Replacement nexus 4 lost or stolen......or so I thought. - Nexus 4 General

So my replacement nexus 4 was suppose to be delivered on Monday. Around noon monday, I check the tracking which said it had been delivered...except I was home all morning and no package was delivered. I waited a few hours, figuring it was some kind of mistake with the tracking.
Then, I called UPS and they confirmed that it had been delivered at the stated time. I immediately called google and explained the situation. They were very understanding and started the process of disabling the lost device and issuing me a new one.
However, later that evening, my neighbour rang the bell and had the package in his hand....he had just come back from work and found it sitting at his front door (arghhh UPS ). At this point I hadn't yet received the e-mail from google with the link to order another replacement, so I figured I would call them to let them know that I had found the device. The rep told me that she would send the request to the department that handles lost/stolen device, but it was most likely already too late. She said she would keep me posted on the situation by e-mail.
Today, I still haven't received the e-mail with the link to order the new replacement, and the device is working fine (I assume if they disable it, it would lock me out or something). So I e-mailed the aforementioned rep and explained this to her. She e-mailed back saying that they had already disabled the device and given me a full refund, and that I would have to reorder the device...wtf On top of that she made no mention of returning this device (But I did go ahead and mail back the original phone today).
The phone is still working fine and my credit card doesn't show any refund (though this may be due to the fact that they haven't yet processed the refund....just my guess). Oh and still no e-mail to order the replacement, but I'm assuming since they are apparently issuing a refund, they expect me to place a whole new order?
What do you guys think? Is this just a big miscommunication between the various departments at google? Did they indeed stop the disabling of the device (which would explain why the device is still working)? But then why would the rep tell me I need to reorder the device. Man, this is just a big mess......and the funny part is, this device has the same earpiece buzzing problem for which I did the RMA lol.
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All the nexuses have buzzing earpieces. Its a feature
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jaju123 said:
All the nexuses have buzzing earpieces. Its a feature
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Only the first ones, all the new batches are fine...

CrazyPeter said:
Only the first ones, all the new batches are fine...
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New batches = ordered on or after 27th?

now what does that mean disabling a device.... it aint usable... ?

CrazyPeter said:
Only the first ones, all the new batches are fine...
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Are you saying newer ones don't give that hissing sound when idling (not in call)?
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CrazyPeter said:
Only the first ones, all the new batches are fine...
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Mine is from the Nov 13th batch of orders no buzzing in my ear piece. My neighbor ordered on the 7th and received it on Monday and it has a buzzing earpiece so I don't think that it has anything to do with what batch it came from.
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yogeshmha said:
now what does that mean disabling a device.... it aint usable... ?
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They said once they remote disable the device it will basically become a paperweight. I have no idea of exactly what they do. Can anyone shed some light on this? BTW phone still works.

Why would anyone hold up their phones to their ears when it is not on or even on a phone call??!
is this like the "if I shake my phone real hard, I can hear something rattling inside" complaint?

I can't believe you mailed the phone back before even receiving the e-mail with the link to get the next RMA unit. If I were you I would have kept the phone until it either stopped working or you placed the next RMA order and had the next replacement in hand.
Now who knows when you will get your hands on another N4. Looks like you are in a whole new limbo period.

zealtor said:
They said once they remote disable the device it will basically become a paperweight. I have no idea of exactly what they do. Can anyone shed some light on this? BTW phone still works.
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I think what they do is void the ESN on the device rendering it unusable as a carrier cannot activate a bad ESN.

facetubespam said:
Why would anyone hold up their phones to their ears when it is not on or even on a phone call??!
is this like the "if I shake my phone real hard, I can hear something rattling inside" complaint?
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I can clearly hear the buzzing while on a call on both the original and the replacement phone, and it's really annoying. Obviously if I could not hear it in a call, it would be a non-issue.
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I can't believe you mailed the phone back before even receiving the e-mail with the link to get the next RMA unit. If I were you I would have kept the phone until it either stopped working or you placed the next RMA order and had the next replacement in hand.
Now who knows when you will get your hands on another N4. Looks like you are in a whole new limbo period.
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I mailed back the original phone that I ordered on Nov 13, not the replacement. The rep said that I had to mail back the original right away to avoid being charged for it. Like I said, the replacement phone is working fine (except for the buzz lol) and so far as I can tell, they have not "disabled" the device in any way yet. Even if they do, I have a perfectly fine HTC one S sitting here that I have no problem using.

