Will Apple fix my iPhone if I opened it?

As long as they opened it and didn't damage anything or replace anything or strip the screws, Apple will be unable to tell that you had it opened by a third party.
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Will Apple know if I opened my iPhone?

Apple has ways of telling if someone other than its employees opened an iPhone. Any any non-authorised repairs invalidate the warranty. One way Apple checks this is using a serial number inside the phone; the repair staff check that it is correctly aligned.
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Can you return an opened iPhone?

For iPhone returns (not purchased in volume), you may return your undamaged iPhone with its included accessories within 14 days from the date you received the product.
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Does opening iPhone void warranty?

Conclusion. All new iPhones come with a one-year Apple warranty that covers defects in workmanship and materials. Unfortunately, jailbreaking your iPhone, scratching off the serial number, and third-party repairs will instantly void the warranty.
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Will Apple fix my phone for free?

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 reasons will Apple replace iPhone?

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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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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Can Apple tell if you've replaced your screen?

To answer the question above: yes. Apple can tell if you've replaced your screen. As a matter of fact, you can check for yourself.
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What voids Apple warranty?

This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by use with another product; (d) to damage caused by ...
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Can opening a device void warranty?

Under the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the Feds mandated that you can open your electronics without voiding the warranty, regardless of what the language of your warranty says.
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Can you return a phone after opening it?

Usually, you can return the device and cancel your contract within 14 days for a full refund, or 30 days if the device is faulty. Typically, this applies even if you've opened the package, as long as you haven't damaged the product.
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How long do I have to return an opened iPhone?

In that unlikely event, we invite you to review the following terms related to returning a product. For iPhone returns, you may return your undamaged iPhone with its included accessories within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
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Can you return a damaged iPhone?

Can I return an iPhone and get money back for it even if its screen is shattered? No, of course not. No company will accept a damaged item as a return.
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Does Apple look through my phone?

Apple vows it won't cave to government demands on what it will scan on a user's iPhone, while ... [+] Despite some scare stories suggesting Apple is about to start scanning all your iMessages for evidence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the tech giant has made clear it's not doing that at all.
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Does Apple look at your text messages?

End-to-end encryption

With watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS, your messages are encrypted on your device so they can't be accessed without your passcode. iMessage and FaceTime are designed so that there's no way for Apple to read your messages when they're in transit between devices.
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Can police open my iPhone?

Usually, iPhones have pretty good technology, where unless they have your passcode, the police and prosecutors cannot get into your iPhone. So, they can get a search warrant, which they are required to do if they want to search your iPhone, but most of the time they are not able to do that.
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What does Apple considered accidental damage?

“Accidental Damage” means physical damage, breakage or failure of Your Covered Equipment due to an unforeseen and unintentional event occurring either due to handling (e.g., dropping the Covered Equipment or through liquid contact) or due to an external event (e.g., extreme environmental or atmospheric conditions).
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Does Apple 1 year warranty cover accidental damage?

Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty.
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How much does it cost to replace an iPhone with AppleCare?

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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Will Apple replace screen after third party?

Apple withholds repair manuals and spare parts from third-party stores, despite the volume of iPhones that require basic fixes, like display and battery replacements. Instead, the only non-Apple outfits that can fix iPhones are Authorized Service Providers (ASPs) where Apple can exert some control.
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How Fast Can Apple replace a screen?

Apple advises that iPhone repairs take between 6-8 days if you send your iPhone to an Apple Repair Centre, for example.
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How quickly can Apple replace a screen?

I believe the way Apple has it structured is for it to take about 30 minutes. It's been a while since I've changed a screen with the tools an Apple tech has at their disposal, but the last time I changed an iPhone 8 screen it took me about 20 minutes. How much does it cost to fix a black screen on a MacBook Pro?
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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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Does AppleCare include physical damage?

AppleCare+ for iPhone extends your coverage to 2 years from your AppleCare+ purchase date1 and adds unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a service fee of ₹2500 for screen or back glass damage, or ₹8900 for other accidental damage.
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Is AppleCare theft and loss worth it?

Equally, if you have one incident then under most circumstances, the total cost of repair is less if you have AppleCare+. That would mean that if you're likely to have more than two incidents of damage in the first two years after buying an iPhone, AppleCare+ is worth it.
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