Goes anybody else have this problem? I don't know why but the battery cover does not fit properly on the lower left side. 2 pins are visible and it creaks a lot when its moving around in my hands.
I went to an AT&T store to take a look at their display model and noticed the same thing.
No problem with mine. Are you sure it's fully seated? Lay it face down on a towel and run your finger all the way around the edge applying some pressure and see if it doesn't snap into place. I know from experience that it can look seated, but still need a little more of a push to get it all the way there.
There's not much the forum can so for you, just take it back.
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Take it off and snap the pins in from the bottom up.
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Mine is the same for sure, I have taken it off and tried to realign and it makes absolutely no difference. It creaks the most by the volume rocker, fairly annoying! I suppose I'll have to return mine as well then.
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There were quite a few pre orders that had this issue
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I took mine back to the AT&T retail store and they told me they could exchange the battery cover IF they got some returns back but after checking 3 AT&T stores Ive found that they are all sold out of the Galaxy Note and have no returns.
The second option they offered me was to wait until AFTER the 30 day period (yeah right) and go to the AT&T tech support store and see what they can do for me (yeah, like that's going to help)
So finally I told them that they should waive the activation fee while I look/wait for a solution.
Wow...if you call warranty they direct you to go to the store and have it exchanged. That is actually the policy listed online
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I took mine back to the AT&T retail store and they told me they could exchange the battery cover IF they got some returns back but after checking 3 AT&T stores Ive found that they are all sold out of the Galaxy Note and have no returns.
The second option they offered me was to wait until AFTER the 30 day period (yeah right) and go to the AT&T tech support store and see what they can do for me (yeah, like that's going to help)
So finally I told them that they should waive the activation fee while I look/wait for a solution.
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Mine is the same way, three pins on the left side just wont snap into place and my back pops off occasionally. I haven't decided if im going to keep it or exchange it yet.
I put one of the metal like covers on the back and the clips dont line up right on it. I tried to shorten the misalligned clips to fit but anytime i tried to shorten one the whole clip popped off. Theres still enough to hold it on, but not as secure as my OEM one, which fits like a glove. So if these were modeled after some of the early backs, I can see why your having trouble as it had the exact gaps you are speaking of befoe I went all macgyver on it. I am sure OEM is better quality, but i would still recommend AGAINST my method of altering the clips unless it's your last ditch attempt before buying a recplacement back.
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I have been EXTREMELY careful with this phone, yet i managed to see a scratch on the screen as i pulled it out of my pocket. I'm still in my 30 day period and was wondering if at&t would take it back and exchange it for a new one...
I would suggest you contact the company where you bought the phone. But i think you can Imagine what their answer will be. But not all hope is lost. Nowadays you can replace phonescreens pretty cheap if you do this yourself or by someone else.
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If you go back and replace your phone because of a microscratch on your screen, you're likely to get some very cross looks from the rep you speak with, and may not even get the exchange.
Now, I don't typically condone lying, but as one of the people who will potentially get screwed over by AT&T's new 5% rule in October... If you go back and complain about the battery or a "sluggish and laggy" phone, you'll probably get in and out quick and painless. But... Like I said before I don't condone lying, so I'm officially washing my hands of this thread
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I have some light scratches despite being really careful, screen not as tough as you would like to think!
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I have been EXTREMELY careful with this phone, yet i managed to see a scratch on the screen as i pulled it out of my pocket. I'm still in my 30 day period and was wondering if at&t would take it back and exchange it for a new one...
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Yes just tell warranty exchange that the phone over heats and shuts off randomly they will. Exchange it be warn that sometimes the phone that you get back may have some flaws not physical but hardware wise my exchange came back with gps not working had to give it yo Motorola to fix they just gave me a whole new device gps is awesome again
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And once again we see why our insurance rates and deductibles keep going up!
You scratched your phone..............it's not indestructible..............deal with it like the majority of us do instead of trying to scam a replacement for something which you did yourself!
