Factory defect or are they going to say I caused this? the phone was never dropped and shows no signs of being dropped. I can only assume this is a result of taking my phone out of the case often. I have a tech21 case and I do take the phone out daily. Either way T-Mobile said they would credit me the charge if any. I just wanted to get some ideas on how this happened and what you think they will say caused it.
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Well it's plastic, weak plastic for that matter. I remember that my Note 2 trim was damaged from removing a stiff TPU case a few times.
Maybe Samsung should quit producing theses phones with plastic trims.
Mine broke in the exact same place yesterday. I haven't used a case much at all but I did think that when I have the taking in and out might be the reason.
I never got insurance with t mobile so didn't think about taking in. I guess I can live with it for now. Maybe put a case on
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That type of breakage is from user error.
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That type of breakage is from user error.
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And that post was from an idiot. Unless you can prove your comments please leave them to yourself. Still laughing as I finish this post. I Used the phone to make calls improperly..... my kung fu grip is too strong?
.....but your the one with a broken note 3. Now it's ugly lolll good day to you sir ?
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True, I dinged my volume rocker to the point that it bent. Took it back to Costco (you get 90 days return there) and swapped it out for a new one. I hated just knowing my volume rocker was dinged on a brand new note 3.
My advice working for tmobile tech support (the guys that exchange your phone). Your worrying too much, this is a manufacturer defect. They will not charge you a out of warranty fee as long as the rep notes that it NOT user error.
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.....but your the one with a broken note 3. Now it's ugly lolll good day to you sir ?
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Learn to read. My NEW one is coming today and I will not have to pay the deductible. troll feeding over.
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True, I dinged my volume rocker to the point that it bent. Took it back to Costco (you get 90 days return there) and swapped it out for a new one. I hated just knowing my volume rocker was dinged on a brand new note 3.
My advice working for tmobile tech support (the guys that exchange your phone). Your worrying too much, this is a manufacturer defect. They will not charge you a out of warranty fee as long as the rep notes that it NOT user error.
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The Rep was some old lady that i have to repeat my name to 3 times. I don't even think she understood what the exact damage was. Good thing is she said i would be credited if i was charged.
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Learn to read. My NEW one is coming today and I will not have to pay the deductible. troll feeding over.
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No matter how many times you may throw insults, the fact of the matter is, that damage is from user error, and now you'll be receiving a refurbished phone that someone else probably abused, like the one pictured in the 1st post lol. Good luck on your refurbished phone ?
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My first one did the same thing and I didn't know what happened. I sent it back and got a replacement
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My first one did the same thing and I didn't know what happened. I sent it back and got a replacement
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How's the new one you got?
Mine lasted 6 months not a scratch, no chipping and worked fine until this happened over the weekend. if it is happening it to everyone in the same place its a stress area that wasn't picked up during testing. I can only assume it had to do with case removal. Can someone else that did not have this problem confirm they did or did not remove the phone from a tight case on a regular basis? A store rep looked at mine and asked if i sat on the phone which I never have.
How did you get your phone replaced? Does t mobile have insurance for this sort of stuff?
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Not trying to be a [email protected] but if you broke it from removing a "tight" case, then it's your fault. If the case was other than an official Samsung product, it's your fault. It's a defect if you open the box and the crack was there, or suddenly you looked at it and the breakage manifested before eyes without your intervention none whatsoever. Anything else, it's user error!
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I have a business account and have been with tmobile for years so the gave me a one time replacement free of charge. As far as explaining to them how it happened i have no clue. User error ks hard to phathom because these phones should me able to be taken in and out of the case i bought from tmobile. I am not even sure thats how it happened because it did not break in front of my eyes. Good luck. And to the troll if a refurbished phone bothers you how do uou have sex with women other than virgins. That beat up ***** has got to bother u more than a previously used phone.
Well now I wont be surprised in the future when this happens to my phone too.
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I have a business account and have been with tmobile for years so the gave me a one time replacement free of charge. As far as explaining to them how it happened i have no clue. User error ks hard to phathom because these phones should me able to be taken in and out of the case i bought from tmobile. I am not even sure thats how it happened because it did not break in front of my eyes. Good luck. And to the troll if a refurbished phone bothers you how do uou have sex with women other than virgins. That beat up ***** has got to bother u more than a previously used phone.
