Repost- I put this on the Gen 1 forum not knowing there was a Gen 2 forum. Sorry if this is a repeat.
Has anyone else had problems with their 2nd Gen Moto 360? I bought my watch in March of 2016 and tomorrow (November 28, 2017) I will be receiving my 8th replacement (9th piece of HW). I have had the screen go black and never come back on, I have had the battery fail and the watch dies after half a day, I have had the screen fail and show distorted images and my final failure was the metal watch band would not lock after I had it for 7 days (my fastest return to date). I am not rough on my watches, in fact most of them don't have a single scratch on them when I send them back. My concern is that I am past the 1 year since purchase, and I get a 90 day warranty with each new piece of HW. I am worried that this next watch will fail on day 91 and I'll be stuck with dead HW. I also don't want to have to call Moto support and waste 30+ minutes explaining the problem. I have tried to get Motorola to take the watch back but they won't. For the last several months every time I have called tech support (when the watch has broken) I have asked if I can return the watch to them and they send me a different watch each time. I love the watch but hate the reliability. Does anyone know who I can contact at Motorola to get a this resolved?
I am open to suggestions.
My 42mm watch stopped responding 2 months ago, roughly when it went out of warranty. So, in my case the quality of this device is really ****ty. Especially that it seems to be a battery issue, but there is no way to easily replace the battery.
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RASTAVIPER said:
My 42mm watch stopped responding 2 months ago, roughly when it went out of warranty. So, in my case the quality of this device is really ****ty. Especially that it seems to be a battery issue, but there is no way to easily replace the battery.
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I had that happen once. I called the Moto (US) support line and was rejected. I then went online to every Moto support center in the world and explained what had happened. In my case I think the screen went black (again). By pinging every place out there I finally found one center that was willing to replace my watch. I think part of this was that I had had the watch fail so many times already, I was on hardware number 5 at that time. Ever since then I have not had a watch last through the warranty of 90 days. I am now on Hardware number 9. I know this thing will break again, will it break on day 91, I don't know. I now keep a reminder in my calendar to warn me when I get close to 90 days. I've never come close to the 90 days since then.
My advise is to contact every place out there. Make some noise. There has to be someone at Moto that doesn't want their name attached to negative reviews who will listen. That is what I intend to do in the hopes that Moto will take my watch back.
Good luck.
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I had that happen once. I called the Moto (US) support line and was rejected. I then went online to every Moto support center in the world and explained what had happened. In my case I think the screen went black (again). By pinging every place out there I finally found one center that was willing to replace my watch. I think part of this was that I had had the watch fail so many times already, I was on hardware number 5 at that time. Ever since then I have not had a watch last through the warranty of 90 days. I am now on Hardware number 9. I know this thing will break again, will it break on day 91, I don't know. I now keep a reminder in my calendar to warn me when I get close to 90 days. I've never come close to the 90 days since then.
My advise is to contact every place out there. Make some noise. There has to be someone at Moto that doesn't want their name attached to negative reviews who will listen. That is what I intend to do in the hopes that Moto will take my watch back.
Good luck.
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Thanks for your advice but expect UK (original country of order) and Greece (my country), how can I contact other countries?
They will redirect me to UK directly.
And UK made it clear since my first contact to them that they cannot help, since I live in another country.
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RASTAVIPER said:
Thanks for your advice but expect UK (original country of order) and Greece (my country), how can I contact other countries?
They will redirect me to UK directly.
And UK made it clear since my first contact to them that they cannot help, since I live in another country.
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I Googled Motorola service centers then sent an email to all of the places I found. One of them was able to go into their system and override the out of warranty notice and supply a new watch for me.
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I Googled Motorola service centers then sent an email to all of the places I found. One of them was able to go into their system and override the out of warranty notice and supply a new watch for me.
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Do u mean from different countries or from the same country?
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Got in contact with the UK support and they asked me to send back the watch to them for check.
The thing is that for some reason, I can't send it right away to them.
Is required to send it to someone in UK and this person to send it to them. Bit of hassle, if you ask me.
