iPhone warranty: How to check if your device has standard warranty or AppleCare+, and what each warranty offers

• You can check if your iPhone has a warranty via Apple's warranty tracker or the Settings app.
• You'll need to enter your serial number to get full information on your standard warranty and AppleCare+ coverage.
• AppleCare+ is an extended warranty program that users can purchase within 60 days of buying a new iPhone.

Having an issue with your iPhone, whether it's a broken screen or a hardware malfunction, isn't fun. What's even less fun is paying hundreds of dollars to get it fixed.

Thankfully, Apple offers two types of warranties on new iPhones, and one of them is free. If you're curious about what each type of warranty offers, as well as how to check your warranty status, you've come to the right place.

Types of iPhone warranties

There are two types of warranties that cover iPhone repairs: a standard warranty and AppleCare+.

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iPhone standard warranty

What it gets you:

• If you have a new iPhone, you are automatically covered under the standard warranty.
• It covers one year of hardware repairs (at a low or no cost) and includes 90 days of telephone technical support from an Apple Advisor.

What it does not cover:

• The iPhone standard warranty does not cover battery related issues, normal wear and tear (like scratches and dents from dropping your phone or repeatedly placing it on rough surfaces), or if your iPhone is stolen.
• Defects due to accidents (dropping your iPhone in water, breaking your screen) or another product (like a case) are not covered.
• If you jailbreak your iPhone or get it repaired by someone that isn't an Apple-authorized provider, your warranty is void.
• This warranty does not apply to used Apple devices.

AppleCare+ extended warranty

What it gets you:

• AppleCare+ is an extended warranty program for iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPads.
• An AppleCare+ plan can only be purchased within 60 days of the original purchase date of your device.
• AppleCare+ extends the standard warranty to two years and covers up to two accidental damage incidents (like dropping your phone and breaking the screen) every 12 months. Each incident is subject to a service fee ($29 for screen damage, $99 for any other type of accidental damage), plus taxes.
• You can get your iPhone's battery serviced if it retains less than 80 percent of its original capacity.
• You also get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts via chat or phone to help troubleshoot any issues.

What it does not cover:

• If you lose your iPhone or if it's stolen, unless you purchase AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss ($149 fee per incident of theft or loss).

Quick tip: AppleCare+ covers iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPads. Traditional AppleCare covers Macs and Apple TV.

How to check if your iPhone is under warranty

If you're having an issue with your iPhone or simply want to check whether or not you're still covered under Apple's standard warranty or AppleCare+, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap About. On the About page, you should see your serial number as the fifth item listed.

4. Press down and hold your finger over the serial number.

5. Once the Copy bubble pops up, tap on it to copy your serial number.

6. Open up your preferred browser and go to Apple's warranty tracker.

7. Tap the text box located under Enter your serial number.

8. Double tap the text box and a Paste bubble should pop up. Tap on it to paste your serial number into the text box.

9. Type the security code into the text box under Please enter the code and then click Continue.

10. You'll be taken to a new page that will tell you if your iPhone is still covered by Apple's limited warranty program and if you still have telephone support.

Quick tip: To quickly check if your iPhone has AppleCare+, go to Settings > General > About > AppleCare+. This method does not, however, tell you if you're covered under standard warranty.