Premium device protection services are administered by assurant, a premier global provider of. The plan with theft and loss options are so expensive that financially it makes sense to buy a new entrylevel iphone instead of spending money on the plan and paying the deductible required in case of loss. You ll need to provide proof of your iphone purchase via receipts if you. Premium device protection services are administered by assurant, a premier global provider of mobile protection products and services. Apple offers an extended warranty program called applecare. Feb 08, 2016 apple can tell you if youre still covered by checking your serial number. Will apple cover this with applecare on my iphone 5. Services include full coverage for replacements of the apple tv, itself.
You might not see this option on your device depending on your country or region. This information will be useful when checking the status of your applecare warranty through the apple website. More than that, i didnt get an receipt emailed to me. A single, hairline crack is covered under applecare or apple limited warranty and is not. Mar 26, 2012 with a crack in the screen it would be hard to be considered a manufacturing defect, so it would be considered incidental damage and is not covered by applecare, now if it was purchased at say best buy with their geek squad extended plan depending on the plan, then drops and incidental damages are covered as part of their warranty coverage. Buy an applecare plan on your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. So lets say you drop your iphone on the corner, which breaks the screen but. Cracked iphone screens get applecare coverage on tmobile. Reading that, youd assume that without this special coverage plan, having apple replace my screen would be even more expensive. Applecare plan does not cover physical damage or lost or stolen. 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. The length of the warranty and what exactly it covers and doesnt cover varies depending on the manufacturer, but applecare lasts for one year and covers any defects, and things that break that arent the fault of the user e.
Always use a screen protector, and consider using a rugged case that fully encapsulates the. And tmobile customers who get the new premium device protection will be able to keep it when they jump. The plan is actually though asurion, which is the biggest provider in mobile device insurance. All you need to know about applecare plus coverage macmyths. Applecare for iphone x is most expensive phone coverage ever. About splash, water, and dust resistance of iphone 7 and later apple support. 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. If you have an apple device, youll get applecare services included as part of the xfinity mobile protection plan. Select the type of coverage that you want listed below, then follow the steps to purchase a plan. Youre also covered for up to two incidents of accidental damage well get to. Apr 12, 2020 the applecare protection plan for apple tv will give you peace of mind for an additional two years from your purchase date.
Mar 25, 2019 once signed in, tap your account icon at the top of the screen. The xfinity mobile protection plan includes nofee early upgrades, accidental damage protection, lost or stolen coverage, and personal techprosm. Should you need repair or replacement, there are convenient service options. Cracked iphone screens will be covered under applecare for tmobile subscribers who pay for the carriers premium device protection plan. For example, i broke my iphone 7 screen, and apple was able to do a sameday screen replacement at the apple store. How do i check if my iphone is still covered by applecare. Applecare for new iphone will cost more to protect from theft, loss. How do i tell if my apple hardware is covered by applecare. Mar 19, 2009 applecare plan does not cover physical damage or lost or stolen. The iphone is covered in glass, easy to drop, and goes everywhere with. Does applecare plus cover water damage to apple community.
The iphone 11 pro and 11 pro max are pricey, even for smartphones. Repair or replacement coverage for your iphone, battery and accessories. Should i have been covered by applecare, here is what it would have cost me to replace that screen. Does the iphone 3g applecare plan cover cracked screens. If you can have only the display replaced at an apple store and pay the out of warranty replacement for the display. Those are both rare occurrences, statistically speaking, and may already be covered under your home owners insurance or another personal or work policy. The best place to start is at getsupport just answer a few questions and youll be presented with options to help resolve your issue. I purchased applecare plus for my 4s on the 7th and as of this morning the 9th the transaction has posted to my online bank statement, but the support page still doesnt show my phone as being covered. And only the applecare protection plan provides onestop service and support from apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call.
I happened to be in an apple store in beaver creek, oh and asked the local genius who was working on my daughters phone and he said it was no problem to fix the scratches under applecare but that it would use up an instance on my coverage. Under the plan, apple will provide technical support for the covered equipment, iphone os ios and software applications that are preinstalled with the covered equipment both referred to as consumer software and connectivity issues between the covered equipment and a supported computer, meaning a computer that meets the. Im fairly certain i bought applecare on it, but the receipt and anything that might indicate i made that purchase are locked away in a storage locker and far from convenient to find. Under applecare it would be subject to the accidental damage replacement fee. How to check the status of applecare on your apple devices. The only problem is that the phone shuts off sometimes not always at low battery. It looks terrible, but the funny thing is the phone still works completely obviously cant textgamesweb and all that cool jazz. Applecare covers the phone, battery and included accessories for two years. My iphone s lock screen button isnt behaving well and id like to take it to the apple store to get it replaced. Theft and loss coverage requires you to have find my iphone enabled on your device at. Screen repair pricing battery repair pricing other repair pricing. Because apple designs iphone, ios, and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. For iphone owners, the date of applecare or warranty expiration can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a costly repair.
