How to check warranty status, what coverage types exist, and what they include.|
Limited, AppleCare, AppleCare+ - what's the difference
[02]Coverage table: what each plan includes
[03]Ways to check warranty status by serial number
[04]What the check results mean
[05]Warranty transfer, what to look for
Apple offers several levels of protection - from free warranty to full coverage including theft protection
Provided for 1 year from the purchase date for every Apple device. Covers manufacturing defects - if the device broke on its own, without external impact. Does not cover: accidental damage (cracked screen, water damage), wear, unauthorized modifications.
Free Apple technical support - 90 days from the purchase date.
Extended protection that can be purchased within 60 days of buying the device. Extends manufacturing defect coverage and adds accidental damage protection - cracked screen, body damage, water damage. A fixed service fee is charged per incident.
Plans: one-time payment for 2 or 3 years, or monthly subscription (unlimited duration while you pay). Up to 2 incidents of accidental damage every 12 months.
Everything AppleCare+ includes, plus theft and loss coverage. Available only for iPhone. Requires Find My iPhone to be enabled at the time of theft/loss. Up to 2 incidents of theft/loss every 12 months with a deductible.
Important: this plan is not available in all countries.
Corporate plan for businesses. Includes priority support, device management, on-site repair. Arranged through Apple Business Manager for organizational device fleets.
What each Apple warranty level covers
| Coverage | Limited | AppleCare+ | AC+ Theft & Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year | 2–3 years / subscription | 2–3 years / subscription |
| Manufacturing defects | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cracked screen | No | Yes (fee) | Yes (fee) |
| Body damage | No | Yes (fee) | Yes (fee) |
| Water damage | No | Yes (fee) | Yes (fee) |
| Battery (<80%) | Yes (free) | Yes (free) | Yes (free) |
| Theft / loss | No | No | Yes (fee) |
| Technical support | 90 days | Full term | Full term |
| Express Replacement | No | Yes | Yes |
Battery replacement - Apple will replace the battery for free if its maximum capacity drops below 80% during the warranty period (including AppleCare+). Without warranty, battery replacement is a paid service.
Express Replacement - Apple sends a new device before you ship the faulty one. Available only with AppleCare+. No waiting for repair time.
Several ways to find out the coverage status of an Apple device
Send the serial number or IMEI to @ispyware_bot. The report will include: activation date, warranty status, AppleCare availability, coverage end date, purchase country. Also available via >> Check on Website.
Open Settings → General → About. If the warranty is active, the coverage expiration date will be shown. For AppleCare+: Settings → General → About → Coverage.
For the most detailed information, order a GSX via the bot. GSX will show: exact activation date, warranty end date, AppleCare type, repair history, remaining AppleCare+ incidents, and original purchase country.
What warranty check results mean
The device is under warranty. Manufacturing defects are covered for free. If AppleCare+ is active, accidental damage is also covered. The end date is shown in the report.
The warranty has ended. Repairs and replacements are at full cost only. AppleCare+ can be purchased within 60 days of device purchase, but not after expiration.
Extended protection is active. Covers manufacturing defects and accidental damage. Check the remaining incidents - up to 2 every 12 months.
Apple cannot confirm the purchase date. Usually means the device was activated but not registered in the system (e.g., parallel import). Warranty is calculated from the activation date.
The device is not covered by any plan. Reasons: expired, device was repaired by an unauthorized service, unauthorized modification.
What to know about warranty when buying on the secondary market
Warranty transfers automatically. Apple's Limited Warranty and AppleCare are tied to the device, not the person. When buying used, you get the remaining coverage period without any additional steps.
Check before buying. A seller may claim "warranty until 2027," but it may already be expired. Always verify yourself via @ispyware_bot - the report will show the exact date.
Apple-refurbished devices receive a new 1-year warranty from the purchase date. Unofficially refurbished devices do not. Check the Warranty Types: F = officially refurbished.
Unauthorized repair may void Apple warranty. If the device was opened or has non-genuine replacement parts, Apple will deny warranty service. Check the "Parts and Service" section in settings (iPhone 15+) or via GSX.
Send the serial number or IMEI to @ispyware_bot. The report includes: activation date, warranty status, AppleCare, end date. For full info, order a GSX.
AppleCare - basic support extension (manufacturing defects only). AppleCare+ - extended protection covering accidental damage (screen, water, body) with a per-incident fee. AppleCare+ with Theft & Loss also covers theft and loss.
Yes, automatically. Warranty is tied to the device. When buying used, you get the remaining term. No additional steps needed - just check the status before buying.
Limited warranty - 1 year. Tech support - 90 days. AppleCare+ - 2–3 years or monthly subscription with no time limit. Battery replacement at <80% capacity - free during warranty.
Yes, within 60 days of the purchase date. After that, it is no longer possible. Can be purchased via Settings → General → About → AppleCare+, or at an Apple Store.
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