aaaargh...screen cracked..orbit...helppppp - P3300, MDA Compact III General

hi my phone was in my pocket today for a whle
took it out
and noticed two deep scratches.i have a screen protector on..
this was quite deep
so took off the protector to find the ctual glass appears to have cracked not shattered
if i push it i can hear nosie of glass rubbing and it will move slightly more in..
what can i do
i can see two clear crack going across the screen
when i locked the handset
to unlock the unlock button works by pressing a certain area a the crack is over it..
help what can i do
no insurance with o2 at all
helppp
i live in west london if that helps ...shops etc.

You had best take out some insurance, then in about a month say you dropped it?

The best solution is: You can send it off to ppctechs: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main.asp?unit=HTC_Artemis-627&area=accessories-writeshield%AE+crystal
2nd best: You can replace it yourself with a kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-LCD-Screen-...1241845QQihZ016QQcategoryZ41343QQcmdZViewItem

erm..whaty insuracne company iwll allow me to do that ive had the orbit for over 5 months
secondly thanks but the site is uncelar of what i need to buy do i send the phone to them etc.

standard house insurance normally covers - if your on o2 then you cant take out insurance after the first 14 days - unlike orange where you can pay £60 emergency insurance out and claim immediately followed by £6/month thereafter. In my extensive experience of network insurances (Im a plasterer, alot of phones get broken / damaged) 02 insurance aint worth **** - may as well use home contents insurance.

ive not had too much of an issue with them, barring the £35 base fee... delivered to your door in 24 hrs...

ok too late for insuracne
any other info
help people

ACIDFORUMS said:
ok too late for insuracne
any other info
help people
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In the Universal accessories forum there is a link to a Chinese firm who deliver it to you in 3 working days and their rates are dirt cheap,i'd ordered for my coaxial cable from them and it reached me in 3 days,try it.

ACIDFORUMS said:
erm..whaty insuracne company iwll allow me to do that ive had the orbit for over 5 months
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http://www.2u.co.uk/
Make sure your equipment ...
Is less than 6 months old, or 14 days for laptops
Was purchased in the UK, the Isle of Man or The Channel Islands
Has a valid proof of purchase (not from an online auction)

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HTC Repair Service / RMA process

There are many threads out there that talk about how awful HTC repair service is. Here's my story:
Bought a Touch Pro2 phone off of eBay. The phone was in decent working condition, but there were some things here and there. There were a few scratches on the screen, dings on the housing, and the when closed, the screen would overlap the keyboard by a mm or so. Otherwise, no problems. I had a free day at work, so I thought, lets try to see what the warranty process is on the phone. It can't be that old. So I called T-Mobile first. No luck. Since I hadn't purchased the phone through them, I don't get warranty through them. Makes sense. I then called HTC. They put in the serial number, and well... The phone was in its last 3 weeks of the 15 month warranty. So Saturday morning, I packed the phone off, and sent it to the repair center via Priority Mail.
The phone got to the repair center on Tuesday. I then started watching my email for a repair quote, or estimate, or whatever. Nothing. That's when I started reading the horror stories. I called HTC service to find out what the status of the phone was on Thursday. The phone was already on its way back! On the phone, I got
- A new keyboard
- New function / home keys
- AND a new touch / digitizer screen!!!
I got the phone in my hands on Friday, less than a week since I had mailed it. Ok.. so what company on earth can claim to have better service than this? All for no cost to me!! Unbelievable!! Way to go HTC! You've made me into a loyal customer!
they do warranty's because of scratch casings? I bought one of ebay and the casing is scratched not sure yet has it hasn't arrived ill call and check when it arrives btw did u habe to pay to ship it? and where did you ship it to?
Kasaki said:
they do warranty's because of scratch casings? I bought one of ebay and the casing is scratched not sure yet has it hasn't arrived ill call and check when it arrives btw did u habe to pay to ship it? and where did you ship it to?
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I don't think they warranty repair scratched casings. In my case, the keyboard was a little messed up. So that was the original repair. When they go through the phone, they either repair things they see as wrong, or they email/call you with a quote to tell you the cost for fixing things not under warranty. In my case, they repaired everything!
You can call 1-888-617-1113 to check whether the phone is under warranty. You ship it to Texas on your own money. They take your credit card number to charge you a "triage" fee in case you don't want repairs and want the phone back. This is up to $39. In my case, like I said, I paid for outbound shipping, but got the repairs and return shipping for free. YMMV.

