Q: Refurbished iPhone and AppleCare
Hello,
I would like to buy an iPhone from a private seller on Ebay. This is a refurbished device (exchanged by Apple), likely using the current owner's AppleCare plan.
My question is, if I would buy this phone, can I buy a new AppleCare plan for it?
Thanks!
iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.5
Posted on Sep 14, 2016 9:00 AM
Applecare can only be purchased during the active 1 year warranty period.
If it is older, then no.
If the seller did indeed get Applecare, it should be transferrable. Check with Apple's Selfsolve warranty checker by getting the phone's serial number.
Make sure the seller does not owe money on the phone (contract) or to the carrier (outstanding bill) otherwise you will end up with a non active phone.
Posted on Sep 14, 2016 9:15 AM