You can find your serial number in several places. Keep in mind that Apple hardware product serial numbers may sometimes contain the number '0' (zero), but never the letter 'O'.
On the back of your iPod
Depending on the model of your iPod, the serial number is either engraved on the back case or is on or below the clip. The images below show examples.
- Enter Mac, iPod, iPhone or iPad Identifier: Because there are two very similar iPod models that match the A1238 model number, you may wish to lookup yours by Order Number or Serial Number.
- May 28, 2019 You can find your serial number in the About screen on your iPod touch or iPod nano (6th generation or later). Go to Settings General About. On your iPod packaging If you have your product's original packaging, you can check the barcode to find the serial number.
Sep 27, 2019 Find your iPod's model number (the five-character code next to 'Model' on the back of your iPod). Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or ⌘ Command + F (Mac) to open the 'Find' window on the Apple website. Type in your iPod's model number. Find the generation heading above the number.
iPod nano and iPod touch
iPod shuffle (4th generation) and iPod nano (6th generation)
On the clip face that touches the back of the device when the clip is closed.
Ipod Classic Serial Number Lookup
On the iPod About screen
You can find your serial number in the About screen on your iPod touch or iPod nano (6th generation or later). Go to Settings > General > About.
On your iPod packaging
If you have your product's original packaging, you can check the barcode to find the serial number.
On your iPod invoice or receipt
Apple Ipod Serial Number Lookup
Some retailers may include the serial number of your iPod on the receipt.