AppleCare still not activated after purchase.

I bought AppleCare+ 3 days ago for my iphone but it still not active. Money already deducted from my bank. Anyone know how long it normally takes to activate? When I open AppleCare+ in settings it still ask me to buy again.

Posted on Nov 2, 2025 5:54 PM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2025 6:00 PM

It can take up to a week for Apple Care to activate. If it hasn't activated in a few days, contact Apple Support.


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Nov 2, 2025 6:07 PM in response to nyx999

If you purchase Apple Care+ with your device, it will be activated when you turn on the phone for the first time. If, as in your case, you choose to do it a month later, it may take a few days before it activates. But I would recommend contacting Apple Support right away so they can check if everything is as it should be. But I don't think you should worry.

Nov 2, 2025 6:18 PM in response to nyx999

"I bought the device 1 month ago and just purchased AppleCare+ from Apple 3 days ago."

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Thanks for the followup reply.


Verifying Coverage Went Through:

Be certain you purchased this in the correct Apple Account. So, do you see it here?: View Coverage - AppleCare & Warranty. If so, then you are all set. Sometimes, it reads "pending", if it is not delivered, yet YOU have the responsibility to make sure all is seen and covered. If not certain, then give apple a buzz, using the info provided by JSberg.

Nov 2, 2025 6:01 PM in response to nyx999

"AppleCare still not activated after purchase: I bought AppleCare+ 3 days ago for my iphone but it still not active. Money already deducted from my bank. Anyone know how long it normally takes to activate? When I open AppleCare+ in settings it still ask me to buy again."

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AppleCare Not Activating:

Do you have the device on-hand? One it is in your hands, that's when the service begins. Log out of your Apple Account on all of your devices. It likely needs to resync. Go here, to see where this stands: http://checkcoverage.apple.com

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