Charge is now -$15, how much did you guys pay? - Verizon Droid Charge

Well the charge is now $0.01 + a free $15 Amazon gift card(-$15 in my book). How much did you guys pay for your Charge?
I got mine at the end of June from Costco(to get locked in the unlimited data) for $179.99. Came with the 2 year warranty, a couple of crappy screen protectors & a leather case belt clip that covered my headphone jack so I couldn't listen to music while using it. I feel kind of ripped off lol.
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/droid-charge-by-samsung-lte-smartphone/31211.aspx

My parents paid $200 for just the phone and activation etc. Didn't get any accessories.
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I wouldn't call what I got accessories per se, I would more call them.... trash. lol.

Fine, I didn't get any useless crap with my phone lol
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Paid 150 on eBay. Didn't come with a memory card or a charger but it actually works.

Free. I received this Charge as a replacement for my Fassy.

DirgeExtinction said:
Free. I received this Charge as a replacement for my Fassy.
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same here... I missed out on a job opportunity because of that damn missed call problem on the Fascinate so I took the option to switch out
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge

Paid about $250 once all said and done. ($200 for Droid X2 when signed contract, paid 500 for Charge on eBay, and sold X2 for $450) Was cheaper than taking the X2 back, paying the restocking, and then paying 300 for the Charge.

DirgeExtinction said:
Free. I received this Charge as a replacement for my Fassy.
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I never had a Fascinate(stuck with my enV Touch for the full 2 years, lord I hated that phone), how exactly would you replace it? Do you just mail your phone in to Sammy and they send you a Charge? Not sure how that would work.

blarrick said:
I never had a Fascinate(stuck with my enV Touch for the full 2 years, lord I hated that phone), how exactly would you replace it? Do you just mail your phone in to Sammy and they send you a Charge? Not sure how that would work.
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No there were major hardware/software issues with the Fascinate like missed calls/voicemails with no notification, horrible GPS, spotty reception and the like that weren't being fixed or at least there was no ETA on a fix or update... I guess the uproar from the Fascinate community made VZ adopt a temporary policy to trade in the Fascinate for a 'similar' different phone, choices being the Inc2, DX2, and Charge

anoninja118 said:
No there were major hardware/software issues with the Fascinate like missed calls/voicemails with no notification, horrible GPS, spotty reception and the like that weren't being fixed or at least there was no ETA on a fix or update... I guess the uproar from the Fascinate community made VZ adopt a temporary policy to trade in the Fascinate for a 'similar' different phone, choices being the Inc2, DX2, and Charge
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They stopped that after a recent OTA "fixed" all the issues. My friend says her Fassy still sucks though.
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I went the free route too...even better, but I had only picked my Fascinate up in May - for free at Best Buy!
Steve in CT
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bespinct said:
I went the free route too...even better, but I had only picked my Fascinate up in May - for free at Best Buy!
Steve in CT
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Now that's how you play the system LOL

DirgeExtinction said:
Free. I received this Charge as a replacement for my Fassy.
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This.
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Paid $50 for my fassy, got the charge free.

I did the fassy switch to so free
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About $180. Does Costco give you a return credit for what you paid at the time, or what it's worth currently?
Truth be told, I didn't really want the charge... But I wanted the unlimited plan and I didn't like any of the other 4G phones. They said at Costco that it was no problem because they return phones for up to 90 days and something better should be out by then. I only have about one month left before the return period is over... And nothing is out -_-;

vash1053 said:
About $180. Does Costco give you a return credit for what you paid at the time, or what it's worth currently?
Truth be told, I didn't really want the charge... But I wanted the unlimited plan and I didn't like any of the other 4G phones. They said at Costco that it was no problem because they return phones for up to 90 days and something better should be out by then. I only have about one month left before the return period is over... And nothing is out -_-;
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Bionic is expected to come out in about 2 weeks. Aside from the Prime that's the best it's gonna get. Thing is, it's a Motorola phone so chances are it's going to have a locked bootloader meaning development isn't going to be great.

