User level: Level 1 (4 points)Does anyone know.. i pay for apple warranty for my iPhone 17pro max and I’ve broken it, what phone do i get in return as they have discontinued it
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Original Title: Discontinued 17pro max
Posted on Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM
User level: Level 6 (8,142 points)Oct 17, 2026 12:15 AM in response to Loz__
If it's repairable then it will be repaired. If it's not repairable then it will be replaced with a refurbished model.
This assumes, of course, that the damage is covered under the warranty.
User level: Level 7 (28,946 points)Oct 17, 2026 6:10 AM in response to Loz__
The standard one year limited warranty does not cover accidental damage. Hopefully you purchased AppleCare+ with your phone. AppleCare+ covers accidental damage, theft, and loss.
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)Oct 17, 2026 1:22 AM in response to Loz__
Discontinuation of an iPhone model, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, does not automatically invalidate or terminate its existing AppleCare+ coverage. As long as your AppleCare+ plan remains active, you can continue to use it for eligible repairs and services, even if Apple has discontinued that iPhone model.
Furthermore, depending on your plan and the applicable terms and conditions, you may be able to renew or extend your AppleCare+ coverage when your existing plan expires. Discontinuation of the iPhone model, by itself, does not mean that you lose this option.
For example, even if Apple discontinues the iPhone 17 Pro Max and removes it from its official website and Apple Store, you can still use your active AppleCare+ coverage to obtain eligible repairs and services through Apple or an Apple Authorised Service Provider, subject to the terms of your plan and the availability of parts.
It is also important to distinguish between product availability and service availability. An iPhone model may no longer be available for purchase directly from Apple's website or retail stores, but it may still be available through Apple's authorised resellers and authorised carrier stores. These retailers may continue to sell their remaining stock even after Apple has discontinued the model.
In short, the discontinuation of an iPhone model does not, in itself, affect the validity of an active AppleCare+ plan. What matters is whether your coverage remains active, whether the requested service is covered, and whether Apple can provide the necessary repair or replacement under the applicable terms and conditions.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 17, 2026 1:18 AM in response to Zurarczurx
Thank you!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377677