Broke screen / any sprint rep in the inland Empire

Broke my scren well actually it is completely F'd up.
Cant find anyone to fix it . I use my phone heavily for work
dont have insurance . First time this has ever happen to me so didnt think i needed
anyone know where i can fix it in Southern CAl near Fontana CA which is in the Inland Empire????????
Ive read many say $35 but keep calling corporate and they say no one fixes screens anynomore
EDIT: ANY SPRINT TECH REP IN THE IE OF SO CAL???
If you can't find a replacement screen see if you can find a cheap E4GT with a bad ESN and swap the screen.
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already looked and cant find one
i call corporate stores in my area and they say just upgrade your phone i tell them i have the Epic touch and they all say oh sheeeeeeesssssshhhhh!!!
Cracked your ET4G
Provided the motherboard isn't damaged, PM me.
Found this but is not cheap http://www.iphonerepair.com/sprint-...-shattered-broken-glass-repair-epic-touch-4g/
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I'm in the same boat had mine a week and dropped it, got one from insurance two weeks later it fell off my lap onto a rug (on a wood floor), shattered....I have searched for one with a Bad ESN for months also a Evo 4g...
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Provided the motherboard isn't damaged, PM me.
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Motherboard isnt damaged cause everything is working properly
here are a couple screen/digitizers i found but they arent all that cheap either (i got mine for $65 shipped):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-gal...ultDomain_0&hash=item416335c5e1#ht_500wt_1088
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Like-New-Sa...ultDomain_0&hash=item43add1e927#ht_500wt_1088
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...ultDomain_0&hash=item43add1eb5c#ht_500wt_1088
I wish I could find one for around 75$ that's about all I'm budgeted for, I found this :
http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.co...g-black-sprint-galaxy-s-2-rear-battery-cover/
The have everything even the camera, but the prices everywhere are ridiculous.
bring it to a sprint store and agree to pay the 35 dollar fee and add insurance after wards and they will fix it for you if they have a spare one.
sprint techs are very helpful and usually fix cracked screen if person adds insurance.
i need to find a sprint store that has a technician first cause all the ones i have called say no also if i sign up for insurance can i cancel it the next month??
You probably could cancel it. I know down here a broken screen costs 30$ to fix with the sprint technician
Sent from my iPhone killer.
use ur location and check "repair centers near me"
http://www.sprintstorelocator.com/locator/
used that and the places it states in my area for repair locations i called them and they said they dobt do repairs in house it has to go through asurion
I just replaced my screen 30 minutes ago. Bought a housing off Ebay for $80 and replaced it myself. You just need a #00 phillips screwdriver and a plastic prying tool.
I'm up in NorCal, if you were closer I'd do it for you just for the price of parts.
-Daryel
If you know somebody that works for sprint we can add insurance for you them just run the claim for $100, then cancel the insurance. I would recommend insurance tho.
Ma$etas said:
Broke my scren well actually it is completely F'd up.
Cant find anyone to fix it . I use my phone heavily for work
dont have insurance . First time this has ever happen to me so didnt think i needed
anyone know where i can fix it in Southern CAl near Fontana CA which is in the Inland Empire????????
Ive read many say $35 but keep calling corporate and they say no one fixes screens anynomore
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daryelv said:
I just replaced my screen 30 minutes ago. Bought a housing off Ebay for $80 and replaced it myself. You just need a #00 phillips screwdriver and a plastic prying tool.
I'm up in NorCal, if you were closer I'd do it for you just for the price of parts.
-Daryel
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Too bad im in So CAL. I seen some replacements yesterday on ebay and im looking for them right now but they dont come up anymore they were for $100
tprince1225 said:
If you know somebody that works for sprint we can add insurance for you them just run the claim for $100, then cancel the insurance. I would recommend insurance tho.
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Dont know anyone personally that works at sprint.
I called my Sprint Rep since my account is a Business account i got my phone last oct or nov 2011 and she said the only thing she could do is hook me up with an early upgrade and get the same phone for $120 but that doing this would extend my contract. Dont want to do that first i want to see whats up with Sprints network and phone line up for this year.
Anyone that works at sprint that is in my area hit me up pm or something.
Ma$etas said:
Too bad im in So CAL. I seen some replacements yesterday on ebay and im looking for them right now but they dont come up anymore they were for $100
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I saw 10 of them when I was looking for my replacement. Here's one for $90 as a buy-it-now. http://goo.gl/OqJZj
They seem to come and go all the time, I would look and see 3-4 and then 3 hours later see 10 or so. 3 hours after that I would see only 2. I missed getting a white housing for $80 (just something to change up my phone).
-Daryel
here's the thing. any kind of super AMOLED screen (epics, epic touches, nexuses) are going to be extremely expensive. im actually a lead technician in a preferred retailer store and know for a fact that corporate stores will not fix shattered screens. plus, we are not allowed to exchange the phone for another due to the amount of physical damage. THE ONLY way we can fix those screens is if you yourself come into the store with the part, or we are able to find parts for cheap. because there is such a shortage of each screen from reputable 3rd party dealers, finding a store to fix it for you isn't going to really work. REALLY should have gotten insurance.
if i did have insurance how much would it have cost to getting this fixed?

