Visual damage on a new Iphone 11

I bought a new iPhone 11, but a factory defect was found on it: a visual defect on the case (it looks like a chip or a dent, but it can be seen that it is only on the case - neighboring parts were not affected, so you can understand that the phone did not fall). The product was printed at home and filmed on camera. The store refuses to exchange or return (the store's warranty does not indicate external defects), the support service and the service center told me that visual defects are not a warranty case. What if it's obviously not my fault and I can prove it? I require an exchange or refund.

Posted on Aug 11, 2022 8:43 PM

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Aug 11, 2022 9:41 PM in response to Oliviiola

According to Apple:


Standard Return Policy

There are a few important things to keep in mind when returning a product you purchased online from Apple: 


  • You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it.
  • Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store, can be returned to Apple. Apple products purchased through other retailers must be returned in accordance with their respective returns and refunds policy.
  • Please ensure that the item you're returning is repackaged with all the cords, adapters and documentation that were included when you received it.


There are some items, however, that are ineligible for return, including:


  • Opened software*
  • Electronic Software Downloads
  • Software Up-to-Date Program Products (software upgrades)
  • Apple Gift Cards (includes previous generation Apple Store Gift Cards and App Store & iTunes Gift Cards)
  • Apple Developer products (membership, technical support incidents, WWDC tickets)
  • Apple Print Products


*You can return software, provided that it has not been installed on any computer. Software that contains a printed software license may not be returned if the seal or sticker on the software media packaging is broken.


iPhone and iPad Returns — Wireless Service Cancellation

Wireless carriers have different service-cancellation policies. Returning your iPhone or iPad may not automatically cancel or reset your wireless account; you are responsible for your wireless service agreement and for any applicable fees associated with your wireless account. Please contact your provider for more information.

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Visual damage on a new Iphone 11

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