Sucks man, sorry. I would've tried to keep that thing as long as I could. As far as the buzzing, seems like all these devices have a shielding or grounding issue which is causing the noise in the ear piece. My first phone which I got from TMobile (I love 30 day return policy ) had a pretty bad electrical/modem sound that was actually very distracting while in a call. The new device which I just received yesterday from El Goog doesn't have this defect, but does have the sound of an active earpiece at all times. Hardly an issue. The previous device sounded really bad over VOIP and calls never sounded as good as with the new one. Best to be patient and satisfied rather than hasty and regretful
Good luck man!!
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So I just got an e-mail from another rep saying that they were able to stop the deactivation of the device. lol. No wonder why the phone has been working all along. I think I'm just going to sell the phone since I don't want to go through this whole RMA process again, and it does seem like this buzzing happens on all nexus 4s. I'll probably order one again once these issues have been worked out. In the mean time, I think I can get by just fine with the HTC one s that I picked up brand new for $100 last week

zealtor said:
So I just got an e-mail from another rep saying that they were able to stop the deactivation of the device. lol. No wonder why the phone has been working all along. I think I'm just going to sell the phone since I don't want to go through this whole RMA process again, and it does seem like this buzzing happens on all nexus 4s. I'll probably order one again once these issues have been worked out. In the mean time, I think I can get by just fine with the HTC one s that I picked up brand new for $100 last week
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from themobileshop? lol

No earpiece buzzing on my N4

zealtor said:
So I just got an e-mail from another rep saying that they were able to stop the deactivation of the device. lol. No wonder why the phone has been working all along. I think I'm just going to sell the phone since I don't want to go through this whole RMA process again, and it does seem like this buzzing happens on all nexus 4s. I'll probably order one again once these issues have been worked out. In the mean time, I think I can get by just fine with the HTC one s that I picked up brand new for $100 last week
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Brand new One S for $100? Off-contract?
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jacklebott said:
No earpiece buzzing on my N4
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Same here so its not on all N4's
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supersain08 said:
from themobileshop? lol
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haha yeah, I was able to find two of them, one for me and one for my brother, just before the whole GTA pretty much went out of stock lol.
ed10000 said:
Brand new One S for $100? Off-contract?
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yes, it was a canadian deal. see here

Just FYI also, I have had no buzzing whatsoever. So it seems new batches may not suffer from this?

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Defective Exchanges @ Gamestop