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Well at least they are doing something. I bet if you explain the situation they will find a way to help. If I was in the UK I would offer to help.
My watch just broke again. The screen went black and is not recoverable. I'm going to send it back again. I've had this latest one for about a month. This will be my 10th watch.
Finally a happy end to my story!
After all these months of waiting, Motorola/Lenovo UK decided and repaired my watch, without even a receipt!!
They replaced the motherboard and sent it back!
Super excited! [emoji16][emoji16]
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Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but I'll ask it anyways with a little background first:
About 3 weeks ago the wifi radio died in my Atrix that I've had for about 9 months. I call AT&T Warranty and they determine that I can get a replacement. I go to the local service center, first receive a phone that the speakerphone is broken on, then get a replacement which I notice three days later has a screen issue that looks like burn-in.
During having this phone I had issues where the notifications stop making sound for texts and emails (regardless of which program) and only vibrates. So, I call back into warranty and have them send me a new phone for the screen issue thinking that the notification thing is part of the fact it was a bad replacement. So I get the new phone a few days ago and am experiencing the same issue with notifications regardless of if they are stored on the internal SD or the default notifications. I tried calling in to tech support, who knew nothing about the issue who then transferred me to Motorola, who knew nothing about the issue.
I call back to warranty support and explain that I run a business and this phone is no longer usable in its current state and refuse to accept another replacement due to the fact it's happened on both of the replacement phones they've sent me. So here's the question:
[Q] In recent years, has anyone successfully gotten AT&T to replace a phone with a different model phone through warranty support?
Because I've been with AT&T for 8 years now and remember having a phone replaced with a different model after having 4 replacements go bad over the course of a month, but even after talking to her supervisor the warranty rep could not replace the phone with anything but an Atrix 4G.
This is effing infuriating.
You could try writing a letter or email to moto. They appreciate the feedback and might send u an atrix2 if ur lucky
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Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but I'll ask it anyways with a little background first:
About 3 weeks ago the wifi radio died in my Atrix that I've had for about 9 months. I call AT&T Warranty and they determine that I can get a replacement. I go to the local service center, first receive a phone that the speakerphone is broken on, then get a replacement which I notice three days later has a screen issue that looks like burn-in.
During having this phone I had issues where the notifications stop making sound for texts and emails (regardless of which program) and only vibrates. So, I call back into warranty and have them send me a new phone for the screen issue thinking that the notification thing is part of the fact it was a bad replacement. So I get the new phone a few days ago and am experiencing the same issue with notifications regardless of if they are stored on the internal SD or the default notifications. I tried calling in to tech support, who knew nothing about the issue who then transferred me to Motorola, who knew nothing about the issue.
I call back to warranty support and explain that I run a business and this phone is no longer usable in its current state and refuse to accept another replacement due to the fact it's happened on both of the replacement phones they've sent me. So here's the question:
[Q] In recent years, has anyone successfully gotten AT&T to replace a phone with a different model phone through warranty support?
Because I've been with AT&T for 8 years now and remember having a phone replaced with a different model after having 4 replacements go bad over the course of a month, but even after talking to her supervisor the warranty rep could not replace the phone with anything but an Atrix 4G.
This is effing infuriating.
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My mom was able to do that. Even got a replacement from wp7 to android. Att rule is 3 replacements under warranty, you can get a different model. Not sure if its your choice or theirs however. She raised hell. I suggest you do the same. Good luck.
Well, AT&T will not replace it with something different, but they did make good with me by giving me a large credit on my account. I'm guessing this was done to make it easier for me to use one of the upgrade paths they gave me.
I emailed Motorola and they want me to send my phone in for diag work, which I can't do as I have no backup phone, so I have sent a suggestion to them on how to test for the issue so I'll see what they say.
Thank you for the suggestions!
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My son has had replacements, (being a teenager this has been somewhat frequent), which have been a different make and model. They have only done this when the phone he had was no longer available, and they would send a "like" phone with the same features. We have never requested a different replacement however, so I do not know what the answer would be there.
