How to Identify your iPad Model
Click the iPad model name to get more information on Square’s Hardware compatibility.
You can locate your iPad model number by checking the back of your iPad.
iPad
| Model | Year(s) launched | Model numbers (on back cover) | Display size | Connector type |
| 9th generation | 2021 | A2602, A2604, A2603, A2605 | 10.2” | Lightning |
| 8th generation | 2021 | A2270, A2428, A2429, A2430 | 10.2” | Lightning |
| 7th generation | 2019 | A2197, A2200, A2198 | 10.2” | Lightning |
| 6th generation | 2018 | A1893, A1954 | 9.7” | Lightning |
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A1822, A1823 | 9.7” | Lightning |
| 4th generation | Late 2012 | A1458, A1459, A1460 | 9.7” | Lightning |
| 3rd generation | Early 2012 | A1416, A1430, A1403 | 9.7” | 30-pin |
| iPad 2 | 2011 | A1395, A1396, A1397 | 9.7” | 30-pin |
| iPad | 2010 | A1219, A1337 | 9.7” | 30-pin |
iPad Air
| Model | Year(s) launched | Model numbers (on back cover) | Display size | Connector type |
| Air 4th generation* | 2020 | A2316, A2324, A2325, A2072 | 10.9” | USB-C |
| Air 3rd Generation | 2019 | A2152, A2123, A2153, A2154 | 10.5” | Lightning |
| Air 2 | Late 2014 | A1566, A1567 | 9.7” | Lightning |
| Air | Late 2013 and early 2014 | A1474, A1475, A1476 | 9.7” | Lightning |
iPad Pro
| Model | Year(s) launched | Model numbers (on back cover) | Display size | Connector type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 11” (3rd generation)* | 2021 | A2377, A2459, A2301 | 11” | USB-C |
| Pro 11” (2nd generation)* | 2020 | A2228, A2068, A2230 | 11” | USB-C |
| Pro 11-inch (1st generation)* | 2018 | A1980, A2013, A1934 | 11” | USB-C |
| Pro 12.9” (5th generation* | 2021 | A2378, A2461, A2379 | 12.9” | USB-C |
| Pro 12.9” (4th generation* | 2020 | A2229, A2232, A2069 | 12.9” | USB-C |
| Pro 12.9” (3rd generation* | 2018 | A1876, A1895, A2014 | 12.9” | USB-C |
| Pro 12.9” (2nd generation) | 2017 | A1670, A1671 | 12.9” | Lightning |
| Pro 12.9” | 2015 | A1584, A1652 | 12.9” | Lightning |
| Pro 10.5” | 2017 | A1701, A1709 | 10.5” | Lightning |
| Pro 9.7” | 2016 | A1673, A1674, A1675 | 9.7” | Lightning |
iPad mini
| Model | Year(s) launched | Model numbers (on back cover) | Display size | Connector type |
| mini 6 | 2021 | A2567, A2568 | 8.3” | USB-C |
| mini 5 | 2019 | A2133, A2124, A2126 | 7.9” | Lightning |
| mini 4 | Late 2015 | A1538, A1550 | 7.9” | Lightning |
| mini 3 | Late 2014 | A1599, A1600 | 7.9” | Lightning |
| mini 2 | Late 2013 and early 2014 | A1489, A1490, A1491 | 7.9” | Lightning |
| mini | Late 2012 | A1432, A1454, A1455 | 7.9” | Lightning |
* Note: The following iPad models have a USB-C port which is not compatible with the Square Stand:
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) or later
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) or later
iPad mini 8.3-inch (6th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
Please ensure your iPad has a Lightning connector type and check your iPad’s compatibility via our Device Compatibility page.