Are refurbished phones and other devices ever fixed by Apple with third party parts or services?
If you buy it from Apple directly, no.
If you buy it from somewhere else there is no telling who refurbished it or what parts they used.
Apple refurbished are refurbished using only OEM parts. That’s why they come with a full standard Apple one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare+ as they’ve been refurbished to like new condition.
See -> Why Refurbished - Apple
”Here’s what you get.
You will receive a “like new” device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell. Every device will come with all accessories, cables and operating systems.1 All Apple Certified Refurbished products are packaged in a brand new white box and will be sent to you with free shipping and returns.”
The only OEM refurbished Apple devices are those sold directly by Apple. Anybody else is doing some form of third party refurbishment so you should read their fine print about what they actually consider the process of refurbishment entails.
Thanks, I thought so. Got a refurbished phone from Apple store a few months back. The Apple store suggested that my phone had third party parts and was no eligible for replacement by Apple Care.
Refurbished Phones and Devices