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You could try writing a letter or email to moto. They appreciate the feedback and might send u an atrix2 if ur lucky
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Someone posted in the last week they got a warranty replacement and were given an Atrix 2 by AT&T, so they may very well be out of the original Atrix at their warehouses.
I may go ahead and try warranty through Motorola now... the only phone I want from AT&T at the moment is the Galaxy Note and it's a bit too high priced for me to take the upgrade option (I max out at $200!). I purchased a Sony Xperia Play on craigslist to replace it for the moment and will probably sell the Atrix if Motorola doesn't send me an Atrix 2. I find it funny that Motorola wanted me to send my phone in, which would leave me without a phone for at least 5 days... Thank you for the replies, everyone!
anyone have any recent experience with sbe? they have my phone for the last week, and there is no sign of them returning it. i spoke to them this morning, but was told the same as i was told last thrusday another 7-10working days, its doing my nut really think about dumping the xperia because of this, cant be doing with another week without a phone.
It's not the reply you want, but mine took about 3 weeks. 1 week from sending it until it finally showed up on their system, a week of 'Awaiting replacement part' until they finally seemed to give in and changed it to 'Phone exchanged'. I got it maybe 4, 5 days later. On the plus side, it was at no cost to me, and I had a functional enough back up phone. Annoyed they didn't just switch it instantly though.
Lol - 3 fixed my screen and posted it back same day. Problem is they broke the illuminated bar and vol down button while they were at it. Sent it back to get those fixed and they did a 'software upgrade', which of course did nothing to fix the hardware issues!
Currently doing battle with them as I'm not interested in sending back for repair after they failed to fix it last time. At a minimum I want a new phone.
sent mine back & got a replacement direct from sony 2 weeks later!
Mine took just under two weeks -
Monday: I confirmed with Sony that they had plenty of parts, so posted phone
Wednesday: showed up as arrived at SBE, status with engineer
Friday evening: status changed to awaiting components
Tuesday: still awaiting components, complained to Sony that they'd told me they had parts which is why I sent it
Wednesday: status changed to exchanged, under testing
Friday: new phone arrived
Only problem I have is I sent them a sim unlocked O2 branded phone, and they sent me back a sim locked one so having to wait for O2 to give me a new unlock code :-(
Si
even when i log into the sbe tracking system nothing comes up. Been onto them yesterday and they said i would have to wait 7-10 working days yet they had my handset last tuesday. phoned sony then up to complain but they said it was out of their control as the engineer was still accessing the device......
I got a placement handset in just under a month. It may have been longer but I called up to find out what the delay was and they sent it the next day.
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i sent mine in at the end of april
arrived at the beginning of june
the casing wasn't fitted correctly had to send it back
it arrived a week later
and now its got the yellow tint again :crying:
Few weeks ago I sent it to SBE to fix the issue. I got the phone back just over a week later and did a stress test on the screen, got it quite hot and seemed to be fine! Then I noticed the damage done to the device...
Similar to Rabangus by the look of it. There was a massive scratch out of the Illumination Bar and dents in the volume and camera buttons. My phone was perfect/new condition when I sent it.
Both white casings had been replaced, no idea why. Either they dropped it while repairing it or gave me a refurb phone and replaced the casing (but didn't see the damage to the buttons). The scratch on the bar is almost certainly when they tried to remove the bottom casing in either of these cases.
Its still under investigation but sent the phone off on Friday after they promised a full cosmetic repair job and the case is now 'VIP' (It has priority once they receive it, as they damaged it) Have asked them to ring me once they receive the phone. I know they are waiting for it to arrive as the repair department phoned me on the same Friday asking which colour I have. (They don't have black casing replacement parts, if it helps anyone. Lucky I have a white one)
My advice, check the phone before sending it, take pictures if necessary (not that they were needed for me) you never know!
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Lol - 3 fixed my screen and posted it back same day. Problem is they broke the illuminated bar and vol down button while they were at it. Sent it back to get those fixed and they did a 'software upgrade', which of course did nothing to fix the hardware issues!