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In my statements, I never implied any similarities between women and material objects, YOU did! I place women on a much higher pedestal than that! I'd also like to add that I've never had a problem accepting a refurbished phone over a new "only" and "only" if I know for a fact that it'll be a greater gain for me to trade in my original unit which I know has only been used by me. You on the other hand allowed your phone to get borked. Next you come here and post photos which clearly shows the breakage was caused from some type of stress or tension applied wrongly, which you are responsible for, and you wanna shift blame and yell defect! You defected the phone by not being careful as you should've. But hey there's no reason to be mad. You got you a refurbished Note 3 which more than likely most of its mileage are from the previous owner's bathroom usage, but I guess we'll never exactly know that, but hey as long as it works, right lol? ?
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... Can someone else that did not have this problem confirm they did or did not remove the phone from a tight case on a regular basis? A store rep looked at mine and asked if i sat on the phone which I never have.
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I've not had this problem. I rarely take it out of the case. Pretty much the only time would be to do a battery pull which is seldom. Case was a slip on type which is fairly tight.
No breaks on any parts so far and I've had the phone since Oct. I don't use the Stylus often either though.
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In my statements, I never implied any similarities between women and material objects, YOU did! I place women on a much higher pedestal than that! I'd also like to add that I've never had a problem accepting a refurbished phone over a new "only" and "only" if I know for a fact that it'll be a greater gain for me to trade in my original unit which I know has only been used by me. You on the other hand allowed your phone to get borked. Next you come here and post photos which clearly shows the breakage was caused from some type of stress or tension applied wrongly, which you are responsible for, and you wanna shift blame and yell defect! You defected the phone by not being careful as you should've. But hey there's no reason to be mad. You got you a refurbished Note 3 which more than likely most of its mileage are from the previous owner's bathroom usage, but I guess we'll never exactly know that, but hey as long as it works, right lol? ?
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Hey tough guy check your PM
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So after work last night we all got together to drink some beers and talk I took out phone to call the wife and phone slipped out my hand tried to grab it in the air and just added more force for impact now my GS2 looks like this :crying:
Now i need some help or the best place to replace screen maybe even looking to change it to a different color I am in California
And I don't drink
Dam
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It pains me to see that. Sorry man.
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Sadly i've noticed from my old vibrant that the gorilla glass is not what's it's made out to be... When you take your phone apart you'll see.. If you bend the glass it breaks with ease, and if you put pressure in one small area it's done for. I swear plexiglass is stronger than the ****.
check Amazon man. it cost about 50 bucks for the whole housing u can even find it in white
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check Amazon man. it cost about 50 bucks for the whole housing u can even find it in white
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EBay revealed a new screen to cost up around 180 bucks. I say buy a new phone.
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I was afraid that this would happen to my phone so I bought a Ballistics case for it (since Otterbox decided NOT to make a grossly over-priced case for the T989). Anyway, I'm sorry this happened to you
I would scour ebay for parts or see if someone is selling a defunct t989 you could buy and scavenge the parts. You shouldn't have to pay more than $200 including shipping.
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I was afraid that this would happen to my phone so I bought a Ballistics case for it (since Otterbox decided NOT to make a grossly over-priced case for the T989). Anyway, I'm sorry this happened to you
I would scour ebay for parts or see if someone is selling a defunct t989 you could buy and scavenge the parts. You shouldn't have to pay more than $200 including shipping.
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That's the price of a new phone...
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That's the price of a new phone...
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Not if he has to pay full price....this is why I get insurance....took me washing my phone 4 years ago and I have had insurance on every phone I have had sense.....
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Not if he has to pay full price....this is why I get insurance....took me washing my phone 4 years ago and I have had insurance on every phone I have had sense.....
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I use to have insurance. But after paying ten bucks a month for 22 months, plus the 100 deductible, that's outrageous for a refurbished device. They go for 200 on Craigslist in my area. Insurance is a rip off.. in my experience
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Well 9 times out of 10 when I have had to use the insurance....I have gotten a new phone and the few refurbished ones I got were all defective so then I called up and got a brand new one the next day....I will say not finding much in the way of G2s for less than 200 around here much yet....I got one for 180 but I got lucky
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Well 9 times out of 10 when I have had to use the insurance....I have gotten a new phone and the few refurbished ones I got were all defective so then I called up and got a brand new one the next day....I will say not finding much in the way of G2s for less than 200 around here much yet....I got one for 180 but I got lucky
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Ha I had a very poor experience with asurion.. every time I got a device it was defective, I ended up taking two apart and melding it into one functional device. Glad your experience was better!
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beezie916 said:
Well 9 times out of 10 when I have had to use the insurance....I have gotten a new phone and the few refurbished ones I got were all defective so then I called up and got a brand new one the next day....I will say not finding much in the way of G2s for less than 200 around here much yet....I got one for 180 but I got lucky
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Wait, you've used insurance 10 times? And 9 of them were new? You def need it.
