How do I return an unopened iPhone 16 Plus purchased outside the U.S. for a full refund?

Hello,




I had placed an order for an iPhone 16 Plus, but after placing the order, I changed my mind because I intended to use the phone outside the U.S., and the new iPhone models no longer support physical SIM cards.




I contacted Apple Support immediately and was assured in the chat that the order would be canceled and not shipped. I also received an email confirmation that the cancellation was successful.




However, two days later, I unexpectedly received the phone. Since I was traveling at the time, I wasn’t able to return it within the standard return window.




Now that I’ve returned to the U.S., I’d like to return the unopened device and request a full refund.




Can you please help me with the return process and provide the official invoice again as well?




Thank you for your support.




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Posted on May 19, 2025 11:30 AM

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Posted on May 19, 2025 12:15 PM

You have posted to a user-to-user support site. We are all users here......just like you. We have no access to Apple's systems.


Apple is not here. They will not see your post or reply.


You need to continue to work directly with Apple Support on your request, as you have previously. Surely, they have a record of your call and request.

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May 19, 2025 12:15 PM in response to arian203

You have posted to a user-to-user support site. We are all users here......just like you. We have no access to Apple's systems.


Apple is not here. They will not see your post or reply.


You need to continue to work directly with Apple Support on your request, as you have previously. Surely, they have a record of your call and request.

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