After purchasing an iPad from a store, the first step is to activate it. Without initial activation, the tablet simply will not work. Previously, activation was only possible using a PC (there were fun times), now the activation option is available without a computer.

In the article, we will look at how to activate the iPad in two ways. And also answer the question: how to find out the date iPad activation. The instruction is fully suitable for iPhone and iPod Touch, so that the owners of these gadgets can safely put it into practice.

How to activate iPad

Method 1. the most obvious and the oldest way activation - through a computer. This method worked with the first iPad, and will work with newfangled iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina.

1. To do this, first install official app from Apple - iTunes (for Windows, in OS X iTunes is a built-in program).

2. We connect the iPad to the computer via the cable supplied with the tablet.

3. Press and hold the power button on the iPad (it is located on the top end) until a white apple appears on the screen.

4. iTunes will launch and iPad will be activated for the first time.

Method 2. Activation directly from the tablet. For this method, you only need wifi network with internet. It's much easier than the first one. This feature has been available since iOS 5.

1. After unpacking the iPad, turn it on while holding the button (the Power button is located on the top end).

2. We act according to the instructions that will be shown on the screen. Among these directions will be actions that will activate the iPad.

This is called initial device setup. If you are not confident in your abilities and knowledge, then follow the instructions for Firmware iPad to iOS9. Initial setup. I don’t have an activation screen in that instruction, because I flashed iOS 7 on an already activated tablet, but you will have it - don’t worry.

How to know when iPad is activated

What is it for?

1. You buy an iPad with your hands. Use this guide to find out when the iPad was first activated. That is, the real “mileage” of the device.

2. From the moment the device is activated, the warranty for it begins to operate. Not from the moment the tablet was delivered to the store, not from the moment of purchase, not from the moment you gave it as a gift, etc., but from the moment the iPad was activated!

So that iPad activation date happens to be very important. In order to find it, we need serial number iPad. There are two ways to find the iPad serial number.

Method 1

Connect iPad to computer. Launch iTunes. Find your iPad in iTunes and click on it. The Device Information (Overview) will display the Serial Number.

You can select from the menu Edit->Copy serial number and this number will be in the clipboard.

Method 2

On iPad go to Settings->About this device. Among all useful information there will be a serial number.

If you hold your finger on it, you will be prompted to copy it to the clipboard.

Next, we try to break through the activation date by the serial number. We go to the Apple website using a special link. And paste the serial number into the empty field. Click the Check button.

Now two situations are possible. If your warranty has not expired (that is, less than a year has passed since activation), then you will see this picture.

The date on the screenshot of May 7, 2014 means that the product was activated on May 7, 2013, that is, exactly one year before the specified date.

If you see a picture like this in the screenshot below, then your iPad was activated more than a year ago.

Are you content with just this information? Not really. We can find out the production date by the serial number. But as practice shows, the production date can be very different from the activation date. Devices can lie in warehouses. But for general development, let's find out.

How to find out the production date of iPad

There is a service on the network that will determine by the serial number when and where the device was manufactured. .

Everything is simple there: we drive in the serial number of the iPad (iPhone or iPod Touch) and get the decryption. For example, this one:

production year- Production year.

production week- a week of production.

And I activated my iPod Touch in May 2013. It turns out that about half a year passed between the activation date and production.

If you have any additions or clarifications, write comments. Always happy to read them! :)

Every year Apple presents new model iPhone, which is sure to have a couple of interesting chips. Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the first iPhone. So we decided to remember how it was until today.

And at the same time we want learn from you: which of these iPhones was your first?

Go, nostalgic.

1 iPhone (2007)

The first iPhone was innovative in itself. Restrained design, a minimum of elements on the case, a strict front panel.

Remember what smartphones looked like before the iPhone appeared: protruding antennas, joysticks, a bunch of buttons under the screen (sometimes even above it), styluses, a retractable qwerty keyboard and indecent thickness. Now look at the windows of any electronics store. Most of the devices are very similar to what Steve Jobs demonstrated on January 9, 2007.

The company showed what Apple smartphones will look like in the next few years, and then followed the laid down principle.

