What voids Apple warranty?

This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by use with non-Apple products; (d) to damage caused ...

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What voids AppleCare coverage?

What is not insured? loss or theft, normal wear and tear, intentionally- caused damage, fire or cosmetic damage which does not affect the functionality of the device. defect in design, workmanship, modification or any alteration of the covered Apple device. the Apple or Beats-branded covered devices under the policy.

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Does water void Apple warranty?

Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty. Service for liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn't covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty.

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Does cracked screen void Apple warranty?

Cracked screens are not covered by warranty. If you have the screen replaced by Apple, your phone will still be covered by the remainder of your warranty. However, you will have to pay to have the screen replaced. Any accidental damage potentially voids the warranty.

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Does jailbreaking void Apple warranty?

Does Jailbreaking Void the iPhone Warranty? The answer to that question is very clear: Jailbreaking an iPhone voids its warranty.

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Is it a crime to jailbreak an iPhone?

Although jailbreaking is illegal, copyright infringement is not legal in many countries. If you're using a jailbroken device to break copyright, you're breaking the law. For instance, using a jailbroken iPhone to copy software programs illegally is a crime in the United States and many other countries.

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Will Apple know if I replace my screen?

We have a couple of screens here that work fine I thought what would happen if I replaced the cracked screen on my iPhone with one of these. Yes, Apple will know that the phone was disassembled by an unauthorized party. Doing so will permanently forfeit all rights to service or support on that device.

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Will Apple replace my cracked iPhone for free?

We replace cracked screens for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty. Screen repairs are eligible for coverage for accidental damage from handling with your AppleCare+.

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Does opening iPhone void warranty?

Important: Do not open the Apple Product. Opening the Apple Product may cause damage that is not covered by this Warranty.

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Does putting phone in rice work?

Despite what you've heard, putting your phone in a container of uncooked rice won't dry out your phone, and might actually do even harm than good. Dust, starch and small grains of rice can get lodged in the mechanisms of your phone.

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Why doesn t Apple cover liquid damage?

“Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Liquid damage is not covered under warranty,” the document said. This can be interpreted as saying that water resistance may actually wear out after a certain time.

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What is the difference between Apple warranty and AppleCare?

AppleCare is the standard warranty that every Apple product comes with. Typically, that includes 90 days of free product support (through phone, chat or in-store) and a one-year warranty. AppleCare+, however, extends the warranty and service, and adds an insurance-like program to your Apple gear.

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What counts as accidental damage AppleCare?

“Accidental Damage” means physical damage, breakage or failure of Your Covered Equipment due to an unforeseen and unintentional event occurring either due to handling (e.g., dropping the Covered Equipment or through liquid contact) or due to an external event (e.g., extreme environmental or atmospheric conditions).

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Is accidental damage covered by Apple warranty?

Screen repair

We replace cracked screens for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty.

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Under what circumstances will Apple replace an iPhone?

If you have AppleCare+, you can replace your iPhone with an incident of accidental damage. You'll pay the "other damage" AppleCare+ fee, as specified in the AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions. You can also review that fee in our pricing estimate tool. In some cases, your coverage might be different.

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Can I trade my broken iPhone for a new one?

The only way to get any trade-in value from Apple is to fix your damaged iPhone and then trade it in. Apple offers repair services for those in need, so you definitely can get your damaged iPhone screen fixed through them.

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Can I sell my broken iPhone to Apple?

Apple stores DO NOT offer store credit for broken iPhones. If you want a reasonable amount of cash in exchange for your broken iPhone, consider selling it online – it's better than it ending up as some e-waste in your drawer.

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Are non Apple screen replacements OK?

“Copy” screens are compatible replacements entirely designed and manufactured by third-party companies not associated with Apple. We always advise our customers to go for the original screen. The difference in price is generally small, but the quality is far better.

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How many times will AppleCare replace screen?

AppleCare+ for Apple Display extends your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other accidental damage, plus applicable tax.

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Is it worth it to replace my iPhone screen?

Replacing a cracked screen or a battery that can't last through the day can be a great way to extend the life of your phone. If the price is right, the device emerges in good working order and you squeeze another year or two of use out of it.

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Is it illegal to jailbreak an iPhone Australia?

With other countries changing their laws to better fit customer's needs, Australia's policy on the matter is a bit of a grey area. While it is not advised for one to jailbreak any device, to those who have used or continue use this method, no charges has come up.

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Why is Apple so against jailbreaking?

Unauthorized modifications to iOS (also known as “jailbreaking”) bypass security features and can cause numerous issues such as security vulnerabilities, instability, and shortened battery life to the hacked iPhone.

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Why would someone want to jailbreak an iPhone?

Here's what jailbreaking an iPhone can do for you: Help evade manufacturer software restrictions. Give access to third-party apps outside the official App Store. Allow for better device and setting customizations.

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