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And once again we see why our insurance rates and deductibles keep going up!
You scratched your phone..............it's not indestructible..............deal with it like the majority of us do instead of trying to scam a replacement for something which you did yourself!
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I've had to replace two Atrix's so far, once because the housing was "loose" (probably manufacturing) and I called to see if there was a way to fix it myself and they said to just replace it. The second time was because the micro usb port was messed up (kept reading as if it was plugged in) so I brought it in and I was able to replicate the problem. Both times I had the phone back to them within 48 hours and both times the issue was physically apparent and replicated.
This is also an issue because a lot of us wanted an unlock-able bootloader but it was thought that many people who should not be "modding" their phone was going to try and probably take advantage of the warranty if they messed it up. This is just another version of that and it makes the argument harder for the rest of us that say we will take responsibility for our actions.
Put a screen protector on it and it won't get scratched. If the screen protector gets scratched get a new one.
Try putting a screen protector on it and see if the scratches are visible. They don't seem noticable to me. And no you can't repair with scratch remover cream. at least I didn't have much luck.
Another option buy the screen from ebay and repair it yourself. Not hard to do. I replaced mine after fallling from top of second story apartment building balcony on to the side walk. With otterbox impact case.
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The answer is no ill tell you why
it cannot be returned any device with liquid or physical damage cannot be exchanged or returned... but it really depends on the scratch
He said he is still in the 30 day period, all he has to do is take it back to the store and they will exchange it for a new one.
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On my iphone, I used automobile finishing tools to get a HUGE scratch out of my iPhone. I have not tried it yet on my Atrix, but are not they both made of Gorilla glass. Specifically, I used Meguir's #2 (like liquid sandpaper) followed by #9. Worked AWESOME to remove the scratches.
Gorilla glass is totally overrated. IMHO grab a couple of cheap eBay screen protectors before it's too late.
If anything, buy and use them for the peace of mind alone...
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He said he is still in the 30 day period, all he has to do is take it back to the store and they will exchange it for a new one.
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This is different in each company and county. So like i earlier suggested, calling the company. You will not get any further with suggestions of our side.
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I have found there to be many places that can replace a screen for about 40 dollars in at&t does not take it back
Just a heads up, my recent experiences with Best Buy's warranty service. Extremely positive.
Broke my Streak last wednesday while shuffling papers on my desk at work. Detoured to Best Buy on my way home, expected to use their horrible Experia loaner phone for 3 days and get a crispy Streak in return (not my first rodeo). Nope. Either a white streak (no. I work in the tire business. Even though I'm in an office, I do venture out into the warehouse. white things never last here) or another android phone with a small screen. I explain to them why each of those is unacceptable, they tell me it's that or pound sand until I'm up for a contract in July. They were all very professional, they worded it nicely enough, and used corporate rules and regulations to explain why they would like to help my but are powerless. I ask them if there would be somebody who could make decisions like that. They say the GM can, and page for a manager. The acting GM comes over and makes an ass out of himself, and runs off to call the manager. Boom, instant approval.
The CSR's were not too up on getting the Note as a replacement for my Streak in the store, they didn't know how to do it, the (acting) store manager was a bit of a tool, but they got through the replacement process from Black Tie. It took a few minutes, and a couple (hundred) dollars from me, but I was able to get the Note for a reduced price because they did not have any Streaks available.
That was Wednesday. Saturday, the phone was hard bricked. I walked in, they did an R&R and gave me a brand new Note. No questions, they didn't care how it happened, they just took the phone and tried a couple of leads to the wall and to a computer and nothing worked. They remembered me, he opens the locker, pulls a box out, voila, brand new phone.
At the end of the process, I asked if we needed to update my black tie plan, and they explained that the black tie system references SKU's not IMEI's. Sounds like a deal if I ever want to add another line for a family member and get them a Note... Not that I haven't gotten every penny's worth out of it already.
