Does Apple replace phones for free?

If your iPhone issue is covered by the Apple warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, there's no charge. This does not include accidental damage, which requires a fee. If your iPhone was damaged and you have AppleCare+, the coverage includes accidental damage protection. Each incident has a service fee.
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Does Apple replace phones with new?

If AppleCare is replacing your phone within the first 14 days of purchasing the phone, then they will send you a brand new phone. After the first 14 days, AppleCare will replace your phone with a refurbished one.
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How can I get a free Apple replacement?

You can extend your coverage to two years from the date of your iPhone purchase with the AppleCare+ Protection Plan for iPhone. If during the plan's coverage period, your iPhone battery drops below 50 percent of its original capacity, Apple will replace it for free.
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Is AppleCare worth the money?

Overall, AppleCare significantly reduces the stress and cost of accidental damage repairs or replacement devices, and eliminates the cost of repairing hardware failures, but it is a notable extra expense for coverage that still has some deductibles and limitations on claims.
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When should I replace my iPhone?

Apple tends to support its iPhones with software upgrades for five years, while Android phones will receive security updates for a minimum of four years. “So, theoretically, a phone can last as much as five years, with care,” she says. A phone can last as much as five years, with care.
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How long does it take Apple to send a replacement phone?

Ordinarily, you can get a replacement at an Apple Store the same day you take yours in for evaluation. If you use the Apple Express service where they ship you a replacement and you ship your malfunctioning unit back, the turn around time in the USA is usually no more than 3-5 days.
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Is a replacement iPhone good?

Replacement devices are 'service units'. They may be new (not in retail packaging), or they may be remanufactured. There is no way for you or anyone at your local Apple Store to tell the difference. They do not use repaired failed quality control devices.
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What does Apple replacement mean?

Posted: Aug 31, 2020. It means that it is a refurbished device ( most of the time) and it look brand new, If the iPhone you turn in to Apple is sim locked to a provider the replacement device will also be locked.
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Is a replacement iPhone original?

F – it means your iPhone is a refurbished device. N – it means your iPhone is a replacement device, which means that it was replaced by Apple or Apple Authorized Service Center due to a problem. Replacement iPhones are usually refurbished devices as well.
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What does the Apple warranty cover?

The Apple Limited Warranty covers your iPhone and Apple-branded accessories against manufacturing defects for one year from the date you bought your product. The Apple Limited Warranty is in addition to rights provided by consumer law. Our warranty doesn't cover damage caused by accidents or unauthorized modifications.
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Are Apple Replacements new or refurbished?

Replacement iPhones are usually refurbished devices as well. P – it means your iPhone is a personalized device, which means that the device has a personalized engraving. If it's a warranty replacement, the model number will be N instead of M. However, since it's done through Apple, it will be "like new".
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What is the difference between refurbished and replacement iPhone?

Refurbished devices bought from Apple have a standard one year warranty and are eligible for extended warranty. A replacement unit is just that - a service unit used to replace a device.
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Will there be an iPhone 13 mini?

Introduced on September 14, 2021, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are Apple's newest flagship iPhones at the more affordable end, and are being sold alongside the more expensive iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are ideal for those who don't need pro-level camera features.
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Does Apple Care cover a cracked back?

AppleCare+ Now Covers Cracked Back Glass on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 Models for Reduced $29 Fee - MacRumors.
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What is the replacement policy of Apple?

Apple provides a one-year limited manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for any new Apple-branded product. The applicable warranty terms and conditions can be reviewed at https://www.apple.com/in/legal/warranty/ and are also contained in your Apple hardware box.
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How often are iPhones replaced?

How Long Does an iPhone Last? If you look after your iPhone, you can expect it to last for quite a while. As a rule of thumb, you can expect your phone to last anywhere between four and seven years. iPhone models almost always receive iOS updates long after their launch date.
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How do I get my iPhone replaced under warranty?

You can contact Apple's technical support by calling 800–275–2273. Once you reach them, explain your issue and ask them to provide the necessary information for getting your device fixed or replaced.
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Does iPhone 13 have fingerprint?

Unfortunately, the short answer is no. As convenient as it would be for Apple to integrate Touch ID into an iPhone along with the usual Face ID sensors, that's simply not the case. There's no fingerprint sensor underneath the screen, nothing in the power button, or anywhere else on the phone.
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Is there an iPhone 14?

The standard iPhone 14 is expected to stick at $799 and the new iPhone 14 Max is tipped to cost $899. But the iPhone 14 Pro might hit $1,099, which is a $100 hike over the $999 iPhone 13 Pro. And the iPhone 14 Pro Max may see a similar increase, with it hitting $1,199.
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How can you tell if you got a refurbished iPhone?

The first letter in the model name will tell you your iPhone's status:
  1. If the first letter is "M" or "P", your phone is an original (retail) model.
  2. If the first letter is "N", your phone was refurbished by Apple.
  3. If the first letter is "F", your phone was refurbished by a carrier or a third-party vendor.
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What does it mean if my iPhone model number starts with N?

All replies. N – Replacement device, meaning the originally bought device was replaced by this model likely due to a service request. You can see, above, what the designation of the letter N means in the Model number. This does not mean that the iPhone is not new.
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Is Apple warranty 1 or 2 years?

Apple warrants the Apple-branded hardware product and Apple-branded accessories contained in the original packaging (“Apple Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in accordance with Apple's published guidelines for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the date of original retail purchase by ...
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Do all Apple products have a 1 year warranty?

Your Apple-branded hardware product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase ("Warranty Period").
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