iPhone 6 Bent

[deaglecat]

they just keep coming.

i am waiting for a fix before spending so much money on a device that seems to be less durable than my trusty 4s

 

[nj1266]

Then you will wait until the iPhone 7 because Apple is not going to fix it. The iPhone 5 had a bend problem and so did the 5s. Apple did not fix either one.

 

[iceperson]

The iPhone 5 had a bend problem and so did the 5s. Apple did not fix either one.

The 5 and 5s certainly didn't have the same frequency of bending as the 6. Which isn't surprising as they were twice as sturdy as the 6.

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I would persist until you get it replaced and then immediately place it for sale without using it. Get out while you can.

Definitely sit out this gen. It would be one thing if Apple consistently stood behind this product, but their "only 9 phones" statement was blatantly dishonest and it's only purpose was to poison the well and give their white knights ammunition.

 

[KdParker]

Rightly so.
What is stopping me from opening one of these threads to and say I bended my iPhone? Specially if my post does not contain few pics showing the bend (and when I say few pics I don't mean the ones you get from Google search)

Exactly. I am not sure why everyone just takes these post as absolute truth. Also if there is any real weight behind this issue, it surely can be proven with some testing.

IMHO the number of 'reported bending' vs phones sold don't point to a design issue. And the simple fact that there hasn't been one proven case of an iPhone bending magically without some some force being applied makes all these threads suspect.

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my original 6+ was in a nice wood backed rigid case, had it for 2 weeks and it got bent somehow. i couldnt beleive it either.

i went to the apple store here in town, showed it to the tech, he talked with his manager, and i got a new 6+ in 1 day. wasn't really hard to do, just talked to the guy for 10 minutes. no apple care, no nothing.

Really. That seems contrary to this guys experience.

 

[jayf]

Then you will wait until the iPhone 7 because Apple is not going to fix it. The iPhone 5 had a bend problem and so did the 5s. Apple did not fix either one.

If Apple knew the 5 already had a bending issue, then it is irresponsible and somewhat shocking that they would produce a less substantial handset with a larger form factor.

Either they saw any bent 5's as abuse and didn't feel it was an issue, or the 6's are built strong enough to withstand day to day use and are being bent due to improper handling.

I carried my 5 and now my 6 in my front pocket and I've not had an issue. (Yet?)

 

[jpeg42]

Exactly. I am not sure why everyone just takes these post as absolute truth. Also if there is any real weight behind this issue, it surely can be proven with some testing.

IMHO the number of 'reported bending' vs phones sold don't point to a design issue. And the simple fact that there hasn't been one proven case of an iPhone bending magically without some some force being applied makes all these threads suspect.

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Really. That seems contrary to this guys experience.

How can you say it is not a design issue? That is mind blowing. They are all bending in THE exact same place.

You know what, nevermind. Don't answer with the same nonsense. The ignore button will be a much better answer for me.

 

[antiprotest]

I'm surprised that there has been so few "I'm not doubting you, but you're probably a stinking liar Samsung spy because iPhones don't bend" responses.

By now we should just accept that iPhones bend just like iOS crashes. Mine doesn't do either but these things obviously happen to enough people to be a problem.

 

[UofL Cards]

Because there are people out there (and am not saying OP is one of them) who open this kind of thread for the pleasure of trolling.



If you wanted to share your phone bending experience and took your time to open a thread, then finding a way of taking a pic of your bended phone does not seem like the hardest thing on the world. Just saying.

Here is my phone. Had to use my ipad mini to upload these

 

[UofL Cards]

The Apple Store wasn't willing to provide a replacement on-site?

My guess sis that IF Apple decides there's an issue and decides to give everyone free replacements, you'll end up getting reimbursed for whatever you end up paying out of pocket for this repair. IF they decide that. it's definitely happened before, particularly with Macs that had faulty GPUs or bad SSDs, and the free case program for the iPhone 4.

No they would not even entertain the idea of giving me a replacement

 

[Zxxv]

im wondering if the screens are popping out slightly and this makes the casing bends easily, user then takes iPhone out and uses, not noticing by using they push screen back in. Later they see a bend.

 

[BvizioN]

Here is my phone. Had to use my ipad mini to upload these

Thanks and sorry four doubting you. I would add these photos on your first post if I was you. Hope you get it sorted with Apple's customer service.

 

[UofL Cards]

Thanks and sorry four doubting you. I would add these photos on your first post if I was you. Hope you get it sorted with Apple's customer service.

No worries man. I'm new to forums so I didn't even think to add pictures. Believe me I wish I was trolling. I took your advice and added them to the 1st post. Thanks!

 

[iososx]

Yeah I know another bent iPhone thread. Well I had to share my experience.