Currently doing battle with them as I'm not interested in sending back for repair after they failed to fix it last time. At a minimum I want a new phone.
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can you send me ur firmware file i dont have three firmware and need to send my phone for repair to sony
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can you send me ur firmware file i dont have three firmware and need to send my phone for repair to sony
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I will if you tell me how to do it! My phone isn't rooted though, so not sure I would be able to?
If you're with 3, shouldn't you get your phone repaired through them? You run the risk of having your phone vandalised by their repair monkeys like mine was, but there is another thread where it seems Sony are commonly taking over a month to repair phones, whereas 3 mostly seem to take a couple of days...
Emailed their customer service yesterday and got a reply, stating they are waiting on the new yellow tint free screens, and new handset containing this new screen. If the new screen comes first it will be repaired and if the new units come in first it will be a new handset. The way it’s looking it’s going to be another 3 weeks. Not happy, love the phone but hate the customer service, shows a real lack of care on Sony’s part. They knew about the problem, yet its took them three months to properly fix the problem (if they actually have).
To the guys who had a new phone sent out to them, did you guys just get a phone sent out or a phone in a new box and accessories?
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To the guys who had a new phone sent out to them, did you guys just get a phone sent out or a phone in a new box and accessories?
Cheers
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Just got a phone in a box, no accessories or anything - exactly what I sent them in the first place.
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i was without mine for 21 days (although the jubilee weekend didn't help) it was awaiting parts for most of the time.
the bad news is that it's still not completely "cured" and it's going back tomorrow it's a lot better than it was, it was almost going brown, but it's still not "white" around the edges on a white screen test
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Just got a phone in a box, no accessories or anything - exactly what I sent them in the first place.
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Ah right, thanks.
2 weeks snd i'm still waiting
they are hopefully resending mine back some point this week unfixed, spending that sort of money on a phone, and having poor customer service and repairs is bad. One dont know what the other is doing, with regards to parts, etc. I think this will be the last sony phone ill buy, if it was htc they would of had the device back alot sooner.
Can we still send our Xperia s with the yellow tint back once we have our bootlooader unlocked? Mine has just started with the yellow tint and ny bootlooader is unlocked. I remember seeing a while back that we could but I'm not sure. Does any one have the phone number for the UK Sony Xperia s? Thanks
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Can we still send our Xperia s with the yellow tint back once we have our bootlooader unlocked? Mine has just started with the yellow tint and ny bootlooader is unlocked. I remember seeing a while back that we could but I'm not sure. Does any one have the phone number for the UK Sony Xperia s? Thanks
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Yes, mine was unlocked and since this is a manufacture problem it shouldn't matter at all.
To update this thread, after the second time of sending my phone back (because they damaged my phone) it went in for a full cosmetic repair, although I wrote a long letter and pretty much suggesting I should get a new phone....
I have a new undamaged phone with no tint problem!
Problem isn't the Sony customer support, they are the best support team I've used. The problem is with SBE....
Thanks il get a number for them and give them a ring, it's getting on my nerves now.
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so my phone just randomly powerd off i pulled the battery and tried to restart it. it went to lg logo and then into the device can not be checked for corruption (im using Tmobile-LGV10_flash_Root_Stock_MM_6_0 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631 and i am not blaming anyone) now some times it does not power on at all. i cant get into adb nor fastboot. i have tried to soft reset and hard reset but it wont do anything.
any advise into getting my phone running again?
I have contacted LG got an rma from them hopefully the "can't check for corruption" does not void the warranty if I have one. I bought it in 12-2015 and on LG website they say I have a 1 year warranty. Any idea how I can make the phone not show "can't check for corruption"?
GHOSTWARRIOR117 said:
I have contacted LG got an rma from them hopefully the "can't check for corruption" does not void the warranty if I have one. I bought it in 12-2015 and on LG website they say I have a 1 year warranty. Any idea how I can make the phone not show "can't check for corruption"?
