What to Know
- If you purchased your AppleCare+ coverage in full less than 30 days ago, you can get a refund by contacting Apple Support.
- If you have a monthly subscription, you can cancel your coverage in Settings.
- Go into Settings, tap General, then About, and tap Coverage to manage your AppleCare+ subscription.
The AppleCare+ service can provide additional coverage for your device in case you're worried about breakage, loss, or theft. If you need to cut back on your expenses or have decided you're not concerned about these issues, you might want to stop AppleCare Plus coverage. We'll walk you through how to cancel AppleCare on your iPhone.
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Can You Get an AppleCare Refund?
The first thing to know is that if you paid for your AppleCare+ plan upfront and in full, you'll need to contact Apple Support directly to cancel the protection plan rather than going through your iPhone's Settings app as shown below. If you made a full purchase like this recently (less than 30 days ago), you'll be able to get a full AppleCare refund for the cost of the plan, minus the cost of any services that have already been provided under it, that is. Even if it's been more than 30 days, you can still get a partial AppleCare+ refund.
Check this page on the Apple site for both links to contact Apple support, and the information you'll need to provide them when you do so.
How to Cancel AppleCare
Canceling your monthly AppleCare+ subscription is pretty simple to do on your iPhone, but it may not be obvious where to find the menus to do so. There are two ways to access these options, and we'll walk you through one of them. For more information on Apple protection plans, check out our in-depth breakdown article, and for more helpful tips on managing your Apple subscriptions and devices, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here's how to cancel your AppleCare subscription:
- To cancel your monthly or annual AppleCare+ subscription, follow the steps below, starting by opening the Settings app, selecting General, then finally tapping About at the top of the screen.
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- Tap Coverage.
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- Tap the device for which you want to cancel AppleCare.
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- Next, select Manage Plan.
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- This is one way to find the AppleCare+ subscription management screen. Another way is to go through the Apple ID menu in Settings, then select Subscriptions. Regardless of how you get here, to end your subscription, tap the AppleCare+ subscription under Active.
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- Tap Cancel Subscription.
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- Tap Confirm.
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That's how to cancel AppleCare+. After this, you will no longer be charged and your coverage will end after the date shown in the confirmation message. Be sure to be more cautious with your iPhone as theft and loss will no longer be covered.
FAQ
- Can AppleCare be canceled anytime? Yes, you can cancel AppleCare whenever you want, but you won't always get a refund, depending on what type of coverage you have and how long you've had it. Follow the steps above to cancel your AppleCare+ coverage.
- How do I know if I have AppleCare? You can follow the steps above to get to your subscription screen. If you see an AppleCare+ subscription under the Active section, that means you currently have an active subscription to AppleCare+. Check out our article on how to check if you have AppleCare for more details.
- Is AppleCare worth it? This depends entirely on the individual. Some people might need an AppleCare+ subscription because they drop their phone frequently or they are worried about their device being stolen. You might not need it at all if you use a case and you're a very cautious person. We can help you decide if AppleCare+ coverage is worth it.