DirgeExtinction said:
Free. I received this Charge as a replacement for my Fassy.
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Me too. I am on call almost everynight. So when I was offered the charge as a replacement, I jumpped on it. I love this phone.
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blarrick said:
Bionic is expected to come out in about 2 weeks. Aside from the Prime that's the best it's gonna get. Thing is, it's a Motorola phone so chances are it's going to have a locked bootloader meaning development isn't going to be great.
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If it has one of those pentile screens, I'm not going to touch it with a 20 foot pole. And I'll be SOL for returning the phone by the time the prime comes out.

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[Q] Replacement G2X coming for $200...what if I keep it?

Hi, I have a G2X coming from TMo as a replacement and they charged $200 for it on my CC. I have 45 days to return one of the G2Xs but what if I keep both? Will they charge me more or just leave the $200 charge on and call it a day?
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Hi, I have a G2X coming from TMo as a replacement and they charged $200 for it on my CC. I have 45 days to return one of the G2Xs but what if I keep both? Will they charge me more or just leave the $200 charge on and call it a day?
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Oh, they will definitely charge you the difference.
ericc191 said:
Oh, they will definitely charge you the difference.
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You sure they said this charge is to cover if you don't return it. Would be cool to sell one.
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no pretty sure you would get charged especially since the phone just launched
If its coming as a replacement, then it would seem something is wrong with your current device.so why would you sell it to someone else knowing its defective?
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mobilehavoc said:
Hi, I have a G2X coming from TMo as a replacement and they charged $200 for it on my CC. I have 45 days to return one of the G2Xs but what if I keep both? Will they charge me more or just leave the $200 charge on and call it a day?
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This thread looks like a big NO-NO for XDA forums...
i work for tmo
where did you process your request (store, phone, asurion), and for what reason.
your post is too vague for me to let you know if you'll be charged any more or not
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i work for tmo
where did you process your request (store, phone, asurion), and for what reason.
your post is too vague for me to let you know if you'll be charged any more or not
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Phone. My current G2X is rebooting like a beast but it might be software. If the new one reboots as well then its not hardware so that's why I'm asking the question. Its not like its free I'm paying for it. Just not sure if its only that charge or more after.
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45 days to return one of the G2x's??? I have done about 8 replacements in my stent with T-Mobile and they have always told me I have 7 business days to return the phone there replacing. I just did it with my Vibrant last month and said if it wasn't back within the 7 day period they would charge my account a $454 restocking fee. I highly doubt there giving you 45 days and will only charge you $200 for a brand new device.

