Anytime you buy a new apple product, you get at least one year limited applecare warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects. The glass back on the phones is a tradeoff designed to enable. Protection for your iphone from the people who know your apple products best. If apple stops making the iphone 4s when the iphone 6. If your iphone is still under warranty or under applecare plan, take the phone to local apple store to get help. How do i check if my iphone is still covered by applecare. Should you need repair or replacement, there are convenient service options. Buy an applecare plan on your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. The original applecare plans for the mac could be purchased while the mac was still under its standard warranty, so customers had a year to buy it. However, buying secondhand comes with its own issues. Sep 05, 2017 under warranty, apple will cover debris under the screen, camera foam misalignment, and a single hairline crack with no evidence that a drop or hit made that crack.
How to check if your mac or ios device is still covered. In these cases, the cost of repair could be reduced, but only if the hardware is still within its coverage period, or if you paid for the extra protection, if it is still protected under applecare. Apple offers an extended warranty program called applecare. The first way to check if your iphone has applecare coverage is to go to your iphones about page. Jan 03, 2020 if the device can pass the diagnostics after the damage and it is still eligible for applecare coverage, then you can buy applecare plan. If you still need help buying an applecare plan, contact apple support.
How to check the status of applecare on your apple devices. Cracked iphone 3gs still under applecare macrumors forums. Feb 23, 2010 hey all, well i was at work and the first time i drop my iphone 3gs it decides to land face first onto a bunch of cement bricks lol. If the damage is detected then you cannot get applecare. If you fail to fix iphone black screen with the above methods or iphone screen went black but the phone still works, you should get iphone screen repair service from the local store. Applecare protection plan can be purchased within 1 year of your mac purchase where available. Buying a used iphone can save you money ive never bought a new one.
Check your service and support coverage apple support. Can i upgrade a 3gs under applecare to an iphone 4. Anyone have any experience getting an iphone replaced under. Some limitations apply and the length of the standard warranty depends on your country. I am tempted to take it in to apple and see what they can do. If you are not sure if you macintosh is still under warranty, apple keep a central record of all macs and you can check out if your computer is still under warranty by entering your mac serial number here. How to check warranty status for your iphone, ipad, or mac. Youll also see the estimated expiration date of your coverage. If i take it in to the genius bar now, will they exchange it for an iphone 4, or should i wait a while. Anyone who has ever bought an iphone, ipad, or mac, has been offered the services under the applecare protection plan or applecare plus. Mar 17, 2017 according to the report, the new extension only applies on the iphone. Yes, you can fix a broken phone during the coronavirus. Anyone else have an old iphone that still shows up on.
Because apple designs iphone, ios, and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. I even checked to see if activation lock was still enabled, and sure enough, it is, which doesnt make any sense given that gazelle accepted the phone. If youre wondering if your iphone, ipad, mac, apple watch or other apple product is still covered by warranty, youve come to the right place. How can i figure out if my iphone is stil apple community. Apr 11, 2020 whether the device is still under warranty for repairs and service, and when will that coverage expire. Because apple designs apple watch, watchos, and many applications, apple watch is a truly integrated system. Every iphone, ipad, apple watch, apple tv, and mac comes with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware. How do i find if my ibook g4 is still under applecare. I have an ibook g4 and the hard drive just went out yesterday. Apr 22, 2020 the basic version of applecare, however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage. We can send you a replacement iphone right away and include packaging to return your damaged or nonworking product. Applecare protection plan is applecare really worth it. All you need to know about applecare plus coverage macmyths. If i take this into an apple store, do they replace the part on the spot or do they give me a replacement phone on the spot, or do they have to ship it out.
I just bought an iphone 5s from swappa for a pretty good deal. Contact apple to make an express replacement service request. Apparently the iphone still has an applecare warranty until february 2015. Standard warranty is one year from the date of purchase, and applecare adds an extra year beyond that, but as i said, you must purchase it within 60 days of the original purchase. Whether the device is eligible to have its warranty extended through applecare, or the status of an active applecare policy. Apple sells extended warranties for the iphone, ipad, mac, apple watch, ipod touch, and apple tv. You can extend this to a 3 year applecare warranty anytime in the first year before your original warranty runs out. Under warranty, apple will cover debris under the screen, camera foam misalignment, and a single hairline crack with no evidence that a drop or hit made that crack.