What upset: unfortunately, there are no drawbacks, the first generation iPhone did not receive a number of functions that competitors had (3G support, video recording, multitasking, etc.), the operating system was closed to the user, there were many Apple restrictions (you cannot transfer pictures and music to other users, limited support for data formats, file downloads via iTunes only).

The big problem was the too-deep headphone jack, which prevented the use of many 3.5mm headsets.

2. iPhone 3G (2008)

The smartphone began to acquire functions, primarily due to updating the mobile operating system. In iOS 2.0 we saw App Store. Since that time, third-party developers have been able to earn money from us by releasing applications for the iPhone. Tim Cook reported on more than 2 million apps in the store.

And with the release of the iPhone 3G, we saw support for UMTS, HSDPA, A-GPS and different body colors (black and white).

What upset: plastic body and its low wear resistance. Within a few months, the back panel was covered with scratches, cracks appeared near the cable connector, and even pieces broke off during active use.

3. iPhone 3GS (2009)

In 2009, we first learned that Apple is not going to update the design every year. After that, in odd years, "esks" began to come out with last year's design, but with new hardware.

The model was remembered for the appearance of a camera with autofocus and the ability to shoot video. For the first time, the iPhone received a digital compass. Of the software innovations, multitasking and voice control(Voice control).

What upset: old design.

4. iPhone 4 (2010)

With this model, we learned about a screen with a high pixel density - Retina Display. Having held such a device in my hands for 5 minutes, I did not want to use the screens of the previous generation. Until now, pixel density over 300 per inch is considered the standard. The technology began to be used not only in the iPhone, it appeared on Apple tablets and computers.

Another device was remembered by the front camera, LED flash and gyroscope.

What upset: Antennagate has become a big file for Apple. With a certain grip, the iPhone 4 lost the network and this was massive. Jobs and company had to apologize and hastily "invent" bumpers.

5. iPhone 4s (2011)

The main innovation latest smartphone, released under Jobs (Tim Cook hosted the event, and Steve died the day after the presentation), Siri became the voice assistant.

Then the chip seemed unsuitable for use. Later, Siri learned a number of commands, learned a few poems and anecdotes, and even mastered the Russian language.

The iPhone itself was able to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi, shoot Full-HD video, and broadcast the image via AirPlay. And the developers have combined GSM and CDMA models in one device.

What upset: lack of Russian language support in Siri.

6. iPhone 5 (2012)

In 2012, we learned that Apple is able to release a device with a screen diagonal of more than 3.5 inches. The 30-pin connector was retired, replaced by Lightning, which is with us to this day.

With this model, many first learned about the nano-Sim format (remember how you cut your cards with scissors?) and the EarPods headset.

What upset: strange paint on the back panel, which quickly peeled off.

7. iPhone 5s (2013)

This device has a fingerprint scanner. finger touch ID. It is hard to imagine how much time these sensors save us every day. Instead of entering a long password, just put your finger on it.

The iPhone 5s was the first Apple smartphone to be released in gold.

We will not consider the iPhone 5c model. Apple went on an experiment that was never repeated, the device had no innovation, but was only a cheaper copy of the iPhone 5 in a colored plastic case.

What upset: 64-bit processor and 32-bit apps, the App Store was not ready for the release of the model with the new processor. Until developers adapted programs and games, many 32-bit applications performed worse on the iPhone 5s than on the iPhone 5.

8. iPhone 6/6 Plus (2014)

In 2014, we saw the first spades from Apple. Two years later, we are already used to this size of a smartphone, but then it was too much.

slim body, powerful stuffing, Full HD 60fps camera and optical stabilization(in the Plus model).

What upset: We haven't forgotten the Apple ad yet. perfect size screen for smartphone. And for the first time we saw how the iPhone massively bend.

9. iPhone 6s/6s Plus (2015)

Last year's novelties include a pressure-sensitive screen with 3D Touch and software innovations related to the use of this technology. There was also a new color "rose gold".

What upset: too little innovation and software chips of dubious benefit (“live” photos, pop-up menus).

There was also a “tuned” iPhone 5S with a tricky name SE(who forgot,), but the model can hardly be called innovative. The device did not bring anything new to the line, although it became the most powerful 4-inch smartphone on the market.