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If you speak nicely, act professional, and keep everybody happy, good things will happen.
If you have one Note, buy Black Tie for it.
If you have more than one Note, buy Black Tie for one of them. Just swap SIM cards when you break the uninsured one.
I work at best buy mobile and typically in that case we would have to escalate it and get it approved for a junk out that would pretty much give you the liberty to buy any device in the store for the full retail value of the streak when you purchased it since the streak is discontinued. If there was a difference in price you would have to pay out of pocket. It would probably take a few days to approve but it is possible. Thats why i always recommend it because having blacktie gives us a lot of options to help customers out. Big plus: no deductible! Im glad to see the outcome of your store visit, I would recommend to always go to the besy buy mobiles we are typically better trained and willing to help than the big boxes
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And yes it is based on sku not imei. I would recommend taking your psp# (blacktie protection number) in, just so we dont pull up your receipt and look at the imei
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i work at best buy mobile too i had a skyrocket approved for a junk out and got the note black tie rules
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Yes it does! Though i cant add it to my note since I won it from the karat contest!
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Yes it does! Though i cant add it to my note since I won it from the karat contest!
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i hate you lol i wabted to win one on karat.... im pretty sure everyone i know has one something on karat but me lmao
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Can someone explain the black tie thing please? I have no clue what you guys are talking about. Lol. I got insurance through best buy when I bought my note.
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Black tie protection is a protection plan through best buy and is 9.99 a month with no deductible with unlimited amount of claims. Its billed on a debit or credit and covers everything but lost/stolen and complete water submersion. It's not carrier insurance....
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i work at best buy mobile too i had a skyrocket approved for a junk out and got the note black tie rules
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Your about to hate more.... Won my razr too...
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Black tie protection is a protection plan through best buy and is 9.99 a month with no deductible with unlimited amount of claims. Its billed on a debit or credit and covers everything but lost/stolen and complete water submersion. It's not carrier insurance....
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Cool that's what I have
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First time you break a screen, your stomach sinks. Then you'll be so stoked you pay that $10/mo
Pretty much it pays for it self. That's the beauty if insurance.
When I had my infuse, I dropped it and broke the LCD and no insurance on it so I had to pay full price for a new one.
I'm not taking any chances this time.
How often are the broken devices "junked out" insted of repaired? Is it possible to use the black tie protection to strategically upgrade when your phone is say 1 year into your 2 year contract?
I tried getting black tie for my note but they wouldnt let me buy it because I did not purchase the note for them... I was very dissapointed. Anybody else got turned down?
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I've been delaying taking my phone into Best Buy to have it replaced. Lots of issues going on that I think stem from having dropped. One thing I will say... the Note is one TOUGH phone! So much for cheap, plastic Samsung phones.
I was walking down a busy city street one day, and I had to whip my phone out to send a quick text. Due to the slippery backing of the Note, the phone just slipped through my hands and into the air. I was unable to prevent what happened next. From a distance of perhaps 3 or 3.5ft, my Note smashed into a hard concrete sidewalk, cartwheeled about three times, and settled on the ground face down. I was just sure my phone was not only f-ed up, but the screen was shattered to pieces. Imagine my surprise when I picked the phone up, and the screen was flawless. A tiny piece of plastic sort of broke off in the extreme upper right corner of the phone where it curves on the edges, but other than that... the phone was flawless on the front. The back was even more amazing... not one scratch on the back cover. The only damage was on three of the four rounded sides of the phone, where the Note made contact with the ground when it cartwheeled. It's scratched on three of the sides, but that's it. The rest of the phone was flawless.
But, ever since then, I've been having on-going problems with the phone. It randomly reboots and even completely shuts its self off, all of the time. I missed a very important doctors appointment two Monday's ago, because even though my Note had a full battery when I took it off the charger a few hours before I awoke that morning... the Note somehow turned its self off. It didn't restart... it simply shutdown and stayed off. I woke up way after I was supposed to, and that's when I found out the Note had turned its self off. The next Monday, it did the same damn thing! Turned its self off overnight. Luckily, I coincidentally had awoken naturally, just around the time the alarm on the Note should have gone off. I was pissed.