Multiple Sales this weekend

So, not happy with the multiple sales going on this weekend, barely a week after I bought my Charge
I am!
Definitely waiting to see if I can get the charge for free
Depending on where you bought your phone, they'll sometimes price match if the price fluctuates greatly within X days.
I think at Best Buy it is within 14 days. I went back with receipt and received $60 back on some blu-ray player once.
yea it happens. i guess it's what we get for being the early ones to jump on the wagon. but at least you didnt have to pay for it at full retail price, ShotgunSam.
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yea it happens. i guess it's what we get for being the early ones to jump on the wagon. but at least you didnt have to pay for it at full retail price, ShotgunSam.
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I did...
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I did...
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Oh snaps. You and me both. Well it really sucks for us then.
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yyhd said:
Oh snaps. You and me both. Well it really sucks for us then.
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Well worth it imo. Dual core phones I fear will kill a battery. I loved my fascinate but was disappointed by the lack of a front facing camera and 4g. Of course with the rumors of capped data... I'll bite the bullet on this one.
boostedjti said:
Well worth it imo. Dual core phones I fear will kill a battery. I loved my fascinate but was disappointed by the lack of a front facing camera and 4g. Of course with the rumors of capped data... I'll bite the bullet on this one.
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Definitely true. Unlimited 4G data is awesome. I cant imagine capped. I used more than 20gb of data already this month.
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chromiumcloud said:
I am!
Definitely waiting to see if I can get the charge for free
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In your wildest dreeeams
SuperDeform said:
In your wildest dreeeams
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How so? The charge is ALREADY <$180 bucks!!
If it goes down to free, then I'll jump on it like some hot girl at a party.
Maybe multiple times
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How so? The charge is ALREADY <$180 bucks!!
If it goes down to free, then I'll jump on it like some hot girl at a party.
Maybe multiple times
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That either means you're gonna jizz on your Charge multiple times or you're going to buy multiple Charges. Which will it be, sir?
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That either means you're gonna jizz on your Charge multiple times or you're going to buy multiple Charges. Which will it be, sir?
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I think he means he'll be making awkward drunken passes at it while trying to "accidentally" slip its battery cover off.
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I think he means he'll be making awkward drunken passes at it while trying to "accidentally" slip its battery cover off.
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If XDA had a "like" button like in Facebook, your post would definitely be "liked" by me, sir. Lollls
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Insane. I finally made my decision to commit to AT&T over Verizon and they do something like this. It doesn't help that I'm incredibly unimpressed with AT&T's slow as molasses LTE roll out and that I live in-between two LTE cities and that it's confirmed you can switch LTE SIM's in and out. Way to make it hard for me again.
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Insane. I finally made my decision to commit to AT&T over Verizon and they do something like this. It doesn't help that I'm incredibly unimpressed with AT&T's slow as molasses LTE roll out and that I live in-between two LTE cities and that it's confirmed you can switch LTE SIM's in and out. Way to make it hard for me again.
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Yea, AT&T is definitely slow. Their service is terrible around my house, which is why I switched to Verizon.
Ahh crap I'm in the full pop boat.
yyhd said:
Yea, AT&T is definitely slow. Their service is terrible around my house, which is why I switched to Verizon.
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Interesting. What do you think of your Charge?
bmstrong said:
Interesting. What do you think of your Charge?
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Well, I had the TB originally. And comparing the Charge with the TB, they really are two different things. Yes, TB hardware is better on paper, but its heavy, I found battery life much wors (compared to Charge), and it also felt sluggish. Now, mind you I didn't mod it much beyond rooting it; no roms or anything.
I like my Charge a lot more than the TB. Battery life, imho, is better by 2-5 hours depending on use. Its light, and I find the LTE more stable.
Overall, Verizon is great at my home. I still carry an AT&T number on my SGS2, but recption is horrendous.
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Amazon now has the charge priced at $199
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Letstalk.com has Charge for $159 when you use 7c7f3319 coupon code at checkout
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My Assurion Experience

