So I just got a notification of a free year of AppleTv+ even though the last thing I bought was an iPhone X almost two years ago. The only thing I can think of is I recently had my phone replaced through AppleCare warranty service. If that was the trigger then I guess they are just sending the offer to any newly activated device id rather than matching actual purchase history? Now that I think about it I suppose that would make sense. If I were to buy six phones and hand then out to friends/family it would make more sense to offer the year to them and would be easier to implement.
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Just Got Free Year - No Purchase
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I also got a year for free even though I made no recent purchase that would qualify. The only purchase since the announcement of this offer has been some Bose headphones from the Apple Store. Literally nothing else in the last few months. So I too am wondering what’s going on.
I had a device replacement recently, and I am eligible for a free year. I think this is available for any device registration post September 10, be it purchased or replaced.
I'm only being offered 7 days at least fron 11" IPad..
Suspect Xs and Ap4k t.v. Is no better.
Suspect Xs and Ap4k t.v. Is no better.
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Is this a pop up? I launched Apple TV+ on my iPhone XR which I remember getting early this year and nothing. I chose a show and it offered to play the first episode for free. 😒
Most devices bought and registered (you register it by simply logging into your Apple ID on it) before September won't get the popup. I imagine replacement devices look new to Apple and therefore are counting towards the promo.
I think there is a software bug in the system that is allowing some people to get the free year, even though they didn't qualify. There are several other members here who have reported the same thing.
I have an issue. My wife and I both bough an iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max respectively a few weeks ago. She signed up for the year free trial but when I tried to sign up, it said I don’t have an eligible device. It finally came up for use on my phone but it’s not in my subscriptions list. It’s only on my wife’s list. Maybe because we have family sharing enabled. I’d still like to see it in my list so I can keep track.