iPad Pro Apple Care for iPad or not?

[wib]

I got AC+ as I said. Is there a way to manually add the Pencil Pro myself without going through Apple Support please? I'd be grateful for any help.

Thank you.

 

[Christopher Kim]

Note, monthly AC+ keeps on going unless you manually cancel it.

Even if you transfer to your spouse and she signs in using her Apple ID, the monthly AC+ will continue to show up and be paid under your subscriptions. This is fine within a family setting. Not so much if you’re selling devices.

Ah yes, very good point, if it’s your spouse, you can just keep paying for it under your own subscription! Lol

I got AC+ as I said. Is there a way to manually add the Pencil Pro myself without going through Apple Support please? I'd be grateful for any help.

Thank you.

No, you have to call the Apple support line, and get transferred to an AppleCare admin support specialist. I actually just did this a few days ago for my M4 11” iPad Pro and my new Magic Keyboard - it was very straightforward, but you can only do it over the phone unfortunately.

 

[wib]

Ah yes, very good point, if it’s your spouse, you can just keep paying for it under your own subscription! Lol


No, you have to call the Apple support line, and get transferred to an AppleCare admin support specialist. I actually just did this a few days ago for my M4 11” iPad Pro and my new Magic Keyboard - it was very straightforward, but you can only do it over the phone unfortunately.

Oh, thank you for that! I had a bit of a song and dance with Apple Support and things took a really long time over chat and the phone and I never got it resolved.

I'll try phoning them myself this week then.

Thank you!

 

[StaceyMJ86]

I keep my iPads for several years, and they are getting more and more expensive, so yes I will make sure I keep AppleCare+ on them.

 

[SousVide]

I usually get AC+ for my iPhones and also my Apple Watch but have never done so for my iPad’s. This time around though I am considering it. I intend to keep the M4 for at least 3 or 4 years so my question is, do you guys usually get AC+ for your iPad or not?

The never before used tandem OLED display on the new M4 iPad Pro models may be susceptible to burn-in after several years. It's hard to ascertain at this point given how new the devices are. Also, it probably depends on your screen brightness setting and how long you use your iPad every day. OLED TVs and laptops tend to be used much longer with more static elements on the screen compared to iPads; however, I haven't come across many complaints about OLED burn-in especially with newer screens.

I have never paid for AC+ for any of my prior iPads and was lucky enough to never drop or damage any of them. However, for my new M4 iPad Pro, I'm thinking about getting two years of AC+ for the first time because of untested OLED screen.

 

[Biro]

The never before used tandem OLED display on the new M4 iPad Pro models may be susceptible to burn-in after several years. It's hard to ascertain at this point given how new the devices are. Also, it probably depends on your screen brightness setting and how long you use your iPad every day. OLED TVs and laptops tend to be used much longer with more static elements on the screen compared to iPads; however, I haven't come across many complaints about OLED burn-in especially with newer screens.

I have never paid for AC+ for any of my prior iPads and was lucky enough to never drop or damage any of them. However, for my new M4 iPad Pro, I'm thinking about getting two years of AC+ for the first time because of untested OLED screen.

I think that it’s probably a good idea to get AC+ on the new M4 iPad Pro for the reason you state. The same goes for iPhones - because we take them everywhere. But base iPads or base MacBook Airs? Not so much. It kind of ruins the value proposition.

 

[ultrakyo]

I think AC+ is good especially for fragile and expensive mobile device like iPad which has high risk of damage. Accidentally spliied coffee on my magic keyboard after a month of purchase and despite quick effort to clean and dry the backlit gets dimmer on ASD keys and surrounding. Called Apple support for express replacement in foreign country and get it replaced in two business days without being charged service fee.

 

[1rottenapple]

I never had on 2 iPad pros amd 6th gen mini. It’s taken care of and never been an issue. My 6 th mini is now old and I’m more careless these days with it and stopped it on my spin bike 3x it survived thank god.

 

[daleski75]

Gone back and forth on this, my iPad M4 Pro never leaves the house, normally it's at my desk 75% of the day so paying for Applecare does not seem worth it, on my AWU2 and PM 16 that's a different story.

 

[MarkC426]

Gone back and forth on this, my iPad M4 Pro never leaves the house, normally it's at my desk 75% of the day so paying for Applecare does not seem worth it, on my AWU2 and PM 16 that's a different story.

My M2 never leaves the house either, but I opted for AC+ more for device failure in the future (which hopefully never happens).