Ok, so I've never had insurance on a phone, but thought I should with this phone, and I'm glad I did.
Needing a replacement, I started a claim online. The paperwork was pretty straight forward. I faxed them back, then talked to a rep (their site went down and I could not check on my claim) I received my phone the next day, that simple. I cannot tell you how easy it was and how happy I am I took out the insurance, now.
I am only telling you all this b/c anyone 'on the fence' about insurance, really shouldn't be. To me, at this point with a 5-600$ phone, no question, and to make matters better...it was soooo easy.
there was one little 'hook'. when I opened the battery door, the void sticker was activated. So, this was a refurb, <which I expected> but when I called to make sure Assurion knew this and had it noted in my account, the rep put me on hold to 'talk to her supervisor'. She had me on hold for about 10 minutes when she came back and said that the replacement came from VZ, not Assurion, and that it should NOT have been a refurb.
This phone works just fine and I'm happy with it, and frankly just happy to have a tbolt back. So, I opted to keep it and not have another shipped. Besides, they give you a 1 year warranty starting when you receive your replacement.
Again, I'm just writing this here because if anyone is thinking about getting the insurance, I can testify that their service is A+, everyone on the phone was great and the process was much easier than I thought it would be.
Hope this helps someone else.....
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This is good to know. My tb is fine sorta. I haven't met anyone who's TB kills battery like mine buy that may be how I use mine. The finish on my kickstand is peeling and my kickstand is bent and won't fully close. I was thinkin of breakin my screen so I can get a replacement from insurance but people here get butt hurt about that kinda stuff for stupid reasons. Anyways its good to know. I have had insurance on my phones for the past 6 years or so but I never have used it
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Quite frankly, as good as they treated me, I would call them and just lay it on the line with them. All they can do is say no, right?
xXJay_RXx said:
This is good to know. My tb is fine sorta. I haven't met anyone who's TB kills battery like mine buy that may be how I use mine. The finish on my kickstand is peeling and my kickstand is bent and won't fully close. I was thinkin of breakin my screen so I can get a replacement from insurance but people here get butt hurt about that kinda stuff for stupid reasons. Anyways its good to know. I have had insurance on my phones for the past 6 years or so but I never have used it
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Getting a new Incredible 2 to replace an Incredible that i got when my son broken his Incredible last November
Last week His Incredible overheated
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My only issue with using a claim through them is that after i receive the phone from them, it completely invalidates my warranty from verizon... meaning if after a month the replacement phone stops working and i goto a VZW store, they say "Oh well you got this from Asurion, so you need to call them for a warranty replacement".
Very inconvenient.... however better than paying full retail for a replacement.
Not really make a folder call it phone claim put all your info in email online.
Phone craps out go back to your saved email folder open saved info which will hyperlink to phone claim online track a package do the second option on the screen answer the questions talk to a rep answer their questions.
Takes a little time,and the Vzw Store would end up ordering u a phone anyways,plus I hate the Corp. Stores,Ive got more pull with the phone Reps.
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How long have you owned the phone before needing to replace it? I never bothered to get insurance because even if I broke my phone the day I bought it, I could buy another one for probably $300-400 on ebay/paypal, then resell it once I'm eligible for an upgrade to a newer phone. The difference between the two is less than paying assurion their monthly fee+deductible, and certainly less if I can go for at least 3-6 months without ruining the phone.
I also used a claim when I put my blackberry in with my books and threw the backpack in the truck of my car after finals one semester.
Verizon made me do a claim since it was physical damage.
It was a quick and easy thing, apart from the deductible.
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I had a great experience with Asurion too. I had my Tbolt not even 3 months when I forgot it was on my lap when I got out of my hubby's truck. It didn't look too bad after it hit the concrete, but the earpiece no longer worked. I submitted a claim online that night and had a new phone by noon the next day. It was quick and easy, and I don't know if the replacement phone was new or refurbished, but it was in perfect condition in an original box and worked great. I also got an extra battery, sd card, and charger out of the deal. I have always had the insurance since I have had smartphones, but this was the first time I had even used it. Very good experience.