I got my iPhone 6 on release day. Since then it has been in a very protective case. Yesterday I see that my iPhone is bent and I couldn't believe it. I like many of you thought that everyone who had a bent iPhone was either a troll or used excessive force. Well I can honestly tell you that I babied this phone from the very beginning. I have had every single iPhone since they have been released and have never had any screens broken or any bending. But my 6 is bent. I went to the apple store today and they told me it was accidental damage and I wasn't eligible for replacement. They told me to call customer service and see what they say. They told me all they can do is have me send in my phone and let them look at it. I am beyond mad. I paid very good money for a phone that bent and I honestly don't know why. Everyone's phone that is bent is bent in the exact same spot. How can Apple say that is just a coincidence?

My question is what should I do? Send it in and be without a phone for a week or two or just live with my bent phone? Do you think Apple will ever recognize this is a problem and actually start replacing phones like mine?

Taking a page out of the universal politicians guide, it's deny deny deny.

Just like the Antenna gate debacle that brought out Steve Jobs juvenile rage "you're holding it wrong" then "they all do that". Apple and their advocates claim this bending issue is not a problem.

I have the perfect solution.
Don't buy the phone.
Why? It's simple really.

But I digress to Apple history. After antennagate, many people noticed Apples ads for Antenna engineers.

Given a year till the 4S was to be released they overhauled the antenna system completely. Where my iPhone 4 would barely make a call my 4S was perfect. So now you see why I'm avoiding the iPhone 6+ like the plague.

Next years model will be far better than this one, and have better resale as well.

The iPhone 6+S or whatever Apple decides to call it will be the benefactor of all Apple has learned from the faults of the iPhone 6 and it'll result in a terrific second gen model.

That's Apple history plain and simple. It's also proof positive that when you know Apple, you know what to buy and what to avoid.

 

[jpeg42]

People just attack because they don't want to feel inferior about their really expensive purchase. I understand but it still really bothers me as people should be able to come here to share a story that should be heard, without being doubted at every corner.

Apple for sure reads these forums and it helps to bring attention to the issue. I guess it is personal for me too because thanks to those who posted the issues I have passed this version and hope it to be fixed in the next.

And yes I trust those who post the issues even without a picture. There has been enough evidence that it is true. Not all of us get caught up in a corporate marketing war and feel everyone is out to sabotage the other side. People are here who just like gadgets and want to talk about them.

 

[odvan]

People get replacement for tiny bending (wobbles) when it's obvious not a customer fault, but in your case it looks like some excessive force could have been applied, so bad luck. Buy applecare and exchange phone to minimize expenses.

 

[Zxxv]

People just attack because they don't want to feel inferior about their really expensive purchase. I understand but it still really bothers me as people should be able to come here to share a story that should be heard, without being doubted at every corner.

Apple for sure reads these forums and it helps to bring attention to the issue. I guess it is personal for me too because thanks to those who posted the issues I have passed this version and hope it to be fixed in the next.

And yes I trust those who post the issues even without a picture. There has been enough evidence that it is true. Not all of us get caught up in a corporate marketing war and feel everyone is out to sabotage the other side. People are here who just like gadgets and want to talk about them.

and you ignored all the happy satisfied posters.

 

[jpeg42]

and you ignored all the happy satisfied posters.

No I ignored the naysayers saying it is not possible. Happy to hear those who doesn't bend for them. But I am not going to listen to someone who says it is possible or demands proof it can bend in a pocket. The proof is all over these forums.

Edit. And the only people I have ignored at this point are surf monkey and kdparker. They are obviously defending the brand and listen to no reason. That and I am fairly certain they are the same person.

 

[Arcade]

My 6 hasn't bent and never will because I have it in ****** case!!!

 

[OneMike]

These threads are tough. Nothing one can really say.

Good luck in getting it replaced though.

 

[wxman2003]

How can you say it is not a design issue? That is mind blowing. They are all bending in THE exact same place.

You know what, nevermind. Don't answer with the same nonsense. The ignore button will be a much better answer for me.

Wrong. Look at his photo again. His bend is in the middle of the phone, not near the volume rockers as in many other photos out there. So it did not bend near the so called weak point.

 

[Phoenix111]

My 6 hasn't bent and never will because I have it in ****** case!!!

If you bothered to use the miniscule amount of patience necessary to read, you would have noted that the original poster was using a case.

 

[Zxxv]

No I ignored the naysayers saying it is not possible. Happy to hear those who doesn't bend for them. But I am not going to listen to someone who says it is possible or demands proof it can bend in a pocket. The proof is all over these forums.

Edit. And the only people I have ignored at this point are surf monkey and kdparker. They are obviously defending the brand and listen to no reason. That and I am fairly certain they are the same person.

one of those two is on my ignore list

 

[stasha]

If you bothered to use the miniscule amount of patience necessary to read, you would have noted that the original poster was using a case.

It has a case but doesnt mean he could just sit on it. The pic says it all.he put it on his pocket and sit on it,there is no apple will replace that.

 

[jpeg42]

Wrong. Look at his photo again. His bend is in the middle of the phone, not near the volume rockers as in many other photos out there. So it did not bend near the so called weak point.

Yeah I am wrong. This is at a different spot it seems. Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[Jayson A]

Does anyone think it could be something else that is causing the bending? Maybe a faulty battery that expands and causes the iPhone to bend (even though the user "babied" it)?