AppleCare--can I transfer it to an IP5?

[copdocpvd]

I bought my 4s about a year ago, added in the AppleCare coverage. Thinking about getting a 5 in the next couple weeks, does anyone know if (and how) I could transfer my remaining coverage to the new phone? Or do I get the pleasure of paying another $99?

thanks!

 

[Skull One]

You get the pleasure of paying another $99. AppleCare is tied to a serial number and is not transferable, by the user, to another serial number. Apple will transfer it to another serial number during an authorized replacement.

 

[copdocpvd]

Grrrr. Thanks for the response!

 

[IphoneMommy]

Actually, I did! I got my 4s in February and the pro rated me a refund and then I got a new $99 plan of apple care.


~iPhoneMommy~

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[scifan57]

I bought my 4s about a year ago, added in the AppleCare coverage. Thinking about getting a 5 in the next couple weeks, does anyone know if (and how) I could transfer my remaining coverage to the new phone? Or do I get the pleasure of paying another $99?

thanks!

You can, if you choose, transfer the AppleCare plan to another owner, if you sell the phone.

 

[hookbill]

Actually, I did! I got my 4s in February and the pro rated me a refund and then I got a new $99 plan of apple care.


~iPhoneMommy~



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Nice of you to share that. Did you have to do any talking or did they offer to do it for you?

 

[IphoneMommy]

Nope! They just did it! I asked and they said "of course we can!"


~iPhoneMommy~

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[scifan57]

Nope! They just did it! I asked and they said "of course we can!"

~iPhoneMommy~

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It would be nice to know if that's an official policy or just a very helpful employee.

 

[IphoneMommy]

Someone call!!! LoL


~iPhoneMommy~

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[IphoneMommy]

No I called an 800 number and they refunded me my pro rated amount then I paid the $99 through them for my 5. They didn't say it was a one time courtesy!


~iPhoneMommy~

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[hardcharger]

New to iPhone here but just picked up the 5 and really love it! What is the best coverage for it, best buy or apple care plus? Thanks!

 

[hookbill]

New to iPhone here but just picked up the 5 and really love it! What is the best coverage for it, best buy or apple care plus? Thanks!

Welcome to the forum. I'm not familiar with Best Buys plan, I am a bit familiar with Apple Care.

The question to ask is, what does it cover? Apple Care does not cover a lost or stolen phone. Assurion and Ensquared does because that is actual insurance.

Your iPhone comes with a one year warranty, and if you choose to you can probably get an extended warranty from your provider. So I don't see the benefit of Apple Care. Best Buy IIRC will give you a new phone as opposed to a Clean Linke New Factory Replacement, otherwise know as a refurb but I don't know if they will do this on a lost or stolen phone.

 

[njshoremom4gurlz]

99$ without a doubt lol enjoy!!

I just have ascurion w AT&T & it was a godsend!

 

[njshoremom4gurlz]

Yes ascurion will give for lost and stolen and water damaged phones.
You will pay for it EVERY month but I like the piece of mind i get so I forgo apple care.

 

[rolo17]

I bought my 4s in march and just bought my iPhone 5.two days ago they transferred my apple care to my i5 with no problem..all you have to do is ask..