I have to say, that's one of the things I like about having an actual store to go to and deal with customer service face to face.
There's no way for them to put you on hold for 45mins to an hour, there's no waiting for the call or email that never comes, just to call back and find out there is no record of your complaint or call.
So I called my local Gamestop, the same girl that sold me my N7 was on shift. I asked her if she had any in stock for an exchange, she said "no, but let me pull it up in the computer". She tells me of 3 stores that have some in stock and asks if I need their number or address...
Since the next store was like 5 blocks away, I just drove there. They only had 1. I walk in and the sale person says "hey, hum, those aren't supposed to be sold yet, I don't think I can do the exchange until the SD of 8/7" (lol). He calls his manager, she didn't answer. He called another one on his cell, and that one told him, if I have my receipt and product, there was no problem doing the exchange.
He asks me what's wrong with it, I tell him I've randomly had a black line flash 3 times in the last week~. And although I was reluctant to exchange it after reading some of the stories behind other's defective units, as mine's was in top shape. He says yeah but if you can get a new one free, why not right? I said, yeap you're right.
So 5 mins later I walk out with my new exchange.
Now I am afraid to open and inspect it.. Heart's beating fast, I think I am gonna faint.. someone call 911..
Yeah, I really don't want to find out this one's defective.. I really, really enjoy this tablet. :silly:
-CC
P.S. Anyone know if you get the $25 credit again when registering a new unit on the same account?
EDIT: 23,618 units between serial numbers on my two units
OBSERVATIONS: This unit's back is darker than my previous one. The power and volume buttons feel more clicky, plasticy and tend to stick out more especially on the bottom. I am guessing different materials sources.
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P.S. Anyone know if you get the $25 credit again when registering a new unit on the same account?
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Why would you get another $25 added to your account? There is/was a loophole where you could, but on new accounts with a different credit card on file I believe. Don't be surprised if Google closed it by now.
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nikon120 said:
Why would you get another $25 added to your account? There is/was a loophole where you could, but on new accounts with a different credit card on file I believe. Don't be surprised if Google closed it by now.
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So then if I active it on another account it would get the credit, but not on the same one, if I have previously already done so?
I think the loophole you mention is where you could factory reset to get your credit in case you hadn't the first time around, correct? That's not what I'm talking about. I am talking about a new sealed never been registered unit.
I went to my store about a defective exchange, they only had 1 in store and it was on reserve so the guy called around then said he'd email the supplier. When it comes in they'll call me and I can exchange it out.
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So 5 mins later I walk out with my new exchange.
Now I am afraid to open and inspect it.. Heart's beating fast, I think I am gonna faint.. someone call 911..
Yeah, I really don't want to find out this one's defective.. I really, really enjoy this tablet. :silly:
-CC
P.S. Anyone know if you get the $25 credit again when registering a new unit on the same account?
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OK enough drumroll... WHAT'S THE VERDICT???? Worse? Same? Better??
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OK enough drumroll... WHAT'S THE VERDICT???? Worse? Same? Better??
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Just got a chance to sit with it. Initial outlook looks good, set up account, loaded up some apps. Unlocked bootloader, rooted, now applying updates. Sure wrong order, but I'm just getting her done..
Which root method you using? Toolkit v1.5.2? Glad to hear this one's HW is better. Praying mine is legit too! Should be here ~Monday..
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Which root method you using? Toolkit v1.5.2? Glad to hear this one's HW is better. Praying mine is legit too! Should be here ~Monday..
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Originally yes, on this unit I did it manually, but basically the same exact thing the toolkit does, as it just does it for you via a script.
Honestly though, my first unit was perfect. I am not sure it was attributed to hardware, but more towards software, as it only seemed to be happening while in chrome and it might not have been google's or asus's fault. I didn't want to find out after it was too late to get an exchange.
I hear ya clockcycle.. I too have a love/hate relationship with Android... I typically love the HW and need to fix the SW.. But in the end, I'm always VERY happy...
Follow up on replacement unit. Seems a bit slower to sense/react to rotating and touch requires more pressure, less sensitive.
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Funny. I bought my tablet at a GameStop and since then I have been to 5 more stores between Houston and Dallas and the only store that agreed to exchange my N7 didn't because I got to Waxahachie 20 mins after they closed. (My fault obv.)
One store refused to even though they had one in stock claiming only "That's a tablet. We can't do that. You have to contact the manufacturer."
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Funny. I bought my tablet at a GameStop and since then I have been to 5 more stores between Houston and Dallas and the only store that agreed to exchange my N7 didn't because I got to Waxahachie 20 mins after they closed. (My fault obv.)
One store refused to even though they had one in stock claiming only "That's a tablet. We can't do that. You have to contact the manufacturer."
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They tried that as an option on me, I told them the manufacturer told me to deal with the place of purchase according to their policy and until that option is exhausted to resort to dealing with Google/ASUS warranty..
Some times some employees take returns personally, just get another rep on the phone or go in the store, FIRM but respectfully..
I ended up having to exchange this replacement as well, but really nothing wrong with the first one, 2nd one they were willing to exchange. 3rd one is just a "perfect" as the 1st and 2nd were... YMMV
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Follow up on replacement unit. Seems a bit slower to sense/react to rotating and touch requires more pressure, less sensitive.
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It really shouldn't be that different than your old unit. That's strange that touch would require more pressure.
I went back and for a replacement at the store I missed in my earlier post. It was still there a couple o days later.
Now, I'm experiencing a very slight screen lift that I could probably lay ignore, and flicker that is a reliable semi-hourly infuriation.
I think I'm going to have to exchange this for a third unit once the good serials start flowing steady.
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It really shouldn't be that different than your old unit. That's strange that touch would require more pressure.
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Unless the replacement unit was assembled in another plant and or used materials from another source. Happens often. My 3rd unit acts differently as well. It's also less sensitive. It didn't want to apply the updates, once it "did", the about still claimed I was on the original and when I checked for an update would tell me I was up to date. After applying the screen protector, this unit also did not respond to touches at all (as others have reported with their units) but both my previous units were responsive with 1-2 hour(s) of drying. Which leads me to believe touch screen was a different brand from another source, or sensitivity settings are different. Who knows..
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P.S. It's ok, it works..
You are making me all nervous now, I hope mine is the right amount sensitive when it shows up tomorrow(hopefully). I didn't know they used different materials on a line of devices. Interesting.