Another issue is the reboots. I've noticed that once my battery gets down to around 25-26%, my Note will go into a very strange, endless reboot cycle. It will reboot its self and then go to the home screen. It will take several minutes for the screen to fully load all of the home screen icons and wallpaper, and just when it seems like the phone is fully functional... it will reboot its self and the cycle repeats. I have to charge the phone significantly before it will finally stop the chaotic reboot sequence.
One of the three gold prongs inside of the battery case that's supposed to contact with the gold plates on the top of the Note's battery, is almost completely broken off. Sometimes the phone will not power on because it won't read the battery. And the back cover is pretty much done for. Most of the attachments that keep the battery cover secured to the back of the phone, have broken off.
And, performance-wise, the Note is really good at times, but other times it makes you want to throw it at a wall. The lag becomes unbearable and you can't use the phone at all, because it will eventually start to freeze at every command. The only way to fix the issue is to do a battery pull.
I do have the Black Tie Protection, but I've heard various responses as to whether or not BB will simply give me a new Note or give me a bunch of B.S. which may involve getting a refurbished phone if they do decide to exchange it. I would like to demand BB replace the Note, due to the fake they screwed me over on my first Note which turned out to be defective. BB kept giving me the run-around and excuses as to why they couldn't and wouldn't replace my Note. Mind you, I was still within the 30-day trial period. When I finally had to resort to calling AT&T about the issue, AT&T was extremely upset with BB for not honoring their 30-day, no questions asked policy. AT&T had to grant me an exception, and replace the phone for me at an AT&T Store, even though I originally bought the Note from BB. So, BB can consider this fulfilling their obligation, by giving me a new Note when I finally can take it in. I just don't want a bunch of B.S. and excuses. I've never used my Black Tie Protection before or on any other phones to know how it works.
I had BlackTie on my Samsung Captivate. I believe, if the phone appears repairable, they will ship it out for repair rather than exchanging it. The first approach is usually to attempt a repair. If the phone doesn't get repaired they will replace it. I bought my Notes from RadioShack so no BlackTie but then I only used BlackTie to try to get the GPS repaired on my Captivate which couldn't be done and BB said I had to deal with Samsung on that issue and so I cancelled BT and got ATT to sell me an Inspire under my old contract date.
Covers "everything" except for lost/stolen and complete water submission?
So if the phone was in several pieces... It would be covered?
I don't see why anyone would bring a phone in to be "repaired," knowing that it could take days or weeks when they could bring in a phone which can NOT be repaired and simply walk out of the store with a new or refurb phone.
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You are not going to see this happen on a note for a while. I was able to get them to upgrade me to the Note from my Streak, but that's because the streak hadn't been for sale for some time, and the refurbs at the warehouses weren't there.
I also, have never had a problem walking in with a phone with a broken screen, and getting a "different" refurb 3 days later. I am not SURE it is a different unit, but they gave the option of getting my phone back in 2 weeks, or a refurb in 3 days, I thought the choice was pretty clear. Especially because a refurb is usually in better condition than a phone that's been dropped a couple of times.
I didn't expect the USB cover to be this fragile but it just came off right now...regardless of the fact that I took extreme delicacy whenever I used the cover.
It wasn't ripped apart from force, but the glue between the cover and the flap came off. I just took the flap out.
Now that it's gone, the phone seems...complete, with much better access to the port. But I think I'm going to exchange it for a new one since it seems like it was a defective piece.
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If I kept mind I would have ripped it out after a few weeks anyways, it looks great but it's a PITA when you want to use it in a car dock.