 

[The Game 161]

I think AC+ is good especially for fragile and expensive mobile device like iPad which has high risk of damage. Accidentally spliied coffee on my magic keyboard after a month of purchase and despite quick effort to clean and dry the backlit gets dimmer on ASD keys and surrounding. Called Apple support for express replacement in foreign country and get it replaced in two business days without being charged service fee.

worth it to be me for my iPad was I tend to have it watching something and my 3 year old at times has almost knocked it over and with this display I know the cost won't be cheap

 

[Funny Apple Man]

Highly recommend getting AppleCare+, renew them if you can.

My 2018 iPad Pro's USB-C port stopped working all of a sudden so I sent them in for repair. They ended up sending me a replacement 2020 iPad Pro, so basically it was a free upgrade. I'd be SOL with an expensive repair if I didn't have AC+.

 

[splifingate]

My mindset is currently in-flux (I am transitioning from working in harsh conditions, to working indoors).

AC+; always (everything).

My Studio just collects dust.

I always encapsulate my iPhones in Otter boxen . . . I've literally (albeit inadvertently) flip-tossed my phone across a paved driveway, and retrieved it intact.

I also have repeatedly bashed my iWatch against masonry (to no ill-effect, FWIW).

Don't anticipate that I'll do the same with my M4 iPad, but, well . . . stranger things have happened

I'm rollin' with AC+ insurance to ensure that I don't face an "Oops!" I can't stomach.

 

[MarkC426]

As per my previous post, it not just damage protection.
Failure of components can cost you (once warranty period is up), especially for a £1250 iPad Pro.

 

[stanza.richi]

Double post.

 

[stanza.richi]

Most of the time I use my ipad caseless (during the years I did that with mini 2, air 2, pro 12.9 2018). iPP was the first with AC+, I will reply soon with the new 11 pro M4 that is on my way (good price from Amazon.it, bad shipping experience).

 

[styoung]

AC+ for iPads only cover 2 years so most likely you won’t need to replace the battery during that time unless there’s something wrong with the battery and Apple will replace it for free within the first year. I have never gotten AC+ for iPads before and I have used M1 iPad Pro 12.9 for the last 3 years without any issue. I think you should consider your use case and habits for using digital devices. I use my new M4 13” with Magic Keyboard case so it’s more like a computer that I carry around and I have never dropped my computers in my life so it seems the AC+ is not worth the cost.

 

[MarkC426]

I have never gotten AC+ for iPads before and I have used M1 iPad Pro 12.9 for the last 3 years without any issue.

Yes you haven’t needed it, but that is the way ‘insurance’ works.
You COULD have needed it after 12 months, and it may have cost you for a repair without the coverage.
It’s just the risk you take.

I had AC on my 1st gen iPad Pro for 3 years, but then continued to use it for another 5 without.

The latest iPad Pros are a lot more expensive than 1st gen, so I feel it’s worth it (for the first couple of years) for peace of mind.

 

[Greenmeenie]

I’ve never gotten Apple Care for any of my iPads, and I’ve had many iPads since the original one back in 2010. Unlike an iPhone, I’ve never dropped or cracked a screen on any of my iPads. So I never felt the need to get Apple Care

 

[Shanghaichica]

I always get apple care for my iPads. I’ve never used it but it’s nice to know it’s there in case of any accidents.

 

[haruhiko]

Insurance for your phone is such a ludicrous business! People pay 20% of their device cost for a pinky promise that may never happen. You are betting your own money against yourself (damaging the device). Think about how often you break your stuff and how much money you have saved for not falling into the insurance trap. That premium is VERY expensive. Think about your car insurance if it costs 20% of the upfront cost of your car sold brand new. Unbelievable right?

Over 16 years of owning Apple stuff I only broke the screen of an iPhone once which I only paid $150 for repair out of warranty - but they replaced the whole phone for me at the end 😂 thousands of USD saved for not paying that insurance premium.

(I upgraded the iPhone from 3GS to 15PM each year and I own multiple iPads since the first one, plus several Macs, and tons of accessories )

 

[JSRinUK]

This year I upgraded my devices. My iPhone and iPad Pro came refurbed from Apple. My Ultra 2 was bought new.

I got Apple Care for my U2 because I work in a warehouse and don’t want to have to worry about the potential for damage.

My iPad stays home and, if I’m clumsy enough to break it, I can live without it. If my iPhone breaks, I’m content to replace it with whatever I can afford whenever it breaks. As refurb items, I’m not expecting a long life out of either of them anyway. If they make it three years, I’ll consider that a win.