Send in your iPhone - this is how you succeed
It can happen that your iPhone shows various defects over time, which you can not fix with the usual handles. In addition to battery damage, these can also be larger problems, such as water damage or a defective display. In this case, you should send in your iPhone.
Send in iPhone and repair it: Apple Care
If you purchased Apple Care when you bought your Apple product, then you have the option to have various defects repaired free of charge. Apple Care also extends your warranty in the process, as it is usually limited to one year. However, you can also dispute it, as the legal warranty refers to two years.Be sure to send in your defective iPhone to have the damage examined. However, you should avoid using unauthorized dealers to do this. These often do not use original parts and thus cause more damage than repair to the device.How can you send in your iPhone for repair?
Before you send in your iPhone, it is necessary to prepare the device. To avoid losing your data, please make sure to back up the device. Also, log out of iMessage and disable the activation lock in the iPhone's settings. Additionally, remove the SIM card and, if possible, reset your device to factory settings.Once you have prepared your iPhone for sending in, open Apple's support page and go to the "iPhone" tab.- Here you access the "Repair physical damage" item and describe your problem.
- Now select the "Send in for repair" option. You will now be redirected and must enter your Apple ID.
- Indicate which device you want to send in.
- Now you have to enter all the data and get all the relevant information displayed afterwards. The processing time is about five business days.