In some cases, a repair might be covered by the apple warranty, an applecare plan, or consumer law. Enter the serial number for your device to find out what additional coverage you can buy. Applecare is also applied no matter where you buy the product. In the newest version of ios, your iphone will tell you right in the settings what your warranty status is meaning you dont have to do. You can repair a cracked iphone screen at an apple store, an apple authorized. If the damage is detected then you cannot get applecare. Phone is burning hot, screen is black apple community. If the device can pass the diagnostics after the damage and it is still eligible for applecare coverage, then you can buy applecare plan. The plan that the other answerer suggested sounds great, but i dont think it is better than applecare. What to do if your iphone screen is cracked or broken. What are some pros and cons of the applecare protection plan. Services include full coverage for replacements of.
Applecare plus is an extended warranty program available for ipad and iphone. For the iphone, for instance, applecare coverage entitles you to two claims for accidental damage per year, and for each of these there will be an excess fee of. Schedule a technician to perform a screen repair at your home or office. Excludes apple watch s5 44mm stainless with milanese loop band. Get coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage, theft, or loss, each subject to a deductible of. You have always been able to check how much time you have left by heading to checkcoverage. Our protection and device protection plans cover the replacement of your. Apple care plan covers a cracked iphone display screen. Nov 16, 2019 apple offers an extended warranty program called applecare. Last month i purchased a macbook, along with applecare, and its working great. If you dont have applecare, it will show you the status of your iphone or ipads limited warranty. Once signed in, tap your account icon at the top of the screen.
Apple offering applecare monthly plans for new iphones along with theft and loss option. The applecare protection plan for apple tv will give you peace of mind for an additional two years from your purchase date. If anyone other than apple repairs your iphone it will void any warranty you have left on the iphone. What to do with a broken iphone screen connect it birmingham. The best plan for dealing with a cracked iphone screen is to prevent the damage in the first place. The new iphones arent the only thing thatll cost more.
Your iphone is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a. Your apple device is eligible for applecare services during the first 24 months from the date enrolled in protection, and as long as plan coverage remains uninterrupted. Apples iphones and ipads are covered by a one year limited warranty, starting on the purchase date. I am assuming, but just want to double check, that if my friend was stupid enough to bash his macbook a little too hard and cause a small crack in the lcd then this would not be covered under applecare. With a crack in the screen it would be hard to be considered a manufacturing defect, so it would be considered incidental damage and is not covered by applecare, now if it was purchased at say best buy with their geek squad extended plan depending on the plan, then drops and incidental damages are covered as part of their warranty coverage. I bought an iphone 5 off craigslist and it uses sprint and has no sim card. Youre covered for hardware service mechanical breakdown issues, accidental damage, loss, and theft. How to check the applecare warranty status on your iphone. Savings via monthly credits, applied within 2 bills.
The iphone is covered in glass, easy to drop, and goes. Xfinity mobile has partnered with assurant to offer a solid mobile protection plan. Because apple designs iphone, ios and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. Mar 09, 2009 apple care plan covers a cracked iphone display screen my iphones glass cover on my first gen iphone is cracked, but my iphone works fine. When my iphone 4 screen wouldnt turn on, the apple store gave me a new one for free. Protection for your iphone from the people who know your apple products best. You can tell whether your iphone has applecare coverage or not by checking your phone. And if you are still within the window to add applecare after you have the display repaired you should be able to add applecare. Protection 360 and device protection tmobile support. Dec 17, 2019 alternatively, you can call apple support on 800.
Mar 27, 2020 the xfinity mobile protection plan includes nofee early upgrades, accidental damage protection, lost or stolen coverage, and personal techprosm. Accidental damage isnt covered by the apple warranty. If your iphone issue is covered by the apple warranty, an applecare plan. For example, liquid damage isnt covered by warranty but might be eligible for outofwarranty. You can tap a device to see additional information about it. An apple customer can extend a devices standard warranty by buying an applecare protection plan within 60 days of purchasing the device. Verizon customers have the option of verizons total mobile protection plan. Take your iphone to an apple authorised service provider 2. The coverage is solid, but there are a few additional perks.
I went in because my iphone wouldnt turn on about a year ago they went round the back with it, came out and said it wasnt covered because of something but if they forget that and i came back in 10 minutes with a broken screen because i dropped it on the way out, they would have no choice. So i dropped my iphone 3gs that is jailbroken and the display now is all white except for the very top of the screen. After examining your iphone, your technician will confirm the total costs for repair or replacement. Understanding the limitations of apples service coverage system system can help avoid problems. When you buy a new phone, youre automatically covered by certain protections under australian consumer law. I got the phone off of craigslist about 15 months ago and i believe it might need some professional attention.
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