[Q] Cracked LCD - Need to unroot, go back to stock, etc.

I guess it was bound to happen, and I'm the first on this forum to fall victim to it. My phone slipped out of my pocket today getting out of the car and the top right corner of the LCD screen is smashed. Surprisingly everything else is perfectly fine, but this being the "fused LCD" and all that jazz, the whole touch panel is not working any longer though I can see everything fine (except for a hairline leak down the side). Anyway, so I was just looking for advice on how to go about this but first things first...
Unroot and Bootloader
Being development savvy, as soon as I got the phone I rooted it and later installed Project FreeGee to unlock the bootloader. I was wondering if it's safe to unroot the phone while the bootloader is still unlocked, or if I should go about doing this at all (considering this is hardware damage, not anything else).
I was also wondering what's the recommended course of action for replacements with this phone? I've taken apart and replaced the LCD/Digitizer/etc. many times for my friends' iPhones myself by just buying screens off Ebay. However, this Optimus G with its insanely expensive display and fused technology has some other problems..
Ebay cost for LCD/Digitizer assembly - $140 (incl. shipping and tax)
Ouch right? I was wondering if its better to just send the phone back to LG and pay them to repair it, maybe it'll be cheaper that way? Does anybody have experience with this sort of thing?
Honestly right now I'm willing to take any advice I can get, please help a fellow Optimus G lover out.
And please don't make the mistake I did, it's hard on the wallet.
I found this post and i was wondering if you had any progress on fixing your screen. This weekend, my phone fell off a counter and cracked the digitizer to the point of it not working, but the LCD is still working. I filed a claim with my credit card's accidental damage protection and they should be crediting my purchase price.
I found a store, locally, that repairs cell phones and they want $200 to replace the screen, otherwise I can buy the part for $160 online and do it myself. What did you end up doing?
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I found this post and i was wondering if you had any progress on fixing your screen. This weekend, my phone fell off a counter and cracked the digitizer to the point of it not working, but the LCD is still working. I filed a claim with my credit card's accidental damage protection and they should be crediting my purchase price.
I found a store, locally, that repairs cell phones and they want $200 to replace the screen, otherwise I can buy the part for $160 online and do it myself. What did you end up doing?
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Wow you're lucky. I opened up the phone myself as I'm a technician (though not for LG) and I unfortunately found out that the LCD is fused/soldered/glued onto the chassis of the phone. It's impossible to get the LCD off unless you somehow manage to rip it off but I was unable to do so.
Check out the tear-down of the Nexus 4 (very similar to our Optimus G) http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/3.
I've contacted the local LG Service Provider but I highly doubt they'll be able to do anything for me. I'm glad that you were able to find someone to do it for you, even at the price of $200. I hope I can also. Let me know how it goes!
As i know, the gorilla on OG are laminated over display which has touch screen built in (I think thats the reason it so expensive), so i dont think you can do same thing by yourself without proper instruments.
sorry to hear this bud. since this is a relatively new phone, i don't suppose you purchased it on a credit card did ya? sometimes you may be able to claim accidental damage for upto 90 days on a CC purchase. worth looking into if you havent already. saved me a few times.