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I had asurion insurance till I switched to best buy insurance for mobile phones. I shattered my screen on my tbolt I went to bestbuy and they ordered a NEW one. Had to wait like 3 days or so for me to receive it, but no deductible and only 10 bucks a month. Not trying to make a commercial for bb here but I was increasingly satisfied with it. I know with asurion u pay a deductible of 100 or so and you might end up with a refurb phone. So I was very satisfied with bb insurance.
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xXJay_RXx said:
This is good to know. My tb is fine sorta. I haven't met anyone who's TB kills battery like mine buy that may be how I use mine. The finish on my kickstand is peeling and my kickstand is bent and won't fully close. I was thinkin of breakin my screen so I can get a replacement from insurance but people here get butt hurt about that kinda stuff for stupid reasons. Anyways its good to know. I have had insurance on my phones for the past 6 years or so but I never have used it
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I'm not butt hurt but you realize there is a term for stuff like that right? And it's illegal?
What parts illegal.I had to send overheated phone back to asurion over time phone would have failed
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Illegal stuff happens all the time. People get away with killing their kids, drug dealing, fighting animals, vehicular manslaughter, etc. I'm sure with all the illegal things going on in this world on a daily bases, no one will lose some sleep over me filing a claim over my bent kickstand that prevents it from closing all the way.
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xXJay_RXx said:
Illegal stuff happens all the time. People get away with killing their kids, drug dealing, fighting animals, vehicular manslaughter, etc. I'm sure with all the illegal things going on in this world on a daily bases, no one will lose some sleep over me filing a claim over my bent kickstand that prevents it from closing all the way.
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And that is the type of attitude that has turned our world into what it is today. Your right someone probably wouldn't notice because there are so many hands in the cookie jar.
People wonder why insurance rates go up or deductibles increase and then complain.
In the end, it comes out of someone's pocket.
Glad to hear about your satisfied asurion experience.
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And that is the type of attitude that has turned our world into what it is today. Your right someone probably wouldn't notice because there are so many hands in the cookie jar.
People wonder why insurance rates go up or deductibles increase and then complain.
In the end, it comes out of someone's pocket.
Glad to hear about your satisfied asurion experience.
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Okay so do u really think the $90 deductable is a lot? Seriously I would rather pay the $90 than $500+. N its not like they throw away the damaged device. I'm sure they fix it, test it and use it as another replacement phone. Seriously some of u guys get way too butt hurt over this. Insurance fraud is wrong yes but this is just a phone, just a phone. And the deductables have gone up because phones are becoming more sophisticated and more expensive. U can't seriously think you could get a $500+ phone replacement for only $50....
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I'm not butt hurt but you realize there is a term for stuff like that right? And it's illegal?
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so now its illegal to drop your phone? Isn't that what insurance is for?
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so now its illegal to drop your phone? Isn't that what insurance is for?
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Exactly....
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Jay: Why not call em up and be courteous and honest? If it doesn't pan out, u tried. Fwiw my kickstands tweaked and I love it! Its unique and has survived 2 big drops lol!
I normally go through Verizon first and try to get the phone replaced under the manufacturer's warranty. If that doesn't work than I file the claim. Only phone I've had to pay a deductible on was my BB Storm that I dropped in the toilet.
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This makes me glad I purchased the insurance. Was on the fence when I got the phone. I've read nothing but good things and they don't seem to care if the phone is rooted or not.
Kind of annoying to hear VZW is sending refurbished phones when they are supposed to be sending new for Warranty replacement.

