How to Check If Your iPhone Is Under Warranty
To find out if your iPhone or other Apple device is still under warranty, all you need is your device’s serial number. Follow these steps:
Start by finding your iPhone’s serial number. There are two ways to find it: Tap Settings > General > About and find the Serial Number section. Sync the device with iTunes (or Finder, in macOS Catalina 10. 15 and newer). The device’s serial number displays at the top of the management screen next to the image of the device. In any web browser, visit Apple’s warranty checker tool. Enter your iPhone’s serial number into the warranty checker (and fill out the CAPTCHA) and click Continue. Apple’s warranty checker tool returns five pieces of information: The type of device. Use this to confirm that the warranty info matches the device you’re checking on. Whether the purchase date is valid (which is required for getting in-warranty support). Your telephone tech-support status. Free phone support is available for a limited time after the device has been purchased. When it expires, telephone support is charged per call. Whether the device is still under warranty for repairs and service, and when will that coverage expire. You’ll also see the estimated expiration date of your coverage. Whether the device is eligible to have its warranty extended through AppleCare, or the status of an active AppleCare policy.
If the device isn’t registered, the warranty is expired, or AppleCare can be added, click the link next to the item you want to take action on.
Tap Settings > General > About and find the Serial Number section.
Sync the device with iTunes (or Finder, in macOS Catalina 10. 15 and newer). The device’s serial number displays at the top of the management screen next to the image of the device.
The type of device. Use this to confirm that the warranty info matches the device you’re checking on. Whether the purchase date is valid (which is required for getting in-warranty support). Your telephone tech-support status. Free phone support is available for a limited time after the device has been purchased. When it expires, telephone support is charged per call. Whether the device is still under warranty for repairs and service, and when will that coverage expire. You’ll also see the estimated expiration date of your coverage. Whether the device is eligible to have its warranty extended through AppleCare, or the status of an active AppleCare policy.
What To Do If Your iPhone Is Still Under Warranty
If your iPhone is still under warranty, you can:
Contact Apple support by phone, email, or chat. Schedule an appointment to take your device to the Genius Bar at your nearest Apple Store and get support in person. Add AppleCare+. If your device is no longer under warranty but is still eligible for AppleCare, it’s usually a smart decision to buy AppleCare before contacting Apple for support. If you think you’re going to need repair, AppleCare can reduce the cost.
All About the iPhone Warranty
The standard warranty that comes with every iPhone includes some free phone tech support and limited coverage for hardware damage or failure. Learn all about it on our article dedicated to that subject.
How to Extend Your iPhone Warranty: AppleCare vs. Insurance
If you’ve had to pay for just one expensive phone repair in the past, you may want to extend your warranty on other devices. You have two choices: AppleCare and phone insurance.
AppleCare is the extended warranty program offered by Apple. It takes the iPhone’s standard warranty and extends phone support and hardware coverage for a full two years. Phone insurance is like any other insurance—you pay a monthly premium, and have deductibles and restrictions.
If you’re in the market for this kind of coverage, AppleCare is the only way to go. Insurance is expensive and often provides very limited coverage.
