I want to buy a new phone and offer this one to a family member. How do I transfer my Apple care to my new device?
I want to buy a new phone and offer my current one to a family member. How do I transfer my Apple care to my new device?
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Applecare can be transferred to another owner for a particular hardware item (e.g., selling to a new owner), or an identical item (e.g., exchange for different color).
Click on this link to read how to 'Transfer your AppleCare plan' --> https://support.apple.com/HT202712
You can ask for a refund for unused AppleCare but you might want to be nice to the family member and transfer the plan to them.
Incidentally:
What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [or if you received one that had not been erased] - "Use these steps to remove your personal information from a device, even if you don't have it anymore." Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201351
Cancel or change the payment method for your AppleCare plan - https://support.apple.com/HT202704