Apple Warranty Check by Serial Number or IMEI: Complete Guide

How to Check Apple Warranty Status — Official and Fast

Checking your Apple warranty status takes under 60 seconds using your device's serial number or IMEI. This tells you exactly how much coverage remains, whether AppleCare+ is active, and what type of service you are entitled to — before you visit an Apple Store or contact support.

Method 1: Apple's Official Coverage Checker (checkcoverage.apple.com)

1. Go to checkcoverage.apple.com
2. Enter your device's serial number (not IMEI — Apple's warranty checker uses serial numbers)
3. Complete the CAPTCHA
4. Apple shows: warranty status, AppleCare+ status, expiry date, and eligible support options

Where to find your serial number:

• iPhone: Settings → General → About → Serial Number
• Mac: Apple menu → About This Mac → Serial Number
• iPad: Settings → General → About → Serial Number
• Apple Watch: Settings → General → About → Serial Number
• Original box: Printed on the barcode label on every Apple product box

Method 2: Check Apple Warranty via IMEI (for iPhones)

For iPhones specifically, Apple's warranty checker also accepts the 15-digit IMEI number. The IMEI is linked to the device's serial number in Apple's database. Enter your IMEI at checkcoverage.apple.com as an alternative to the serial number.

To find your iPhone IMEI: dial *#06# or go to Settings → General → About → IMEI.

For a combined IMEI + warranty check, use imeicheckpro.com — the premium report includes Apple GSX warranty data alongside blacklist, iCloud, and carrier lock status.

What the Apple Warranty Check Shows

• Limited Warranty: Standard 1-year coverage (or 2 years in EU) for manufacturing defects
• AppleCare+: Extended coverage (2–3 years depending on product) including accidental damage protection
• AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss: Available for iPhone — includes theft/loss replacement subject to deductible
• Out of Warranty: No coverage — repair costs are out-of-pocket at Apple's standard service rates
• Telephone Technical Support: Whether you have active phone support entitlement

Apple Warranty Periods by Product (2026)

• iPhone: 1 year limited warranty (2 years in EU/UK) + 90 days complimentary phone support
• Mac: 1 year limited warranty (2 years in EU/UK)
• iPad: 1 year limited warranty (2 years in EU/UK)
• Apple Watch: 1 year limited warranty (2 years in EU/UK)
• AirPods: 1 year limited warranty (2 years in EU/UK)
• HomePod: 1 year limited warranty

Checking Apple Warranty on a Used iPhone — Why It Matters

When buying a used iPhone, the warranty is non-transferable in most countries — it stays with the device, not the original buyer. This means:

• A used iPhone 15 purchased in December 2024 still has warranty until the original purchase date anniversary
• AppleCare+ IS transferable — if the seller has AppleCare+, it transfers with the device sale
• Check the warranty before purchase — remaining warranty time adds real value to the device

Apple Warranty Check for International Purchases

Apple's warranty is generally global for iPhones — an iPhone purchased in the USA can be serviced at Apple Stores worldwide. However, some limitations apply:

• iPads and Macs may have region-restricted warranties depending on the model
• AppleCare+ is country-specific — purchased in the US, it may not apply in India or Australia
• iPhones with country-specific modifications (e.g., India-specific dual SIM configurations) may have restricted international service

Apple GSX — The Professional Warranty Database

Apple's GSX (Global Service Exchange) is the authorised repair database used by Apple Stores and Apple Authorised Service Providers. It contains more detailed warranty and device history than the public-facing checkcoverage.apple.com. The IMEI Check Pro premium report accesses Apple GSX data for comprehensive iPhone warranty verification.