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Recycling old iPhones

Does anyone know if apple buy back any old iPhones to reuse them or recycle them? Many thanks 🙏🏼 🙂

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 10, 2023 07:17 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 07:20 AM

Depending on the model and condition, you may be able to turn it in for an Apple gift card. Otherwise, Apple will recycle it at no charge.

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Mar 10, 2023 07:20 AM in response to LC2693

Depending on the model and condition, you may be able to turn it in for an Apple gift card. Otherwise, Apple will recycle it at no charge.

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Mar 10, 2023 08:56 AM in response to LC2693

Apple Trade In - Apple

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Mar 10, 2023 07:22 AM in response to KiltedTim

I have an iPhone XR currently which is being upgraded tomorrow, could you please point me in the right direction for this please?

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