Pissed!

Damn, I cracked my screen, dropped it in London after the Bears game : (
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Use your insurance.
Luke
Filed a claim, they are on backorder, wtf?
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CALL UP ASURION to see when u will get never heard of back order for phone day out tops then again phone may not be available anymore can u live with cracked screen till then
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Filed a claim, they are on backorder, wtf?
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If Ashurion is out of stock of your phone, they will replace it with another 4g phone if you ask.
My brother's Fascinate broke a couple months ago, they replaced it with a brand new Droid X2 just a week after it came out.
I'd recommend aiming for the Bionic.
Good luck
The bright side is that the Bears won!
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If Ashurion is out of stock of your phone, they will replace it with another 4g phone if you ask.
My brother's Fascinate broke a couple months ago, they replaced it with a brand new Droid X2 just a week after it came out.
I'd recommend aiming for the Bionic.
Good luck
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yeah they'll replace it with another. it's a shame you didn't "damage" it until after the launch of the 3 new ones.
I'd fight for a bionic as well.
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Honestly, asurion is gonna charge you 90 bucks to replace it.
And a new digitizer is only 30. I have gotten ripped off by asurion too many times.
I can't believe people still pay for insurance. It's a scam and way too expensive for the service they provide.
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I can't believe people still pay for insurance. It's a scam and way too expensive for the service they provide.
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Ok paying 8 bucks a month is better than paying 600 if you break or lose your phone.
If I helped please use the thank you button and donate a free account to my dropbox http://db.tt/uDc7iw7x
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I can't believe people still pay for insurance. It's a scam and way too expensive for the service they provide.
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Yeah bro, that $7 a month kills my bank account. Yearly that comes out to about $84, that's a few lap dances right there...
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Yeah bro, that $7 a month kills my bank account. Yearly that comes out to about $84, that's a few lap dances right there...
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Plus deductible. If you drop a phone and truly break it, it's probably because you didnt have a proper case on a $600 item. But most breaks occur to the digitizer....$30 and extremely easy to fix. Your local mom and pop computer shops will throw those things in for you for less than your deductible.
I'm not trying to knock anyone for paying for insurance...but those companies aren't in it to lose money. And everyone forgets about their warranty. We've sent a couple phones back for repairs and get them back within 3 days of HTC receiving them.
But losing a $600 phone...well that would be the only good thing I can see coming out of it. But cmon...if you lose a $600 phone from being careless ya kind of get what you deserve. Laptops cost less than that now. Gotta hold yourself to some kind of responsibility.
Well, I got my replacement, all is well. Sure, 99 sucks, but got to keep the battery and memory card, so now I have two of each, put the memory card in my flyer.
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Well, I got my replacement, all is well. Sure, 99 sucks, but got to keep the battery and memory card, so now I have two of each, put the memory card in my flyer.
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Exactly!
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skinien said:
The bright side is that the Bears won!
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That's all that ever really matters...that, and the Bulls winning.
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Can I take it that you got another T-Bolt back? I am in no hurry to split with it although if it breaks in a years time and I am able to get something better the Insurance will be worth it.
Note: I have never used my insurance since I got it on my OG droid.
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Damn, I cracked my screen, dropped it in London after the Bears game : (
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If you weren't a Bears fan, I would be deeply saddened by this, but the Buccaneers fan in me laughs out loud.
j/k...bummer your screen broke. Glad you got your replacement already!
Well now that you got your replacement phone, this would be a good time for you to do one of those screen replacement kits so that you have a backup phone and then you might decide to even drop your insurance on your current phone to save $$$.
You don't get to keep the old phone, you have to send that back. Otherwise, definately would have fixed the screen and kept as back up.

