$500M Apple iPhone Throttling Class Action Settlement
Apple has agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations that it deliberately slowed down older iPhones. If you owned an eligible iPhone model during the eligible period, you may receive up to $25 per device — with no proof required to file a claim.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- Anyone who owned an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, or SE running iOS 10.2.1 or later before December 21, 2017
- You submit a valid claim before the deadline listed on the official settlement page
No proof is required. You do not need to provide documentation to file a claim.
File your claim on the official settlement website.
File Your Claim →What Happened?
In December 2017, Apple admitted that it had been secretly slowing down older iPhones through software updates. Apple claimed this was to prevent unexpected shutdowns caused by aging batteries, but millions of users believed the real reason was to push them to buy newer iPhone models.
The revelation triggered massive backlash and investigations by regulators in multiple countries. Apple initially denied any wrongdoing but eventually apologized and offered discounted battery replacements. The company agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit covering iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE models running iOS 10.2.1 or later before December 21, 2017.
How Much Will I Actually Get?
Eligible iPhone owners received approximately $25 per device. The claim filing period for this settlement has already closed for most users. If you filed a claim previously, check your email for payment status. If you missed the deadline, unfortunately this settlement is no longer accepting new claims — check our open settlements page for currently active cases.
Last updated: June 12, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.