Would you buy a new phone?
By 911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
Canada
October 25, 2012 4:37pm CST
The back cover where the battery in my phone is loose. A little piece of plastic came off, it's because my phone keeps freezing so I have to take the battery out, and restart it.
I pay so much extra month so during my 3 year contract I can replace my phone twice at $150.00 without any cost (these phones are $650 - $900 value), and I really go through a lot of phones.
My sister kept going on how I should replace my phone, for only $150.00. I said well it's not to the point where I want to throw the phoen across the room. It still works, and I am not even 6 months into this new contract (so I sort of want to hold back).
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9 responses
@cearn25 (3456)
• Philippines
29 Oct 12
I really need an extra phone right now because my extra phones are not working anymore. I don't know why it didn't worked anymore because I don't remember that I dropped it or something that could cause it. But don't have money yet in purchasing a new phone.
Keep smiling!
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
26 Oct 12
I believe in trying to keep things going as long as I can. There is no reason to replace your phone right now. However, it may be worth taking it in to your local phone shop and inquire as to how to keep it from freezing up so frequently. They should be happy to help you out.
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
25 Oct 12
Personally I would wait a while longer. I would also question why my phone keeps freezing on me in the first place. That is weird and I would be very frustrated with it doing that all of the time.
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@Ghajini (776)
• Philippines
26 Oct 12
I'd assume you're using an android device. Have you seen the upcoming windows 8 phones? They really look promising, especially the nokia lumia 920 which really features a lot of stuffs that can be only found in that phone, stuffs such as wireless charging, clear black technology, pure-view camera (though the nokia 808 is also one), and a lot more.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
26 Oct 12
Hi ricki! Personally, I don't change phone so often. Actually the very first phone that my husband gave me as a gift seven years ago is still alive. He is the one using it now because I already bought a new one. If the phone can still be used, than I think you should go for a new one. If it is not working well you can still go back to where you purchased it and ask for assistance. It is still under warranty.
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Nov 12
If you are concerned about it freezing up, then I would suggest going to your phone provider, and see what they can do for you. I also have an expensive phone, and I wouldn't want anything happening to it as I have only had mince February of this year. Since I have a two year contract, I have to make sure that I don't lose it or it breaks, as I have a long time to deal with it, but I like the phone, so I will do my best to make sure that nothing happens to it. I hope that you can get your phone fixed, as having to get one now, after only a few months, would really get expensive. I do wish you the best and have a very good day. 
@edwinmiller (61)
• United States
7 Dec 12
I have bought a new phone two months back. I am using from the date of purchasing but did not find any problem so far. But, if you come across any problem, you can bring the instrument to the store and I do not think it is advisable to change or replace it. But, if you seem that the problem continues to persist for longer time, then get it changed or replaced if there is warranty.
