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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Does AppleCare 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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Do you get AppleCare+ for free?

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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Is AppleCare plus 2 or 3 years?

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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Is AppleCare 1 year or 2 years?

Enjoy peace of mind when you buy AppleCare+ for iPhone.

Every iPhone comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.
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Is AppleCare+ Plus worth it?

It's all about how much risk you're willing to assume. But the higher the price of the device, the more it might make sense to pay for a little peace of mind. If the thought of having to unexpectedly shell out nearly $600 to repair your phone is worrisome, the $79 to $269 AppleCare+ cost might well be worth it.
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Can I get AppleCare after 6 months?

In most countries and regions, you can buy AppleCare+ within 60 days of your device purchase.
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How Long Does AppleCare Plus cover you for?

Both AppleCare+ products 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. Each incident is subject to a service fee.
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What is the difference between AppleCare and AppleCare+?

The standard AppleCare protection plan extends the warranty plan and phone support for Mac, Apple Displays, ands Apple TV. AppleCare+ offers accidental damage protection on top of the extended warranty and support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
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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 AppleCare fix your screen for free?

Screen repair

We replace cracked screens for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty. Screen repairs are eligible for coverage for accidental damage from handling with your AppleCare+.
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What is not covered by AppleCare+?

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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How much is AppleCare cost?

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. The back glass damage service fee is only available for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.
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Can I get AppleCare twice?

If you paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, you may be able to purchase new coverage that renews monthly or annually. If you paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for your Mac, you may be able to purchase new coverage that will be renewed annually.
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Is it better to pay AppleCare monthly or yearly?

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 still buy AppleCare after 1 year?

If you paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you might be able to purchase new coverage that renews monthly or annually. If you paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for your Mac, you might be able to purchase new coverage that renews annually.
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Can I buy AppleCare after 1 year?

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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How much is deductible for AppleCare?

Deductibles paid for loss or theft depend on the model affected: $149.00 for iPhone SE. $199.00 for iPhone 8, iPhone 7, and iPhone 6s. $229.00 for iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 6s Plus.
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Can I buy AppleCare after I cracked my screen?

So no you cannot add it on after you have broken it. Originally Answered: Can I buy Apple Care+ when the screen of my iPhone is already cracked? No. If you don't buy AppleCare at time of device purchase, you'll probably have to get the device inspected when getting coverage after the original purchase.
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Does AppleCare Plus cover water damage?

Damage to Mac computers and accessories due to liquid exposure is not covered by the Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan. AppleCare+ for Mac adds unlimited accidental damage protection subject to a service fee plus applicable tax.
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What are the key benefit of AppleCare+ plan?

AppleCare+ for iPhone extends your coverage to 2 years from your AppleCare+ purchase date1 and adds unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection.
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Does AppleCare cover lost phone?

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss covers You for repair or replacement of Your device in the event of Theft or Loss, Accidental Damage or Battery Depletion and access to Technical Support from Apple (as set out in clause 4.5).
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Do you need insurance if you have AppleCare?

The basic version of AppleCare however, does not protect against any kind of accidental damage, liquid damage or lost & theft. So, if you drop your Apple device or spill water on it--you're out of luck if you did not purchase Accidental Damage Protection or Insurance for your iOS devices.
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Does AppleCare cover dents?

If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage. There will be a cost associated with fixing your dent and scratches on the case.
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Does Apple warranty cover cracked screen?

We replace cracked screens for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty.
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