So I received my nexus 4 about a week ago, and have been loving it ever since. Just the other day (I believe it was Thursday) I wake up and check my phone, and notice a dead pixel! So later that day I call Google inquiring about a RMA, but since I bought the device off of Swappa and was not the original owner, I could not get the RMA. I contacted the seller of my phone and he called Google, the lady on the phone/email told him that a "specialist" was working on my case, and this was two days ago. So basically what I'm asking, has anyone gone through something similar? Any ETA on when this specialist's work will be done?
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It happened to me with a nexus 10 I got it from Craigslist but all they ask me was for the Original email that unit was bought it took like a week to get the replacement but they will put a hold on your Google wallet when they receive the device they release the founds sorry but English is not my language I hope it helps
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Alright , I called Google again and they didn't know anything of it, is there anyway I can transfer ownership without involving the seller?
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Be patient mine took like 3 weeks but it was my fault since I didn't call them for a week after they ignored me.they require some info about the original owner they asked for name email and order number the eBay seller I bought from was cool to give me the info. They contacted him I think to make sure if he OK with the transfer. Even if Google deny u RMA lg should cover you
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Who do I contact to do this as I'd like to change my ownership too
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Who do I contact to do this as I'd like to change my ownership too
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You have to call Googles RMA number and they will redirect you to the RMA specialtists who will then contact you through email for the necessary info and then they'll send you a link to buy the RMA. The whole process to change ownership and buy the RMA took one day and the RMA shipped the next morning, overall it was a surprisingly smooth process.
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The guy that sold me a nexus ignored all my communications. Google will not do anything to help you in this situation. They only transfer ownership of you have the original purchasers info.
I ended up sending it to LG for repair and had to go out and buy a GS3 as a temporary phone in the mean time. (~2 weeks to get your phone back from LG )
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i need to get a replacement nexus because this one has crazy heat issues. I bought it used off craigslist. Can i get a replacement??
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If you got the bill. Sure.
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No, warranty is non-transferable in normal circumstances. Call Google for clarification, though
It was purchased from a T-Mobile store if that matters
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No, warranty is non-transferable in normal circumstances
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Why should it? If he owns the bill everything should be okay. Sold a phone once wich still was in warranty period. Just copied the Bill and everything was OK.
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Might work that way in the US, but in the UK a warranty isn't always transferable regardless of having the original POP because the device is technically 2nd hand and most warranties state it's for the original purchase only - definitely that way for the company I work for. If the original owner registered the unit for warranty then you're screwed. If not, you might be able to get away with it
I live in the us. Any way to check online?
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i need to get a replacement nexus because this one has crazy heat issues. I bought it used off craigslist. Can i get a replacement??
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Yes you can...I had a similar issue...bought off craigslist...screen had major flicker issues....if you get a hold of the person who sold you the phone and have them give you the receipt..then you can RMA it only through LG because its from t-mobile...mine was bought from google so google has the RMA processed.
Ya bought one from kijiji Toronto on wondering the same thingHe bought his from the play store...
Okay so let me update this so i can get a better answer. The phone i am needing a replacement on is a phone i got from craigslist. i don't have the receipt but the phone had never been turned on before i was the one to open the box. I don't have the receipt for the phone. So please someone who had been through this before can you give me some insight
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Okay so let me update this so i can get a better answer. The phone i am needing a replacement on is a phone i got from craigslist. i don't have the receipt but the phone had never been turned on before i was the one to open the box. I don't have the receipt for the phone. So please someone who had been through this before can you give me some insight
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If you did not purchase the device from Google Play you'll have to contact LG for warranty service. http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LGE960
If its from T-Mobile call customer care and get a warranty exchange if your phone line has the the device warranty.
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So I got my nexus 4 from eBay it was sealed and is perfect no issues. My question is those that bought the phone from the play store got a certain letter. Does this letter register the phone with Google ? Is my phone registered by signing in or is there a step I need to take ?
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What letter? There wasn't a letter included! Only paper is the receipt unless you're talking about the login when you first boot up the device. Should be able to just start it without any problems
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What letter? There wasn't a letter included! Only paper is the receipt unless you're talking about the login when you first boot up the device. Should be able to just start it without any problems
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Ahh that's just a Google play receipt. Now I see. Yes I obviously don't have it that shouldnt be a problem right? Phone is mint
No issues at all
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Well no receipt no warranty as eBay won't be classed as proof of purchase even tho phone is in warranty
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just have the seller transfer the warranty to you.
You still have the 1 year warranty from LG but not from google/play store. You have to contact LG for any warranty work. I have no idea if you need to register or not. I never registered the phone and was still able to get a warranty replacement but I bought from the play store.
I got mine from eBay when i tried to RMA they denied it first cause it was not purchased derectley from them then i claimed that it was a gift i contacted the eBay seller and he was able to transfer the ownership to me so its YMMV thingy good luck
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Can you describe how to do this warranty transfer? Guy from ebay said that he is going to give me delivery note from google play and this is enough for me to get warranty if needed.
