Refurbished iPhone

Is it possible to purchase a refurbished iPhone from Apple and how much does it typically go for. On AT&T they have them for 99.99 but its ridiculous how they make you sign up in order to get one.

I believe Apple sold some refurbished first generation iPhones, but I don't believe they have sold or are selling refurbished 3G iPhones.
At the present time, the iPhone is sold in the U.S. as carrier locked with AT&T only, and a two year contract is required - especially when AT&T is subsidizing some of the cost - no different from any other provider in the U.S. with subsidized phones. A cellular provider needs to recoup the cost of the subsidy provided and they do that by requiring a two year contract for the subsidy. Even if an existing subscriber doesn't qualify for upgrade or subsidized pricing and chooses to pay the full retail sales price for the iPhone, a two year contract is required since the original contract for an existing phone that was subsidized by AT&T was not fulfilled.
AT&T's subsidized price for the iPhone 3G when new is $199 for the 8GB, and $299 for the 16GB.
The non-subsidized price is $399 for the 8GB, and $499 for the 16GB.
AT&T is providing an additional discount for a refurbished iPhone.

Similar Messages

  • Hi. I am a new apple user. I just switched and I find it really nice. I am having a hard time changing the apple id of my refurbished iPhone 3gs. I already have an apple id and when I try to update apps on my phone it keeps on asking old users password. .

    Hi. I am having problems when I try to update my refurbished iphone to my macbook. It keeps on asking for old password of the previous owner. I created a new account here but it's all the same when i try to update. I need help. been trying to update since yesterday. will appreciate your replies.TIA

    Hi.
    I had a similar problem myself. This is what helped me.
    I went to the App store app, scrolled to the bottom, logged out of the account, re logged in with my Apple ID.  Then went back to app updates. Once I put in my ID password all was fine.

  • I was sold a refurbished Iphone 4 with 8 days talk time on it without being told, and Apple said it doesn't approve of that, help! What should I do? It was purchased at Wireless Wave

    I purchased a "new" iphone 4 after my first one was dropped in some water. I paid around $580. 4 days later, my wet iphone started working again, so I was pretty happy I could return the new one. When I went to the wireless wave location, they said there had to be less than thirty minutes talk time for it to be returned; no problem! Big problem! I had only owned the phone for 6 days, but there was 8 DAYS of TALK TIME on the phone in total! It wasn't even mathematically possible! The manager was more worried about whether or not I had actually used it for the 30 minutes. He couldn't have cared less that I had obviously paid full price for someone elses discarded cell phone without knowing it! I need some advice on how to handle this! I called an Apple location and they said they do NOT condone selling any refurbished Iphone products and were not aware of this. I sent an email to apple's legal email, but honestly I am just so frusturated. I tried contacting wireless wave, but obviously they don't want to talk to me. I was given no explanation at the time of return as to why there would be 8 days of talk time on a "brand new" iphone 4. They were actually trying to call my provider and make sure I hadn't used it for more than the allotted time. I was given a refund after just about losing my cool on the poor guy working there. He was in fact very nice and very understanding, but could offer no help besides giving me a refund.  My husband and I have purchased many phones from the certain wireless wave location, and I can't help but wonder how many other used products we have purchased!

    It's not an Apple issue and Apple has nothing to do with it.
    The only way to buy an iPhone officially refurbished by Apple is to buy it from an Apple store or via Apple's website.
    Refurbished iPhones sold via other retailers are not refurbished by Apple.
    Sounds like Wireless Wave did all they could... they refunded your money.
    Your only issue is with them.  Stop getting all worked up over it.

  • I have a refurbished iPhone 5 (which I got less than a year ago) and the screen becomes unresponsive and there is a purplish haze that appears on the phone when I try to use it. Hasn't been dropped or cracked.. What could it be? help!!