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I've heard they don't really care too much if you unlock the bootloader. I would be more concerned about the 2 months after the year warranty thing.
Hopefully because they know about their motherboards being proned to bootloops, they'll fix it for you regardless.
I bought a bootlooping V10 a couple week ago for around $100 w/ no original proof of purchase. Still decided to take a chance and send it in. Got my repaired phone back from them within a week.
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I bought a bootlooping V10 a couple week ago for around $100 w/ no original proof of purchase. Still decided to take a chance and send it in. Got my repaired phone back from them within a week.
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Do you mind me asking what you uploaded for the proof of purchase? They require something to be uploaded for that field on the repair request website. Thank you!
The freezing or heating is not nonsense. I saw it on a YouTube video and tried it myself. I put my phone in a Ziploc bag and squeezed all the air out to minimize any moisture damage, and froze it for six hours. It was able to boot up and stay on for three hours so I was able to transfer all of my data and files to my micro SD card. I have read that LG will honor the warranty beyond the stated length of time for this issue but your mileage may vary. What I am wondering is if anyone can expect any kind of compensation from LG? I have had two of my phones go through the boot loop issue, and currently all LG is saying is that if I have anything wrong with my 3rd phone, they will fix it. I find that unacceptable due to the time and aggravation spent dealing with a known product defect.
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Do you mind me asking what you uploaded for the proof of purchase? They require something to be uploaded for that field on the repair request website. Thank you!
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I'm almost positive I didn't submit any proof of purchase with my claim.
... yeah, I just checked, it is not a required field.
Obviously YMMV and I could have just gotten lucky, though I doubt it and I imagine this to be more of a under the table recall.
Hello Everyone,
I want to share my expericence with Google Nexus 6P phone which I bought from Amazon on April 11, 2016. Unfortunate for me and fortunate for Huwaei that the device's warranty expired on July 1, 2017 (only 15 days ago). I have installed an Andriod update on July 10, 2017 and two days after my device went down and not booting up which is commonly known as bootloop issue. Even the same thing happened in recovery mode. First thing I did is contacting Huwaei support line (16th July) and asked them to help me fix this issue. In response, they created a ticket (gave me that ticket #) and assured that I will informed once two companies together will find a solution they will let me know (don't know when). They addmitted that it is not customer's fault at all but then iterated their warrenty policy said that device cannot be replaced. 5-10 times I heard the same thing from support person on the call.
After this conversation, I dropped an email to their support group showing how much annoyed and betrayed I was feeling. Got the same response on the email and you won't believe they suggest me to contact a third party technician to fix this. This is a problem with OS, how can any repair shop person can fix such an issue which Google and Huwaei are not able fix working together.
After such an awesome response from Huawei customer service, I tried google support as they are the one pushing updates to our devices. Google said that they would have replaced this device if I have bought this from a Google Store (even if its out of warranty). They mentioned that Huwaei should be able to do the same and warranty period should not matter for issues which is not customers fault infact customer is completely unaware of this.
I again called Huawei support and asked the support to escalate the case and share my situation with their senior management and help to fix my current device or get me a new one. I may be getting the same answer in next couple of days and I still have some hope. Let see what comes out.
#NexusBootloop #Nexus6PSucks #HuaweiSucks #AndriodUpdatesSucks #HuaweiWarrantySucks
I purchased Dec 1 2016 and just got my rma a couple days ago. Barely said anything. Sent in a few pictures with a short summary of my problem..
Don't be a ****, it'll get you nowhere.
Boss your device is still in warranty period but mine is not. You miss my point bro..
I am happy that they fixed the problem for you.
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I purchased Dec 1 2016 and just got my rma a couple days ago. Barely said anything. Sent in a few pictures with a short summary of my problem..
Don't be a ****, it'll get you nowhere.
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Boss your device is still in warranty period but mine is not. You miss my point bro..
I am happy that they fixed the problem for you.
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Dec 1 2015. Sorry forgot what year it is.
same runaround as you...
