

#WHEN CAN I PURCHASE APPLECARE PLUS#
Whether AppleCare Plus coverage is worth it or not depends on the following three factors: You can buy either AppleCare+ or AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss (not both). Usually, it covers accidents, such as damages from drops.ĪppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is another type of extended warranty that covers accidents and covers you when you lose your iPhone or if it gets stolen. For instance, if the Apple factory produces a phone which stops working for internal reasons within one year of the purchase date, Apple will fix the issue for free.ĪppleCare+ is an extended warranty that covers beyond the standard warranty. Basically, this plan covers any manufacturer defects. There are three warranty plans for iPhone provided by Apple: AppleCare, AppleCare+, and AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss.ĪppleCare is a standard manufacturer warranty (so-called limited warranty) which Apple provides for any new device for one year. How did I end up with such a conclusion? Below, I presented all the information you will need to make an informed decision and my take on it.

The AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss covers lost iPhones 2 times in 12 months for $149. With regular AppleCare+ iPhone owners can break the screen two times in a 12-month period and get it replaced for $29 each time. I spent a lot of time researching this topic, and here’s what I found.ĭue to recent changes, AppleCare+ for iPhone is worth buying more than ever. Unfortunately, I continuously had issues with charging it in my car after the accident.Īfter this mishap, every time I buy an iPhone, I check if it makes sense to invest in an extended warranty to ensure that I am covered. Then I wiped it with a paper towel, removed the cilantro from the earphone jack, and waited for one day before turning my phone back.įortunately, it powered on. I quickly pulled it out and immediately shut it down.
#WHEN CAN I PURCHASE APPLECARE FULL#
I'm guessing your intention with this question is to save a few bucks on your AppleCare.Many years ago, I dropped my iPhone 5 into the kitchen sink full of soapy water. I am not an Apple rep nor does this answer have any weight on what Apple actually might do. If you've purchased a warranty outside of your own country I'd presume that that means you can get it repaired anywhere Apple has a store. That said, from briefly perusing AppleCare ToS, all of them seem to offer the ability to take your device to "an Apple Retail Store" to have it repaired under warranty and no further qualification is given. Same goes for the EU - if you buy an EU plan certain countries have variations on the laws. So if you purchase a US plan, the language includes only language about certain laws in US states where they diverge from the general contract. So Apple provides different protections based on your region of the world and the applicable ToS.Īpple's ToS for AppleCare is country-specific based upon where its purchased. Please see the AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete details. Apple recommends that you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan in your country of residence, because each AppleCare Protection Plan has terms and conditions specific to consumers in the country or region in which the plan is offered. Where can I purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan?ĭepending on the Apple product, the AppleCare Protection Plan is available at the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and many Apple Authorized Resellers including many wireless service providers.
