Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad (Applied through May 31, 2019)

This service covers issues experienced with smartphones and tablets, including damage, water exposure, theft, and loss.

We no longer accept new subscriptions for this service after May 31, 2019.
If you subscribed to the protection service on or after June 1, 2019, please check the following.

If you subscribed on or after June 1,2019

Mobile Device Protection Service

  • Applicable to models released on or before Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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  • Applicable to models released on or after Thursday, September 15, 2022

You can also refer to your current subscription at the following site.

New windowMydocomo (in Japanese only)

  • If you subscribed on or before May 31, 2019 and are using models other than iPhone or iPad, click here.

A replacement phone (refurbished product*1) will be delivered to you within two days*2 from when the application was made.
In addition, get a discount on the Handset Data Recovery Service charge for recovering your Phonebook and other data from a phone from which data can no longer be exported because of water exposure, damage, etc., and get support for the repair fee when your iPhone that has malfunctioned is repaired by DOCOMO (excluding repairs at iPhone/iPad Repair Corner).

Coverage

Water exposure, damage beyond repair, loss, theft, breakage, and malfunction, as well as spontaneous failure more than one year after purchase.

  • If spontaneous failure occurs within one year of purchase, you can use the repair service under the manufacturer's warranty.

Eligibility

  • If you purchased your iPhone or iPad from DOCOMO, you can apply for this service even if you do not have a DOCOMO line subscription.
  • To use this service, you will need the mobile phone number that was temporarily issued to you at the time of application, subscriber's name, and d ACCOUNT/Business d ACCOUNT.
  • Your iPhone, iPad must not already have a problem
  • From Thursday, December 1, 2022, we will not accept applications for compensation for loss or theft if the applicable phone is an iPhone or iPad and Find My iPhone or Find My iPad is not turned on.
  • An iPhone, iPad that was obtained or leased from other than DOCOMO or a DOCOMO retail store or was found is not applicable.

Monthly Charges

Monthly charges of iPhone

(incl. tax)

Monthly charges of iPhone
Compatible models Monthly charges*3 Service usage charge*3*4*5 Data recovery charge
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
¥825 ¥12,100
*Up to twice a year
¥1,100
*¥16,500 if not subscribed Mobile Device Protection Service
iPhone SE
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 5s
¥660 ¥8,250
*Up to twice a year
iPhone 5c ¥550

Monthly charges of iPad

(incl. tax)

Monthly charges of iPad
Compatible models Monthly charges*3 Service usage charge*3*4*5 Data recovery charge
iPad
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
10.5-inch iPad Pro
11-inch iPad Pro
12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
¥660 ¥8,250
*Up to twice a year
¥1,100
*¥16,500 if not subscribed Mobile Device Protection Service
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2
iPad mini (5th generation)
¥550
No monthly charge for up to 31 days from date of the first applicationNo monthly charge for up to 31 days from date of the first application

Repair Fee Support in the Event of Trouble

Support is offered for the repair fee when a model that has malfunctioned is repaired by DOCOMO (excluding repairs at iPhone/iPad Repair Corner).
In addition to the manufacturer's warranty period of one year, DOCOMO offers a warranty from the second year until the end of repair acceptance of the model.

  • Not applicable to phones that have been damaged beyond repair (deformation/damage of circuit board), modified (including software modifications), repaired at a location other than a repair counter designated by DOCOMO, or repaired at the iPhone/iPad Repair Corner.
  • Repairs may not be possible depending on the model or part that has malfunctioned or because of insufficient repair parts or other factors.
  • Repairs only apply to the phone. The rear cover and other accessories must be repurchased.

Subscriber's expenses after Repair Fee Support has been applied

(incl. tax)

Subscriber's expenses after Repair Fee Support has been applied
  iPhone
Malfunction covered by warranty For one year since the date of purchase Free
From the second year Upper limit of ¥5,500 (while repairs possible)
Malfunction not covered by warranty Upper limit of ¥5,500 (while repairs possible)

Flow for Using the Service If Trouble Occurs

If an issue occurs, 1. Apply for compensation via My docomo. 2. DOCOMO delivers a replacement phone (refurbished product) to you! 3. When the replacement phone arrives, send the old phone to DOCOMO.If an issue occurs, 1. Apply for compensation via My docomo. 2. DOCOMO delivers a replacement phone (refurbished product) to you! 3. When the replacement phone arrives, send the old phone to DOCOMO.

A replacement phone will be delivered within two days from when the application was made from the Mobile Device Protection Service Center to your specified address, whether it be your home or office.

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    If you apply for delivery of a replacement phone via My docomo, you will get a 10% discount on the subscriber's expenses.

For details, see Offering a Replacement Phone page.

Offering a Replacement Phone

Apply from a PC (My docomo)

24/7 (open all year round)

The procedure can be performed 24/7 (open all year round) onlineThe procedure can be performed 24/7 (open all year round) onlineNew windowin Japanese only
  • If you apply for delivery via My docomo, you will get a 10% discount on the subscriber's expenses.