Mine did the exact same thing. Vzw store didn't want to replace it. I made them call the district manager. Got a new one. Was no way I was gonna take the chance calling corporate and possibly ending up with a pre-owned one, regardless if the phone just came out
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Mine did the same thing, only it happened within an hour or so of getting the phone on launch day. I think mine pulled apart because I was attempting to pull out the USB cable and didn't notice in the dark that I also had part of the cover in mind hand. I got mine exchanged, but YMMV on that. I had to go to several different Verizon stores before a manager would approve a swap for this reason.
I dropped my phone a couple days ago, tried to not pay it any mind. It was inside a slippery pocket and I took off my coat to turn it inside out for the rain and the phone went with it, OF COURSE. Did a quick inspection, everything looked fine so I pocketed it and went on my way.
This morning I was surveying my phone near my bedside window and I caught this weird glimpse of an arch so I tried to rub it away thinking it was a smudge.
Tilted the phone a little more and noticed that it's actually the plate behind the glass. So fragile. </3
I didn't get insurance, so I could probably go sign up then come back a couple days later and act like "OH NO!!"? Or should I just get a case and call it good? The crack isn't noticeable unless you tilt the screen and stare at it for a moment, and there aren't many moments where I or myself is staring at the back of it. Performance doesn't seem to be altered either.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
My guess is that performance won't be affected.
However, cracks tend to grow. It may be small now, but it likely will get bigger, unless you're lucky enough that both extremities of the crack are headed towards the bezel. Your call, but with it being on the back, and if you're getting a case, I would deal with it personally. Not having insurance sucks.
Also, trying to get ins on it now is not a horrible idea. Particularly if the damage is tough to see. Florescent lights are horrible for seeing those defects, the sun is much better.
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Well the crack is heading from the bottom and arches up to the side. I'd take a picture of it but I only have my phone's camera and it might be a little difficult to even get a picture of the crack with a mirror. So I assume it couldn't grow any more from that. (I hope.) I'm buying a few silicone cases right now. :x
Edit: managed to get a picture of it with my webcam. See that?
sorry to hear...
this is the first phone i bought insurance for.
hopefully my Belkin bumper and Zagg kit will be in by the 27th so i can some level of protection on it. but would either have been able to prevent an impact fracture like that? i kinda doubt it. the bumper should make a it a bit less slippery at least.
i'd get insurance, while you can, if you're going to keep the device for a couple years i'm sure you'll have a good reason to call it in before all is said and done. either due to physical damage from being dropped one too many times or heck, just to replace the non-replaceable battery.
NOTE: BestBuy insurance = $10/mth over 24mths OR $170 if paid up front.
At first I wasn't considering insurance, but now I am definitely going to get it after seeing the crack. So when I get it, will I be able to play off the situation of my phone or will they look at it first and determine that it can't be replaced without a fee? I feel like I should've put this in Q&A with all the questions I have. :x Didn't think I had so many. Just wanna make sure so I don't **** myself over lol.
I am not sure how they will proceed as far as wanting to see the phone first. I wish you all the best with it !!
If they won't do it, some people have said that by putting a screen protector on it that usually keeps the crack from spreading. ( I noticed it is on the back, it should still work) Regards.
The crack isn't on the Gorilla 2, it's across the plate beneath it. So I'm hoping it just stays as is and doesn't fracture any further.
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I dropped my phone a couple days ago, tried to not pay it any mind. It was inside a slippery pocket and I took off my coat to turn it inside out for the rain and the phone went with it, OF COURSE. Did a quick inspection, everything looked fine so I pocketed it and went on my way.
This morning I was surveying my phone near my bedside window and I caught this weird glimpse of an arch so I tried to rub it away thinking it was a smudge.
