Is it to late for Apple Care

[tech21]

I ordered the iPhone 6 through Verizon. Still on back order!
Had a chat with Verizon sales tonight said I would have to go to Apple store to purchase Apple Care, nearest store is hundreds miles away.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[robots3humans0]

Call Apple support once you get the phone and you can buy it through them. They do a remote diagnostic and then if everything checks out, register the phone.

 

[myscrnnm]

I believe you can also purchase AppleCare+ over the phone. They just require you to connect the device to a computer for a diagnostic.

 

[Hal~9000]

, nearest store is hundreds miles away.
Any suggestions?

You can purchase AppleCare over the phone.

 

[johnparjr]

You have 60 days from date of purchase call 1-800-APL-CARE

 

[iHeartsteve]

smart choice.

 

[tech21]

Thanks everyone...
Will do this when phone arrives!

 

[NJbuilder]

I keep forgetting to call. I should do that today.

 

[coffeemadmanUK]

I believe you can also purchase AppleCare+ over the phone. They just require you to connect the device to a computer for a diagnostic.

You don't connect to a computer. They email you a link to run a diagnostic on the iPhone remotely.

I find it easier to call on a different phone to the iPhone you're having insured though.

 

[NJbuilder]

You don't connect to a computer. They email you a link to run a diagnostic on the iPhone remotely.

I find it easier to call on a different phone to the iPhone you're having insured though.

I just called and they sent the text to me. Clicked the link and ran the diagnostic. Paid them and now I'm covered to 9/19/16.

 

[GB11]

What's the difference really between AppleCare and square trade.

 

[tech21]

I just called and they sent the text to me. Clicked the link and ran the diagnostic. Paid them and now I'm covered to 9/19/16.

Did you connect to PC while doing this?

 

[TWO2SEVEN]

Did you connect to PC while doing this?

You don't have to connect to anything.

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What's the difference really between AppleCare and square trade.

There have been a few horror stories around here over the years about SquareTrade. I remember in one case they repaired the devices in a way that involved bending the device back it to shape, or so they thought.

If I remember correctly the only advantage to ST is that they cover lost and stolen devices, this may have changed though.

 

[CUHATIN]

they can run a test over phone

 

[HEK]

Nice part of Care is if you sell phone in a year, you can either transfer balance of Care to new owner. Get better price. Or you can cancel balance of Care and get money back if you have not needed to use it in first year

I got $45 refunded for remaining 11 months on my 5s.