If I unlock my iPhone 5 via eBay will AppleCare still cover me?

[Myiphone7]

Let's say I unlock before buying AppleCare. Will they cover me?

Let's say I unlock it after buying AppleCare. Will I still have coverage?

 

[Mliii]

You're not altering the phone, hardware OR software when you unlock it. You're just freeing it up from your carrier's specific, network-imposed use limitations.
When AT&T or Verizon unlock your phone, it doesn't impact your warranty. This doesn't either. It's the same process.

 

[doctorandrew]

When I get it exchanged for whatever reason, will they be giving me an unlocked phone?

 

[Myiphone7]

You're not altering the phone, hardware OR software when you unlock it. You're just freeing it up from your carrier's specific, network-imposed use limitations.
When AT&T or Verizon unlock your phone, it doesn't impact your warranty. This doesn't either. It's the same process.

Ok if you are sure

 

[bamafever09]

I also have my 4s and now 5 unlocked. I would also like to know what happens if I have to get a replacement. Do I get a unlocked phone, or one that's locked? Honestly not a big deal either way, but I'm curious.

 

[ITS ME DAVID]

When I get it exchanged for whatever reason, will they be giving me an unlocked phone?

They should since yours is unlocked by factory but I doubt it.

 

[dontwalkhand]

As long as you're unlocking it without jailbreaking the phone, you should be fine.

 

[LandonDonovan]

If the IMEI is the same, it will be unlocked. You can just tell them, "It was unlocked by the carrier, will the new one be unlocked?" If not, buy the $8 unlock code on eBay again.