Just got my Nexus 7 replaced

Google called me and I told them about my touch screen unresponsiveness.
Basically I talked to the guy about the defects they've seen, and they're aware of them all. He also said they're shipping the second production run, so most (if not all) of the defects are fixed.
What will the new defects be?
I hope none. My speaker is rattling at anything above half volume. I didn't notice it until this weekend when I was watching zero-punctuation. I think that is the first time I've had the volume up past a quarter of the way. Calling them today.
I just got my second one today because the first had a screen separation issue and the second one was way worse, there would be a cracking sound when pressing down on the left side of the screen.
Third time lucky I hope
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cmg5461 said:
Google called me and I told them about my touch screen unresponsiveness.
Basically I talked to the guy about the defects they've seen, and they're aware of them all. He also said they're shipping the second production run, so most (if not all) of the defects are fixed.
What will the new defects be?
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Well this is good news. I contacted Google via email on Friday to have my N7 replaced for screen separation and a bulge on the back cover also on the left side. If they are indeed shipping a new run with better quality control then I have high hopes for my replacement which should ship today. I plan to send the original back once I have the new one in hand.
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I hope none. My speaker is rattling at anything above half volume. I didn't notice it until this weekend when I was watching zero-punctuation. I think that is the first time I've had the volume up past a quarter of the way. Calling them today.
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Had the same problem so I called them last friday night and ordered a replacement unit. I am keeping the old one till my new unit arrives
Ive been waiting to replace my N7 until reports of a better batch. I have some screen lift but I don't want to go through multiple devices.
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Had the same problem so I called them last friday night and ordered a replacement unit. I am keeping the old one till my new unit arrives
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Same. Called Friday and awaiting second one. Delivery date on Wednesday. I had a C70 and curious to see if it's changed. Well fingers crossed for all of us that we get a nice defect free unit!
Just got off the phone with them. The rep I talked to mentioned that all the issues that they had with the first batch should be fixed also.
ETA on the new batch and what the SN starts with?
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ETA on the new batch and what the SN starts with?
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any information?
Is there anyway to identify a second prodution? I have no had any issues with mine at all.. But I bought it from a local seller that got it in on friday 8/24 could mine be a second production? Or should I be looking out for these defects? Do they form overtime? I have been looking at this thing testing everything I could think of and things I found on here but found no issues so far..
Google Support has been saying that every known issue has been resolved since launch. They're not in the loop. They're just there to read the FAQ and inspire confidence however possible. I spoke with several reps when I was dealing with screen lift replacements, and every one of them told me that it only affected a small number of units, that the cause has been identified and resolved, and that I should go ahead and order another one.
If this really is a distinctly different run from the initial units, this is potentially good news. But in my experience Google has been classing all defective units as aberrations, or saying that there was a bad batch. When your rep said that you won't have the same problem with a unit from the new run, he was more or less implying that it would be bad for you to get one from the previous shipments. If only a minor percentage of units in the initial run were defective, then there would be no reason to boast about the quality of new units.
If you'd asked him to clarify why a unit from the previous run would be a significant risk, he would have rescinded that stuff about the new ones being better.
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Is there anyway to identify a second prodution? I have no had any issues with mine at all.. But I bought it from a local seller that got it in on friday 8/24 could mine be a second production? Or should I be looking out for these defects? Do they form overtime? I have been looking at this thing testing everything I could think of and things I found on here but found no issues so far..
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The only issue I've got with mine is the unresponsive screen which seems to appear intermittently! A reboot sorts it out (haven't tried the apparent power on/off fix as it hasn't happened to me since I found that one out...) but if I know I've got a 1st Gen device I can put up with that until the new batches come through!
It certainly isn't any units made in the first part of this month. Still had the flicker with weak wifi.
Are retail stores exchanging the defective units or do I have to contact google for replacement?
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Are retail stores exchanging the defective units or do I have to contact google for replacement?
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+1 interested in this... Mine is from staples and the 2 week exchange with receipt has expired :-/
C8OK is the new production run!
Well I just received my Nexus today and the SSN is C8OK which appears to be the new production run. Still charging but noticed no visual defects, for example, screen lift and or creaking. So far so good! DD
Mine comes in tomorrow, fingers crossed
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Are we able to request an exchange with Google if it's been passed 15 days? Or would I need to go thru ASUS directly? I ordered mine thru the Play Store
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Google Support has been saying that every known issue has been resolved since launch. They're not in the loop. They're just there to read the FAQ and inspire confidence however possible. I spoke with several reps when I was dealing with screen lift replacements, and every one of them told me that it only affected a small number of units, that the cause has been identified and resolved, and that I should go ahead and order another one.
If this really is a distinctly different run from the initial units, this is potentially good news. But in my experience Google has been classing all defective units as aberrations, or saying that there was a bad batch. When your rep said that you won't have the same problem with a unit from the new run, he was more or less implying that it would be bad for you to get one from the previous shipments. If only a minor percentage of units in the initial run were defective, then there would be no reason to boast about the quality of new units.
If you'd asked him to clarify why a unit from the previous run would be a significant risk, he would have rescinded that stuff about the new ones being better.
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Exactly what I was thinking. They have been saying that since last month, people need to quit taking what csr's say as gospel. However, there are good ones in every batch (I have a c70 that is great after four replacements, so don't give up)
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Nexus 4 RMA screw up