I bought a slightly used Nexus 4 from a guy I bumped into yesterday morning. This afternoon, I wanted to flash a factory image (occam) but no matter what I do, my computer won't recognize my phone. This computer can see my Nexus 7 without a problem, but no go with the phone. The phone just charges.
I have uninstalled the adb devices, samsung and lg devices as well, all purged from the computer but nothing when I connect the N4.
Am I eligible to call in for an rma?
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Call Google and see what they say. They will ask for the IMEI of the phone and the email address used when that phone was ordered. So you may need to bump into whoever sold you the phone again.
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Oh yeah, and they send the RMA info to the email address used when the phone was ordered. So you'll probably need access to that.
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Thanks for your reply. So, does this mean google will send replacement unit to the original purchasaser?
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Thanks for your reply. So, does this mean google will send replacement unit to the original purchasaser?
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I had a problem that was very similar. (Daughter board failure) and the guy that sold me the phone stopped answering and refused to communicate.
I ended up having to send the phone to LG for repair. It was covered by the manufacturer warranty, but I had to be without a nexus for 2 weeks. (LG refuses to send a phone pre emptively like Google.
That's one reason to avoid the gray market and stick to ordering from Google directly.
Your only hope is if the original owner bought it from Google and transfers the info over to you.
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You can get the warranty transferred from the original guy to you. My buddy had to do this, he bought a used one and it went bad. Just contact the guy and call the Google play store and tell them you want the warranty transferred. 3 days later you will get a new N4, then of course ship the old one back.
The seller is not responding to my text or call. So, my option is to send it in to LG for service repair. I have initiated a service request (ship it in) and have to wait for return authorization.
Will they refuse service if your Nexus 4 is unlocked?
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The seller is not responding to my text or call. So, my option is to send it in to LG for service repair. I have initiated a service request (ship it in) and have to wait for return authorization.
Will they refuse service if your Nexus 4 is unlocked?
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All nexus 4's are unlocked...
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Ok,lets try again. My Nexus 4 is bootloader unlocked. With a broken usb port, I don't have a way to relock it. No, it has supersu but no root binaries.
Is my n4 still returnable under LG service repair or will they throw a cow?
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Ok,lets try again. My Nexus 4 is bootloader unlocked. With a broken usb port, I don't have a way to relock it. No, it has supersu but no root binaries.
Is my n4 still returnable under LG service repair or will they throw a cow?
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I don't know if lg will care about the bootloader or not, but there's an app in the play store that will relock it, iirc.
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So, just received an email message from LG, states that in-warranty service must be go through the same place where you bought it. Only out of warranty service can be performed by LG.
How do you get LG to provide service on your nexus 4?
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I think the out of warranty work they are referring to would be something like a cracked screen, which isn't covered under the standard warranty.
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so, a borked usb port on the phone is covered under warranty service but a cracked screen isn't??? makes no sense to me, but whatever. I'm just going to sell it on ebay. so sick of this non-sense.
LG sux. Eggs. One more reason to stay away from LG products. Never had problems with Samsung, ever. I had to get a Galaxy Nexus sent in to Samsung for warranty repair, actually it had a bad usb port, just like the N4, Samsung repaired it under warranty. Didn;t give me any problem. LG sux. Eggs. Another mental note--stay away from LG products.
Is RMA like swapping out a faulty device for a new one through Google? How does it work? If my screen just one day doesn't turn on after having the phone for 6 months will they replace it for free? Do they send you a new device then you send your faulty one back? Or vice versa?
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Use the search bar.
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I hate this forum no one answers your questions any more... I did search I couldn't find anything that answers my question... If you don't have an answer please don't post in my thread. Thank you and I'm not trying to be an a hole but I'm starting to get sick of this forum... I haven't gotten answer in like my last 5 threads its becoming disgusting. When I first signed up I got nothing but intelligent and great answers now it's a joke.
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OK. In the UK, you ring Google Play, they send you an email with an RMA attachment and create a special order for you in your google wallet. You then order your new device and they take an authorisation on your card (they dont actually take the money, just "allocate" it to them, should you not return your faulty device), then they send you a new device and you send your old faulty one back to them within 21 days using their free TNT service that comes in the bag with your new replacement device.
So...
1) Ring google, they give you RMA attachment to print out
2) Order your device through the special order they have set up for you
3) Ensure you have a card with money on it so they can allocate it as security
4) When new device arrives, you have 21 days to return the old one to them (with the RMA you printed off in step 1) or they will take the allocated money off your card.
Hope it helps
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OK. In the UK, you ring Google Play, they send you an email with an RMA attachment and create a special order for you in your google wallet. You then order your new device and they take an authorisation on your card (they dont actually take the money, just "allocate" it to them, should you not return your faulty device), then they send you a new device and you send your old faulty one back to them within 21 days using their free TNT service that comes in the bag with your new replacement device.
So...
