if i give my old iPhone to a family member, can they still have my AppleCare+ subscription?

Hi! I just ordered my new iPhone 17 today and when I told my dad, he was interested in having my old iPhone 14 Pro. I’m still paying an AppleCare+ subscription on my iPhone 14 Pro and I was wondering that if I gave my dad this phone, will he still be able to benefit from this subscription? I’m just conscious about the battery health as it’s at 83% (maximum capacity) and it may need replacing within the next year. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 06:07 AM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2025 06:21 AM

SammyEtc wrote:

Hi! I just ordered my new iPhone 17 today and when I told my dad, he was interested in having my old iPhone 14 Pro. I’m still paying an AppleCare+ subscription on my iPhone 14 Pro and I was wondering that if I gave my dad this phone, will he still be able to benefit from this subscription? I’m just conscious about the battery health as it’s at 83% (maximum capacity) and it may need replacing within the next year. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

See this link about how to transfer the plan --> Transfer your AppleCare plan - Apple Support


Before you give the phone to your dad, please make sure you prepare it appropriately for a new user, by following the directions in this link --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support





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Sep 19, 2025 06:21 AM in response to SammyEtc

SammyEtc wrote:

Hi! I just ordered my new iPhone 17 today and when I told my dad, he was interested in having my old iPhone 14 Pro. I’m still paying an AppleCare+ subscription on my iPhone 14 Pro and I was wondering that if I gave my dad this phone, will he still be able to benefit from this subscription? I’m just conscious about the battery health as it’s at 83% (maximum capacity) and it may need replacing within the next year. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

See this link about how to transfer the plan --> Transfer your AppleCare plan - Apple Support


Before you give the phone to your dad, please make sure you prepare it appropriately for a new user, by following the directions in this link --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support





if i give my old iPhone to a family member, can they still have my AppleCare+ subscription?

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