10. iPhone 7/7 Plus (2016)

This year, the iPhone has ceased to be afraid of water, it has become more sensible to consume battery power and began to produce stereo sound. Quite a controversial decision was the rejection of the 3.5 mm jack. Now the headphones are only Bluetooth or Lightning.

And there are as many as 5 body colors in the line, this has not happened since the days of the iPhone 5c.

What upset: almost unchanged design and scratchy "black onyx", which is impossible to buy.


Now try to remember how you reacted to the innovations of each model during its introduction. No one ran headlong for the iPhone just from the appearance of 3G or LTE support in it, front camera or Flash, Siri or big screen. At the time of the appearance of these chips, they seemed unnecessary to many, and now we use them several times a day.

As we know, Apple is releasing a new iPhone version every year and Apple never deviates from this principle. But such an expression as "once a year" is a bit vague, don't you think? Therefore, now I propose to understand the exact release date of absolutely each and every iPhone from the company. I think that it will be very interesting for all of us to understand what is the time interval between the introduction of the iPhone, and, so to speak, its release around the world, and of course it will be interesting to know this in particular about Russia.

To make it easier for you to understand this information presented in the form of a table. To make it clearer and easier for you, here are some explanations:

1. When it comes to the start of sales in Russia, we mean the official sales of certified devices.
2. When it comes to the start of sales in the world, then the concept of the world means the so-called “first wave”, that is, countries in which devices appear first.

Release dates for all iPhone models

If you remember, then in our country the iPhone began to be sold only with 3G models, 2G models were never sold in Russia. Here we talk about this in a little more detail.

We can also see increased loyalty to our country from Apple. An indicator of this is the reduction in the time for the release of devices in our country compared to each previous year. And by the time the sixth iPhone was released, they had reached their peak, so to speak. After all, by this moment the difference in the output of devices in the world and ours was only a week! If you find it difficult to understand, then consider that the iPhone 3GS was released in our country after a time period equal to about nine months! The most interesting thing is that at that moment almost the whole world was waiting for the fourth iPhone.

And judging by all this, one could even think that our country would be among the first three countries that received the iPhone this year. But due to some criteria, which I think even you can guess, this did not happen. Here are the criteria:

1. Rather low activity of buyers.
2. Decent instability of the dollar.
3. High prices for this very device.

If we talk about the iPhone of the seventh model, then our country got into the second “sales wave”, so to speak. In Russia, a new device from Apple will appear not much, not much later than in the so-called “first wave” countries, just a week later. And this is good, because, given such a pace, next year we can get into the top three.

The smartphone industry is one of the fastest growing consumer electronics industries and has influenced great amount people, their way of life, which opened up new spaces in various fields of activity.

In this article we will talk about one of the brightest representatives of the market. It presents iPhone history, evolution model range and further development prospects.

iPhone 2G - revolution in the industry

The first swallow, presented back in 2007, caused a flurry of criticism and bewilderment. Then no one imagined that a gadget was born that would turn the market upside down and destroy a number of companies involved in the creation of such devices. Apple has taken a surprisingly far-sighted and progressive step.

The smartphone, despite looking surprisingly new, was received rather coldly. On the front panel of the device there was a capacitive 3.5-inch display, huge for those times. Under the hood of the gadget was a single-core chip from Samsung and only 128 megabytes of RAM. The device was low-functional, equipped with a weak two-megapixel camera.

The design of the device was distinguished by premium quality materials - aluminum was used instead of classic plastic and polycarbonate.

iPhone 3G - oh, wonderful world of applications!

The evolution of iPhones has moved by leaps and bounds. A year later, a new gadget was introduced to the world, with a more advanced filling and a new design. Apple has ditched the metal case in favor of cheaper, curved plastic. It was the first device from Cupertino to support 3G networks.

But the technical characteristics did not matter, because the main innovation was the application store - AppStore. Developers got tools to create their own software solutions for iPhone. We didn't have to wait long: already in the first weeks, a huge amount of software was released in the store, allowing you to solve various tasks that significantly expand the functional component of the phone.

iPhone 3Gs: S stands for “speed”

From the first to the last has always been accompanied by an increase in productivity. Increasing technical capacity has become as important as the emergence of new opportunities. In addition, many iPhone owners complained about his slowness.