I ordered 2x16GB Nexus 4s on the 27th. I received them on the 7th, but both have overheating issues (overheats and turns off with about 30 minutes of Temple Run gaming).
I placed RMA requests for both Nexus 4s, yet to receive them though.
Now I seem to have lost/misplaced both the Nexus 4s.
What will happen next? I understand that I will get charged for the replacement phones, but won't be refunded since I cannot mail back my current defective devices. But my question is, will the defective devices still be remotely disabled, or if I do find them at some point, can I still use them?
You called to return 2 phones because they shutdown from playing Templerun? Then you lost both phones before returning?
My guess is they will just keep the repay hold on the RMA if you don't return the phones. They charged you? Right?
I guess they will disable them if you report them stolen or lost..
Dude, no offense but returning a phone because it has issues with one game seems extreme.. Also.. How could you misplace 2 brand new phones? I do not understand at all..
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you cant possibly 'misplace' 2 brand new phones...
trying to rip off google?
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You called to return 2 phones because they shutdown from playing Templerun? Then you lost both phones before returning?
My guess is they will just keep the repay hold on the RMA if you don't return the phones. They charged you? Right?
I guess they will disable them if you report them stolen or lost..
Dude, no offense but returning a phone because it has issues with one game seems extreme.. Also.. How could you misplace 2 brand new phones? I do not understand at all..
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Yes, that is correct. They get pretty hot, much hotter than my GS2, but that would be fine as long as it doesn't shut down and stuff. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Screen gets yellowish after a while too.
I haven't been charged yet. Maybe they'll charge me when they ship out the replacement devices?
Might sound totally silly but I put them back in their boxes after requesting them to be RMA'd. I can't find the boxes now. Must be in my house somewhere, but I've looked every place possible but I can't find them..
I'm with these guys. My N4 was barely out of my hand for the first week after I got it, how could you lose 2?!!!
Also, did the overheating problem present itself when playing other games or doing anything demanding? It sounds like the game might have just needed an update or reinstall. I don't think Google will do anything remotely to those devices unless you actually ask them to.
I'd start turning the house upside down to find them phones though, RMA requests don't last long.
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Might sound totally silly but I put them back in their boxes after requesting them to be RMA'd. I can't find the boxes now. Must be in my house somewhere, but I've looked every place possible but I can't find them..
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Help me, I don't remember in which one of my 48 bedrooms I left my Nexus 4s in!
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Might sound totally silly but I put them back in their boxes after requesting them to be RMA'd. I can't find the boxes now. Must be in my house somewhere, but I've looked every place possible but I can't find them..
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Doesn't sound silly so much as it sounds like you were trying to get more phones without having to wait for a normal purchase. My only real question is whether you still have them or if you sold them?
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How easy is the moto care process?

