How to Check Your Apple iPhone’s Warranty Status

Purchasing a new device is a hard choice to make: especially when you suspect it might not be 100% efficient. Nonetheless, purchasing a device with a warranty reassures you of the eligibility of that device. This time we will be considering Apple’s iPhone. Apple’s iPhone warranty briefly:

“Includes a year of hardware repairs and 90 days of free technical support by phone”. 

For the iPhone specifically, you can either check the serial number or IMEI number. Let’s talk about the steps involved in checking the warranty on your iPhone:

Using IMEI/MEID or Serial Number to Check your iPhone’s Warranty

To check your warranty status on your device, you have to first know your serial or IMEI/MEID number and your iPhone model. The two-staged process involves:

First of all, verify your iPhone’s IMEI/MEID or serial number.

Then, check the warranty status.

How do I verify my iPhone IMEI and Serial Number on my iPhone Model?

The following devices have their serial number in settings and IMEI/MEID mentioned on their sim-tray. Use either of them ( IMEI/MEID or the serial number) to check warranty status.

•       iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max
•       iPhone SE (2nd generation)
•       iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
•       iPhone XS, XS Max
•       iPhone XR
•       iPhone X
•       iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
•       iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
•       iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Now, on the below devices, to do an iPhone IMEI warranty check, you will find their serial number in the phone settings and their IMEI/MEID at the back of the phone (comprising the first 14 digits):

•       iPhone 6, and 6 Plus
•       iPhone SE (1st generation)
•       iPhone 5, 5s and  5c

And, for these devices, you’d find both the phone’s serial number and IMEI/MEID engraved on the sim tray.

•       iPhone 3G and 3GS
•       iPhone 4 (GSM model) and 4s

Lastly, for your original iPhone device, find the serial number and IMEI/MEID on the back of the phone.

Now that you know how to find your serial number, let’s find how to check your iPhone’s warranty.

This will involve using an iPhone warranty check online:

For Serial Number

Step1: Go to the settings on your iPhone,

Step2: Tap on “general” and then click “about”.

Step3: Then find the serial number section (if your iPhone model supports this), it is usually the 5th item listed.

Step4: Press on the serial number for a while till a bubble pops up to copy the serial number.

Step5: Copy the serial number from the section and open a web browser,

Step6: Visit https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ , this is apple’s warranty checker.

Step7: Scroll down and paste your iPhone’s serial number into the text box located under “enter your serial number” section.

Step8: Type the security code into the text box under “Please enter the code”.

Step9: Fill out the captcha (if any) and click “Continue”.

For IMEI/MEID

Here’s how to check your iPhone warranty with IMEI/MEID:

Step1: Simply check the sim tray in the iPhone which holds the IMEI/MEID as designed by apple (if your iPhone model supports this),

Step2: Search the back of the device for regulatory information which will include IMEI on cellular-connected models (if your iPhone model supports this),

Step3: Paste this information into apple registration or support forms to view warranty status, https://mysupport.apple.com/ .

When You Have to Login on Another Device 

Your device not on you? There are still ways you can check your IMEI or serial number to view your warranty status.

Step1: Login to http://appleid.apple.com/ in a web browser,

Step2: Sign in with the Apple ID used on your device.

Step3: Go to the “Devices” section and select the device.

Step4: View and copy your serial or IMEI/MEID number,

Step5: Go to apple warranty checker https://checkcoverage.apple.com/  and scroll down,

Step6: Paste your iPhone’s serial number into the text box located under “Enter your serial number”.

Step7: Type the security code into the text box under “Please enter the code”

Step8: Fill out the captcha (if any) and click “Continue”.

Information Returned By Apple’s Warranty Checker

The Apple’s warranty checker or support form will return information on your iPhone’s warranty whether is valid or expired. Also, gives other information such as : 

• Your device type,
• If the purchase date is valid,
• Your telephone status on tech support (which is free for a limited time after the purchase of the device),
• If the device is still under warranty,
• If the iPhone warranty coverage has expired,
• Possible date of expiration,
• Whether the device is eligible to extend its warranty,
• Your coverage plan (support you are eligible for – AppleCare plan).

OR

When you login to https://imei24.com/imeicheck/Apple/ and paste your gotten IMEI number into the text box above the ‘CHECK’ button and click on the ‘CHECK’ button, it will provide information from your iPhone servers. This information provided will include:

• The originality of your iPhone.
• Network and country from which your iPhone was purchased.
• Purchase date of your iPhone,
• The system version of your iPhone,
• Warranty information of your iPhone,
• Specs like the color and memory of your iPhone.

Finally…

These are some ways you will be able to check your iPhone’s warranty status. All the information we have covered is taken from a free public manufacturer database. Please consult a professional or Apple support incase you need further help on checking teh warranty status and other information for your device.