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In mid-2021, starting with the iPhone 13 and the Purple iPad mini, Apple flipped the table. They abandoned the human-readable format for a (e.g., J3yGcR7fLd2p ).

: If your device is lost or stolen, having the serial number on hand is essential for filing a police report. apple serial

The most practical use for a serial number is verifying a device's legitimacy and warranty. Apple provides a free tool for this called . In mid-2021, starting with the iPhone 13 and