I cracked my nexus 6 on the corner yesterday. I bumbled it while getting out of the car. I thought I saved it as I was able to handle it all the way down to about 2-3 inches from the ground but couldn't fight it off. It finally left my hand and dropped corner first onto the concrete. The tempered glass looks to be holding it together but it's a hideous sight so I plan on using my moto care to get it replaced. What's the process as I've never used it before.
Well so far this process has been a huge pain in the ass. I've been on the phone for about 1.5-2 hours. They can't find my IMEI number in the system.
first they asked me to email the receipt and they would call me back. I asked them why I couldn't just give them the order number of the phone, or the moto care contract number. They said they could do that. After that they still couldn't find my information so they had to escalate me. Once escalated they still couldn't find my information but they said to give them 24 hours.
I'll update more as the saga continues. So far NOT satisfied......
^^^ this is not encouraging to hear after purchasing MotoCare with my N6.
Hope it works out well for you! :fingers-crossed:
Been dealing with them for almost a month, have fun
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02840 said:
^^^ this is not encouraging to hear after purchasing MotoCare with my N6.
Hope it works out well for you! :fingers-crossed:
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so far the update is that the IMEI is not in their system and they have to get it updated in their database properly. They said it could take them some time. Definitely does not sound promising. Thank god the phone is still functional. Perhaps you can be pro-active and get them to make sure your phone is in the system properly so when the time comes, replacing your device will be much easier.
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so far the update is that the IMEI is not in their system and they have to get it updated in their database properly. They said it could take them some time. Definitely does not sound promising. Thank god the phone is still functional. Perhaps you can be pro-active and get them to make sure your phone is in the system properly so when the time comes, replacing your device will be much easier.
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Which is hilarious because they sold you the device and I'm pretty sure require the IMEI to purchase moto care. I had the same problem on 2 separate devices from them. Make sure they transfer your moto care to your replacement as well (they won't).
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so far the update is that the IMEI is not in their system and they have to get it updated in their database properly. They said it could take them some time. Definitely does not sound promising. Thank god the phone is still functional. Perhaps you can be pro-active and get them to make sure your phone is in the system properly so when the time comes, replacing your device will be much easier.
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Thanks for the update. Would've been nice to hear better things. Maybe posting to their Twitter account will get more action, and more attention, once it's out there for more then just the community here to see.
I did check my Certificate of Coverage that was emailed after Moto Care purchase and my IMEI is listed as "Serial Number". A call to them to confirm might be a good idea.
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Thanks for the update. Would've been nice to hear better things. Maybe posting to their Twitter account will get more action, and more attention, once it's out there for more then just the community here to see.
I did check my Certificate of Coverage that was emailed after Moto Care purchase and my IMEI is listed as "Serial Number". A call to them to confirm might be a good idea.
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Looks like they got everything squared away. Hopefully they got the right phone coming to me. I'll be pissed if they mistakenly send me a blue 32gb. They said replacement should be here 4-5 business days.
biggiestuff said:
Looks like they got everything squared away. Hopefully they got the right phone coming to me. I'll be pissed if they mistakenly send me a blue 32gb. They said replacement should be here 4-5 business days.
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Wouldn't want to even think about that. I waited very patiently for my white 64gb, I'd be rather disheartened if they messed up the replacement. Glad to hear it sounds like it's all good, for now... fingers crossed that the worse is over for you.
02840 said:
Wouldn't want to even think about that. I waited very patiently for my white 64gb, I'd be rather disheartened if they messed up the replacement. Glad to hear it sounds like it's all good, for now... fingers crossed that the worse is over for you.
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Thanks, my recommendation to everyone with moto care is to be proactive and make sure your phones are in the system properly so when the time comes everything is smooth.
My experience was totally painless with motocare.
I purchased my n6 off of Craigslist. When I got home, I dropped my phone on the tile floor and cracked the screen. I signed up for motocare, and within 12 hours I got an email conformation everything was set up.
I started a claim online, and a new phone was shipped overnight to me.
I packaged up my old phone and overnighted it back to Motorola.
nmarietta said:
My experience was totally painless with motocare.
I purchased my n6 off of Craigslist. When I got home, I dropped my phone on the tile floor and cracked the screen. I signed up for motocare, and within 12 hours I got an email conformation everything was set up.
I started a claim online, and a new phone was shipped overnight to me.
I packaged up my old phone and overnighted it back to Motorola.
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Did you get a brand new phone with accessories? I just received my replacment phone and just the phone came in a bubble wrap package. no screen film on the front or the camera. There are minute (very very small) grooves on the bottom of the phone. You can't see them but you can feel them. These don't exist on my previous phone. For some reason I expected a brand new phone when using moto care
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Did you get a brand new phone with accessories? I just received my replacment phone and just the phone came in a bubble wrap package. no screen film on the front or the camera. There are minute (very very small) grooves on the bottom of the phone. You can't see them but you can feel them. These don't exist on my previous phone. For some reason I expected a brand new phone when using moto care
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I believe the phone I received was refurbished. It did not have any film on the screen. However it came in a new box with the paperwork and fast charger.

