It's going back...

[derek1984]

Going to the Apple Store tonight. Will switch back to my 3GS.

Is it pretty easy to go back and activate my old phone? Just like I would with a new phone?

When the antenna issues are resolved, will I still be eligible to go back to the iPhone 4 without paying anything more than a reactivation fee of $18?

Thanks in advance

 

[dunk50]

Going to the Apple Store tonight. Will switch back to my 3GS.

Is it pretty easy to go back and activate my old phone? Just like I would with a new phone?

When the antenna issues are resolved, will I still be eligible to go back to the iPhone 4 without paying anything more than a reactivation fee of $18?

Thanks in advance

Derek, you should be fine. I JUST returned from AT&T. Went back to my 3g until they get this sorted out.

 

[socbrian]

if u signed a new contract and u return the phone, it auto goes back to the old contract

 

[zizo79]

Derek, you should be fine. I JUST returned from AT&T. Went back to my 3g until they get this sorted out.

Did you pay the restocking fee ?

 

[donlab]

why?

Did you pay the restocking fee ?

I would hope not if the return is based on reception issues.

 

[aneftp]

Going to the Apple Store tonight. Will switch back to my 3GS.

Is it pretty easy to go back and activate my old phone? Just like I would with a new phone?

When the antenna issues are resolved, will I still be eligible to go back to the iPhone 4 without paying anything more than a reactivation fee of $18?

Thanks in advance

Unless you cancel within 3 days, ATT will (may not) waive the "$18 upgrade/activation" fee. If it shows up on your bill, protest it and you should get it taken off.

As for waiting for a hardware fix. I doubt it at this point. Apple would need to go through FCC approval (once again) if they make any new antenna design changes.

You may be waiting till iPhone 5 by that time. I HAVE to purchase every 12 months since I am eligible for an upgrade every 12 months. I want the upgrade clock rolling.

 

[maflynn]

Did you pay the restocking fee ?

I've heard here that the application of the restocking fee has been inconsistent. Returning it to apple, most people have not been whacked with it, while others returning it to AT&T have.

Given the issues documented with the phone, I don't think its a stretch to imagine that you could argue your way out of the restocking fee

 

[derek1984]

Thanks for the replies.

I really hate to do this since I love the phone. But the bottom line is when I hold it on the left side, I lose reception.

It's within 30 days and I can't plan on a recall when I don't even think there will be one.

Oh well. As long as it's hassle free at the Apple Store tonight and I can go back the my 3GS that works right, I'll be happy.