edit: nm, person above me offered similar advice.
Tim4 said:
As i know, the gorilla on OG are laminated over display which has touch screen built in (I think thats the reason it so expensive), so i dont think you can do same thing by yourself without proper instruments.
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That's not the reason, as the assembly comes with glass laminated over the LCD without a problem. The problem is that that whole assembly (glass, LCD, digitizer) is all fused TO the frame. However, when you go to buy a part, they only sell you the LCD/glass/digitizer combo. That's my problem
avink said:
sorry to hear this bud. since this is a relatively new phone, i don't suppose you purchased it on a credit card did ya? sometimes you may be able to claim accidental damage for upto 90 days on a CC purchase. worth looking into if you havent already. saved me a few times.
edit: nm, person above me offered similar advice.
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Unfortunately the retailer didn't take my AMEX card so I had to use a debit card. That was my first thought too.
vpetkar said:
Unfortunately the retailer didn't take my AMEX card so I had to use a debit card. That was my first thought too.
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Another thing to look into is to see whether or not its too late to purchase accidental damage coverage that some wireless providers sell. Rogers allows you to buy it within 15 days of purchasing the device. So depending on who you purchased the device from, maybe that is an option also (ignoring the moral issues with this)
avink said:
Another thing to look into is to see whether or not its too late to purchase accidental damage coverage that some wireless providers sell. Rogers allows you to buy it within 15 days of purchasing the device. So depending on who you purchased the device from, maybe that is an option also (ignoring the moral issues with this)
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Haha, unfortunately I bought it factory OEM unlocked but wow that's a great idea for the future. Also, just to update everyone I have submitted it to a local repair shop for $150.00 including parts, labor and taxes. According to them, they will get the part in 2-3 days, and by as early as Saturday or as late as Monday, I will get my phone back.
Here's hoping to everything goes well.
vpetkar said:
Haha, unfortunately I bought it factory OEM unlocked but wow that's a great idea for the future. Also, just to update everyone I have submitted it to a local repair shop for $150.00 including parts, labor and taxes. According to them, they will get the part in 2-3 days, and by as early as Saturday or as late as Monday, I will get my phone back.
Here's hoping to everything goes well.
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Hi,
I have relatively the same problem that you've had. If you could let me know how the ordeal went, and the name of the shop. (I'm somewhat close to the GTA area)
Thanks
It went a lot better than expected. They were able to successfully replace the screen in 3 days. I got it done from Oakville Tech for $150, but remember they'll have to order the part so it does take a few days. My friend also has the exact same phone and got it done at Tech Know Space (Toronto & Mississauga) and they have the screen in stock, takes 2 hours, costs $200.
Sent from my Optimus G using xda app-developers app
vpetkar said:
It went a lot better than expected. They were able to successfully replace the screen in 3 days. I got it done from Oakville Tech for $150, but remember they'll have to order the part so it does take a few days. My friend also has the exact same phone and got it done at Tech Know Space (Toronto & Mississauga) and they have the screen in stock, takes 2 hours, costs $200.
Sent from my Optimus G using xda app-developers app
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Alright. Thanks!