Earpiece Rattle

Anybody else have issues when on a call the earpiece rattles, similar to a blown speaker?
Calling T-Mobile to get the phone swapped out, has been a nightmare getting transfered from department to department. Not sure if they did it correctly, rep stated I need to send the phone back, then they will ship me the replacement. Is that the correct process on how things go?
Also had the bootloop issue the first day, but that seemed to have gone away.
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What they are doing is a return and re billing. This makes sure you get a brand new unit and not s refurb.
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It's not the ear piece. It's the camera behind the ear piece. Search around and you'll see that it's normal for these cameras.
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What they are doing is a return and re billing. This makes sure you get a brand new unit and not s refurb.
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good to know because thats not how they normally do it. They normally send you the replacement (yes refub, or not if they dont got it) and then you put your phone in that box and return it.
And i dont have the ear piece rattle but i get a vibration in the back of the phone. Feels like bass from a speaker. Hasnt bug me yet so im ok for now.
xile6 said:
good to know because thats not how they normally do it. They normally send you the replacement (yes refub, or not if they dont got it) and then you put your phone in that box and return it.
And i dont have the ear piece rattle but i get a vibration in the back of the phone. Feels like bass from a speaker. Hasnt bug me yet so im ok for now.
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They do this you are in the return window.
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Dont do it. I had to return mine already as well. I was the guy who had the screen coming unglued. I had to call like 4-5 times until I got someone who knew anything at all. They should send you the brand new replacement first then you send yours in. Thats what they did for me. I received my second (replacement) note 7 yeasterday and just sent back my old one today. They cant expect you to be without a phone. They did it for free for me as well since it was within the buyers remorse period. This is what happened to mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSS9G8EUOwY
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Dont do it. I had to return mine already as well. I was the guy who had the screen coming unglued. I had to call like 4-5 times until I got someone who knew anything at all. They should send you the brand new replacement first then you send yours in. Thats what they did for me. I received my second (replacement) note 7 yeasterday and just sent back my old one today. They cant expect you to be without a phone. They did it for free for me as well since it was within the buyers remorse period. This is what happened to mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSS9G8EUOwY
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Just what i was going to say.
If you have no other phone how will you contuie your service.
It could take a week or long since you send yours them they gotta get it, check it and send another out to you.
xile6 said:
Just what i was going to say.
If you have no other phone how will you contuie your service.
It could take a week or long since you send yours them they gotta get it, check it and send another out to you.
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The last rep I spoke to was telling me that the Note 7 showing as end of life. That I would have to go through Samsung to fix it. Since it was less then a year old. I'm going to call back and try to get a replacement phone first.
Update:
I have to buy another one and ship the one I have back, for a refund. Still on the phone with the rep. She trying to charge me the $20 fee.
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