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Wait, you've used insurance 10 times? And 9 of them were new? You def need it.
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He said 9/10...
It could have been more that 10 times lol
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That sucks, but please tell us more about the stick figure holding a knife in your picture...
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I use to have insurance. But after paying ten bucks a month for 22 months, plus the 100 deductible, that's outrageous for a refurbished device. They go for 200 on Craigslist in my area. Insurance is a rip off.. in my experience
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Not really because you get warranty for life you can have as many exchange as you want even when you brick your phone plus it works for any phone that is or was used to your sim card so I think paying my end 5 bucks is well worth it.
And by the way you are right, if i ever crack my screen I prefer to get a new one. people the repair cell phone screens never leave as it used to be. you can tell a lot that the screen been replaced
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Wait, you've used insurance 10 times? And 9 of them were new? You def need it.
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Hahaha the only phone I got from a warranty exchange that was new from tmobile was when my sensation got a power button defect and tmobile gave me the amaze brand new in box as a warranty exchange. then a few days later i guess they figure about the glitch because the amaze was not long since it came out and took it off from their system as a alternative phone lol.
but guess what I'm kinda tik off from tmobile is that I called to change a plan for my sons phone and the rep could hear an echo so we ketp talking and she said that if I wanted a warranty exchange, my answer was there is no point on getting the same phone that my have the screen bleed or else cause of samsung defect and she had the guts to gave me these alternative phone that I was like omg I better stick to what i have.
1. HTC AMAZE 4G I already had it sold it for the sensation
2. Sidekick 4g
3. Nokia Lumia.
4. Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
5. HTC HD2
Phones that are not even compatible to the S2
Warranty exchange and insurance claim is different. You can exchange as many times as you like but you can only claim insurance twice in 365 days.
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The other difference with an insurance claim is you have to pay a deductable of about 130 per claim when you have the TMOBILE US insurance. I had the insurance on my last phone the HD2 and never used it. Have it on the SG2 as well. Have no idea what you get when you have to file a claim, lesser phone if the phone is discontinued or refurbished?
I had coverage on other phones with SquareTrade and their servce was great. Bought a used phone off eBay, put on the coverage. If something happens, they basically refund the cost for up to two years. Not considering the insurance is dirt cheap compared to the TMobile monthly cost.
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So after work last night we all got together to drink some beers and talk I took out phone to call the wife and phone slipped out my hand tried to grab it in the air and just added more force for impact now my GS2 looks like this :crying:
Now i need some help or the best place to replace screen maybe even looking to change it to a different color I am in California
And I don't drink
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Ouch! Well, if this will make it feel better, I've had worse:
Phone + Pavement + Bus # 85 = I'll leave the state of the phone to your imagination. I will, however, say that the SIM card inside was also dead.
And if that didn't make you feel better, I hope it at least made you laugh (I can tell you I wasn't laughing when I saw the result of this combo). That was expen$ive.
Ok, here's the deal: the glass on your phone is just that: glass. What makes it strong is that it's laminated: several layers of glass at tension against each other. You compromise one layer, the entire piece of glass is garbage, it cracks in a spiderweb pattern like what you see. So your glass is a goner.
What about the digitizer under it? Test it very carefully: touch everywhere on your screen and test if the phone will detect it. If not, your digitizer is gone too, you do need that $180 screen assembly. What about the LCD? Any dead pixels / lines / areas?
HOWEVER
If the LCD and the digitizer still work, there is some hope yet: your glass is broken, but your phone still works! What you need to do now is find a way to glue it together again. It will never be like new. It will never be strong again, and your phone will probably die a nasty screen death within a year or so, but that's a year you don't have to buy another phone. I think Walmart has some service to repair broken glass (at least here it does). If the digitizer works, that is. IF it works. And IF your LCD is not damaged. And IF that service is what it claims to be.
Don't expect miracles, your best case scenario is a phone with visual artifacts from the broken glass.
Damn ...
Heard they were now selling our phone for $299 brand new. Not sure how much truth there is to that since I'm in Canada but worth looking into.