The hard "lessons learned" from buying the Droid Charge

Let's see:
Lack of run time memory - check
Bloatware from Samsung and Verizon - check, check
Not able to buy many apps due to lack of memory unless you root the phone - check
Phone that should be recalled because of poorly built charge port - check
Verizon telling Google not to sell tethering software, FCC lawsuit, Verizon pays 1.5 million - check while we can't buy the software until a couple of months ago (legally) - check
Charging $299 and no ICS or JB plus we almost didn't get an upgrade period. Buy the OS that's on the phone and don't believe their promises - check, check, check, and check
Loss of unlimited plan for next phone - check
That's enough checks...I''ve learned my lesson many times over, how about you?
The reason for this is...?
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The reason for this is...?
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PSA... don't buy cheap android phones. Infact, don't buy phones from VZW unless you shop at Costco.
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Let's see:
Lack of run time memory - check
Bloatware from Samsung and Verizon - check, check
Not able to buy many apps due to lack of memory unless you root the phone - check
Phone that should be recalled because of poorly built charge port - check
Verizon telling Google not to sell tethering software, FCC lawsuit, Verizon pays 1.5 million - check while we can't buy the software until a couple of months ago (legally) - check
Charging $299 and no ICS or JB plus we almost didn't get an upgrade period. Buy the OS that's on the phone and don't believe their promises - check, check, check, and check
Loss of unlimited plan for next phone - check
That's enough checks...I''ve learned my lesson many times over, how about you?
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I like my Charge now that I'm able to run Tweaked 3 on it. It was the first 4g smart phone that Samsung put out. It's not perfect but at the time it was better than both the Thunderbolt and the Revolution. Of course all the later phones are better. What do you expect?
Of course it was overpriced. It's an early model. Look at the number of smart phones that have been sold since. A Commodore 64 computer was over $2,000. Look at what you get now for about $500. That's the way of electronics. It's the price we pay for being early adopters.
The only problem I have is terrible data signals at work. But that's a network problem. Verizon is having some trouble trying to implement 4g signal nationwide. That's to be expected. You didn't get ripped off. You just paid the price for being an early adopter.
All I hear is b*tching and moaning. When I bought this phone, it was the best one out. If I had to go back and buy again, I'd still pick this phone.
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dbaps said:
Bloatware from Samsung and Verizon - check, check
Not able to buy many apps due to lack of memory unless you root the phone - check
Phone that should be recalled because of poorly built charge port - check
Verizon telling Google not to sell tethering software, FCC lawsuit, Verizon pays 1.5 million - check while we can't buy the software until a couple of months ago (legally) - check
Charging $299 and no ICS or JB plus we almost didn't get an upgrade period. Buy the OS that's on the phone and don't believe their promises - check, check, check, and check
Loss of unlimited plan for next phone - check
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1. This is on EVERY phone. Have you even been to a Verizon store lately and played with a new one? IT STILL HAS BLOATWARE.
2. This is because most apps are now geared towards much more powerful devices. It's not the end of the world. And if you know about XDA, this shouldn't be a problem.
3. I've seriously never had a problem with this, and even very few on this forum have had an issue. Maybe it's operator error!
4. If this actually affected you, maybe you shouldn't have an android phone. Tethering apps were still very readily available.
5. Again, this was the best device out when it was new. You can't predict the future, so you're taking a gamble when you buy it. Most phones of this era are stuck on GB too. They never made ANY promises.
6. Okay, I have no response to this. It seriously sucks. But that's with EVERY phone, and your thread implies that it's the Charge's fault.
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I feel wronged by Verizon because of losing unlimited data too. I was told when I shelled out the $299 for the phone that I would have unlimited data as long as I kept a smart phone on my account. I guess I understand why they've backed out of it. Too many 4g phones using unlimited data plus subsidizing all the new phones would be expensive. But still, they promised me I'd always have unlimited data. If I could get decent signal where I work I could listen to Pandora or stream an occasional Netflix movie and I could use up 2 GB data pretty easy. But as it is I don't use a lot of data. I would if I could. Believe me.
I was checking out the data coverage of the major cellular networks earlier today and it still looks like Verizon is the top dog. The others have quite a bit of catching up to do. I can upgrade on 1/22/12 with the discount. My contract ends in May. We'll see what develops. Since my Charge has become such a cool phone I don't mind using it for a while at all. It's getting a little beat up looking but that awesome Gorilla Glass screen is still in good shape.
It was the best phone at the time
I will say this, even though I listed all of those "issues," unlimited (grand-fathered) LTE made it all worthwhile. I don't regret getting the phone either.
When LTE first came out, it was faster than my home Fios connection. To be able to watch podcasts at work and not worry about the amount of data being used has been awesome. My neighbor cut our Fios line outside and we used the LTE connection as a hotspot for five devices in my house until it was fixed.
But I must admit that until buying this phone, I never would of thought to check the amount of memory utilization on a phone.
I also agree it was the best phone at the time on Verizon.
I can't wait for March and my next phone.
dbaps said:
