I took the 6 Plus to uBreakiFix which is an Apple Certified Repair store owned by Asurion and got a new OEM battery for it with a one year warranty. Doing just fine
I really don't see a need to deal with Apple itself much anymore
Interesting. The one I have a problem with is at Arrowhead Towne Center (Glendale). If I need something again, I may try the one in Scottsdale. Thanks!I've used the Scottsdale Quarter store for battery replacements and new purchases many times. I've always had excellent service and was never treated poorly. They even replaced batteries that were indicating more than 80% (out of pocket) without fuss..
At this point, I'd go with uBreakiFix. If it was a newer phone model I'd probably say Apple, but assuming no issues in getting the battery replaced, you get a one year warranty with uBreakiFix. Apple only gives you 3 months I think. And uBreakiFix won't give you any hassle about what percentage the battery is.So I just purchased a ‘excellent quality’ used iPhone 6S Plus which I’ll receive next week. I’m planning on replacing the battery regardless of its health rating because soon (like next year) this iPhone will be considered ‘obsolete ‘ by Apple and the battery may no longer be available from them.
Question——
I’m going to mail in my iPhone to whoever to have the battery replaced.
I can mail it in to a nearby UBreakIFix store ——- or mail it into Apple.
What do you recommend????
I had my OGSE’s battery replaced by Apple back in January 2023. I had to sign a waiver after diagnostics were carried out and was made aware that I would NOT be provided with another OGSE free of charge if my phone was damaged. They stated that I’d have to pay $299 for a like-for-like replacement.
I went ahead with the battery replacement anyway and things worked out perfectly for me so I never had to go down that route.
If Apple are happy to provide a free OGSE, I would go with that option if I were you, OP.
The phone was only a collector’s item for me anyway as it was an immaculate new OGSE with the original 2016 battery which required a replacement. I was never going to pay out of pocket for another phone given that my daily driver is a 13.I imagine it might go state by state on what rights you can sign away but, then again, you might have to fight it in court. The only document I had to sign stated that I didn't hold them responsible for data loss (but I might have missed something in the fine print ).
I'll be happy if they find a replacement.