Apple Now Gives Customers 45 Days to Extend AppleCare+ Coverage After Expiration

Apple in August increased the period in which customers can extend their AppleCare+ coverage after it expires. Apple used to allow coverage to be extended for 30 days after the end of the original ‌AppleCare‌+ plan, but that has now changed to 45 days.

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The AppleCare+ extension support document says that customers have 45 days to sign up for a new ‌AppleCare‌+ plan after existing coverage expires, with options for extending plans by 24 months, 36 months, monthly, or on an annual basis until canceled.

‌AppleCare‌+ plans can be extended for 45 days after expiration in Australia, Austria Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In China, there is still a 30-day limit.

An upfront ‌AppleCare‌+ plan for iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch is eligible for updated coverage that renews monthly or annually, while upfront ‌AppleCare‌+ plans for Mac can be enrolled in a new coverage plan that renews on an annual basis.

Customers who want to renew their expired ‌AppleCare‌+ plans can go to Apple's support website to see if their devices are eligible. Apple does not guarantee that ‌AppleCare‌+ can be renewed, and it does not alert customers when ‌AppleCare‌+ is expiring unless required by law.

‌AppleCare‌+ expiration dates can be checked in the Settings app on ‌iPhone‌ or ‌iPad‌, in the System Settings app on a Mac, or on Apple's website.

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Top Rated Comments

now i see it Avatar
7 months ago
They love selling insurance. Cash cow.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
7 months ago
I know that AC+ is controversial as it is basically an insurance, and opinions on that vary. For me, I always get it on my AWs, phones. I've used it several times, and it has always been very very easy and simple for me.
Getting now 45 days vs 30 after it expired is a bonus
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sracer Avatar
7 months ago
Man-on-the-street interpretation of the article: Subscriptions to AppleCare+ are down as customers let their coverage expire so Apple gives customers more chances to renew. ;)
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red elma Avatar
7 months ago
Coverage is almost always needed after the expiration date...
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F23 Avatar
7 months ago
now allow the AirPods Max to have apple care coverage past 2 years TIM
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jose_rui_sa Avatar
7 months ago
well regarding this situations... may need even more days


Im writing from Portugal to advise people on How to Get (not) warranty on phones.

It all started in October 2023 when the equipment purchased in Local store in Portugal started with network and GPS failures. After several telephone assistance calls saying impossible problem, it was suggested that it be sent to HEADQUARTERS for repair.


* October
* So backup and send it.
* after receiving the new equipment, because it could not be repaired, the backup did not fit on the new iPhone.
* with (same as spcs) as no error on backup Im forced to buy other larger phone to upload the backup and clean it and upload again to my phone and return it to apple.
*

* Meanwhile
* I sent a registered letter that was not replied writing.
* They just called and explained in English to "spray me/wouldn't say bad words" (they dont call on local language, so can't understand all)
* Their guidelines are what they are following and they don't have to give the answers I was looking for. This is Apple Quality on clients
*

* 8-Jun-2024
* half year later I start with issues with rear camera
* 15 days later they repair the rear cameras.
*

* July-2024
* phone with same camera issues sent to apple for repair
*

* August-2024
* after a big discussion with Apple to ask for a refund or exchange for a new one. They forced to go to an official store 50km from home so that a diagnosis can be made to prove the fault. (now they can't diagnose like last times)
* If that diagnosis there's no warranty on refund/exchange as they say on call.
*

* 16 - August-2024
* I had to leave the phone at the store and after receiving the diagnosis, Apple said that the report from the official store was inconclusive and they couldn't do anything.
* I asked them to see the store and to interacting to understand each other.
* They say they can't do anything. it has to be me.
* 17 August-2024
* I contact the store I bought (premium reseller) the phone and explain all situation and they can't do nothing, has I got support direct with apple (advised by them).

This is, of course, a summary of all the processes opened with Apple where we reached some conclusion. Because before repairs arrive, a series of resets, formatting, tests and more tests are carried out... I have a list of processes in my email.


My idea exposing this on the forum, is because I wanted this subject to be shared on the page, and to do a kind of interview explaining what is happening... and maybe "got some attention"

It should be remembered that Apple continues to evade the obligations and laws imposed in the country where they sells. For example Portugal/europe 3y warranty (that information not on website) there's no place to fill a complaint to force them to act...
In Portugal on 3rd repair they are obligated to refund/exchange the phone.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)