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Google Pixel Warranty Check by IMEI: Coverage, Duration & How to Verify

4 min readUpdated 6/25/2026

Google Pixel Warranty Check: Everything You Need to Know

Google Pixel phones come with a 1-year limited warranty from Google and are eligible for Preferred Care (Google's extended warranty program). Here's how to check warranty status before buying a used Pixel or to verify your own coverage.

Google Pixel Warranty Check Methods

Method 1 — Google's Device Support Page:

  1. Go to support.google.com/store/troubleshooter/3333112
  2. Sign in with the Google account linked to the Pixel
  3. Your Pixel's warranty status, expiry date, and Preferred Care status are shown

Method 2 — Settings on Device: Settings → About Phone → Device Status → warranty information (varies by Android version)

Method 3 — IMEI Check: imeicheckpro.com premium report includes Google Pixel warranty status.

Google Pixel Warranty Periods

  • Pixel 6, 6 Pro: 1 year limited warranty
  • Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a: 1 year limited warranty
  • Pixel 8, 8 Pro: 1 year limited warranty; Preferred Care extends to 3 years
  • Pixel 9 series: 1 year limited warranty; Preferred Care available
  • Pixel Fold: 1 year limited warranty

Google Preferred Care

Preferred Care is Google's extended warranty and accidental damage program. It adds:

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Start with the free check to validate the IMEI and compare available device identity details.

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  • Extended hardware warranty to 2–3 years total
  • 2 accidental damage claims per year (screen break, liquid damage) with a service fee
  • Express replacement — new device shipped before you send the damaged one

Preferred Care is tied to the device's IMEI and is transferable with the device if sold.

Google Pixel: Finding Your IMEI

  • Dial *#06#
  • Settings → About Phone → IMEI
  • The SIM tray on Pixel phones does not engrave the IMEI — use Settings or *#06#

Buying a Used Google Pixel: Warranty Considerations

Google Pixels are primarily sold in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Singapore. Buying a Pixel from outside these official markets (grey import) means no local Google warranty support. Always verify the Pixel's purchase region via IMEI check before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check Google Pixel warranty coverage?
Visit store.google.com/repair or support.google.com, sign in with your Google account, and enter your 15-digit IMEI or serial number to inspect warranty coverage.
Is Google Pixel warranty attached to the Google account or the phone?
The limited manufacturer warranty is attached to the hardware device and IMEI, transferring automatically to secondary owners for the remainder of the warranty term.
What does Preferred Care for Google Pixel cover?
Preferred Care extends warranty duration and adds coverage for accidental damage drops, spills, and cracked screens with low repair deductibles.
Does buying a renewed or refurbished Pixel from third parties have Google warranty?
Refurbished Pixels purchased from unauthorized third parties usually carry only the seller warranty rather than Google original limited factory warranty.