Transfer of AppleCare Protection plan - possible?

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Transfer of AppleCare Protection plan - possible?

I bought the iPhone EDGE soon after it was released.

I then got the AppleCare Protection plan, which essentially adds one more year to the existing 1-year you get with the iPhone.

I just bought the 3G iphone, the EDGE is in the box, and will probably just sit there forever.

The "first" year hasn't even expired yet from the EDGE.

Can I transfer my AppleCare Protection Plan over to my new 3G, to extend it one year?

It makes no sense to buy another plan - because again, the EDGE first year hasn't elapsed yet.

Can someone chime in...

THANKS

iPhone 3G, Other OS

Posted on Aug 28, 2008 12:27 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 28, 2008 12:30 PM in response to appdevman

No, AppleCare is associated with the computer/device, not the owner. It could be transferred to a new owner if you sell the old iPhone, but it cannot be transferred to a new iPhone. The only exception is if your computer/device is replaced under the coverage, in which case AppleCare transfers to the replacement computer/device.

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Answer 2

Aug 28, 2008 12:29 PM in response to appdevman

You can't transfer it to your new phone, but I sold my first generation iPhone on Ebay and transferred the plan to the buyer. It's a good selling point - that it comes with an extra warranty.

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Answer 3

roaminggnome

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Aug 28, 2008 12:30 PM in response to appdevman

You can go type Applecare transfer into the search bar on Apple.com and find out all about it.

http://www.apple.com/support/products/applecareiphone.html

It looks like it will transfer to a new owner, but not a new iphone - but I didn't read it all.

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