Tilted the phone a little more and noticed that it's actually the plate behind the glass. So fragile. </3
I didn't get insurance, so I could probably go sign up then come back a couple days later and act like "OH NO!!"? Or should I just get a case and call it good? The crack isn't noticeable unless you tilt the screen and stare at it for a moment, and there aren't many moments where I or myself is staring at the back of it. Performance doesn't seem to be altered either.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
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My sympthies
We've all been there, done that. If they got a dollar for everytime they tried selling someone insurance to go with their phone but that person said "it's fine. i won't drop it", they'd be able to retire. I've been one of those people. Which is actually why I'm on this phone now instead of my Galaxy S3 haha
Good luck. One thing that bugs me is often the insurance doesn't cover drops.
If you can get best buy insurance I'd go for it. The only thing they don't cover is lost or stolen I hear.
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I read up online that geek squad has an advanced insurance that covers drops. But I don't think I can go back and get it because what do you know, I've hit the third week mark of having this phone. Fffff-.
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They might help you out with insurance at best buy. If not, you'd need to get something like square trade of zagg warranty or a competitor. Att insurance is a joke, 7.50/mo with a $200 deductible.
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I read up online that geek squad has an advanced insurance that covers drops. But I don't think I can go back and get it because what do you know, I've hit the third week mark of having this phone. Fffff-.
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You have one month from date of purchase...least that's what they told me. Same as for the AT&T warranty purchase window.
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You have one month from date of purchase...least that's what they told me. Same as for the AT&T warranty purchase window.
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Thanks for the info! I'll go back some time this week. Cutting it pretty close for myself. I'm hoping they don't notice the crack, maybe I can just get my phone replaced. Hopefully the advanced insurance isn't too much more.
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Thanks for the info! I'll go back some time this week. Cutting it pretty close for myself. I'm hoping they don't notice the crack, maybe I can just get my phone replaced. Hopefully the advanced insurance isn't too much more.
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You just need to go in with the original receipt and say you want to add insurance. You don't have to show the phone then. Wait a week and then have the phone replaced. Done it twice.
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Or instead of scamming the insurance, you could just live with the purely cosmetic crack and have better karma. Just saying...
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What's the replacement payout at the end of 2 years? Do they replace the device or pay out the value?
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What does karma have anything to do with my phone?
Anyway I got denied insurance.
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Never mind I should have just not posted. Just annoys me seeing threads about how to scam insurance. And, yes, getting insurance after something is broken is a scam.
But regardless, I'll shut up now. Everyone can flame away.
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My thread isn't about scamming insurance, it was asking if I should ignore it and get a case or get the cases plus insurance so I'd be protected from further harm to my phone. Being snarky to posters because I asked for suggestions is unnecessary. I've never bought insurance for a phone before, and it just so happens that since there's a small crack I can't have insurance at all. Wonderful.
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You could get it over the phone with AT&T I bet.
Or squaretrade or zagg.
Just real depressed and needed it off my chest. It feel from my hoodie pocket and both the left corners have minute cracks and dents. Functions fine but I'm thinking of selling it cause apparently Verizon said I didn't get insurance on it even I have on every past 6 androids I owned.
Just wanted to vent. Thanks guys....matter of fact if anyone knows anyway to finagel up something help a broke brother out!
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Just real depressed and needed it off my chest. It feel from my hoodie pocket and both the left corners have minute cracks and dents. Functions fine but I'm thinking of selling it cause apparently Verizon said I didn't get insurance on it even I have on every past 6 androids I owned.
Just wanted to vent. Thanks guys....matter of fact if anyone knows anyway to finagel up something help a broke brother out!
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Oh yuck! I am soooo paranoid I am going to break mine, I just got it tonight and the protector is coming in the mail. I might leave it at home and just keep using the Droid 4 in the mean time until it comes in.
Have you seen if there are any "phone fix it" shops that can replace the glass that is cracked? (I am assuming it is the glass that is cracked and not the screen itself, right?) My coworker dropped his Rezound and shattered the glass and got it replaced for a little over $100. Granted, the Rezound is a smaller phone, but it might not be much more. It will be cheaper than a new phone, that's for sure. Also, my IT manager just cracked his GS3 and replaced the glass himself with a heatgun and only spent $27 for the new glass and the tools needed, if you think you can do it yourself.