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so i was wondering if i should exchange my note 2 for another note 2. today i saw on my screen a small scratch that you could only see when the screen is off. its nothing bad but considering i just got the phone less than 2 weeks ago its bothering my like crazy. i did not drop it and i think i got it when taking the phone in and out of my pocket. i ordered a screen protector last week but because of sandy (i live in nyc) most of my packages were delayed. so my question is should i return it to tmobile for a new one. i have up to nov 9 to return since thats the 14 day policy and i could just make up some bs about the bluetooth or wifi not working properly. (please i dont want a lecture about the moral issues of this but considering the price i paid and how new it is im sure most of you would second guess and consider this option)
If they notice it they won't take it more than likely
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If they notice it they won't take it more than likely
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thats the thing. you will only see if when the screen is off and at a certain angle. lol. its a very light scratch but i know its there and i cant help but keep looking at it and trying to "buff" it out. lol. i know im being anal about it but i hate scratches especially when i just got the phone.
the tmobile store in a mall in NYC said $50 restocking fee when i wanted to exchange my white note 2 for a titanium note 2
You aren't being anal. I would feel and be the same way.. I thought our phone had Gorilla Glass?.. My last phone the T-Mobile SGS4G had Gorilla Glass. I NEVER used a screen protector (love the feel/slide of the glass) and it didn't get the slightest scratch on the screen. I had that phone for over 2 years.. I would expect the same from this phone if it has Gorilla Glass.. Just saying
i would recommend that you instead of taking it to a store, call 611 and tell them that the speaker or w.e is not working. they will replace it with a new unit free of charge.
Good luck with that. My GNote2 showed up with a defective power button and I've been through four days of being on hold, different stories, denials, excuses and general corporate BS in an effort to get a replacement. I finally got another on the way (supposedly) but it was not easy and I hate to think how many hours I put into the effort.
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Good luck with that. My GNote2 showed up with a defective power button and I've been through four days of being on hold, different stories, denials, excuses and general corporate BS in an effort to get a replacement. I finally got another on the way (supposedly) but it was not easy and I hate to think how many hours I put into the effort.
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That's jacked up tmobile wouldn't take care of a defective phone they sent you. Poor CS! I hope you get a good one this time!
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Good luck with that. My GNote2 showed up with a defective power button and I've been through four days of being on hold, different stories, denials, excuses and general corporate BS in an effort to get a replacement. I finally got another on the way (supposedly) but it was not easy and I hate to think how many hours I put into the effort.
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Really? Hmm.. Not sure what to do now.. Lol. I mean it's not worth the hassle if I have to jump through that many hoops for a new phone.. Ughhh I just got my screen protector too.. You think it would be worth the hassle to try for a really light/fine/superficial scratch?
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Really? Hmm.. Not sure what to do now.. Lol. I mean it's not worth the hassle if I have to jump through that many hoops for a new phone.. Ughhh I just got my screen protector too.. You think it would be worth the hassle to try for a really light/fine/superficial scratch?
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Dude dont waste your time! Keep the phone you have! Tmobile will not replace a new one just bc your phone has a light scratch!!
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I am waiting for the "I dont use screen protectors because the screens dont scratch" crowd to respond.
That being said, I doubt the screen was scratched when you got it. Not exactly sure why you would feel ok exchanging it for something you did, even if it was an accident.
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My girl put a scratch on my phone by accident ... was very light but i couldnt deal with it.
Odin flashed a kernel and radio for another phone on my N2 and it wouldnt boot... took it to tmo (within the 14/30day period) got a brand new phone....Im keeping the plastic on it till my screen protector and case come this time
Hey everyone.
Need personal opinions as I cannot decide for myself -.-
Recently got a warranty replacement device from T-Mobile.
It's a refurb.. -.-
My old one had a weird smudge in all camera apps as well as in the picture. Really annoying.
Well I got my refurb, it's got it's issues, 3 "ink" spots on the screen, my original had zero! I cannot undervolt by more than 25mA. My original could under volt by 150 across the board. The refurb gets very hot (approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit with normal use) my original hardly ever broke 90. And my battery life is freaking **** with this new device. (I'm guessing heat is the issue here)
I'm really ****ing upset. Excuse my language..
The decision I cannot make is this.
Do I request T-Mobile to ship my original device back to me(it's still in transit just dropped it off today), and either 1 deal with the camera smudge, or 2 take apart both devices and swap the camera modules?
I looked all over YouTube, I cannot find anyone saying there is a warranty sticker covering any screws.
Does anyone know if they can tell if the device was disassembled? I have professional tools so I won't leave markings behind.
Simply put, I hate this "new" device.
I don't understand why companies give refurbished devices for warranty when I am paying full price for a brand new device that should last at least a year. It's not my fault something happened that was out of my control..
Thanks for putting up with my rant lol.
