How to Get AppleCare for Your iPhone

There are four ways to add AppleCare to your iPhone.

Go toGeneral>About.

This option should be available for 60 days after you purchase your iPhone.

iPhone settings with General and Abput highlighted

If you dont see it,check your devices eligibility.

You will need your devices serial number or your Apple ID/Apple Account.

Go to theAppleCare+ websiteand choose theiPhonecategory.

Apple Care website with iPhone highlighted

drop your iPhones serial number or your Apple Account.

In some versions of iOS, this option is called “Apple ID.”

fire off the remote diagnostic on your phone.

AppleCare iPhone sign in screen with Apple ID and Serial Number highilghted

Choose from AppleCare options and prices.

Youll need to take your receipt and allow them to inspect your rig.

Make an appointment at your localApple store.

Apple store locator

Take your iPhone and your receipt.

An Apple employee will inspect your unit.

If your unit is eligible, you’re free to choose an AppleCare+ plan.

Allow the representative to run a remote diagnostic.

If asked, provide a copy of your receipt.

What Does AppleCare Cover?

Apple iPhones have a one-year limitedwarrantyand 90 days of complimentary technical support.

This plan covers hardware repair or a new battery.

AppleCare+ extends this coverage for three additional years, starting from the day you purchased AppleCare+.

AppleCare+ also covers two incidents of accidental damage per year (subject to service fees).

If youre worried about your gadget being lost or stolen, you could get AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss.

This plan provides a replacement machine.

Can You Buy AppleCare After Damage?

How Long After Purchase Can You Buy AppleCare?

you’ve got the option to add AppleCare coverage to your phone within 60 days of purchase.

To see how long you have left, go toSettings.

An onscreen prompt will tell you how many days you have left to purchase AppleCare.

FAQ

To cancel your AppleCare coverage, you’ll need tocontact Apple support.

confirm you have your AppleCare agreement number, which you’re able to find bysigning in MySupport.

You’ll also need your rig’s serial number and your sales receipt.

If you cancel within 30 days of purchasing AppleCare, you’ll get a full refund.

After 30 days, your refund will be prorated.

Among other things, you’ll be able to view AppleCare and warranty coverage as well as purchase AppleCare.