Squaretrade Warranty Tale #2

I was pretty pleased with Squaretrade when I had my Note 1, as the turnaround was incredibly fast and the repair work was really well done.
Picked up a new warranty for my Note 2 and sadly had to use it rather quickly after getting the phone.
November 27 I filed a claim with Squaretrade for my broken screen. Dumb mistake, set it on my wallet and it eventually hit the kitchen floor. Really didn't seem like much of a drop, but the cracks were there and I figured I might as well file the claim. Now I wish I waited. Had 2 large cracks on the phone and a small chip on the bottom right of the glass.
Everything went off without a hitch, they emailed me the 2nd day UPS label, and off it went. They received it on the 29th with the standard (potentially) "fixed and returned" within 5 days message. It's been 11 days now. I called last week Friday and was told that they were waiting for a digitizer that was to arrive that day and would have my phone out that night. Was pretty happy with that and waited to receive an email with a tracking number. Nothing.
Back on the phone with them today and I'm getting the same story just different ship date. They received the part on Friday, and would hopefully have it repaired and shipped out tonight. It's a cellphone shop and repair depot (Cellular Fantasy in LA, CA), so I'm wondering if they are just backed up with repairs or they don't work weekends? I was also advised that if I want a tracking number I need to call them tonight to ensure it actually went out this time.
So overall I'm probably looking at 13-14 days without my phone. Had I known about the delay, I probably would have waited a month considering the phone actually functioned like normal despite the large cracks.
Anyway, just putting this out there for anyone on the fence about a Squaretrade warranty. I will update with pics of the repaired phone once I finally receive it.
sodomanaz said:
I was pretty pleased with Squaretrade when I had my Note 1, as the turnaround was incredibly fast and the repair work was really well done.
Picked up a new warranty for my Note 2 and sadly had to use it rather quickly after getting the phone.
November 27 I filed a claim with Squaretrade for my broken screen. Dumb mistake, set it on my wallet and it eventually hit the kitchen floor. Really didn't seem like much of a drop, but the cracks were there and I figured I might as well file the claim. Now I wish I waited. Had 2 large cracks on the phone and a small chip on the bottom right of the glass.
Everything went off without a hitch, they emailed me the 2nd day UPS label, and off it went. They received it on the 29th with the standard (potentially) "fixed and returned" within 5 days message. It's been 11 days now. I called last week Friday and was told that they were waiting for a digitizer that was to arrive that day and would have my phone out that night. Was pretty happy with that and waited to receive an email with a tracking number. Nothing.
Back on the phone with them today and I'm getting the same story just different ship date. They received the part on Friday, and would hopefully have it repaired and shipped out tonight. It's a cellphone shop and repair depot (Cellular Fantasy in LA, CA), so I'm wondering if they are just backed up with repairs or they don't work weekends? I was also advised that if I want a tracking number I need to call them tonight to ensure it actually went out this time.
So overall I'm probably looking at 13-14 days without my phone. Had I known about the delay, I probably would have waited a month considering the phone actually functioned like normal despite the large cracks.
Anyway, just putting this out there for anyone on the fence about a Squaretrade warranty. I will update with pics of the repaired phone once I finally receive it.
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I had horror stories with SqureTrade and my Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab. There was a well known issue with displays on that device with what looked like wet spots (Newton Ring). Sent back my device a total of three times, and always came back with a replacement screen that had the same exact problem. Wrote Squaretrade corporate of the issue, and they never replied. I am not sure that I will use or recommend SquareTrade again.
I never considered using them for a cell phone, as the turnaround times with no cell phone are not acceptable for me.
Milkman00 said:
I had horror stories with SqureTrade and my Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab. There was a well known issue with displays on that device with what looked like wet spots (Newton Ring). Sent back my device a total of three times, and always came back with a replacement screen that had the same exact problem. Wrote Squaretrade corporate of the issue, and they never replied. I am not sure that I will use or recommend SquareTrade again.
I never considered using them for a cell phone, as the turnaround times with no cell phone are not acceptable for me.
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Well, when I did my Note 1 claim, there was an option for waiting for a replacement to be sent and mail back the old phone (though I opted for repair which was quick). Was really hoping this was going to be the case this time, but I understood because this was a new phone that it was going to need servicing rather than replacement. The turn around is pretty unworkable for me with my job and will make me think twice next time. I'm just hoping they do a good job as this wait has been maddening.