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Wow, that's though. I send in my Device to samsung for a fix, and they fixed it with a "replaced PBA" comment, but I saw some people say they just send another one. Hopefully it's not a refurbished. I doubt they will be able to cancel the shipping, but if they an, most definitely swap the camera modules. Having those problems on the refurbished sucks. I could have fixed mine but I sent it in hoping Id get another one which didn't die after 2.5Hrs screen on time and 12 hours running time. Switch out the cameras if possible. I myself, if I get a bad one on saturday, I'll hate my descision but Im going to go for the 16GB nexus 4. Hate the limited storage and the on screen buttons that get in the way, but heck I'm not going to live 2 years with a faulty device
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Hey everyone.
Need personal opinions as I cannot decide for myself -.-
Recently got a warranty replacement device from T-Mobile.
It's a refurb.. -.-
My old one had a weird smudge in all camera apps as well as in the picture. Really annoying.
Well I got my refurb, it's got it's issues, 3 "ink" spots on the screen, my original had zero! I cannot undervolt by more than 25mA. My original could under volt by 150 across the board. The refurb gets very hot (approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit with normal use) my original hardly ever broke 90. And my battery life is freaking **** with this new device. (I'm guessing heat is the issue here)
I'm really ****ing upset. Excuse my language..
The decision I cannot make is this.
Do I request T-Mobile to ship my original device back to me(it's still in transit just dropped it off today), and either 1 deal with the camera smudge, or 2 take apart both devices and swap the camera modules?
I looked all over YouTube, I cannot find anyone saying there is a warranty sticker covering any screws.
Does anyone know if they can tell if the device was disassembled? I have professional tools so I won't leave markings behind.
Simply put, I hate this "new" device.
I don't understand why companies give refurbished devices for warranty when I am paying full price for a brand new device that should last at least a year. It's not my fault something happened that was out of my control..
Thanks for putting up with my rant lol.
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I can understand your frustration With my experience working foe Tmobile and having done countless warranty exchanges since the my touch, they will not return your original device. Unless you cannsomehowncontact ups and have them stop transit and send it back and return the one they sent you. You should contact tkobile again and tell them what happened. Afaik they will not return it back to you. When it gets to their processing center it'll get factory reset, processed and possibly put back up as a refurb if it passes all their tests. You do have the option of requesting another warranty exchange, possibly going to retention this time or a higher tier of tech support.
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I can understand your frustration With my experience working foe Tmobile and having done countless warranty exchanges since the my touch, they will not return your original device. Unless you cannsomehowncontact ups and have them stop transit and send it back and return the one they sent you. You should contact tkobile again and tell them what happened. Afaik they will not return it back to you. When it gets to their processing center it'll get factory reset, processed and possibly put back up as a refurb if it passes all their tests. You do have the option of requesting another warranty exchange, possibly going to retention this time or a higher tier of tech support.
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Thanks for the reply. I was wishing to talk to someone who works for them. I really hate the newer one they sent me. No matter what ROM, kernel, modem it lasts at most about 8 hours 2 hours screen on time. And the phone gets almost too hot to hold . If I didn't have an otter box, i prolly wouldn't be able to hold it. And the worst part is is the freaking screen spots. I get its a known issue with the super amoled but Christ the phones not been released even a year! Not to mention the o e I paid full price for was/is flawless despite the camera smudge.
I'm calling them today after work and am not going to be as nice as I usually am.. I hate this ****..
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elesbb said:
Thanks for the reply. I was wishing to talk to someone who works for them. I really hate the newer one they sent me. No matter what ROM, kernel, modem it lasts at most about 8 hours 2 hours screen on time. And the phone gets almost too hot to hold . If I didn't have an otter box, i prolly wouldn't be able to hold it. And the worst part is is the freaking screen spots. I get its a known issue with the super amoled but Christ the phones not been released even a year! Not to mention the o e I paid full price for was/is flawless despite the camera smudge.
I'm calling them today after work and am not going to be as nice as I usually am.. I hate this ****..
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I'd do that too. With the sgs2 I went through five warranty exchanges. They wouldn't offer me anything else because apparently it was the best phone they had even though they had the presale of the sgs3 going on when this happened. That's what drove me to sell it and buy a gnex. Long story short in back here.
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I'd do that too. With the sgs2 I went through five warranty exchanges. They wouldn't offer me anything else because apparently it was the best phone they had even though they had the presale of the sgs3 going on when this happened. That's what drove me to sell it and buy a gnex. Long story short in back here.
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So they want me to send this one back, and when they receive it, they will send another one back..
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If I get the original one back, does anyone know if they can tell I had it apart?
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I feel your pain. They pulled the same refurbished bs on me before too. And a buddy of mine on Verizon got sent back a completely different (and lower end) refurbished phone with their insurance.
