New iPhone 17 Pro Max: warranty expired, network locked?

Hello everybody

im using iPhone 17 pro max bought new

I can’t understand what’s happening when I do check with serial number the result is that the garantie is expired and that the iPhone is remplacer by Apple and that it’s chimeara network locked so that I’m using normally network calling and receiving…the iPhone is now 28 days of using only

I really can’t understand where the problem is ?


Posted on Feb 13, 2026 3:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2026 4:53 AM

Exactly where did you buy it?

If the warranty check says it was replaced, that means it was replaced because it was damaged or defective and the one in your hand was not returned to Apple as required, or, more me likely, because it was reported lost or stolen in transit or from store stock.


Return it to where you got it and get your money back if you can.

If you purchased it from an unauthorized retailer, you purchased stolen property.

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Feb 13, 2026 4:53 AM in response to houari51

Exactly where did you buy it?

If the warranty check says it was replaced, that means it was replaced because it was damaged or defective and the one in your hand was not returned to Apple as required, or, more me likely, because it was reported lost or stolen in transit or from store stock.


Return it to where you got it and get your money back if you can.

If you purchased it from an unauthorized retailer, you purchased stolen property.

Feb 13, 2026 5:33 AM in response to houari51

Apple controls any and all warranty service issues. You need to speak with Apple to determine the status of your device.


Ideally, you can return it to the place of purchase and they’ll refund your purchase. If that’s not possible, you’ll have to work with Apple Support to determine the accurate status of the devices warranty. You really don’t have any other options.

Feb 13, 2026 4:10 AM in response to houari51

Chat is only available in some countries and regions. Please review the Apple Support articles I linked below. If you scroll to the bottom of the first article and enter the country information, you’ll see support options in your country or region. Good luck.


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Feb 13, 2026 3:35 AM in response to LD150

Thanks for your repay

the iPhone was bought from France

I bought it here in Algeria ( second hand was only 2 times of charge cycle )

I checked it before buy it the check was normale

now in the chech its written iPhone remplaced by Apple

the serial chech is Blacklist ( by Apple ) but the network is ok

I really don’t understand

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