Unfortunately, I cracked mine as well. Landed face flat on a concrete floor as I was pulling it out. I didn't have my case on like a moron, so it's my own fault. Because I don't have insurance I was planning on calling Samsung to see how much the repair would cost, but I'm worried about the price because of the Wacom digitizer. It'd also make repair from local shops harder to do. What do you guys think?
I just contacted Samsung for a friend a couple weeks ago and the screen repair with parts and labor was just over 190 bucks. You can get a quote using the Samsung online chat, just have your emei number ready because they use that to generate the quote.
Edit: He already got his phone back and it appears they just gave him a new one. I think he was only without it like 10 days or so.
I know how you feel. Mine fell out of my purse when I got out of the car. I had on a wallet style case that leaves the top and bottom exposed. It flew open when it dropped. The chrome ring has a huge ding and screen crack on the bottom right. Everything works fine. It's just painful emotionally.
Here's what I found. Radio Shack can repair them. It has to be sent out. $70.00 to $90.00 for the glass, the chrome would be a little extra. Takes a couple weeks. They offer a lifetime warranty against defects (not droppage).
Another local cell phone company can do it on site. You pay a deposit, they order the parts and get them within 2 days, $290.00.
I didn't check with Samsung, but from this thread, it looks like it's worth checking with them also.
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Corki2 said:
I know how you feel. Mine fell out of my purse when I got out of the car. I had on a wallet style case that leaves the top and bottom exposed. It flew open when it dropped. The chrome ring has a huge ding and screen crack on the bottom right. Everything works fine. It's just painful emotionally.
Here's what I found. Radio Shack can repair them. It has to be sent out. $70.00 to $90.00 for the glass, the chrome would be a little extra. Takes a couple weeks. They offer a lifetime warranty against defects (not droppage).
Another local cell phone company can do it on site. You pay a deposit, they order the parts and get them within 2 days, $290.00.
I didn't check with Samsung, but from this thread, it looks like it's worth checking with them also.
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i have the same style case and mine flung open and left it all exposed, i basically have the same style damage as you.
Thanks everyone for your insight! helps a lot. i will go to radio shack or check out samsung shortly!
Just get on eBay you can get the glass and digitizer for around $200. Then its easy to fix from there. Also I suggest an urban armor gear case, I dropped mine from about chest level it bounced and landed face down I thought for sure it broke. Picked it up the case has a few scuffs but the phone is perfect plus this case isn't as bulky as otter box.
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ahjee said:
Just real depressed and needed it off my chest. It feel from my hoodie pocket and both the left corners have minute cracks and dents. Functions fine but I'm thinking of selling it cause apparently Verizon said I didn't get insurance on it even I have on every past 6 androids I owned.
Just wanted to vent. Thanks guys....matter of fact if anyone knows anyway to finagel up something help a broke brother out!
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If you have always carried insurance with verizon, i would ask to speak with a supervisor. I have had insurance with vzw since the blackberry days. When i purchased a thunderbolt off contract a couple of years ago, i activated it in the store and the rep took my insurance off my line. A few months later the phone fell and broke. I was told i did not have insurance and i made mention that i have always carried insurance. The end result was they added insurance back on my line and vzw sent me a replacement phone.
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derekdjodrey said:
Just get on eBay you can get the glass and digitizer for around $200. Then its easy to fix from there. Also I suggest an urban armor gear case, I dropped mine from about chest level it bounced and landed face down I thought for sure it broke. Picked it up the case has a few scuffs but the phone is perfect plus this case isn't as bulky as otter box.
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Does this repair fix the chrome ring?
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So I talked to the store where I purchased my note and they told me insured! Hollllaa. Thanks guys
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ahjee said:
So I talked to the store where I purchased my note and they told me insured! Hollllaa. Thanks guys
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Nice! Glad you got a nice easy solution.
Edit: Most definitely the cheapest one too!