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Got my replacement iPhone 4 today- Week 25 vs 28 observations(with pics)
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i hope you didnt use the sim tool as described, you might mess with the 2nd mic
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Only reason I can think of is that the iPhone's are currently carrier locked in the USA, meaning that you shouldn't need to remove the SIM Card, unless there is a fault (which is why you get one shipped with your replacement), or you are selling the phone (which I doubt you are expected to do whilst under contract). Much like the original iPhone - they were only available locked to one carrier (O2 in the UK), so you shouldn't need to remove the SIM Card, yet when the iPhone 3G was released, one was included so that you could transfer from the original iPhone easier. The iPhone 4 doesn't ship with one, as it comes with a micro-SIM, so you shouldn't have to insert a SIM yourself / a SIM from another device.... as far as I know.
Just a thought....
I think it's simpler than that. If it's a five cent part they saved $150,000 so far by not including them. But gummer gives a good reason why they can get away with it. Plus paper clips are cheap.
iPhone 4s came with the micro sim pre-installed, so there was no need to eject the tray.
And paperclips/bent staples can "magically" open the tray. I think I have thousands of staples...
Get a life troll!!!!
I enjoyed reading this seeing as many have reported getting "fixed" phones when exchanging with Apple. Nice job including the pics. Both phones look identical from what I can see.
I know it's foolproof, but I like how they included a set of old instructions for the SIM eject location.
I agree with you 100%, more and more people are registering and are extremely disrespectful, it's a shame. We just have to ignore these people and continue to help the more respectful members.
Thanks for the info OP. While I think comparing week builds is useful to clear the air of some info circulating around the web.... I'm actually more interesed in exchange units that don't come in retail packaging.
From what I understand, you are doing basically a retail swap with Apple through the mail. You return your original including all boxes and accessories and they send you a brand new phone in a brand new box.
The reports about phones that act/feel different come from people who have "refurbished" units returned to them at a genius bar(ones that don't match their original box serial number anymore, which is why there are complaints of people having problems returning their phone after swapping for a refurb). Of course they say it's too early to have any true refurbs at this point.... but If I were Apple and I was testing a new process or fix, I'd put it in the refurb cycle first.
From what I understand, you are doing basically a retail swap with Apple through the mail. You return your original including all boxes and accessories and they send you a brand new phone in a brand new box.
The reports about phones that act/feel different come from people who have "refurbished" units returned to them at a genius bar(ones that don't match their original box serial number anymore, which is why there are complaints of people having problems returning their phone after swapping for a refurb). Of course they say it's too early to have any true refurbs at this point.... but If I were Apple and I was testing a new process or fix, I'd put it in the refurb cycle first.
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Hope this one works out better for you. That's cool how they also included the SIM tool.
Hope this one works out better for you. That's cool how they also included the SIM tool.
Is it just me or is the instructions they gave you to remove the sim card wrong. On my iPhone 4 I believe the sim is on the side. They are expecting you to puncture the top of the phone with the SIM ejector tool while it is on the side??
This was not the case with my phone. When I originally purchased it new, I had to use a paperclip to insert the micro sim, since there was no tool.
I think you are confused. This phone did not arrive in retail packaging, nor did it include any accessories.
All of the accounts I have read about people having their phones replaced at a genius bar refer to the geniuses producing a small black box from the back that contained their replacement phone, and the phone only. The only way that my replacement differs is the fact that they shipped it to me as opposed to doing the swap in person, as there aren't any Apple Stores within 120 miles of where I live.
I did verify that this is a brand new phone and not a refurb via the s/n. As you said, I think that it is simply too early at this point for them to be able to offer refurbs.
Below you can see the black box that the phone shipped in on the left, with my original RETAIL packaging from the week 25 phone on the right. The serial number from the replacement and the original packaging(which I get to keep) does not match.
The literature clearly states that I am to return the phone only:
Is it just me or is the instructions they gave you to remove the sim card wrong. On my iPhone 4 I believe the sim is on the side. They are expecting you to puncture the top of the phone with the SIM ejector tool while it is on the side??
You are correct. The diagram clearly shows a 3G/3GS. This further illustrates the fact that they did not plan to include these tools with US iP4s, so they just used existing stock, since the tool fits either generation.
This was not the case with my phone. When I originally purchased it new, I had to use a paperclip to insert the micro sim, since there was no tool.
I think you are confused. This phone did not arrive in retail packaging, nor did it include any accessories.
All of the accounts I have read about people having their phones replaced at a genius bar refer to the geniuses producing a small black box from the back that contained their replacement phone, and the phone only. The only way that my replacement differs is the fact that they shipped it to me as opposed to doing the swap in person, as there aren't any Apple Stores within 120 miles of where I live.
I did verify that this is a brand new phone and not a refurb via the s/n. As you said, I think that it is simply too early at this point for them to be able to offer refurbs.
Below you can see the black box that the phone shipped in on the left, with my original RETAIL packaging from the week 25 phone on the right. The serial number from the replacement and the original packaging(which I get to keep) does not match.
The literature clearly states that I am to return the phone only:
You are correct. The diagram clearly shows a 3G/3GS. This further illustrates the fact that they did not plan to include these tools with US iP4s, so they just used existing stock, since the tool fits either generation.
I see the iPhone 4 is my first so I wasn't aware it wasn't always on the side.
After spending some time using the new phone, I have noticed a few things:
-While I never really had any concerns about the build quality of the first phone, the volume buttons feel more solid on the new phone, as well as the power/sleep button. This could simply be that the buttons loosen up some with use.
-The proximity sensor issue- the whole reason for replacing the phone- has not improved. The display still flashes on and off randomly while I am on a call, resulting in inadvertently pushed buttons.
-When I turned on the original phone to activate it in the store, the battery was TOTALLY dead. As in it was plugged in for a good 20 minutes while they were trying to activate it, and it powered down as soon as I left the store. The replacement, on the other hand, was almost fully charged(95%) when I took it out of the box. I never had issues with battery life on the first phone, though, so I guess it doesn't make a difference either way. Just something I found interesting.
-While I never really had any concerns about the build quality of the first phone, the volume buttons feel more solid on the new phone, as well as the power/sleep button. This could simply be that the buttons loosen up some with use.
-The proximity sensor issue- the whole reason for replacing the phone- has not improved. The display still flashes on and off randomly while I am on a call, resulting in inadvertently pushed buttons.
-When I turned on the original phone to activate it in the store, the battery was TOTALLY dead. As in it was plugged in for a good 20 minutes while they were trying to activate it, and it powered down as soon as I left the store. The replacement, on the other hand, was almost fully charged(95%) when I took it out of the box. I never had issues with battery life on the first phone, though, so I guess it doesn't make a difference either way. Just something I found interesting.