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Hello Everyone,
I want to share my expericence with Google Nexus 6P phone which I bought from Amazon on April 11, 2016. Unfortunate for me and fortunate for Huwaei that the device's warranty expired on July 1, 2017 (only 15 days ago). I have installed an Andriod update on July 10, 2017 and two days after my device went down and not booting up which is commonly known as bootloop issue. Even the same thing happened in recovery mode. First thing I did is contacting Huwaei support line (16th July) and asked them to help me fix this issue. In response, they created a ticket (gave me that ticket #) and assured that I will informed once two companies together will find a solution they will let me know (don't know when). They addmitted that it is not customer's fault at all but then iterated their warrenty policy said that device cannot be replaced. 5-10 times I heard the same thing from support person on the call.
After this conversation, I dropped an email to their support group showing how much annoyed and betrayed I was feeling. Got the same response on the email and you won't believe they suggest me to contact a third party technician to fix this. This is a problem with OS, how can any repair shop person can fix such an issue which Google and Huwaei are not able fix working together.
After such an awesome response from Huawei customer service, I tried google support as they are the one pushing updates to our devices. Google said that they would have replaced this device if I have bought this from a Google Store (even if its out of warranty). They mentioned that Huwaei should be able to do the same and warranty period should not matter for issues which is not customers fault infact customer is completely unaware of this.
I again called Huawei support and asked the support to escalate the case and share my situation with their senior management and help to fix my current device or get me a new one. I may be getting the same answer in next couple of days and I still have some hope. Let see what comes out.
#NexusBootloop #Nexus6PSucks #HuaweiSucks #AndriodUpdatesSucks #HuaweiWarrantySucks
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I got the EXACT runaround as you from both google and Huawei. the only problem is that I did purchased through the google store and they were going to issue a replacement but went they realized I'm not from the US they sent me back to Huawei... stuck with an expensive paper weight!
Any updates - did they replace your phone?
patidarmonu said:
Hello Everyone,
I want to share my expericence with Google Nexus 6P phone which I bought from Amazon on April 11, 2016. Unfortunate for me and fortunate for Huwaei that the device's warranty expired on July 1, 2017 (only 15 days ago). I have installed an Andriod update on July 10, 2017 and two days after my device went down and not booting up which is commonly known as bootloop issue. Even the same thing happened in recovery mode. First thing I did is contacting Huwaei support line (16th July) and asked them to help me fix this issue. In response, they created a ticket (gave me that ticket #) and assured that I will informed once two companies together will find a solution they will let me know (don't know when). They addmitted that it is not customer's fault at all but then iterated their warrenty policy said that device cannot be replaced. 5-10 times I heard the same thing from support person on the call.
After this conversation, I dropped an email to their support group showing how much annoyed and betrayed I was feeling. Got the same response on the email and you won't believe they suggest me to contact a third party technician to fix this. This is a problem with OS, how can any repair shop person can fix such an issue which Google and Huwaei are not able fix working together.
After such an awesome response from Huawei customer service, I tried google support as they are the one pushing updates to our devices. Google said that they would have replaced this device if I have bought this from a Google Store (even if its out of warranty). They mentioned that Huwaei should be able to do the same and warranty period should not matter for issues which is not customers fault infact customer is completely unaware of this.
I again called Huawei support and asked the support to escalate the case and share my situation with their senior management and help to fix my current device or get me a new one. I may be getting the same answer in next couple of days and I still have some hope. Let see what comes out.
#NexusBootloop #Nexus6PSucks #HuaweiSucks #AndriodUpdatesSucks #HuaweiWarrantySucks
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Hello - just curious if they replaced your phone yet?
Why you guys don't try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guide-fix-nexus-6p-bootloop-death-blod-t3640279
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Why you guys don't try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guide-fix-nexus-6p-bootloop-death-blod-t3640279
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I've been trying but my bootloader is locked and I've tired heating it so that if boots at least once I can turn on Developer options and eventually the OEM unlock settings but I can't, so I'm stuck with the bootloop. Someone suggested calling the credit card company to see if they offer an automatic extended warranty on purchases and it looks like mine does (Discover Card in the US). Just called it in and I'll see if they'll replace, it since I'm past the 12 month warranty,
I love my new S9Plus, but I am getting increasingly frustrated in the number of dropped calls I am having.