Apply from docomo Shop/d gardens

The compensation procedure can be performed directly at a docomo Shop/d garden.
Business hours and compensation application acceptance hours differ depending on the shop. Please see the page of the corresponding shop for details.

Apply from a phone (Mobile Device Protection Service Center)

Open all year round

Refer to Mobile Device Protection Service Center for applying from a phone.

Customers using models other than iPhone or iPad
(Application on or before May 31, 2019)

Please see below for details of the service.

For Customers Considering to Apply for Compensation

  • Depending on the model you use, the same model may not be able to be offered.
  • From compensation accepted on or after December 15, 2017, the monthly charge after replacement may be a charge in accordance with the model after replacement regardless of the model and monthly charge before replacement.
  • From Thursday, December 1, 2022, if your registered phone is an iPhone or iPad and you apply for compensation due to loss or theft, you need to activate Mark As Lost on iCloud. After applying for compensation, do not deactivate Mark As Lost without contacting DOCOMO (penalties will be incurred).
  • In cases such as you are not able to send your old phone to DOCOMO, you will be required to pay a penalty for breach of contract.

Notes Concerning Canceling Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad

  1. If you cancel your subscription to Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad, you will not be able to reapply for the service until your next device purchase.
  2. You will no longer be able to receive a replacement phone.
    You will need to purchase a new device in the event of a total loss.
  3. You will no longer be able to receive repair fee support (a service that limits your repair fees to a maximum of ¥5,500 [incl. tax]).
    Depending on the extent of the damage, repair fees may be costly.
  4. You will no longer be able to receive a discount for the Data Recovery Service.
    If you are unable to retrieve data from your damaged phone, you will no longer be able to receive a discount when requesting data retrieval to the docomo Recovery Center.
  5. You can continue your subscription to Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad when you cancel your DOCOMO line subscription and switch to another carrier with Mobile Number Portability (MNP). (A d ACCOUNT or Business d ACCOUNT is required.)
    • This applies to customers who canceled their DOCOMO line subscription and started the procedure to switch to another carrier using Mobile Number Portability (MNP) on or after September 28, 2021.
    • There are restrictions on some services.
    • The mobile phone number and subscriber name you used when you canceled the DOCOMO line subscription and switched to another carrier with Mobile Number Portability will be verified at the time of application for compensation. Please be sure to keep the information for when you use this service.

Terms of Use

Check the service conditions in the PDFTerms of Use [PDF format:613KB] (in Japanese only).

Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad Terms of Use has been integrated with the Mobile Device Protection Service Terms of Use as of Monday, October 1, 2018.
As a result, the Mobile Device Protection Service Terms of Use will apply of the use of the Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad from this integration date.


  • This service is not applicable to some kinds of trouble (minor damage such as scratches, dirt, spontaneous failure within one year of purchase, and paint peeling off, trouble resulting from disasters, intentional damage, device modifications [including software modifications], etc.). For details, please see the terms of use for Mobile Device Protection Service.
  1. Refurbished products are phones collected from customers that have been repaired, had their covers replaced, and undergone quality checks, and then reset to the same state as a new product.
  2. Delivery of a replacement phone within two days from when the application was made may not be possible for some areas such as remote islands or because of factors such as the application timing and delivery conditions.
  3. The monthly charges will be billed together with the usage charges for the Xi service and other services.
  4. This service can be used up to twice a year, with the day on which the service is first used (an application is made for compensation) counting as the initial date of use. The initial date of use and the number of compensation times are not reset even if, for example, you change the device applicable for protection, change your subscription between FOMA and Xi, or switch to Mobile Device Protection & Delivery Service or Mobile Device Protection Service.
  5. A separate card issuing fee of ¥2,200 (incl. tax) will apply if the docomo UIM Card is reissued at the time of compensation.
  • Please note that use of the device may be restricted by methods such as network use restrictions in cases that fall under the term of service such as application for compensation due to loss or theft. Furthermore, DOCOMO shall bear no responsibility for damages etc. incurred by the subscriber or third parties from such restriction of use.
  • The old device you send to DOCOMO will usually be refurbished and used as a replacement device with the service.
  • If you are not able to send your old device to DOCOMO, you will be required to pay ¥88,000 (incl. tax) (revision for compensation applications made from September 14, 2016) as a penalty for breach of contract. If your old device was lost or stolen, please send your device to the location designated by DOCOMO should it be found.
  • Please delete all data stored on your old device that can be deleted before sending it to DOCOMO. (Data includes the phonebook, sent and received mail, photos, data for individual services and other data.)
  • Application for this service is limited to one subscription per line. Also, this service cannot be subscribed to together with AppleCare+ for iPhone and AppleCare+ for iPad sold by DOCOMO.
  • Please note that if you registered for AppleCare+ for iPad at other than a DOCOMO retail store (Apple Store, etc.), you can subscribe to Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad while continuing that subscription, but a replacement device received as a result of applying for compensation will not be covered by the AppleCare+ for iPad warranty.
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