Hey, i bought an iPhone 16 Pro from a local store (not an authorized Apple store), and when i check the Warranty; it says it’s expired on 1 July 1978.
But my iPhone is looks like a brand-new phone. You guys think is there problem?
Thanks.
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Original Title: Warranty Date 1978
iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26
This means that if you check the Model Number in Settings > General > About, it will most assuredly start with a number like 3 or 5. And that means you bought a refurbished iPhone, which was not refurbished by Apple, thus it will have no warranty with Apple. If the store told you they were selling you a brand new, never used iPhone, they lied. But you'll have to take that up with the store you purchased the phone from. Apple can't help, nor can we on this use to user only forum.
This means that if you check the Model Number in Settings > General > About, it will most assuredly start with a number like 3 or 5. And that means you bought a refurbished iPhone, which was not refurbished by Apple, thus it will have no warranty with Apple. If the store told you they were selling you a brand new, never used iPhone, they lied. But you'll have to take that up with the store you purchased the phone from. Apple can't help, nor can we on this use to user only forum.
Even if it was purchased by a gray market seller, the warranty would have started when it was purchased. Since the iPhone 16 came out in September 2024, warranty would be good until the day before the purchase date, since the warranty begins when the device is purchased by this gray market seller, not when the OP purchased it. It should still have a short period of time of warranty. I still believe the information provided is normally what you see from a device that has been refurbished by someone other than Apple.
You will need to contact Apple Support to correct the warranty date.
click here ➜ Update your proof of purchase - Apple Support
Return it and get your money back then go buy one from an authorized retailer.
recepavci wrote:
Hey, thanks for your answer. My iPhone’s model number starts like MYLQ… so what now?
If the model number does begin with M, it would be a new phone. If that is indeed true, do as Phil suggests above and contact Apple Support for help.
Hey, thanks for your answer. My iPhone’s model number starts like MYLQ… so what now?
The OP said that the place where they purchased the store is "not an authorized Apple store." Could that be why the phone is showing an expired warranty?
iPhone 16 Pro with expired warranty date