It doesn't seem to matter if I have several bars or only one or two - I am dropping calls at least 8 or 9 times a day. Even when I have 4 bars.
TOday at work I had four bars (download speeds of 26MB down on lte) and I dropped two calls while talking to my wife. Problem enough that I dropped the calls but my wife thinks I hung up on her.
I live in the US and am on ATT if that matters. I have used International Variants on my last four phones and never had this call drop problem before. NEVER.
I first wonder if there is something I can do about this? Is this caused by software or hardware in the phone? is there a way to test t his? (it is hard to anticpate when I will drop calls. I have had some calls last over 10 minutes without dropping and other times in the same location - call drop out after 1 minute.
Anyone else having this problem? Your help and input is greatly appreciated.
Am I the only one experiencing dropped calls? Signal Strength seems ok - but while talking calls just drop off - I watched the signal strength meter go away and instead saw a circle with a link thru it - no signal I guess - (I think my call would have dropped had I been on a call) for no apparent reason -
Anyone else having an issue with dropped calls or am I the only one?
I'm also having drop outs on Vodafone UK. Only happens when I've been on the phone for more then 5 mins
I had bad quality in calls, hardly understood what the other person said; changed the sim card, all ok now.
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I have the samsung unlocked version and using Verizon on it, have not dropped any calls yet but it seems very static sounding. I love the phone, and only talk to my wife on the phone, everyone else I just text so not a huge issue with me.
To OP, this used to happen to me on S4/S7 when the phone would switch between LTE/WCDMA when suddenly I would get no network with signal disappearing and dropping calls. A new firmware fixed that issue in one case and in other case had to replace the phone itself. Can you try changing to "GSM only" to see if this is related to VOLTE at all or bands changing between LTS<=>WCDMA?
As for the static in call, it could be due to lack of VoLTE support.
I went to the ATT Store and they mentioned that ATT has been doing someting with enhanced calling stuff - said it might effect me - but I am not sure I get enhanced calling because I am not on a branded phone. I went ahead and got a new sim card thinking maybe that might help. Will see what happens over the next few days.
I do appreciate the comments - hope this is not a phone issue
I'm on T-Mobile and I am experiencing it as well, and no it's not the service as my One plus 5t doesn't drop any calls in the same area, same sim, same service. Even the Wifi was weak.
I did a support call with Samsung and they advised me to return it.. I ordered another one to see if that one is any better... I'm hoping... If not that will go back as well.
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I just got my s9 with att today and am in the states. I'm having the same issue. I have also noticed it is super delayed in sending images via text as well.
I have the issues on my s9 on Vodafone UK there is also a post in the s9 forums about it
It's seems to be affecting a few people and it seems global
So let's hope a FW update fixes it and that the update come soon ar I will return the handset
First the finger print sensor issues. Now this!
My one week old s9+ gave me trouble with the fingerprint error that got fixed with the update. But now my device is dropping almost every other call. Short or long it doesn't matter. I could make calls with no drops in the same spot using the same sim card on my s7 edge. Heading to Samsung tomorrow. Not quiet happy! Device is unlocked. Bought directly from Samsung and I live in Bahrain.
cigawet said:
My one week old s9+ gave me trouble with the fingerprint error that got fixed with the update. But now my device is dropping almost every other call. Short or long it doesn't matter. I could make calls with no drops in the same spot using the same sim card on my s7 edge. Heading to Samsung tomorrow. Not quiet happy! Device is unlocked. Bought directly from Samsung and I live in Bahrain.
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Returning mine today one thing I expect a phone todo is make calls. Most other things I can wait to be fixed.
Going back to my oneplus 5t which I actually think is a better phone
Unless you are using an AT&T S9+ (or one running AT&T firmware), you will drop calls on AT&T because they won't let your phone use VoLTE and it will try and drop to HSPA , which is being reduced network wise every day.