Apple includes a 1year warranty with all its products, which mainly covers manufacturing defects. If the site allows me to purchase the applecare protection plan then should i assume that my phone is still under warranty. Applecare plus extends the iphones oneyear warranty and 90 days of tech support to two full years and includes accidental damage from drops and submersions, for example. By checking the status on apples warranty status website. The warranty and applecare does not cover the iphone from theft or losing it. I bought applecare for it, and it should be running out within the next couple months. Before you buy, make sure to check its serial number at apples web site. Sep 11, 2019 apple has yet to open orders for the new iphone 11 and iphone 11 pro, so the. My beloved top of the line ipad 4 128gbcellular is still under applecare. How to check the applecare warranty status on your iphone. I cant remember exactly when it runs out, so is there a way online or over the phone that i can put in my serial number and see if it is still. How to check the applecare warranty status on your device. This does not include accidental damage, which requires a fee.
The first way to check if your iphone has applecare coverage is to go to your iphone s about page. Review your apple warranty status and eligibility to purchase additional applecare coverage. Heres how apple decides if you deserve a free iphone. As many people have learned over the years, having apple devices repaired outside of applecare can be a costly endeavor, especially given the current state of. How do you make sure your device is still covered under applecare. After picking it up i can still use the screen perfectly fine start apps blah blah blah all is good except for the massive cracks in the screen. Jul 23, 2019 if you can have only the display replaced at an apple store and pay the out of warranty replacement for the display. If you choose, you can also extend that warranty for additional years with applecare. And only applecare products give you onestop service and support from apple. Heres how apple decides if you deserve a free iphone repair. Whether the device is still under warranty for repairs and service, and when will that coverage expire.
Jun 15, 2012 i needed to find out if my applecare coverage is still in effect. Mar 25, 2019 thankfully, checking applecare coverage is fairly simple, and you can check all of your devices in one place. If youre buying a used iphone, verify its warranty before. Lets be clear about something that a lot of people might not realize off the top. Applecare for an ipad, iphone, ipod, or apple tv extends coverage to two years from the purchase date. According to the report, the new extension only applies on the iphone. I see exactly what you are seeing the phone is no longer listed under find my iphone, but is showing up under the settings menu. If you dont have applecare, it will show you the status of your iphone. Heres what they cost, what they cover, and answers to all your other questions too.
The only downside is that the touch id doesnt work. If my phone gets replaced under warranty, will it get. I want to purchase the apple care plan and it can only be purchased while the phone is under warranty. Heres how to find out if your iphone is still eligible for apples warranty status. Applecare is a product offered by apple to extend your warranty coverage. Every iphone, ipad, apple watch, apple tv, and mac comes with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware failures.
How to check if your iphone is under warranty with apple. If you can have only the display replaced at an apple store and pay the out of warranty replacement for the display. The basic version of applecare, however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage. Tep applecare plus britbrat101, i would like to provide you with more information regarding both. Anyone have any experience getting an iphone replaced. Owners under 5foot, 4 inches might find reaching the top edge a stretch, but the maneuver is still possible with a slight shimmy. Sep 11, 2014 in this column, join us as we do a sidebyside comparison of applecare with other warranty plans available. A new iphone is under warranty for a limited amount of time. An apple customer can extend a devices standard warranty by buying an applecare protection plan within 60 days of purchasing the device. How do you make sure your iphone, ipad, apple watch, apple tv, or mac is still covered under applecare. I needed to find out if my applecare coverage is still in effect.
How to add applecare to your iphone after purchase 9to5mac. It adds to the standard warranty for an iphone or ipod and extends support to two full years for both hardware repairs and phone support. Apples limited warranty and applecare plan benefits are in addition to your consumer law rights. Applecare coverage is offered when consumers buy iphones from apple on its website and in stores, but you can also add it after the fact. Applecare for a mac or apple display extends coverage to three years from the purchase date. Is there a way to find out the original warranty period by entering the serial number on apple support site. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Because apple designs iphone, ios and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. If your iphone issue is covered by the apple warranty, an applecare plan, or consumer law, theres no charge. Check here for a list of ways to find your devices serial numbers. Checking the warranty status of iphone, ipad, or mac. Theft and loss coverage requires you to have find my iphone enabled on your device at the time it is lost or stolen. Apple has yet to open orders for the new iphone 11 and iphone 11 pro, so the.
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