iPhone (iOS) System Info settings
Device details, advanced settings, and activation status.
- General & AboutThe About screen lists identifying and technical details about your iPhone — name, iOS version, model and serial numbers, storage capacity, and carrier information — that support staff and other apps often need.
- Date & TimeDate & Time settings normally keep your iPhone's clock accurate automatically using your current location and cellular network, but they can also be set manually and switched between 12-hour and 24-hour display.
- Legal & RegulatoryLegal & Regulatory, tucked under General, lists the legal notices, open-source license acknowledgments, and regulatory certification numbers (like FCC ID) tied to your specific iPhone model.
- CarrierThe Carrier entry (and the Carrier section under General → About) shows which cellular carrier your SIM or eSIM is currently registered with, along with the installed Carrier Settings update version.
- System Diagnostics InfoThe About screen under General is the definitive source for an iPhone's exact model name/number, serial number, IMEI/MEID, modem firmware version, and other identifiers often needed for support, insurance, or trade-in.
- Model, Serial Number & IMEISettings > General > About lists the exact model name and number, serial number, and IMEI/MEID identifiers needed for warranty checks, carrier activation, and insurance claims.
- Certificate Trust SettingsCertificate Trust Settings lets users enable or disable full trust for root certificates that were manually installed via a configuration profile, separate from Apple's built-in trusted certificate list.
- VPN & Device ManagementThis screen lists any VPN configuration profiles and shows whether the iPhone is enrolled in a Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, typically used by employers or schools to manage company- or school-owned devices.
- iPhone Device NameThe device name is what appears to others over AirDrop, Bluetooth pairing, and on the local Wi-Fi network, and can be personalized separately from the Apple ID name.
Other iPhone (iOS) categories
- SystemKeep your device current and configure core system behavior.
- Privacy & SecurityControl which apps can access your camera, microphone, and data.
- Network & InternetWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and network connection settings.
- Display & SoundScreen, audio, and alert preferences.
- Storage & BackupManage space, back up your data, and stay protected against loss.
- Accounts & FamilyAccount sign-in, sync, and family/parental controls.
- AccessibilityAssistive features, input, and language & region settings.
- TroubleshootingReset, restart, and diagnose common issues.
- PersonalizationThemes, wallpaper, lock screen, and layout of your device.
- DevicesMice, keyboards, trackpads, printers, and other connected hardware.
- AppsInstalled apps, optional features, and what runs on startup.