I will say this, even though I listed all of those "issues," unlimited (grand-fathered) LTE made it all worthwhile. I don't regret getting the phone either.
When LTE first came out, it was faster than my home Fios connection. To be able to watch podcasts at work and not worry about the amount of data being used has been awesome. My neighbor cut our Fios line outside and we used the LTE connection as a hotspot for five devices in my house until it was fixed.
But I must admit that until buying this phone, I never would of thought to check the amount of memory utilization on a phone.
I also agree it was the best phone at the time on Verizon.
I can't wait for March and my next phone.
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I must admit, your original post was kinda funny...
however, I challenge you to find me one person that has had their smartphone for more than 2 years and is not considering getting a different phone....
I still have my DC. I heard there a was an ICS ROM out for it somewhere. But besides that I've had my USCC Mesmerize for over a year now. We got all kinds of ICS and JB ROMs from the Fascinate on VZW. Being development is good there's been no need to upgrade. Really wish the DC would get more love.
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jco23 said:
I must admit, your original post was kinda funny...
however, I challenge you to find me one person that has had their smartphone for more than 2 years and is not considering getting a different phone....
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Yeah it's pretty much impossible to look at the new phones without wanting one when the one you have is so seriously under powered. If we weren't able to run a good debloated rom like Tweaked we'd be screwed. The Charge seriously doesn't have enough ram.
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dbaps said:
Loss of unlimited plan for next phone - check
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hmm, i can upgrade right now, upgrade again tomorrow, upgrade again in a few months and keep my unlimited data. it's your choice if you have to have a new phone and start up a new 2yr contract. i don't have any reason to and will just pick up phones off contract. wait a year or a few months less and they generally drop for $300 or less.
stueycaster said:
Yeah it's pretty much impossible to look at the new phones without wanting one when the one you have is so seriously under powered. If we weren't able to run a good debloated rom like Tweaked we'd be screwed. The Charge seriously doesn't have enough ram.
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At the time I bought this phone, there were two 4G phones choices, and you had the option of a little more power under the hood with the Thunderbolt, or much better battery life (Like. 3X better. The battery life on the Thunderbolt was HORRID) and a better screen with the Droid Charge.
I wish there were more options with ROMs for this phone, but that's literally my only disappointment with it.
That said, my upgrade isn't far off, and I certainly look forward to a new phone, but c'est la vie. It's served me well for almost two years, now.
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I wish there were more options with ROMs for this phone, but that's literally my only disappointment with it.
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Yeah there are only a few roms available but Tweaked is awesome. No others are needed.
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stueycaster said:
Yeah it's pretty much impossible to look at the new phones without wanting one when the one you have is so seriously under powered. If we weren't able to run a good debloated rom like Tweaked we'd be screwed. The Charge seriously doesn't have enough ram.
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Yeah there are only a few roms available but Tweaked is awesome. No others are needed.
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Oh, I agree that it's darn good (And is what I'm running).
But I'd love for AOSP to be available on the phone, so we could move to ICS (And JB, and beyond) instead of being stuck with the whims of Samsung who decided to not upgrade the Charge to ICS because they couldn't also port TouchWiz...
I still miss my charge..Verizon has tried sending nexus and s3 and neither has been as stable as my droid charge was..mind you they send refurbished phones so I understand why I can't get a perfect phone..Verizon insurance is good in the aspect of getting unlimited replacements but almost 95% of what they send is ****..at least I still have my unlimited and on a sketchy ass s3..I will prob be selling this phone in the next month or 2 so I can upgrade
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Wanna trade?
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I would probably trade
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jager420 said:
I still miss my charge..Verizon has tried sending nexus and s3 and neither has been as stable as my droid charge was..mind you they send refurbished phones so I understand why I can't get a perfect phone..Verizon insurance is good in the aspect of getting unlimited replacements but almost 95% of what they send is ****..at least I still have my unlimited and on a sketchy ass s3..I will prob be selling this phone in the next month or 2 so I can upgrade
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That's a bash of the Verizon CLNR program more than it is the phones. When I had to send my Rezound back, it took 3 tries to get a "like new" replacement that was actually like new. The first replacement had a screen that was lifting completely off the phone. The second replacement's USB port died within 2 weeks. Their "100-point check" is a complete joke.
It took me three Charges to get a working one. First one had a software meltdown, and the second one wouldn't accept a charge. Now this one is having issues with data when on Tweaked (I'm running CM 10 so obviously i don't have data now, but the problems started earlier). Got another year before my upgrade...
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I bought my charge as CLNR back in 9/2011 ($100 at the time, I think). still running great, thanks to this community.

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