    I Have a refurbished iPhone 5 that is less than a year old (apple replaced my first one due to a battery fault) but this one has all of a sudden become unresponsive most times and a purple haze has come thru the background on the lCd. The cursor goes abit cranky sometimes too and jumps from Window to window?! It has never been dropped or screen has never been replaced either no exposure to water or sun. This happened after I upgraded to the new iOS 8.1. I don't think it was the update but I've never had good results from updating the iPhone anyway..
    HELP?? I have an appt with Apple tomorrow but don't know if I can wait that long!!
    THanks in advance.

    Hey jojo-10!
    Here is an article for you that can help you troubleshoot this issue with your iPhone:
    iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1476
    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
    Regards,
    Braden

  • My refurbished iPhone 5 display has a yellow tint?

    I got a replacement iPhone from AppleCare today, and I've got everything figured out with my new iPhone 5. When I was texting my friend, in messages I noticed the white background in the messages apphas a yellow tint to it. To make sure I wasn't seeing things or anything I got my iPhone 5 that I'm sending back to Apple and I compared both displays and the refurbished iPhone (I assume it's refurbished, there is little noticeable marks here and there) has a yellow tinted screen, and it's very noticeable, regardless on screen brightness.
    Is this normal in refurbished iPhones, or any refurbished apple devices? Can I call Apple back and request a new replacement iPhone 5? The yellow tint is pretty annoying, and I have an iPad as well, so I can really see the tinted yellow display.

    Is it new? I heard it was some minor problem with the adhesive glue on the iphone, and that it should go away in a couple of days/weeks?
    If you're super concerned about it, you should go to the apple store and have them check it out.

  • Where can i buy a refurbished iphone

    Where can i buy a refurbished iphone ?  Does apple sell them?

    No idea but these are the precautions you should take if you find one
    When purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device has been erased and is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.  Follow each of these steps to make sure that you can use the device you purchase: 
    Turn the device on and slide to unlock. If the passcode lock screen or the home screen appears, the device has not been erased.
    Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
    Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been erased. 
    Begin the device setup process.
    After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you are asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner is not present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find.
    Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account. You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you are asked to “Set up your iPhone", “Set up your iPad", or “Set up your iPod” during the device setup process.

  • Refurbished iphone add to Apple ID

    Hello!
    I have refurbished iphone 3gs 16gb white
    QR21*****NQ
    I want to add the products to my Apple ID
    But this serial number is registered to another Apple ID..
    I do not know who was the owner..
    What do I do?
    How to add this product to my Apple ID ?
    sorry for bad english
    Google Translate )

    TJBUSMC1973 wrote:
    I don't care how many people say it.  You don't need the prior Apple ID and Password for an iPhone 3GS.  You can simply restore the device in iTunes, and it will be restored as new.
    And I think the OP is asking about registration with Apple, which is irrelevant.  Apple doesn't care who the device is registered to.  They only care if the device is within or outside of warranty.
    no, registration is only once..

  • How can I remove a previous iPhone owner's iCloud information from my refurbished iPhone 4S?

    I recently had to submit a claim on my white iPhone 4S that I dropped at the gym. Upon submitting this claim with my phone provider, they shipped me a refurbished iPhone 4S. EVERY TIME that I try to back up, restore, check emails, download apps or unlock my phone, it trys to get me to sign into FOUR different people's accounts. Is there any way to remove this stored information without having the intended individuals passwords?
    It's a really irritating situation!

    Do you know if Find my iPhone is activated in Settings-iCloud?  If not, you can erase all content and settings and start as a new iPhone.  If you restored from a backup, it means data from those other email accounts were stored in the backup.
    Also check any services where an Apple ID is required and sign in and out.

  • How can I validate my warranty with a refurbished iphone?

    On August 28th I visited Miami and I went to the Apple Store to replace my Iphone 4 broken out of warranty with a Refurbished Iphone.
    The problem is that the refurbished Iphone replacement never worked! I tried to verify my coverage status but it is out of warranty. I know that there are 90 days of warranty. However, how can I validate this warranty because the IMEI is not accepted to chat or contact Apple Support? Somebody can help me?
    Thank you

    SILsam wrote:
    I've already checked it, however the device does not have coverage. It was a refurbished iphone 4 and theoretically it has 90 days of warranty.
    According to your original post, your limited warranty is scheduled to expire on November 28th.  That service replacement warranty was never intended to include live support via chat or phone conversations with an AppleCare advisor.

