I have lost my applecare+ coverage for my new iPhone 7. Are there any reliable vendors other than apple to get replacement or shattered screen coverage from?
Any advice is appreciated!
iPhone 7
AppleCare+ must be added within 60 days of purchase from Apple or an Authorized seller. And the only source of Apple OEM factory refurbished items is from the online Apple refurb store - Apple OEM factory refurbished products are not sold anywhere else. Those from Apple have a full standard one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare+.
Any refurbished device from a third party seller was refurbished (and you should check what they actually mean by using that word - often they do very little to nothing) by a third party and only comes with whatever warranty the seller provides. Example: Amazon refurbished iPhones are refurbished by whomever Amazon contracts with and only come with an Amazon warrant (they are also not eligible for AppleCare+).
And also note that Apple does not provide access to their OEM factory parts to anyone but their own Authorized service providers. So third party refurbishers are left to only using used/salvaged parts, knock-off parts, or non-OEM alternative parts.
AppleCare+ must be added within 60 days of purchase from Apple or an Authorized seller. And the only source of Apple OEM factory refurbished items is from the online Apple refurb store - Apple OEM factory refurbished products are not sold anywhere else. Those from Apple have a full standard one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare+.
Any refurbished device from a third party seller was refurbished (and you should check what they actually mean by using that word - often they do very little to nothing) by a third party and only comes with whatever warranty the seller provides. Example: Amazon refurbished iPhones are refurbished by whomever Amazon contracts with and only come with an Amazon warrant (they are also not eligible for AppleCare+).
And also note that Apple does not provide access to their OEM factory parts to anyone but their own Authorized service providers. So third party refurbishers are left to only using used/salvaged parts, knock-off parts, or non-OEM alternative parts.
The only legitimate sources of Apple OEM new parts are Apple or their Authorized service networks. And no one will add extended warranty or coverage to an already damaged device, so they are all going to charge full repair fees to replace your display.
You may be able to insure it through someone like Asurion (in the USA) if they will allow you to add insurance at to an older device. But for any smart phone two or more years old, the cost of insurance and claims fees are likely more than the re-sale value of the device itself now.
Some credit cards offer a lot of little known perks related to warranties and insurance for certain purchases. My AMEX I use for electronics automatically doubles the manufacturer’s warranty on all items over $500. So either call your credit card issuer and ask them, or check terms of your account to see what is in the fine print.
How did you pay for it?
A premium credit card may have coverage for items purchased with it.
I did buy it by premium credit card from a respectable cell phone service provider. Does that mean that the credit card company might offer a plan to repair it like applecare+?
Possibly. Ask them.
The phone is relatively new(7 months), and does not need repair or replacement now. I don't believe Apple will provide coverage now. What if I buy an iPhone 7 elsewhere that is refurbished. Will I be able to get an applecare warranty on it in that case. I suppose it may depend on whether the phone is refurbished by the manufacturer or not.
Thanks again for taking the time to answer my question. It really was very helpful. I probably will opt for a new upgraded, refurbished iPhone from apple. I can get one with more storage which is what I would have like on the one I have....thanks again!
I did buy it by premium credit card from a respectable cell phone service provider. Does that mean that the credit card company might offer a plan to repair it like applecare+?
Does any third party vendor offer a replacement of apple iPhone 7?