I know it doesn't help your current situation, but for your next phone I suggest you check out Square Trade. They actually treat you right & are fair and honest. Only thing is they don't cover theft. But I know they WON'T send you back a freaking refurbished phone. I used them once and they were great.
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MotorcycleKopp said:
I feel your pain. They pulled the same refurbished bs on me before too. And a buddy of mine on Verizon got sent back a completely different (and lower end) refurbished phone with their insurance.
I know it doesn't help your current situation, but for your next phone I suggest you check out Square Trade. They actually treat you right & are fair and honest. Only thing is they don't cover theft. But I know they WON'T send you back a freaking refurbished phone. I used them once and they were great.
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Next phone I'm saying efff you to everyone. No warranty for me, no insurance either. I'm fixing it myself. Either way I'm losing money.
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elesbb said:
So they want me to send this one back, and when they receive it, they will send another one back..
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Did you call? Are they sending your original back?
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Did you call? Are they sending your original back?
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I called. And they can't send the original back. But they want me to send the one I have now back and once they receive it they will send me out another one. And they said they made a note that it is my second replacement so they said hopefully it will be a brand new device.
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I took my phone to an official samsung showcase booth (literally a huge one) at the mall today. I asked a guy if his note 2 creaks because mine does very much. He took off the back cover and put it face down on the table, reapplied the back cover by pressing it on the table and slid the phone around in the process, and gave me back a screen full of scratches. He said "Nah, that wasn't me. The phone has gorilla glass." and walked away.
I call AT&T to attempt a warranty replacement because of poor build quality. They tell me that it's a sign of physical damage and I no longer have any warranty at all because of it.
So now I have a scratched note 2 that was once spotless and a crappy carrier that won't replace it because of Samsung's poor quality control.
Fml.
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SHould have stopped the guy and said, "hey wait, dont do it that way." I mean, I would have.
I did, he ignored me. He literally stayed silent and ignored me throughout my entire explanation and the process.
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Get hold of Samsung online and let them know what happened. Hopefully you got the employees name. Tell them the location and what he did. I'm sure they will replace your note 2. Never call AT&T for that type of crap. They don't care as you found out the hard way.
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I unfortunately didn't get his name, he didn't have a tag on. He was the manager though, and I know when he was working. One rep said "here speak to our manager, he might be able to help."
If this works, time to download triangle away.
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Ask him if you could see his phone. Test out how well it will handle a 50 foot throw across the store. Then walk away. Done..
Seriously though, I'd be pissed. Id say 90 percent of the people that work in stores like that don't know anything about the products they are even selling. That's why I hate going there. They talk to you like your a child, meanwhile I know more about the stuff that they make a living selling. Blows my mind.
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I took my phone to an official samsung showcase booth (literally a huge one) at the mall today. I asked a guy if his note 2 creaks because mine does very much. He took off the back cover and put it face down on the table, reapplied the back cover by pressing it on the table and slid the phone around in the process, and gave me back a screen full of scratches. He said "Nah, that wasn't me. The phone has gorilla glass." and walked away.
I call AT&T to attempt a warranty replacement because of poor build quality. They tell me that it's a sign of physical damage and I no longer have any warranty at all because of it.
So now I have a scratched note 2 that was once spotless and a crappy carrier that won't replace it because of Samsung's poor quality control.
Fml.
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Did he have little tungsten shards on the table while he was doing that? I wasn't able to scratch my screen with a dinner fork.
Get your screen wet and scrub it real good, you might just have residue from whatever was on the table on there.
He had "brushed off" the table pretty roughly beforehand. I couldn't quite identify fine grains, but I know for a fact something was on the table. I'm a phone freak. I've never dropped or scratched a single phone because I intend on reselling them. The scratches he left are "twist" shaped or "ribbonlike" which directly relate to the sliding and twisting/panning motion he rotated the phone on while it was on the table.
Does anyone know who at samsung I should email? I don't think general support would read or bother working on a resolution to this issue..
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And this is what happens when you let Chuck Norris borrow your phone.
My question is who doesn't put a screen protector on there phone when they get it?
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I've never used screen protectors on any phone. I haven't had a display scratch either, I baby the hell out of my phones. I never put them face down either, idk why he wasn't smart enough to realize the potential damage when he did it.
He wasn't really chuck norris either, looked more like wiz khalifa Imo.
Well, here I am now trying to get this cheap screen protector to go on right to at least cover up the scratch lol.
I hope samsung does something about it, I'm really pissed.
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I just emailed Samsung's 'Voice of Customer' department with a lengthy, descriptive, and fairly intense email.
I'm waiting on a response, I'll update everyone as soon as I get it.
