Apple Store status: access issues and outage reports

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Apple Store reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Apple Store users through our website.

• Sign in (40%)
• Errors (30%)
• Website Down (30%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Apple Store outage reports came from the following cities:

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Ambato	Errors	24 hours ago
Ituiutaba	Website Down	3 days ago
Guayaquil	Sign in	7 days ago
Aubenas	Sign in	22 days ago
Billy-Montigny	Sign in	1 month ago
Nantes	Website Down	2 months ago

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Apple Store Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  obummer (@obamasucks1776) reported 4 minutes ago

  @theficouple I switched to EVs years ago. Would never go back to a barbaric gas car. Slow. Lots of maintenance. You have to go to a gas station and touch a greasy pump. Gross. Imagine how annoying it would be if you had to drive to an Apple Store every time you wanted to charge your iPhone.😬

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  Jeff Sunday (@TheDegenWeekly) reported 12 minutes ago

  @BookitWithTrent @PrizePicks Well I'd like to answer but both options say "decline" which leads me to think that there might be an issue with my phone so I'd take it to the Apple Store for a diagnostics check

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  James (@jamescoder12) reported 13 minutes ago

  The uncomfortable truth. Apple ships the Apple Watch with every feature enabled because the spec sheet is the sales pitch. "Always-On Display. Continuous heart rate. Environmental noise monitoring. Blood oxygen. Temperature sensing." Every feature justifies the price tag. Every feature sounds essential on the product page. But every feature also drains the battery. And Apple rates the watch at 18 hours with "normal use" a definition they control by choosing which features count as "normal." When your watch dies at 2 PM, Apple doesn't say "you have too many features running." They say "the battery lasts 18 hours." When your battery health drops to 80% after 2 years, Apple doesn't say "your charging habits degraded the cells." They offer a $79 replacement or a $449 upgrade. Apple makes money when your battery degrades. They make money when you upgrade. They do not make money when you change 9 settings and keep the same watch for 5 years. The guy who charges every other day and the guy who charges twice a day own the exact same device. Same chip. Same battery. Same hardware. One of them opened Settings. The other opened the Apple Store. "Your Apple Watch doesn't have a battery problem. It has a settings problem. And the company that sold it to you has no incentive to tell you the difference." 9 settings. 7 minutes. Same watch. Twice the battery. The watch was never dying. It was just running a marathon with every feature Apple could strap to its back.

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  Claudiu (@ClaudiuSararu) reported 14 minutes ago

  @paulmcginley_ @MaxHirsch13 @seikv i've done this on all my apps - 2,3 local reviews from friends / family. no issues what-so-ever.. how does the Apple store know that those are my friends?

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  RAE | Tim M (@WickedUpdates) reported 14 minutes ago

  @hausofalfredo @emerome Document it, report it to both the Apple Store & Twitch. This is sketch and the legal issue here is one of extreme question.

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  Ryan (@SuperNetzel) reported 20 minutes ago

  @badlyer123 @grok I don’t use a case. Anytime my phone has been damaged, in the rare case that happens I go to the Apple Store and they fix it and I leave.

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  Prof Adebayo (@ProfAdebay) reported 20 minutes ago

  @dhh In case you’re wondering how he set this up: Download Tailscale: creates the secure private network between both devices. Dowload Termius on playstore or apple store: the terminal app running on the Fold. SSH: connects Termius to his remote computer or VPS. Install Codex/Claude on the server: runs on the remote machine as the coding agent. The Fold is the interface; the real development environment and computing power remain on the remote machine.

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  Ebbi🍥🍤 VeXpo (@Ebbi_Scrimps) reported 20 minutes ago

  Apple Store guy “This is a easy fix you can pick up your phone tomorrow Also Apple Store guy “I have never seen this, we will need to send up the phone for further diagnoses” It’s just the Face ID being dead😭

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  Kenzo (@Kenzo1g) reported 20 minutes ago

  @playwithtomide Not a site but an app “DRM sport” available in apple store or you can also down “Nova soccer “

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  Rolling Pin (@BoxedSnakes) reported 20 minutes ago

  @Equalizetheset @unusual_whales Walmart AND Apple store sales going down at the same time is crazy. We cutting spending on both ends.

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  Ijuakos (@IjuakosXqwzts) reported 23 minutes ago

  @apple, I am waiting for my refund check for the products I’ve paid inflated prices as you passed those tariffs down to your customers. Fortunately, I bought everything through the Apple Store and all the applicable transaction details should be on my account.