Getting the phone replaced with a new one.
I was delayed a couple of days because of work but I went to samsung today and they did extensive system tests that did not show anything more than a simple log that says "call drop due to weak network" which is not the case. However, I asked them to manually check it by making calls and keeping in on speaker and 2 out of 3 calls dropped and they got it recorded on camera. Now I'm waiting for my replacement. Hopefully this was a flaw in the first batch or something as my device was one if the first here in the country. Also I almost missed my 15 days replacement time frame. Otherwise they would've fixed it instead. Pheww what a relief. If you are experiencing this issue run to your closest Samsung service center and get it replaced.
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I was delayed a couple of days because of work but I went to samsung today and they did extensive system tests that did not show anything more than a simple log that says "call drop due to weak network" which is not the case. However, I asked them to manually check it by making calls and keeping in on speaker and 2 out of 3 calls dropped and they got it recorded on camera. Now I'm waiting for my replacement. Hopefully this was a flaw in the first batch or something as my device was one if the first here in the country. Also I almost missed my 15 days replacement time frame. Otherwise they would've fixed it instead. Pheww what a relief. If you are experiencing this issue run to your closest Samsung service center and get it replaced.
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It's crazy. One thing you would think the have perfected over the years is the ability to make phone calls
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It's crazy. One thing you would think the have perfected over the years is the ability to make phone calls
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Seriously!! What a disappointment after being excited about being one of the first people to own the device. I had 2 serious issues from the day I purchased it. Fingerprint sensor then dropped calls. My replacement device will be ready for pickup on Saturday. If it works perfectly I'm willing to forgive them. If not I'm going to demand my money back ! I did not pay around 1000$ for the device so I can drive to service center 3 times in 13 days and end up using my S7 edge again!
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Seriously!! What a disappointment after being excited about being one of the first people to own the device. I had 2 serious issues from the day I purchased it. Fingerprint sensor then dropped calls. My replacement device will be ready for pickup on Saturday. If it works perfectly I'm willing to forgive them. If not I'm going to demand my money back ! I did not pay around 1000$ for the device so I can drive to service center 3 times in 13 days and end up using my S7 edge again!
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In the UK they offered to allow me to return it for replacement but would take about 20 days to get another handset so I have returned it for refund
I strongly suspect your replacement maybe the same.. I think it's a software issue that will need a FW update
Still I will be getting my cash back have decided to buy a new rifle instead
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In the UK they offered to allow me to return it for replacement but would take about 20 days to get another handset so I have returned it for refund
I strongly suspect your replacement maybe the same.. I think it's a software issue that will need a FW update
Still I will be getting my cash back have decided to buy a new rifle instead
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20 days!?! That's a long long time. I'd take the money like u did. They promised to give me a new device by Saturday so let's see. Otherwise I will take my money back and hold the purchase. Maybe I'll buy a different device altogether. Which sucks cuz I wanted the s9+ since it was rumored last year! Good luck with the rifle. Don't be shooting no Samsung employees lol
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20 days!?! That's a long long time. I'd take the money like u did. They promised to give me a new device by Saturday so let's see. Otherwise I will take my money back and hold the purchase. Maybe I'll buy a different device altogether. Which sucks cuz I wanted the s9+ since it was rumored last year! Good luck with the rifle. Don't be shooting no Samsung employees lol
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I have a note8 and iPhone x
I played with the s9.. call recording didn't work.. One of the features was missing 'blood pressure measurement' few other bits not right software wise
I will wait a few months see what other flagships come out
Hi Guys!
At spain there is a lot of people with this issue. With different providers, like Vodafone, Orange, etc...
We have sended a message on twitter to call Samsung to update a new modem firmware or something like this:
https://twitter.com/FGPonce/status/976811515461369857
If its important to do a rt to get more visibility and you guys could send something also in english to call samsung to fix this issue all fast as they can.
Apologize about my english !