In the novelty of 2009, there were no fundamental changes in the design of the device, but a new chip with a frequency of 600 megahertz was installed, the amount of memory was increased and the battery life was increased.

iPhone 4 - new design

The fourth generation of the "apple" smartphone is perhaps the most famous. The device impressed everyone with a completely unique exterior. The use of glass in the design of the device was new at the time.

The most significant change was the display, which received a luxurious double resolution. Retina subpixel technology has become the world standard.

Also, for the first time, a chip manufactured by Apple was installed in a smartphone. The high-performance processor has greatly increased the speed of the system and has had a major impact on the mobile gaming industry. On the smartphone appeared games like Infinity Blade, famous for the console-level graphics.

Alas, the evolution of iPhones is a story of ups and downs. The same smartphone became famous for a number of incidents that went down in history. For example, this is one of the first Apple gadgets, which became known even before its announcement, since one of the employees who had the prototype left it in a bar. The famous Antennagate was not in vain either. The specific structure of the body, with a certain grip, blocked the connection, which subsequently resulted in a large-scale scandal.

iPhone 4s - Hey Siri

The first iPhone, which was already presented without Steve Jobs on stage, therefore, the release turned out to be rather sad. In addition to improved performance and the longest support period in the history of smartphones, the phone distinguished itself by a feature that was unique at that time, namely the presence voice assistant, named Siri. The submissive mademoiselle, who settled in the iPhone, had a serious impact on the development of artificial intelligence, giving the highest quality hands-free, and also giving the visually impaired an opportunity to touch the world of modern technology.

iPhone 5 - faster, stronger, higher!

Left without a spiritual leader, Apple engineers continued on their own. The next novelty received quite serious changes in technical characteristics. The heart of the smartphone was the proprietary dual-core processor A6. The amount of memory has also increased, the amount of RAM has grown to one gigabyte.

In addition to technical growth, the smartphone has undergone physical growth, the display has become half an inch taller, while remaining comfortable for one-handed use, which the late Jobs vehemently preached.

Together with the new one, he also released completely new branded headphones of a specific shape - EarPods.

iPhone 5s - the first smartphone with a fingerprint sensor

Another proof that the evolution of iPhones is not only the improvement of one gadget, but of the entire industry, was the device under the letter 5S. It was the first smartphone to feature a completely different approach to how people unlock and secure their smartphones.

Of the technical innovations, it is worth highlighting the 64-bit processor architecture, which made it possible to dramatically increase performance and create new types of applications that are unusual for competitors.

Along with the iPhone 5s, its younger brother, iPhone5c, was born, which, in fact, became the reincarnation of the previous generation, made in a plastic case.

iPhone 6 - more, more!

Less than three years later, Apple abandoned its principles regarding the size of the phone, but continued the tradition of releasing two gadgets at once. A display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches was installed in the iPhone 6 Plus - with a diagonal of 5.5. This fact greatly surprised the consumer, because the evolution of iPhones from the first to the sixth never reflected such fundamental innovations in design.

Historically, Apple gadgets that are not accompanied by the letter S usually do not carry technical innovations, the same applies to the sixth generation iPhone. The device received a new controversial design, but practically did not change technically.

Of the notable innovations, it is worth highlighting the appearance of the NFC chip, which heralded the launch of the Apple Pay electronic payment system.

iPhone 6s - a new generation of displays

Almost unchanged in appearance, 6S, however, was able to surprise the public with its modern technical specifications. The smartphone turned out to be the most productive among all, and remains so to this day. Hidden under the aluminum cover: a new-generation dual-core chip, two gigabytes of RAM, up to 128 gigabytes of flash memory and a massive battery of up to 1800 milliamp-hours.

The highlight of the room was the 3D Touch display. The first display capable of recognizing not only touches, but also full presses and pressure on the display panel. Thus, Apple managed to add a third dimension to its smartphones, which greatly expands the possibilities of controlling the gadget.

It is important to note that the evolution of iPhones from 1 to 6s was an unprecedented growth rate, but something went wrong…

iPhone SE - going back to the roots

The evolution of iPhones from 1 to 6 made it clear to fans that one design decision is never delayed more than two years, but there was an exception to this rule.