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I've never used screen protectors on any phone. I haven't had a display scratch either, I baby the hell out of my phones. I never put them face down either, idk why he wasn't smart enough to realize the potential damage when he did it.
He wasn't really chuck norris either, looked more like wiz khalifa Imo.
Well, here I am now trying to get this cheap screen protector to go on right to at least cover up the scratch lol.
I hope samsung does something about it, I'm really pissed.
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Ok I read thru everyone post.
Now my option for phone replacement if the scratches are not that bad. But to a phone guy like you sound like. Which is like me a minor scratch is a scratch. But not sure what state you live in.
But I would take it to a AT&T service center! http://www.att.com/esupport/article...=Warranty exchange locations#fbid=ysg3jCpnQgp
And tell them the phone keeps turning off on you or something. And they should send it thru some trouble shooting and may just replace it for you. But make sure you tell them that you really need a new 1. That's how I get mine replaced if I run into a problem..
But noticing that someone told you that your warranty was void. Not sure if they told you that at a store? But you were referring to a rep & a Mgr, so I'm sure you were at a AT&T store! Anyway if they didn't enter nothing in the computer about your phone and you have insurance on it you can get it exchanged at the service center. I've even taken a phone there that was messed up from flashing a bad Rom!
Just my 2¢...:sly:
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seriously, I would file a police report. Sometimes you can do it online and it gives you more credibility.
I was told that my warranty was void by AT&Ts warranties department, as well as Samsung when I was connected to them by the rep.
I hung up and called again to repeat the process and the next rep said my warranty was void as well due to user damage.
I may just file a police report...
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silentecho13 said:
I was told that my warranty was void by AT&Ts warranties department, as well as Samsung when I was connected to them by the rep.
I hung up and called again to repeat the process and the next rep said my warranty was void as well due to user damage.
I may just file a police report...
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Wow that's crazy there. And you said that the Manager did this. Was it a corporate store? You know that makes the difference. When getting something taken care of. Personally I only deal with the Manager's when I'm doing anything in the AT&T store. I've even gotten a few rep fired for messing around with our account. Because we get a 50% discount on accessories. lol
I hope you get your problem fixed soon. Cause if it was me someone would be getting fired for carelessness. And me getting a new phone. Sometimes you have to go above& beyond. Meaning contacting corporate.. An e-mail goes a long way. To the right person.
Also you were mentioning, screen protectors. I use these and there absolutely Crystal clear!
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My question is who doesn't put a screen protector on there phone when they get it?
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If you hang around these forums often enough, you'll realize that there is a cult of users here that believe that using a screen protector is for the devil... Or some sheet.
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I also use the same as banjanman as well. I like them a lot, comparable to Real Look. And they have an offer going that if you leave a review on Amazon, then follow their instructions to tell them that you did so, you get another pack of 3 for free.
So, 6 sps for $10.. Not bad.
Not a store but done over the phone. The warranty rep spoke to a supervisor who gave him this answer, and he said that the store would do the same thing since it's been 2 months and not within 14 days. I got this repeated to me by two reps on two phone calls.
Thanks for the tip on those screen protectors, I'm about to order them myself to cover up the scratch and put one on the replacement if I ever end up getting one.
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Not a store but done over the phone. The warranty rep spoke to a supervisor who gave him this answer, and he said that the store would do the same thing since it's been 2 months and not within 14 days. I got this repeated to me by two reps on two phone calls.
Thanks for the tip on those screen protectors, I'm about to order them myself to cover up the scratch and put one on the replacement if I ever end up getting one.
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Well, my hope is that they didn't make a note on the account about the issue. So that maybe you can use the "my phone is messing up and I need a new one" story. But the probability is not in your favor.
Every time I call they ask me to hold so they can take notes for the account. So If I have to, I go to my local AT&T... Which is full of ex-walmart employees.
I don't advise it, but I've seen some intentionally brick their phones and blame it on the software update. High risk factor though.
Are you saying that this incident with the damage happened 2 months ago??
The incident happened today, a few hours ago. I meant that I've owned the phone for 2 months (and I had creaks since day 1), and I should have swapped it out for creaks within the 14 day 'buyer remorse period' according to the rep.