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  Ken Cook (@KenCook_KC) reported 24 minutes ago

  @fwaevon I recently went through this. The smiling kid at the mall kiosk offered to fix my cracked screen for $60 but had to disclose it would void my warranty with Apple. So I went to the Apple store and paid their price. I guess I passed the loyalty test, at least this time.

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  Nabil H The Peacemaker ⚛️☮️ (@inabster) reported 25 minutes ago

  @grok There is no real last lines as it just flashes error messages to do with Apple Store... Time to try the other graphics id's you gave me...

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  Macrodosing Plastic (@RumIsGoodBoy) reported 28 minutes ago

  Couldn't cancel my Apple subscriptions because i dont have my phone anymore. Wanted me to go to an apple store to deal with it. I put a block payment on them and now theyre emailing me saying I got payment problems #GetFucked

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  Majd Taby (@jtaby) reported 29 minutes ago

  @leonsasson like 6 inches. I didn't even think twice about it, but my screen had cracked and was replaced at the Apple Store so maybe if your screen is replaced then you have an issue?

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  brice (@brissle) reported 30 minutes ago

  going through a grueling trial of torment (troubleshooting a hardware issue at the apple store)

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  William AI (@wiliam23820a) reported 31 minutes ago

  6. Free data transfer and setup the service most buyers decline and then struggle alone. When you buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac at the Apple Store: the staff will transfer your data from your old device, set up the new one, and walk you through the key features. Free. Most customers say "no thanks, I'll set it up at home" then spend 3 hours figuring out data transfer, re-downloading apps, re-entering passwords, and troubleshooting iCloud sync issues. The Apple Store setup takes 20-30 minutes. They do it while you browse. They transfer contacts, photos, apps, and settings from your old device. They pair your Apple Watch. They configure Face ID. They verify iCloud backup. For seniors and less tech-savvy buyers: the in-store setup eliminates the most frustrating part of a new device. You walk in with an old phone. You walk out with a new phone fully set up, fully loaded, fully working. For Mac buyers: the staff transfers files, settings, and applications from your old Mac to the new one using Migration Assistant. Everything transfers. Even your desktop wallpaper.

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  Jæy•Ones (@JBroomestix) reported 36 minutes ago

  2. Choose the right court and jurisdiction. • Small claims court: Often the most practical for modest consumer claims (defective product, denied refund, billing dispute). Limits typically range from about $2,500–$25,000 depending on the state (e.g., around $12,500 for individuals in California). Procedures are simplified, fees are low, and lawyers are often not allowed or needed. You may be able to file in your local small claims court if Apple has sufficient contacts there, though Apple may challenge venue based on its terms. fairshake. com • State superior/civil court: For larger amounts or more complex claims. • Federal court: Available for federal-question cases (e.g., certain intellectual property, antitrust, or securities claims) or diversity jurisdiction (parties from different states and amount in controversy over $75,000). Apple is a California corporation with its principal place of business in Cupertino, California. • Venue/forum clauses and personal jurisdiction rules apply. Apple sells products nationwide, supporting specific jurisdiction in many places for related claims, but contractual clauses often point to Santa Clara County, California. 3. Prepare and file the complaint (or petition). This formal document names the parties (Apple Inc. as defendant), states the facts, legal basis for the claims, and the relief sought. Use the specific court’s required forms/format. Pay the filing fee (can range from under $100 in small claims to several hundred dollars in higher courts). File with the court clerk (in person, by mail, or electronically where allowed). 4. Serve the lawsuit properly (“service of process”). This officially notifies the defendant and is critical—defective service can get the case dismissed. For Apple Inc. (a California corporation), the reliable method is service on its registered agent: • CT Corporation System, 330 N. Brand Blvd, Suite 700, Glendale, CA 91203. • Use a professional process server (or sheriff in some places). Do not rely on delivering papers to an Apple Store or Apple Park—these are generally not valid for the corporation. Obtain a proof-of-service affidavit to file with the court. undisputedlegal. com 5. Proceed through the litigation. Apple will typically respond (answer, motion to dismiss, etc.) within a set time (often 20–30 days). Then comes discovery, possible motions, settlement talks, and potentially trial. Apple has substantial legal resources and often vigorously defends cases. Practical Realities and Costs • Filing fees, service costs, and (if applicable) attorney fees add up. In higher courts you may face significant expenses; contingency-fee arrangements are sometimes available for certain claims. • Even in small claims, success is not guaranteed—Apple has defended (and sometimes settled or lost) product/warranty cases there. • Class actions exist for broader issues; individuals usually cannot start one alone without counsel. • Outcomes depend heavily on the strength of evidence and law. Many cases settle; few go fully to trial against a company of this size. Again, speak with a lawyer (consumer protection, product liability, or civil litigation specialist) who can review your specific situation, any contracts, evidence, and local rules. Legal aid societies, bar association referral services, or law school clinics may offer low- or no-cost initial consultations in some areas. Acting without proper guidance risks wasting time and money or harming your position.