For your situation, did you try leaving a review on Reseller Ratings? They seem to respond to complaints there. http://www.resellerratings.com/store/SquareTrade/sort/likes
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For your situation, did you try leaving a review on Reseller Ratings? They seem to respond to complaints there. http://www.resellerratings.com/store/SquareTrade/sort/likes
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I would have thought writing corporate would have done it, BUT what the heck, I will give this a shot.
Thanks
Thanks for posting your story, and I'll be interested to hear your updates. I read your original review of Squaretrade, and your story actually motivated me to get coverage of my Note 2. Well, it was also significantly cheaper to insure it through Squaretrade than through AT&T or Best Buy ($90 for 2 years and $100 deductible is reasonable). I know Squaretrade doesn't cover lost or stolen devices, but that's not why I wanted insurance.
When I first bought coverage, the Note 2 wasn't an option on the website yet. I called customer service and was connected to a well-spoken rep within 30 seconds. He was extremely helpful and recorded my device info and confirmed coverage right on the spot and sent a confirmation email. This was far better customer service than I've ever had when dealing with AT&T.
In the end though I hope to never need to use the insurance *fingers crossed*
Couple questions: Now that you're having your Note II repaired, do you need to purchase coverage again, or do you continue to have coverage but would need to pay another $100 deductible if you file another claim in the future? Also, how stingy are they with the name on the purchase receipt? Although I bought my Note 2 with my debit card, the name on the email receipt was the primary account holder on my family's wireless plan (my father, same last name). I wonder if this may be an issue if I ever file a claim.
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Couple questions: Now that you're having your Note II repaired, do you need to purchase coverage again, or do you continue to have coverage but would need to pay another $100 deductible if you file another claim in the future? Also, how stingy are they with the name on the purchase receipt? Although I bought my Note 2 with my debit card, the name on the email receipt was the primary account holder on my family's wireless plan (my father, same last name). I wonder if this may be an issue if I ever file a claim.
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You still have coverage for a repair, but if they send you a reimbursement check, your warranty is done. As far as I understand, you are covered for up to the cost of the device. So if I'm not mistaken, the cost of repairs is deducted from that price (~$600) and continues to dwindle upon each use. Only problem I can see with that is they determine the pricing and never tell you the costs. So this repair + parts might be $300, so if I really have a bad accident causing the device to die in the future, I might be refunded $300 (really $200 after deductible). And ya, you will have to pay another deductible.
The warranties are easily transferable for the life of the warranty, so I don't think you'll run into any problems with names on receipts and such.
My main reason for going with Squaretrade is just like yours: price. AT&T is $200 or $250 for deductible on top of their $7 a month. That's quite a lot for an item that always drops in value as weeks go by and newer, fancier phones come out.
best buy is $240 for two years ($10/mo)and no deductible. not necessarily $240 either. $240 is only if you have the phone that long. its only $180 if you have it for 18 mos...
UCLAKoolman said:
Thanks for posting your story, and I'll be interested to hear your updates. I read your original review of Squaretrade, and your story actually motivated me to get coverage of my Note 2. Well, it was also significantly cheaper to insure it through Squaretrade than through AT&T or Best Buy ($90 for 2 years and $100 deductible is reasonable). I know Squaretrade doesn't cover lost or stolen devices, but that's not why I wanted insurance.
When I first bought coverage, the Note 2 wasn't an option on the website yet. I called customer service and was connected to a well-spoken rep within 30 seconds. He was extremely helpful and recorded my device info and confirmed coverage right on the spot and sent a confirmation email. This was far better customer service than I've ever had when dealing with AT&T.
In the end though I hope to never need to use the insurance *fingers crossed*
Couple questions: Now that you're having your Note II repaired, do you need to purchase coverage again, or do you continue to have coverage but would need to pay another $100 deductible if you file another claim in the future? Also, how stingy are they with the name on the purchase receipt? Although I bought my Note 2 with my debit card, the name on the email receipt was the primary account holder on my family's wireless plan (my father, same last name). I wonder if this may be an issue if I ever file a claim.
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best buys warranty is $10/month or $170 for 2yrs, does not cover lost or stolen, and No deductible.
