: | 20,000 |
Complete iPod touch (5th Gen, 16 GB, 2014) Specs |
Intro. | July 15, 2015* | Disc. | May 28, 2019* |
Order | MKH42LL/A* | Model | A1574 (EMC 2899*) |
Family | 6th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 3500, 7000, 14,000, 28,000 | Photos: | 20,000 |
Complete iPod touch (6th Gen, 2015) Specs |
Intro. | May 28, 2019 | Disc. | N/A |
Order | MVHV2LL/A* | Model | A2178 (EMC 3330*) |
Family | 7th Gen | Battery Life: | 40 Hours |
Songs: | 3500, 7000, 14,000, 28,000 | Photos: | 20,000 |
Complete iPod touch (7th Gen, 2019) Specs |
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Before you begin
- You can find these numbers in several places, including Settings, on the physical device, in iTunes, and on the original packaging.
- When you contact Apple for support, you can use the serial number or the IMEI/MEID number to identify your iOS device.
Find your serial number, IMEI/MEID, or ICCID
- Go to Settings > General > About.
- Look for your device's serial number. You might need to scroll down to find the IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.
- Want to paste this information into Apple registration or support forms? Touch and hold the number to copy.
Still haven't found the number that you need? See the following sections.
iPhone
On these devices, find the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray. If you need support but you can't view the Settings menu, you can use the IMEI/MEID instead of the serial number:
Look Up Ipod Serial Number
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
On these devices, find the serial number in Settings and the IMEI/MEID (the MEID is the first 14 digits of the IMEI) on the back. If you need support but you can't view the Settings menu, you can use the IMEI/MEID instead of the serial number:
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
On these devices, find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the SIM tray:
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4 (GSM model)
- iPhone 4s
If you have an original iPhone, find the serial number and IMEI engraved on the back.
iPad and iPod touch
Find the serial number for your iPad Pro, iPad, or iPod touch on the back of the device. On an iPad (cellular model), you'll also find the IMEI.
iTunes
You can also find your device's serial number in iTunes:
- Connect your iOS device to your computer.
- If iTunes doesn't launch automatically, open it.
- Locate your device. Click the Summary tab to see its information.
- For an iPhone, click Phone Number to find the IMEI/MEID and ICCID. For an iPad (cellular model), click Serial Number to find the CDN, IMEI/MEID, and ICCID.
If you'd like to paste this information into Apple registration or support forms, choose Edit > Copy Serial Number.
If you don't have your device
There are several places to check that might show your device's serial or IMEI/MEID number.
- Go to your Apple ID account page (appleid.apple.com) in a web browser on your computer.
- Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on the device that you need the serial or IMEI/MEID of.
- Scroll down to the section called Devices. To see a device's serial and IMEI/MEID number, select that device.
If you still need help, here's what to try next:
Identify Your Ipod By Serial Number
- Do you have a different iOS device with iOS 10.3 or later that's signed in to your Apple ID? On that device, tap Settings > [Your name]. Scroll down to see any devices signed in to your Apple ID. To view the serial and IMEI/MEID number, tap the device name.
- Do you still have your device's original package? Find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the barcode:
- Still can't find the number that you need? Contact Apple Support by selecting your device from this list: