Upgrade Anytime Program

Subscription

• Customers who purchase any of the latest iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini , iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max on a smartpay plan will be eligible to join the program
• Subscription is applicable at the time of signing the contract

Upgrade

• To be eligible to upgrade you need to be an existing subscriber on the Upgrade Anytime Program
  • Existing Upgrade Anytime subscribers with iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro , or iPhone 11 Pro Max will be eligible to return their old devices and upgrade to the latest iPhone 12 models.
  • New Upgrade Anytime subscribers with iPhone 12, iPhone mini, iPhone 12 Pro , or iPhone 12 Pro Max will be eligible to return their devices and upgrade to the latest iPhone 12 models after completing 90 days of their subscription.
• You should complete at least the initial 90 days of your subscription
• To upgrade your iPhone, you can visit any of our upgrade locations
• In the store, you will be able to exchange your device after a few inspections. It will be accepted only if it is in a 'working condition'. You will then submit your old phone and get a new model of your choice.

Broken Screen Fee Option

BROKEN SCREEN FEE: is a new option allowing customers at the time of purchasing the device with Upgrade Anytime Program to upgrade even if the device has chips and cracks.

• The customer can pay AED 200 only onetime charge , non-refundable and be eligible to return the device with Broken Screen condition with no additional charges
• This option will be only available at the time of purchasing the new iPhone with Upgrade Anytime Program

For more information, please read our frequently asked questions.

For more information, please read our terms and conditions.

At the time of upgrade, you will be required to return your old device on which a few inspections will be applied.
Please make sure of the following:

• It is possible to switch on and off the device
• Have an access and are able to retrieve the old IMEI (device serial) when pressing *#06#
• IMEI should match the old device purchased
• Free from Locking features including PIN locks and Find My iPhone
• The old device does not have chips and cracks on front glass, liquid damage, bent devices, swollen battery, lifting of front glass dis-coloured display, water damage, connector damage or faulty or broken SIM reader) or missing any of its original parts
• IMEI can be checked (LCD damage/burning/bleeding/halos/discolored screens make it impossible for IMEI to be checked)
• End user data should be backed up and wiped before returning the device

Etisalat will evaluate the Old device acceptance condition and subscription to Broken screen fee. It is Etisalat’s full discretion to consider whether an Old Smartphone is in a good condition or not.

Broken Screen Condition:

• It is possible to switch on the Old Smartphone and have access to the Old Smartphone’s IMEI number by pressing *#06# (the IMEI should match the Old Smartphone originally purchased)
• The Old Smartphone functions normally, for example, it is capable of making and receiving calls and connecting to the internet and the touchscreen functions properly
• The Old Smartphone is provided with a fully functioning battery.(Battery can’t be swollen)
• The Old Smartphone is not missing any parts or does not have disassembled, customized or non-original parts. Minor parts such as power button, volume button, home button can be missing
• Front Glass can have different kinds scratches, Chips and cracks front glass; but LCD Screen must have no damage or Bleeding

If you are in any doubt, you are advised to contact us before arranging your upgrade visit.

Now, follow these few steps and get ready for your new phone with Upgrade Anytime Program after competing 90 days.

Step 1: join the program

• Purchase the latest phone on SmartPay contract
• Join the program
• Wait for 90 days only

Step 2: get your device ready

• Make sure your device is in working conditions*
• Back up the data on your old device as you will be required to wipe all data on the phone before returning it
• Take a note of all passwords and locking features on the devices and remove any passwords or pins on the phone (including iCloud and Find My iPhone)

Step 3: visit our store

• Visit any of our upgrade locations*
• Simple inspections will be made in store*
• If accepted, return your old devices after backing up your data
• Get the new device on your new SmartPay contract & join the program again.