  • Which refurbished iPhone should I buy to work with my iPad 3 wifi.  Will I need a personal hotspot?

    Which refurbished iPhone should I buy to work with my refurbished iPad 3 wifi?  Will I need a personal hotspot?

    I'm having the same problem.  The iPad has never roamed particularly well between access points, but under IOS6 it doesn't seem to roam at all, it simply sticks with the access point it first connected with.
    I don't have a solution for you, unfortunately.

  • Dear Apple I buy a refurbish iPhone 5s the IMEI ******* and ICCID ******** and i restored the device when i restored its locked to iCloud and i don't know the username and password i hope to help me about the problem asap.  Best regard

    Dear Apple
    I buy a refurbish iPhone 5s the IMEI ******** and ICCID ********** and i restored the device when i restored its locked to iCloud and i don't know the username and password i hope to help me about the problem asap.
    Best regard
    <Edited by Host>

    This is a user forum. You aren't talking to Apple here.
    Return your iPhone for a refund. There is no way to remove the Activation Lock. Apple won't get involved.
    <Edited by Host>

  • Can you buy a refurbished iPhone 5?

    The question is basically in the heading, I was wondering whether it is possible to buy a refurbished iPhone 5 yet?

    It should be noted that many, if not most of the refurbished iPhones offered by the carriers were NOT refurbished by Apple, but by the carriers or a third party. They do not carry a warranty with Apple and Apple will not service them.
    Read the fine print carefully on any you do find.

  • If i get a replacement refurbished iPhone can i get the apple care warranty with it?

    im not sure about getting an out of warrantly replacement iphone 3gs and would love to know if i can get the apple care warranty if i do or does it only include the 90 day warranty?

    A refurbished iPhone comes with the same one year limited warranty as a new iPhone.
    http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals
    "We back it with our standard one-year limited warranty. And you have the option of purchasing an AppleCare Protection Plan for it."

  • HT4623 Where is the serial number for a refurbished iphone 4S located?

    Where is the serial number for a refurbished iphone 4S located?
    How do i activate this phone if I am upgrading from a Blackberry?

    Tprince01 wrote:
    Where is the serial number for a refurbished iphone 4S located?
    iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
    Your Blackberry is unrelated to activating your iPhone. That is a question for your wireless carrier.

  • What is a refurbished iPhone? Where can I get it and how much does it cost?

    Hello,
    I have a iPhone 3GS (without warranty), but the battery is broken. I've heard of getting a refurbished iPhone. Can you explain me what it is expecially? Is it a new iPhone or what? Where can I buy it? And how much does it cost?
    Thanks

    You can look up all of this on Apple website.
    You can get the battery replaced if you like.  Since you make no mention of your country of residence, here is the U.S info:
    How much does iPhone Battery Replacement Service cost?
    Service arranged through Apple costs $79. A $6.95 shipping fee will be added if you arrange serviceonline or by calling Apple Technical Support. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax."
    Out-of-Warranty Service
    If you own an iPhone that is ineligible for warranty service but is eligible for Out-of-Warranty (OOW) Service, Apple will service your iPhone for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below.
    iPhone model
    Out-of-Warranty Service
    iPhone 4S
    $199
    iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,
    iPhone 3G, Original iPhone
    $149
    A $6.95 shipping fee will be added if you arrange service online or by calling Apple Technical Support. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax. "
    http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=ipho ne

  • I recived a refurbished iphone due to my old one was faulty do i get 12 months warrenty for that phone?

    last year april i recevied a refurbished iphone 3gs due to my old was faulty just before the warranty expired.. i just want to know if u get 12months warranty if u recieve a refurbished phone cause now my home button is becoming faulty and i want to fix the proble before it gets worse!!!
    PLEASE HELP

    If you fill in your serial number on this Apple page, you'll know if your device is still under warranty or not.

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