If something were to happen within the first 7 months where they wont fix, send refurbished phone, or give you credit towards a new phone. Which has happened to my brother you get the prorated amount back from them. He got back $170 from his Black tie plan and they also let him pick any phone that was the same price of the dell streak ( $600 at that time). So he got new phone and the money he paid for the black tie plan back since you get a discount if you purchase 2yrs upfront. Not bad deal if you ask me and with the note2 it seems to be one of the few phones that will last 2 yrs at least or with how fast these phones are coming out you will be covered through the black tie protection.
It beats AT&T's insurance plan including several other out there right now, besides there is no B&M store to bring your device to when you need warranty service and no one to yell at in person when something isn't right.
It seems that best buy's insurance would be a slightly better deal if you ever need to file a claim. However I would rather only pay $90 for two years and pay the extra $100 if something breaks down the line. Considering I used my last iPhones case less and never had an incident, hopefully the same will go with my Note. $90 for two years peace-of-mind is basically what I bought.
Got my phone back this morning. I called last night for a tracking number and they said I would get an email within an hour with the information. Unfortunately it never came. Went to work this morning a bit annoyed as I didn't get an email, but received a call that I had an overnighted UPS box waiting for me at home.
Looks like new, so I won't bother with pics. They did all sorts of diagnostics and included screenshot proof (3 pages) of each test they ran. Only thing I am curious about is the battery test conclusion. Since the phone was barely in its second week of use, it was graded as Good rather than Excellent. Just curious what they would consider to be excellent since this is pretty damn close to brand new.
Anyway, besides the long wait (due to being a new phone) and lack of communication towards the end, I am pretty happy with the service. Screen protector and case now applied so hopefully I can keep from paying out another deductible.
*edit* Just a fun side story, but I went to AT&T to get a new micro sim set up, and I was asked to browse around as I waited for someone to be available. Was a bit odd since the store was practically empty besides the 9 employees. A plain clothed Samsung rep was at the store and asked if I was buying a Samsung phone as I was looking at the cases. After informing him I was just waiting for a new sim to put in my Note 2 he spent the next 15 minutes showing me all sorts of features of the phone. Must have been bored as I mentioned a few times I already owned one so selling me further on the features wasn't going to do much. Probably wanted to practice his sales pitch.
Back from the dead.
Dropped my phone yesterday while on the treadmill. It fell, got pulled by the aux cable, then fell a full foot from where it detached. I was thinking, "damn, glad I have a screen protector and case on it." Well, the glass is intact, but it's bleeding internally. Screen is getting worse and worse. Another $100 down the drain to squaretrade.
Or so I thought!
I called them and told them I really didn't want to wait as long as I did last time. They told me I had the option of finding a local shop to repair it at no additional deductible. All I have to do is pay for it, fax them the receipt, and I will be reimbursed as long as it doesn't go over $599. Took all day but found a shop that could have the part in by tomorrow and repaired same day for $360. Fingers crossed. Still impressed.
Sounds like you need an Otterbox Defender case.
scitech09 said:
Sounds like you need an Otterbox Defender case.
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Ya, I ordered the Commuter. Don't want to go through this again.
sodomanaz said:
Well, when I did my Note 1 claim, there was an option for waiting for a replacement to be sent and mail back the old phone (though I opted for repair which was quick). Was really hoping this was going to be the case this time, but I understood because this was a new phone that it was going to need servicing rather than replacement. The turn around is pretty unworkable for me with my job and will make me think twice next time. I'm just hoping they do a good job as this wait has been maddening.
For your situation, did you try leaving a review on Reseller Ratings? They seem to respond to complaints there. http://www.resellerratings.com/store/SquareTrade/sort/likes
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sodomanaz. I wanted to let you know that I finally got around to posting on resellerratings, and THAT seemed to get their attention. They seem to be wanting to resolve my problem now.
Thanks for the advice.
Milkman00 said:
sodomanaz. I wanted to let you know that I finally got around to posting on resellerratings, and THAT seemed to get their attention. They seem to be wanting to resolve my problem now.
Thanks for the advice.
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That's awesome.
For me I just got my phone back today from a local shop. He fried the first screen and had to order another so I had to wait another few days. Shop has sworn never to touch another note 2 though haha. Works flawlessly now and with the commuter, though huge, feels secure like it did when I had one on my note 1.
Anyway submitting my receipt today for reimbursement. Fingers crossed it goes smooth. Gotta say that this warranty has paid for itself multiple times and the lack of deductible on this fix was over the top.
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Cracked screen/outcome?

