Just called MS UK call center, spoke to some who was going to generate a code for me, after a few minutes I was told that they had no codes left. This has been raised and I was to call back in 3 days and they should have some more codes. Has anyone else had this?
Regards
Phone back up and tell them I have this HD7, I thought windows phone was the way forward, the future of mobile technology, yet it is rendered useless without this activation code, I have been sent from pillar to post, HTC to O2 or whoever your with, and back to Microsoft yet again, if I don't get this situation resolved soon I shall have to send the phone back and order an IPHONE...
US Chat has Activation issues as well
After the UK call centre issue, I tried the US Chat services, they said no we can't do that you need to contact your regional services. So waited a while, cantacted US chat support again and the person I got this time was very helpful and willing to give me an activation code... however.... this is a some of the chat transcript:
Max: Thank you for the information.
Max: Just to set your expectation, Patrick.
Max: Our tool for generating activation codes is also undergoing system update.
Max: However, let's try if I can generate a product key at this moment.
Patrick Doherty: Thanks - that would be great
Max: May I ask for your phone number, full name, and the brand of your phone?
Patrick Doherty: +44 xxxx xxxxxx, Patrick Doherty, HTC
Max: Thank you.
Max: My apologies, Patrick. Our tool seems to be still updating and we still cannot generate product keys too.
Patrick Doherty: OK, do you know how long this may take?
Max: Honestly, I do not know as we have not received word yet about how long this may take.
Max: I really do apologize for the inconvenience. We have been really receiving high volume of contact because of this issue and that may be causing the current problem with generating Windows Phone 7 product keys.
Max: I do appreciate your patience and understanding though.
Max: To receive an activation code, you can call your regional Microsoft Customer Service center again during their normal business hours. You may reach them at +44 (20) 3450-5855.
Max: They are available Monday–Friday 9:00am to 10:00pm GMT; Saturday 9:00am to 8:00pm GMT; and Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm GMT
Max: I hope your device gets activated soon.
Max: Would there be other customer service issues I can help you with?
Not looking good....
I also try asking for a Activation key through chat, after several tries, one CSR is willing to give me the code, after waiting for almost 10 mins, she tells me that the tool is undergoing system update.
I'm so disappointed so I have no choice but to try to call the support here in Singapore. After asking my full name, contact #, email add and IMEI (good thing i found some real IMEI for HD7) I was told to wait for around 5 mins. I thought she will said that their tool is undergoing update but to my surprise, she gaves me the code and it works great.
Maybe they wait untill new update on phone 7 so jailbraking is "not" possible anymore....
New Cut and Paste update is out now isn't it
The major update wont arrive till after the Mobile World Congress venue Feb 14-17th Feb
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Hi, anyone go the code yet, as I just got mine, a 9 digit code which does not work. The Ameo appears to only want 8 digits, so I tried the last 8 as the first digit appears a little different to the others, none work.
The number TM give in the letter for problems is out of order, and a patronising women on 150 is about as much use as tits on a frog.
Any one able to post (or PM) me the code you got so I can compare and see if any combo of mine will work.
Also, anyone know how many attempts are allowed, I am up to 3 so far and the TM letter says you should only make 3....
As far as I'm aware, unlock codes for any phone are linkd to your IMEI so will be no generic code that will unlock your phone.
Persevere through 150, speak to supervisors, team leaders, managers scream, shout etc.
Try and get them now whle they can still help, you can get your arse they're not gonna help if you lock out the phone by using more attempts than they tell you to.
Sure, I understand that they are specific, just want to know if other people got 8 digit or 9 digit.
Am doing the other stuff, am am awaiting a call back from the directors office now.
Kev
kevwright said:
Sure, I understand that they are specific, just want to know if other people got 8 digit or 9 digit.
Am doing the other stuff, am am awaiting a call back from the directors office now.
Kev
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I got a code with 8 digits.
Still waiting...
Hi,
I'm still waiting for my code. Can anyone tell me how long they waited for their T-Mobile UK unlock code?
When it comes I'll let you know how it works......
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks for the comments, I phoned the head office number given on www.saynoto0870.com and was put through to the Directors office.
