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Can I trade-in to Apple my iPhone 6S with a non-OEM battery?

Apple has offered a generous trade-in deal for a limited time in order to boost slacking XR sales. I've recently replaced an iPhome 6S battery with an iFixit battery to prolong the life of the phone till I'm saved up for a new one. The phone works great and has been preserved in a LifeProof case. Can I get away with or has anyone gotten away with trading in a iPhone with a non-OEM battery via Apple’s Trade-In Program?

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Apple approved the trade in with the iFixit battery! I will be refunded $200 a part of Apple’s 2018 desperate holiday deal for the iPhone XR. Process took 2.5 weeks from ordering the iPhone XR to getting the email for the approved refund of trade in. It says part of it may be refunded as an Apple Store gift card, I hope that’s not the case.

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Before you reach out to take Apples generous offer of a $100, Take a moment to go to eBay and see what yours would sell for. Make sure the ones you are looking at are working and not locked. It’s probably worth at least twice what Apple will give you. If not, I’ll buy it as I don’t care about the battery.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4...

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It's actually better to trade-in to Apple than eBay with the promo going on as I get a $200 refund. Looks like phones go for around $150, but you kinda have to provide the charger and then the eBay listing bill comes in a few weeks later.

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You should be OK if your phone shows no signs of tampering.

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I've opened it twice but doesn't look like I've tampered with it on the outside. Inside is fine too. My gut says it it should be fine, if they resell they'll have to replace the battery anyways. Just wanted to be sure. I went ahead and ordered an XR and added the 6S for trade-in. I'll follow up on this post if it goes through or not.

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