AppleCare

13 things not covered under your iPhone warranty

iPhone with broken glass image on screen

New iPhones (and refurbished ones purchased from Apple) come with at least one year of warranty, but it does not cover all kinds of damages. In this article, we will tell you about those unfortunate situations in which you won’t get free repairs or device replacement even when your iPhone is under warranty.

How to find the serial number of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Pencil, and Vision Pro – even if it’s lost

Serial number visible in About section of iPad Settings app

Whether you are looking to get warranty service or simply need to keep track of your device, it's important to know the serial number of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Pencil, and Apple Vision Pro.

In this tutorial, we will discuss the importance of having your serial number handy, and we will also provide ten ways to find it, even if your device is stolen or not powering on.

Apple will provide an iPhone XR as a loaner for lengthy repair times

If you find yourself in a situation where your iPhone needs a repair, Apple is more than willing to help with that. Whether that means by forking over money up front, or handling the repair via AppleCare+. And while that's all well and good, sometimes the repair process can take some time. Which means you might need a loaner phone until the process is complete.