Do I need to book store appointment for iPhone trade-in?

do you need to book a store appointment for tradeins



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Posted on Nov 1, 2025 7:34 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2025 7:47 PM

No. You can walk right in and perform the Trade In with a specialist. Note that before you go to the Store you should erase the iPhone and have Find My disabled. The reason is because that will save you time at the Store, and you may avoid a 1 hour Stolen Device Protection delay at unknown locations if you have that enabled.


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Nov 1, 2025 7:47 PM in response to westing25

No. You can walk right in and perform the Trade In with a specialist. Note that before you go to the Store you should erase the iPhone and have Find My disabled. The reason is because that will save you time at the Store, and you may avoid a 1 hour Stolen Device Protection delay at unknown locations if you have that enabled.


Follow this article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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