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Would I be able to repair my USA IPhone in Britain?

I am in America at the moment, and I need a new phone. I'm looking to buy an IPhone 14 pro. If I were to break the phone or need a new battery, will I be able to get it fixed in the UK? I understand warranty would not be covered in the UK. It is just for future reference if I need a new battery for example. I would be willing to pay.

Posted on Apr 20, 2023 1:02 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2023 1:05 PM

Note this statement from the iPhone and iPad warranty:

"IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE AND iPAD SERVICE.

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone and iPad to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device."*


The above is from the USA version of this iPhone, iPad and iPod warranty document, but this particular section limiting international coverage is much the same for the warranty for all countries. If you wish to check the warranty for where you bought your device, click on this link to take you to the page about Apple warranties, then select your device and country --> Legal - Hardware Warranties - Apple


In fact you may find even if you are prepared to pay for a repair Apple will not repair certain devices (likely anything with cellular capability) from one country in another country. Often Apple does not actually repair a device but simply gives you a refurbished unit that is identical to the one you bought. However, a model from one country may not be available in another.


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Apr 20, 2023 1:05 PM in response to steffan244

Note this statement from the iPhone and iPad warranty:

"IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE AND iPAD SERVICE.

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone and iPad to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device."*


The above is from the USA version of this iPhone, iPad and iPod warranty document, but this particular section limiting international coverage is much the same for the warranty for all countries. If you wish to check the warranty for where you bought your device, click on this link to take you to the page about Apple warranties, then select your device and country --> Legal - Hardware Warranties - Apple


In fact you may find even if you are prepared to pay for a repair Apple will not repair certain devices (likely anything with cellular capability) from one country in another country. Often Apple does not actually repair a device but simply gives you a refurbished unit that is identical to the one you bought. However, a model from one country may not be available in another.


Apr 20, 2023 1:08 PM in response to steffan244

Maybe, maybe not. If the repair, such as replacing the battery doesn't involve swapping out the phone, people have reported being able to get it done. If, however, the phone needs to be swapped out, probably not as Apple Stores in the UK will not have the identical model.


Also, remember that an iPhone 14 Pro purchased in the U.S. (if that's what you mean by "America") will only support eSIMs. There will be no physical SIM slot. Phones purchased in other parts of North or South America will have one physical SIM slot.

Would I be able to repair my USA IPhone in Britain?

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