What I Found
After an Apple screen repair on an older iPhone, I was offered the option to add AppleCare Plus.
I learned something new after my son's iPhone 11 screen died, and it is the kind of AppleCare detail that is easy to miss until you are standing at the Apple Store picking up a repaired device.
If you have an older or expired Apple device repaired by Apple, you may be offered the ability to add AppleCare Plus after the repair is completed. The reason appears to be that Apple has just inspected and repaired the device, so they can certify that it is working properly.
What this video covers
- What Happened
- Why This Matters
- Why Apple May Allow It
- What To Ask At Pickup
- The Practical Takeaway
The short version
If you have an older or expired Apple device repaired by Apple, you may be offered the ability to add AppleCare Plus after the repair is completed. The reason appears to be that Apple has just inspected and repaired the device, so they can certify that it is working properly.