Hey folks, had my OP3 for just over a month and wouldn't you know that I dropped a tool on the phone just at the earpiece and the whole screen spider cracked! Totally bummed out.
When talking to customer care they said it could take up to 10 working days, but once creating an RMA they would pay for shipping and then give me an estimate for materials and labor once they finish inspection. Does anyone have any prior opinion with this approach?
On a second option, I purchased a 1 year insurance plan from OnePlus that they offered through a company called Assurant.."On Gard Plus 24".....but when talking to One Plus, they had no contact number for claims!! Only an email for North America. Luckily the email was real and I got a responce, and they will be forwarding my claim to the appropriate division. Has any one gone this route?? (BTW if needed the email is " [email protected] " ).
Or how about just taking it to a phone repair spot and have them order the needed glass? Any one do this with the OP3?
I look forward to hear what options you took and how much was the repair and how long were you with out your phone.
Cheers!
I know I'm not the only one with butter fingers here......
Cracked my screen too, cost was €104 (screen, shipping, work) and the phone was gone for 20 days.
When asking if I can do it on my one they told me the screen isn't sold by OnePlus. So if you find one it's not genuine...
superiscch...thank you for that...that is what I was hunting for. Funny how when my SGS5's screen cracked, it was just one line. Now you compromise the glass and it just shatters!
Update
I got to talk to the insurance provider that was sold with the purchase of the OP3 and customer service was excellent...located in Canada. With the purchase of the insurance, the customer is allowed 2 replacement devices for damages regarding screen or water. This also includes manufacturer defect with unlimited replacement! They will replace your device with either a new one or refurbished model.....so
It's $80 for the insurance.....$75 for the claim. They then send out a replacement to you (2-3 days) and you get to move all your info from the damaged one to the new one and you then send out the damaged one! So your not left without a phone!
At this point I'm thinking this is the best service I have seen in a while! Hope this helps anyone else who has had damage their OP3.
I did receive an 1-800 number but it is with my notes that I don't have access to right now, but if it is needed I will post it LTR.....take care :highfive:

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