A nice lady said "oh, the unlock team sit right next to me" let me call you back.
She did so a few mins later and we discovered that the code I was given had an extra digit in the middle and once we knew this I waited for the device to come back and ask for the code, and all was well.
So we at least know you can have 4 attempts without a problem.
Oh, the code came by post in a T-Mobile envelope and took about 3 weeks.
Kev
Ok, so the vibrate feature no longer works on my device. Whether it be the vibrate profile (phone stays silent but no vibrate), Haptic feedback is no longer working in keyboard and neither is the haptic feedback in HTC Sense and inc bootup.
I sent detailed info on my fault, phone was sent last friday. Vodafone sent me a txt saying they had received my device on Monday morning and then sent me another txt at 19:50 saying that the device is on it's way back to me fixed and would be with me tomorrow by Royal Mail and make sure someone would be in.
I then took the day off unpaid and the device never arrived until this morning. I was so excited to get it back but already annoyed due to losing pay yesterday. Opened box and there was my baby. I popped in my battery and no vibrate during boot?? No haptic feedback in keyboard (checked settings)??? Then tried vibrate profile and rang my phone, surprise "No Worky" phone silent and no vibrate. ??? Checked accompanying documents. One is a check list from engineer. As Follows:
"Reported fault Resolved Tick (No it's not)
Data Content Cleared Tick
Latest Version Software Same as sent
Established Live Call Tick
Incoming Audio (speaker) Test Tick
Display Test Tick
Keypad Test Tick
Imei: *********************
Date Test Completed 25/01/10"
Then letter says:
"hank you for sending your phone to us for repair, we are pleased to say that the fault has been fixed.
What we've done
One of our engineers has throughly tested your phone. The fault on your device has been corrected by upgrading the software to the latest manufacturer approved version. If you mentioned any other faults when you booked the repair, these will have also been fixed.
As part of the repair process, we have given your phone a full internal service including upgrading the software inside the phone, as this is how many faults are fixed. The software is responsible for many aspects of how the phone actually works and though you may not expect it, upgrading the software can increase battery life and memory capacity, and provide you with a more up to date phone.
If you need us again
You can pop into the shop or call customer services, blah blah blah."
Well what BULL. The software is the same as previous (before sending) Phone has not been fixed. I lost a days pays (although my choice I surpose for doing as they asked) And I'm now worse off.
I popped into vodafone store and they said they could do nothing as they dont sell that phone instore and were not even aware of the model. See said call 191 from phone. And all they would do is send it off again. I'm reluctant to do this as I'd be without a phone for further number of days. working virtually non-stop over next couple of weeks so being in to recieve the phone may be a prob. I just feel like taking they phone and both signed documents to a solicitor.. They clearly state it's been repaired but it's not. Exactly the same as was sent. Well as soon as contract is up with vodafone I'm going back with O2. First time with Vodafone and also my last!!
Sorry for the rant. Any Idea's? What would you do? Should I send it off for repair again or demand a replacement or just shut up and take it like a *****???? Thanks for listening... Anyone a Solicitor?? lol
Just for reference, the shops, the internet shop, and the phone shop are 3 different branches of the same company. They do not share deals, devices, staff, or even knowledge. This is quite common, and normal for most (if not all) of the major providers.
Anyway, I'd ring back and just explain to them what you've explained to us. Try and stay calm with them but be very persistent. Don't end the call till they've acknowledged what the fault is by telling you what they've recorded on your notes, and they've agreed to once again collect the phone.
If you do need a phone while it's away (do you? You already received text messages from them last time it was away), they may be able to arrange one of the shops to do you a loaner for a while, but it will be a piece of crap that will make you blush when you have to pull it out in public.
My best advice would be to not get angry on the phone with them. It's done, and the person at the other end of the phone isn't responsible for the problem. Too many people start these conversations aggresively, and that won't get you any further. If I was CS staff and someone rang up and started ranting at me immediately, I'd be disinclined to be as helpful as I could.
I know it's crap, but it is what it is, and the phone simply needs fixing or replacing.
Good luck, and let us know how you get on.
