AppleCare+ costs $300 to cover a new iPhone XS or XS Max, or $15 per month for 24 months. It's not cheap! But, if you're already spending at least $1,000 on an iPhone XS, it's absolutely worth the purchase. If you have AppleCare+, and you break the back of your phone, you'll only be paying $99 to repair it.
AppleCare+ for iPhone provides expert technical support and additional hardware coverage from Apple, including up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every 12 months. Each incident is subject to a service fee of A$45 for screen damage, or A$149 for any other damage.
You can get Apple-certified repairs and service at the Apple Store or with one of our Apple Authorized Service Providers. You can also send your iPhone to an Apple Repair Center. The technicians at all these locations receive Apple training. They deliver the same high-quality service with genuine Apple parts.
Apple charges anywhere from $349 – $599 to repair the broken back glass on iPhone models 8-11 Pro Max*. They don't consider the back glass to fall under their more affordable “screen replacement” repair, which makes this type of fix much more expensive.
Apple Care is available to purchase within 60 days of the iphone purchase. Apple Care cannot be purchased after the fact. Once the device has been damaged, it is no longer eligible for Apple care.
Express Replacement Service is a benefit of your AppleCare+ coverage. We can send you a replacement iPhone before you return your product to us. We'll include packaging to return your damaged or non-working product. Contact Apple to make an Express Replacement Service request.
AppleCare+ for iPhone
| Plan | Cost |
|---|
| AppleCare+ for iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max | $299 |
| AppleCare+ for iPhone XR, iPhone 8+, or iPhone 7+ | $229 |
| AppleCare+ for iPhone 8 or iPhone 7 | $189 |
| AppleCare+ for iPhone SE | $129 |
This plan allows for two incidents of accidental damage, theft, or loss coverage. Some cell carriers and third-party insurance companies offer plans that do cover loss or theft, but AppleCare+ only covers defects and accidental damage.
Both AppleCare+ options provide repair or replacement hardware service for your iPhone. Depending on the plan you choose, you'll get up to two 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 or deductible.
AppleCare+ does not cover your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Apple Watch for loss or theft, wear and tear, or for cosmetic damage which does not affect the functioning of the device (see clause 5.1). AppleCare+ does not cover you for failures due to defects in design, materials or workmanship.
Standard AppleCare+: one-time fee of $200 or $10 per month. Including loss and theft protection: $270 or $13.50 per month. Standard AppleCare+: $150 or $8 per month.
The Apple Limited Warranty covers your product and Apple-branded accessories against manufacturing defects for one year from the date you bought them. Our warranty is in addition to rights provided by consumer law. Our warranty doesn't cover damage caused by accidents or unauthorized modifications.
The verdict: Not worth it.It sounds smart to purchase AppleCare+, but lost devices aren't covered. So unless you think you'll drop your Beats or AirPods into water or run them over as frequently as you might, say, your iPhone—skip this.
You can tell if your iPhone has water damage by removing the SIM tray and looking for a red color inside the SIM card slot. If it's red, that means the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) has been activated and there is water damage. It should appear white or silver if there is no damage.
How to Claim Your $25 from the iPhone Batterygate Settlement
- From the settlement page, click Claim Form Online.
- Find your iPhone's serial number under Settings > General > About > Serial Number.
- If you no longer have your phone or can't find your serial number, you can look it up by entering your Apple ID, the device type, and your name and address.
iPhone Theft and Loss ClaimsIf it's covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, you can file a claim for an iPhone replacement. Use the Find My app or go to iCloud.com to mark your iPhone as lost. Do not remove your device from your account until your claim has been fully approved.
If your device is misplaced or stolen, a new unit will cost: $199 for iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6. $229 for iPhone XR, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6S Plus, and iPhone 6 Plus. $269 for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone X.
Lost AirPodsYou can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover lost or stolen AirPods.
The warranty plan is tied to the iPhone and not the person who owns the phone; this means anyone can take an iPhone to an Apple Store for service or replacement. When a phone is reported as stolen, a carrier can blacklist it as stolen and disable it by using its device specific IMEI number.
No. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss.
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 some countries and regions, you can buy an AppleCare Protection Plan within 1 year of your purchase of an eligible Mac, Apple TV, or other device.