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So I got my brand new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus from T-Mobile about 2 and a half days ago now. On the beginning of the second day I woke up to notice (With the phone sitting on my nightstand charging like any other phone I've had) that the phone was very very hot to the touch. Upon further inspection after I unplugged it I noticed (To my horror! 0.0) There is now a giant running crack along the left side of the phone. Being in a case from day 1 and NEVER being dropped, this is most definitely NOT accidental damage by any means. (At least in my opinion ). Since the incident I've contacted Samsung and they've provided me with a shipping label to have them take a look at the device. Was really hoping for this to be my best phone yet (Since the Note 4 ). Let's all hope Samsung pulls through and helps me out in this situation! I'll post pictures below and keep you guys updated on what's happening as far as the phone goes! :highfive:
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UPDATE!!!: THEY FIXED IT, LOL I UPDATED THE FRONT THREAD TO SAVE YOU FROM SCROLLING
Hmmmm.....this is OP first ever post
It is certainly possible that the battery swelled like the nexus 6 batteries did. The pressure could have cracked the glass but it is likely that samsung would deny that claim. I would document everything and even charge it up again and record the temperature of the phone when it's over heating. Try to remember we all had one post once. I discovered XDA when I was having problems with my LG thrill.
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knite75 said:
Hmmmm.....this is OP first ever post
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Lol yeah its my first post ^.^
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It is certainly possible that the battery swelled like the nexus 6 batteries did. The pressure could have cracked the glass but it is likely that samsung would deny that claim. I would document everything and even charge it up again and record the temperature of the phone when it's over heating. Try to remember we all had one post once. I discovered XDA when I was having problems with my LG thrill.
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Thanks for the advice I charged it up for a second time and the phone didn't hear up as much. I'll keep you updated (I'm sending it in on Tuesday and living with it until then
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Hmmmm.....this is OP first ever post
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what does that mean other than it's the OP first post.
O_e
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what does that mean other than it's the OP first post.
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I'm not sure what he meant by that
llynch7 said:
what does that mean other than it's the OP first post.
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More often than not, these first time posters will start a thread like this spreading FUD and drop out leaving everyone in a panic. Somehow those threads become a warzone. ? I'm not saying that is the case here though.
(Not the case here + Update on Phone)
(Whoever just said that this was to cause hype, it's not. It actually legit happened here).
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I'm so pissed right now. Samsung called me back and gave me the runaround that this was accidental damage! :crying: . They've really pissed me off. This was not accidental damage and now they want to send it back to me. Going to try to contact their repair center on Monday and appeal this case but other than that I need other options!
If anyone else has any ideas on what to do please let me know!
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(Whoever just said that this was to cause hype, it's not. It actually legit happened here).
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I'm so pissed right now. Samsung called me back and gave me the runaround that this was accidental damage! :crying: . They've really pissed me off. This was not accidental damage and now they want to send it back to me. Going to try to contact their repair center on Monday and appeal this case but other than that I need other options!
If anyone else has any ideas on what to do please let me know!
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The power of social media. Blast them on facebook, twitter etc.
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this is one reason im going to the regular s6 than the curve, hope u resolve this issue
Call Tmobile they will replace it. My phone arrived damaged. Tmobile replaced it no issues. First I called Samsung. They wanted me to buy the protection plan
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this is one reason im going to the regular s6 than the curve, hope u resolve this issue
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Yeah, this one reason of self-destructing curved glasses keeps me away too.
Samsung is being inundated with complains from customers of their Edge self-destructing.
I just hate it. HATE IT!
Help
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The power of social media. Blast them on facebook, twitter etc.
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Good Idea But I feel like I don't have enough followers etc. So if I give you my twitter please "retweet it" Lmao, Matt_My3rs.
It'll be an $175 deductible for T-Mobile insurance.
Will try!
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Call Tmobile they will replace it. My phone arrived damaged. Tmobile replaced it no issues. First I called Samsung. They wanted me to buy the protection plan
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Thanks! I will give it a shot if this doesn't work out with Samsung!
Good news!
I called back Samsung and this time the agent is extremely helpful, they haven't even shipped my phone back yet so Im being transferred to Tier 2 support Might have a chance here!
Heat Test? 0_e
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I called back Samsung and this time the agent is extremely helpful, they haven't even shipped my phone back yet so Im being transferred to Tier 2 support Might have a chance here!
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They've now decided to conduct a "Heat Test" and I should know the results via a call tomorrow. :/
No Info...On Phone Now
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They've now decided to conduct a "Heat Test" and I should know the results via a call tomorrow. :/
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Still have no info from the technicians. (They apologized for not contacting me). So I'm being transferred to one live on the phone right now! cross your fingers!
They fixed it!
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Still have no info from the technicians. (They apologized for not contacting me). So I'm being transferred to one live on the phone right now! cross your fingers!
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YAY! They're sending me a new one free of charge! Thanks Samsung for finally fixing my new phone!
call tmobile and play sob story