Thanks for your quick reply. The only reason I popped in store was because the letter said I could and I was going into town anyway so took my chance. I was very pleasant on the phone (couldn't have been anything else as I have a really sore throat and a blocked nose, lol) In fact i'd say that the Welsh guy from customer services is about the only thing Vodafone currently have going for them. He was great and very polite. Just waiting on his supervisor calling me for a chat but said it could take up to 48hrs.
Will keep you informed, Just cant believe they say that the problem is fixed. Well gonna keep smiling and looks like i'll have to use my mates pink flip up phone again for a while. uughhh, I'm not gonna hear the end of that I can tell you.
Hi guys - When returning the phone for repair to HTC, do they request you to print out something to go along with the phone? :S (apart from the problem).
The customer support guy wasn't very clear at all, and mentioned something about getting emailed something and then printing it out. He was abit all over the place, couldn't understand me half the time, so I don't really hold much faith in the fella.
But I have no idea what, or if. It's too late to call back today to clarify.
I'm in the UK.
As long as you gave them your email address, they will email you instructions for you to follow.
I wrote down the wrong mailing address while I was on the phone with HTC (maybe it was support person or maybe I flipped the numbers). So definitely use the instructions in the email that you should be receiving.
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As long as you gave them your email address, they will email you instructions for you to follow.
I wrote down the wrong mailing address while I was on the phone with HTC (maybe it was support person or maybe I flipped the numbers). So definitely use the instructions in the email that you should be receiving.
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Thanks for your reply ace - I didn't give them my email address over the phone, but prior to calling them I did raise a ticket on-line, so they do have my email in some sense.
I haven't received any emails yet :s So i might call them tomorrow morning to confirm, the courier is also coming tomorrow!
What is it they actually email you...instructions? do do what...
They guy on the phone just told me to pack the phone in a jiffy bag, take out all accessories, and enclose a note with the p[problem.
They will send you 2 emails.
One with a tick sheet to confirm the condition of the phone cosmetically
The other will be a label for you to stick on the box/bag the phone is in for the courier to scan on collection.
You normally get the emails 5 mins after speaking to the htc phone guy.
Thanks dwarf - looks like i'm going to have to ring them again in the morning to get these emails.
Agree with the above. The service in the uk is excellent - i used them twice on my old HD. Had the phone back on both occaisions within 6 days (inc weekend)!
I hope they do get it back to me quick, so far I'm not impressed.
The HTC dude yesterday, didn't even take my email address, so I've been up chasing that this morning as soon as the lines opened. I got the UPS label number written down over the phone, and next thing I know UPS show up on the door - they wouldn't accept! I've had to re-arrange delivery.
Hello,
This is my first time posting in here and I'm only here because I'm absolutely desperate.
I left EE on 19th April to get a SIM Only deal with another company. I was told I needed to buy a sim unlock code but decided to have a look online first before committing to paying for it.
The same day I filled in the online form to request an unlock code, the confirmation email said it would take 7-10 days (note not working days) for the code to arrive. I received a text on the alternate number I provided saying that they needed to contact Samsung for the code which would take a bit longer - which is fine and from the info I found online I expected. 24th April my PAC Code goes through with the new company but still no code. This is fine because the weekend is coming up and I wouldn't need my phone anywhere that didn't have WiFi.
I get another text on 28th April saying the exact same thing as the text from the 24th. When I call EE on the 30th I am told that the code has already been emailed/text to me but they cannot resend the code (for some reason they don't keep a copy of any texts or emails they send) but I will have it within 72 hours (again note not working hours)
So I phone up 4 days later and ask where my code is, to which I'm told it was 72 working hours and 7-10 working days. Admittedly I got a bit angry on the phone (and did apologise to the poor girl I spoke to) and was passed to a manager who told me that she would contact whomever and raise an urgent "ticket" meaning I would get the code by 5pm the same day.
So I called at 5:30 and was told that I needed to wait another 72 hours not until 5pm and that I should not have been told 72 hours to start with, and that they will have to start the whole process again meaning I have to wait another 10 working days!!!
