How long does Apple repair coverage last?

The Apple Limited Warranty covers your iPhone and the Apple-branded accessories that come in the box with your product against manufacturing issues for one year from the date you bought them.
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How long does Apple repair warranty last?

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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Does Apple care only cover 2 years?

The new coverage automatically renews until canceled. Your plan coverage may continue beyond 24 or 36 months, on a monthly or annual basis, until canceled. If you choose to continue coverage, your coverage will be subject to the then-current AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions.
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Is AppleCare 2 years or 3?

AppleCare Features

For most Apple products, such as the ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌, AppleCare provides two years of coverage from the date the service was purchased, and for Mac or Apple Displays, it adds an additional three years of coverage. This extended duration is one of the main benefits of AppleCare.
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What happens when Apple coverage expires?

You cannot renew it once it has expired. You can continue to use the Mac just fine, and should anything need repair or service you can still take it to an Apple Store or Authorized service provider. The only difference is it won't be free any more. Each repair or service incidence will need to be paid for.
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Why did my AppleCare coverage expire?

If you choose to extend your AppleCare coverage, your coverage will renew automatically every month until you cancel it. Apple offers no expiration date for that continued AppleCare coverage, but we presume it ends when Apple stops supporting the device.
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Does Apple Care cover lifetime?

Basically, yes. However, Apple does provide a few options to extend the plan by paying either monthly (iPhones) or yearly (Macs) for selected countries.
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What's the difference between AppleCare and AppleCare?

AppleCare is Apple's term for its warranty programs. Every Apple device comes with a certain stretch of AppleCare warranty service and phone/chat support for free, typically one year for the warranty and 90 days of phone support. You can pay to extend that protection for longer, which is called AppleCare+.
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Does AppleCare cover broken screen?

AppleCare+ for Apple Display extends your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other accidental damage, plus applicable tax.
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How long is AppleCare free?

Most Apple hardware comes with a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. To extend your coverage further, purchase AppleCare+.
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Is AppleCare 1 year or 2 years?

‌AppleCare‌+ can now be added to a device up to one year from purchase, and this applies to iPhones, iPads, Macs, iPods, HomePods, Beats (minus urBeats3 and Pill+), AirPods, AirPods Pro, Apple Watches, and the Pro Display XDR.
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Is AppleCare 2 years or monthly?

iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12

Standard AppleCare+: a one-time fee of $149 (for two-year coverage) or $7.99 per month.
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Is AppleCare monthly or 2 years?

If you keep your phone for exactly two years, buying outright is the cheapest option! If you upgrade every year, monthly AppleCare is cheaper*, and if you keep your phone longer than two years, paying monthly is the only way to extend your coverage AFAIK.
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Can I ask for a replacement instead of a repair?

Laws give you more rights

If you discover that something you bought is defective, contact the retailer and manufacturer to ask for a repair, replacement, or refund. Along with companies' express warranties, you also have "implied warranties" under state law.
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Does AppleCare replace or repair?

If you have AppleCare+, you can replace your iPhone with an incident of accidental damage. You'll pay the "other damage" AppleCare+ fee, as specified in the AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions. You can also review that fee in our pricing estimate tool.
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How long should a warranty repair last?

In most cases, thirty days is considered to be a reasonable time for repair under warranty. If the company fails to address the problem, you may have a valid claim for small claims court.
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Does Apple replace screens for free?

We replace cracked screens for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty.
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How many times will AppleCare replace screen?

Hardware coverage

Both AppleCare+ options provide repair or replacement hardware service for your iPhone. Depending on the plan you choose, you'll get unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection and up to two incidents of theft or loss coverage every 12 months.
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What damage does AppleCare not cover?

What is not insured? loss or theft, normal wear and tear, intentionally- caused damage, fire or cosmetic damage which does not affect the functionality of the device. defect in design, workmanship, modification or any alteration of the covered Apple device.
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Does AppleCare have a deductible?

Under AppleCare+, each accidental damage incident is subject to a service fee of $29 for screen or back glass damage or $99 for other accidental damage. Each incident of theft or loss is subject to a deductible of $149.
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Is AppleCare $29 a month?

AppleCare+ extends your coverage to two years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $29, plus applicable tax. In addition, you'll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts via chat or phone.
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Does Apple repair cosmetic damage?

If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage. See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world. Cosmetic Damage.... No, it will not void the warranty.
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Is AppleCare+ Plus worth it?

If you're about to shell out over $1,399 for a new iPhone, you may not really want to pay any more, especially to protect it against accidental damage that might not even happen. On the other hand, if you do accidentally damage your phone, iPhone repair costs are a lot steeper without AppleCare+.
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Can I get AppleCare after 3 months?

Learn more. If you still need help buying an AppleCare plan, contact Apple Support. In most countries and regions, you can buy AppleCare+ within 60 days of your device purchase. In Japan, you can buy AppleCare+ within 30 days of your device purchase.
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Does Apple lose money on AppleCare?

Believe it or not, but Apple says it actually loses money on providing repair services to customers. The company made the claim in a letter to a congressional subcommittee, which has been examining(Opens in a new window) antitrust issues in the technology market.
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