After only six months, Apple, having problems with business, decided to make a knight's move and release an old new device. To stop the drop in sales, the company sent fans a warm hello from the past - iPhone 6s in an iPhone 5 case. Such a decision may seem ambiguous and even strange, but many fans dreamed of exactly this, ignoring the so-called spade smartphones all these years.

iPhone 7 - the future of smartphones

The evolution of iPhones from 1 to 7 has been accompanied by powerful attacks from competitors and persecution among haters who want the company to die. In fairness, it’s worth saying that Apple had something to scold for. Smartphones have learned to shoot in the dark, shoot with the “bokeh” effect, work for two days on a single charge and are not at all afraid of water. With increasing competition, Apple had to go all-in, abandon design changes and focus on implementing those features that users have been asking for for a long time.

The corporation has changed, Apple began to catch up, but what cannot be taken away from the company is its determination. The seventh generation iPhone has lost its classic headphone jack. The company decided to prioritize wireless technologies, releasing as an accessory a completely new, wireless analogue of EarPods, prudently renamed AirPods.

Many people who have just decided to buy an iPhone and want to get acquainted with the entire line begin to be interested primarily in the year of release of all models.

Before the iPhone came out, Apple had other products worth your attention, but when this little 3.5-inch smartphone came along, everyone just went crazy.

Every year everyone was waiting for its release as a new year. Many Yabloko members have not missed a single presentation and are looking forward to the next one.

iPhone release dates

Before I start, I want to say that I will consider smartphones in groups. Each iPhone deserves special attention, so let's get started.

We will never forget this year. Was distant 2007 and when it came January 9 many still did not understand that the era of something great was beginning.

At that time, when the minimum memory size was only 4 GB, when RAM was only 128 MB and the most interesting, the processor was from Samsung, and its frequency was only 620 MHz - everyone just prayed for this phone.

Then we saw only small changes in design and small improvements in performance. Then not everyone could afford to buy such a luxurious phone.


It doesn’t matter that his camera shoots incomprehensibly, the main thing is that it is Apple and then the time began when actors in every film began to use this phone.

• 3 : June 10, 2008;
• 3GS: June 8, 2009.

It was like quite recently. Despite the fact that the phones are really outdated, some still use them to this day.

This era of smartphones really gave heat at the time, and then the new case with glass elements showed everyone what Apple designers are capable of.


Compact but very powerful smartphone occupied top positions among smartphones for a long time. And despite its year of release, now these two are also quite popular.

• 4 : June 7, 2010;
• 4S: October 7, 2011.

Unfortunately, many people forget these legends, because big screens are already popular now. The characteristics of the two legends are fading away every day against the backdrop of today's market.

These four have one thing in common - they are all equipped with an excellent, compact and user-friendly 4-inch display.


Many people think that this is just the golden mean for a smartphone, when the screen is not too small and it is still very convenient to surf the Internet and use applications.

• 5 : September 12, 2012;
• 5S, 5C: September 10, 2013;
• SE: March 21, 2016.

Fans of such a compact size were very happy with the release of the SE model. Now all the best in one smartphone - design from 5S and stuffing from 6S.

Many have been waiting for the era of shovels and the iPhone. The dream of millions of people came true and two big phone: 4.7 and 5.5 inches.


People just started to go crazy when these new products appeared. I had to alter my pockets in my pants to make this giant smartphone fit.

• 6, 6PLUS: September 9, 2014
• 6S, 6S Plus: September 9, 2015.

The second series with the letter "S" showed more success, because the cameras have become better, the RAM has doubled at once and now it is an incredibly difficult competitor for everyone.

The design resembles its predecessor in many ways, but thanks to new features like moisture protection and a stubborn tilt towards the camera, they made themselves felt.


The power of smartphones in this line knows no limits. All performance ratings show these gadgets in the top.

• 7, 7PLUS: September 7, 2016.

It's no secret that many people want to buy this smartphone. Having acquired such a phone, you immediately get a lot of pleasure and get into a little fairy tale called Apple.

Results

Now you know the release dates of each of the smartphones. You can safely navigate and understand that when you buy even an iPhone 6, you are not holding such an old man in your hands.

Now, even if you are asked what year this or that iPhone was released, you have a cheat sheet that will always be available to you.