I need help now because I am absolutely sick to death of this ridiculous company! Their customer service just keep lying to get me off the phone and I have no way to keep in touch with my heavily pregnant wife when I'm not on the WiFi! I am away from her for a week from tomorrow and I have no confidence that EE will ever pull their finger out and fix this for me.
Does anyone on here know if there is anyway I can get flash a stock ROM for a non EE phone and go through the procedure to unlock my phone?
Any help would be much appreciated
You don't need to change ROMs so long as you are on a stock ROM. You will have to temporarily downgrade the modem however. We have an entire thread devoted to unlocking the S4, including instructions. They work so long as the modem is downgraded beforehand. After unlocking, restore your old modem.
I did not learn my lesson! It took ZTE more than 30 days to repair my first Axon 7 (hard bricked, would not power up). Instead of giving up, I bought a second one only to find out that the Camera and Flashlight App (not the camera flashlight) does not work (error message "can't connect to camera, etc...."). I contacted ZTE customer service and after resetting phone to factory, deleting data/cache, etc. did not work, agent created an RMA, I shipped the phone to ZTE on 8/21, they received it on 8/24. Whenever I try to check the status of the repair online, I receive "invalid log in, contact administrator". I reported it, still not resolved.
I contacted customer service on Friday the 8/25 to make sure they received the phone, they confirmed receipt. I contacted them again on Thursday the 8/31 to check status, I was told that phone is in "Assess" stage and it will ship in 3.5 days. I contacted them again 2 days ago, 9/4 to see if it has shipped, the agent responded that the info given to me before was NOT correct, the phone is only in "Received" status and has not even been assessed! So to be blunt, the agents I communicated with before were making things up, basically lying! She promised to follow up and escalate the issue to find out why the delay. She also promised that some one will contact me by phone or email within the next 2 to 3 days. The moral of the story, don't believe everything that customer service agents tell you! In the past, their excuse was "no parts, no replacement phones", I wonder what their excuse is this time.
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I did not learn my lesson! It took ZTE more than 30 days to repair my first Axon 7 (hard bricked, would not power up). Instead of giving up, I bought a second one only to find out that the Camera and Flashlight App (not the camera flashlight) does not work (error message "can't connect to camera, etc...."). I contacted ZTE customer service and after resetting phone to factory, deleting data/cache, etc. did not work, agent created an RMA, I shipped the phone to ZTE on 8/21, they received it on 8/24. Whenever I try to check the status of the repair online, I receive "invalid log in, contact administrator". I reported it, still not resolved.
I contacted customer service on Friday the 8/25 to make sure they received the phone, they confirmed receipt. I contacted them again on Thursday the 8/31 to check status, I was told that phone is in "Assess" stage and it will ship in 3.5 days. I contacted them again 2 days ago, 9/4 to see if it has shipped, the agent responded that the info given to me before was NOT correct, the phone is only in "Received" status and has not even been assessed! So to be blunt, the agents I communicated with before were making things up, basically lying! She promised to follow up and escalate the issue to find out why the delay. She also promised that some one will contact me by phone or email within the next 2 to 3 days. The moral of the story, don't believe everything that customer service agents tell you! In the past, their excuse was "no parts, no replacement phones", I wonder what their excuse is this time.
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This is the usual rant. Pretty much customer support office out there is actual crap. They said OnePlus's was hideous, I had lots of trouble with Google's Motorola, heard some stuff about Samsung too...
I don't have customer support here, (bought it in Thailand, live in Argentina ) but I'm grateful that I didn't have any hardware trouble. I DFU-bricked it but managed to get it back to life via disassembly and all.
Hope for the best... But we all know how bad customer support is. There are a bunch of threads that say basically the same.
Sorry to hear you got screwed. Maybe I've been lucky, but ZTE Axon customer service has been good. I've RMA'd 2 phones for the camera OIS problem and both time have been efficient. I did the advanced exchange on both and they went okay. The second phone they advance exchanged it without putting any hold on my card.
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Yes I had no issues with them either. Hell both of the times I called them the operator seemed to actually be located in the USA
I am still waiting for the promised email/phone call. If I don't get anything by the end of the day, I will contact them again. I am happy that someone had a good experience with them, as for me, this is my second nightmare!