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  s! (@lethargium) reported 37 minutes ago

  guy at the Apple Store told me about how his neurodivergence leads to stomach problems that stopped him from continuing his PhD and he kept talking about the connection between chemistry and society. you know what yeah!!!

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  Camila (@camhuerta_pan) reported 38 minutes ago

  @AppleSupport where can I get support that is not the apple store, I live in Madrid and since January my phone has not been working, I have been to the genius bar 5 times and they aren’t able to fix it neither give me a solution, mind you I have apple care….

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  John Strom (@JohnStrom64) reported 44 minutes ago

  @ValerieAnne1970 Yep. My iPhone 11 suddenly started having issues typing messages. Never damaged or wet. Just one day, started acting up. I took it into an Apple Store and was told that it would cost more to ‘fix’ it than to get a new one and they wouldn’t guarantee they could even fix it.

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  HyBrid LFC🛡️🔴 (@hybrid_lfc) reported 47 minutes ago

  Telegram will still come back to the Apple Store. This happened around 2018 and is definitely a glitch. People will create unnecessary agendas from it right now.

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  Lulu (@petite_luluu) reported 48 minutes ago

  hey guys i missed you so bad. my phone decided to ******* die so i went to the apple store today to fix it and apparently i needed an appointment. I wanted to make my whole account about the trip to bangkok but it’s hard to it with an ipad😭

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  Grisha (@whoisgrisha) reported 48 minutes ago

  Almost doubled revenue in the past 28 days. Here's what I did ↓ The early weeks/months of your app are all about gathering data so set yourself up for that using Sentry for error tracking Posthog for session playback and tracking usage I had posthog hooked up to every step in my onboarding so i can see where people drop off This meant the step needed to be removed or improved. I could see what features in my app people kept gravitating towards so from a product standpoint I knew what I had to iterate/improve the experience of I hired a Fiverr pro to handle the setup of Apple Store Ads campaigns one optimized for conversion globally just so I can get eyes on my app More users = more data = more information for iteration Apps are science experiments Just because something doesn't succeed at first doesn't mean you failed. It just means you found another thing to iterate on.

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  Kamsiob (@Kamsiob) reported 50 minutes ago

  @DylanMcD8 I remember the first time I saw this phone. Wasn't convinced to get it until I saw a friend who had it face down on a table and asked him what that was. Within an hour I was at the Apple store getting ready to shelf my Palm Treo which I had just recently switched to from a BB.

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  Steve Rover (@steverover) reported 51 minutes ago

  My wife went to @Apple store to get my exchanged iPhone. No box, nothing. She had to take it out of the box which “is used to send back the broken iPhone”. What a nice customer service. I’ll pass over the fact that the guy was totally mansplaining her and she had to pay MY bill because Apple can’t find a way to send me a paiement link for me to pay it. When did Apple got so bad at customer care ?

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  Thomas Rose 🍵🌹 (@thetroseshow) reported 53 minutes ago

  @saradietschy The only thing that a pass key has been useful for is when I had it saved in my iCloud and tried to add all my Gmail accounts to my new phone after turning over my old phone to the rep at the Apple Store. Cuz like how can you open the YouTube app on your old phone to verify a sign in for your new phone if you don’t have it! Uhh!!

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  William Rutherford (@WDRutherfordII) reported 54 minutes ago

  @AppleSupport need massive help fixing an error from Apple Store…your people simply told me to contact legal? They were rude, and I will if this is the only way…but this just seems like bad business…

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  #1 Comcast Fan (@bsbr666) reported 56 minutes ago

  @_UncleMax @jakebrodes yesterday's **** let me cool out and slow it down and work on songs or whatever. today's just chucks my resting heart rate up to 130bpm while rendering me a non-verbal demon. give me mid 00s beasters from my neighbor's porch over that 25% THC **** they sell at the Apple store.

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  Simon (@realsast) reported 1 hour ago

  my macbook has started to die at 99% and i cant do anything about it cause even if i get a new one (i still got warranty) the thing that recovers from a backup straight up doesnt work and not even apple store can help you (ik this cus when i switched to this i had that problem)