1) Ring google, they give you RMA attachment to print out
2) Order your device through the special order they have set up for you
3) Ensure you have a card with money on it so they can allocate it as security
4) When new device arrives, you have 21 days to return the old one to them (with the RMA you printed off in step 1) or they will take the allocated money off your card.
Hope it helps
Matty
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I wish I can hit the thanks button 100 times. I appreciate the detailed answer you provided. You answered my question on the money. Thanks again.
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I wish I can hit the thanks button 100 times. I appreciate the detailed answer you provided. You answered my question on the money. Thanks again.
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No problem mate
EDIT: I should add that they will allocate the full cost of the handset until they receive the old one back. Then they will release that "hold" on that amount within 14 days (In reality they have released the hold on all three of my RMA devices before they even received the device back)
If you have got a cracked back for example, they will still exchange it, but they will bill you the cost of the smashed glass back.
Little chips and scratches they are not bothered about as the phones go to be refurbed, so as long as the back and front are "unsmashed" you will get all your money no sweat.
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I hate this forum no one answers your questions any more... I did search I couldn't find anything that answers my question... If you don't have an answer please don't post in my thread. Thank you and I'm not trying to be an a hole but I'm starting to get sick of this forum... I haven't gotten answer in like my last 5 threads its becoming disgusting. When I first signed up I got nothing but intelligent and great answers now it's a joke.
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This helped me out as well. I completely agree with you about the help part. No one ever tries to help anyone anymore.
I have a weird question . Can I get say a white nexus 4 as a replacement for my black nexus ?
Left side of my screen has a pretty dark area
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I have a weird question . Can I get say a white nexus 4 as a replacement for my black nexus ?
Left side of my screen has a pretty dark area
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Doubt it.
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This helped me out as well. I completely agree with you about the help part. No one ever tries to help anyone anymore.
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There are a lot of elitists here but way more helpful folks. Luck of the draw really.
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I have a weird question . Can I get say a white nexus 4 as a replacement for my black nexus ?
Left side of my screen has a pretty dark area
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I just called google up yesterday to replace my black nexus 4 i got on launch day, and they are sending me a white 16GB with free bumper as a replacement. Should be here tomorrow
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I just called google up yesterday to replace my black nexus 4 i got on launch day, and they are sending me a white 16GB with free bumper as a replacement. Should be here tomorrow
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You just called them for a "replacement'? I mean without the phone having any problem/issue?
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I hate this forum no one answers your questions any more... I did search I couldn't find anything that answers my question... If you don't have an answer please don't post in my thread. Thank you and I'm not trying to be an a hole but I'm starting to get sick of this forum... I haven't gotten answer in like my last 5 threads its becoming disgusting. When I first signed up I got nothing but intelligent and great answers now it's a joke.
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You just called them for a "replacement'? I mean without the phone having any problem/issue?
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No, my USB port was acting faulty on the one I have now.
^ Fair enough.. I am shocked to see they are replacing the device even after 6 months of ownership to the customer. Seems like that 15 day return policy turned into 1 year return policy after their disastrous launch!
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^ Fair enough.. I am shocked to see they are replacing the device even after 6 months of ownership to the customer. Seems like that 15 day return policy turned into 1 year return policy after their disastrous launch!
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The 15 day policy is for a refund. Then a 1yr replacement policy.
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Yeah 1 year Warranty is standard on almost every electronic device
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Yeah 1 year Warranty is standard on almost every electronic device
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But usually the faulty device is replaced with a refurbished one while Google sends brand new ones
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But usually the faulty device is replaced with a refurbished one while Google sends brand new ones
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True I thought I was going to get a refurb but I guess not, I'm not complaining lol
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I need an RMA, my battery dies at 70% and the back isn't flat. I've heard that the battery
Might have expanded and became bad. But I'm out of town for the next two weeks with my faulty nexus 4://
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I need an RMA, my battery dies at 70% and the back isn't flat. I've heard that the battery
Might have expanded and became bad. But I'm out of town for the next two weeks with my faulty nexus 4://
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Call them up for a replacement, they are really good
Help with rma
i have a set i need to rma casue of sound issues and the button
but i dont live in the states, google says needs soemone in the states i need to send to this phoen and they will do the return to the persona dn then i can get it..
Has anyone received a replacement device after the 14 days, if so was it a new phone. My phone started acting up the night of the 14 days. I went to the store that morning and was told the phone would be mailed as a like new device due to the warranty and since the phone is only 2 weeks, a new device will be sent out. I know this is not true but wanted to check with you guys.
I have to say it is way to early to start getting refurbished phones. Maybe 2-3momths in.
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I have to say it is way to early to start getting refurbished phones. Maybe 2-3momths in.
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It will be delivered today and will post my finding.
So it was a refurbished phone, so I called the store and asked my did they wast my time and theirs bow making if 3 days past the 14 day return policy. They apologized and said they will exchange for a new phone in the store.
No idea what you are saying with all of those autocorrect errors. Yikes. You might want to consider changing to a different keyboard...
But if they are going to replace in store, that is good.
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