iPhone 6/6 Plus Replacement Units

[Melvyn_]

Hi there guys,

Just wanted to share this quick information with you guys who are contemplating on whether to send in your newly bought iPhone in exchange for a replacement unit. At this point of time, i suggest you to quickly do so as these replacement units are like "factory new" and not "Certified Refurbished". Simple way to check is the iOS Software. If its iOS 8.0, you're safe. If its 8.1 and above that means its Certified Refurb.

Hope this helps.

 

[whiteil]

Hi there guys,

Just wanted to share this quick information with you guys who are contemplating on whether to send in your newly bought iPhone in exchange for a replacement unit. At this point of time, i suggest you to quickly do so as these replacement units are like "factory new" and not "Certified Refurbished". Simple way to check is the iOS Software. If its iOS 8.0, you're safe. If its 8.1 and above that means its Certified Refurb.

Hope this helps.

New sets already come with 8.1 right? http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/89901629-post7827.html

 

[Melvyn_]

New sets already come with 8.1 right? http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/89901629-post7827.html

Those that comes with iOS 8.1 when they get their iPhones replaced are most like Refurb units. Only those that comes with iOS 8.0 are factory new. So if those wanna change faster change.

 

[nws1388]

Hi there guys,

Just wanted to share this quick information with you guys who are contemplating on whether to send in your newly bought iPhone in exchange for a replacement unit. At this point of time, i suggest you to quickly do so as these replacement units are like "factory new" and not "Certified Refurbished". Simple way to check is the iOS Software. If its iOS 8.0, you're safe. If its 8.1 and above that means its Certified Refurb.

Hope this helps.

IOS 8.0 is buggy, some problems such as buzzer ringtone and network and etc problem can only be fixed by upgrading to iOS 8.1

 

[kh1991]

Hi there guys,

Just wanted to share this quick information with you guys who are contemplating on whether to send in your newly bought iPhone in exchange for a replacement unit. At this point of time, i suggest you to quickly do so as these replacement units are like "factory new" and not "Certified Refurbished". Simple way to check is the iOS Software. If its iOS 8.0, you're safe. If its 8.1 and above that means its Certified Refurb.

Hope this helps.

Does anyone replacement iPhone 6/6+ already in ios 8.1 right out of the box?

 

[ShininFinger]

Hi there guys,

Just wanted to share this quick information with you guys who are contemplating on whether to send in your newly bought iPhone in exchange for a replacement unit. At this point of time, i suggest you to quickly do so as these replacement units are like "factory new" and not "Certified Refurbished". Simple way to check is the iOS Software. If its iOS 8.0, you're safe. If its 8.1 and above that means its Certified Refurb.

Hope this helps.

Just curious, why need to replace a newly bought iphone?

 

[*adiBOY]

Just curious, why need to replace a newly bought iphone?

They have problem with their phones that's why requesting for replacement.

 

[speedster4005]

Hi there guys,

Just wanted to share this quick information with you guys who are contemplating on whether to send in your newly bought iPhone in exchange for a replacement unit. At this point of time, i suggest you to quickly do so as these replacement units are like "factory new" and not "Certified Refurbished". Simple way to check is the iOS Software. If its iOS 8.0, you're safe. If its 8.1 and above that means its Certified Refurb.

Hope this helps.

What you got is highly likely refurb co'z since launch, there's already refurb units ready. Got that experience since IPhone 5S. I have posted about this a week after launch of iPhone 6.

Anyway, what's the last three characters of the model number of your replacement Unit?

 

[Dunnoekun]

My replacement Iphone 6 (Ios 8.0) have display backlight problem. I rather take the newer batch.

 

[Melvyn_]

Does anyone replacement iPhone 6/6+ already in ios 8.1 right out of the box?

For the old batch no. It comes with iOS 8.0, Refurb units are the second batches of phones being delivered to them. First batch is always similar to those that are package in retail box. Only the second/third waves on wards are refurb units.

 

[Melvyn_]

What you got is highly likely refurb co'z since launch, there's already refurb units ready. Got that experience since IPhone 5S. I have posted about this a week after launch of iPhone 6.

Anyway, what's the last three characters of the model number of your replacement Unit?

Haha, not me bro. I'm just sharing my Knowledge as my friend happens to work in QCD. So i just ask him bout this. This is what he told me, "First batch of Replacement phones are definitely not people's have that have been sent in to Apple for servicing. This is because on the 19th/20th of Sept(iPhone launch day) they already received stocks for any replacement." Once they receive the second batch of iPhones from Apple, most of them are refurb units.

 

[Melvyn_]

My replacement Iphone 6 (Ios 8.0) have display backlight problem. I rather take the newer batch.

LOL! Personal preference uh. Because i know many people prefers to get a phone that has not been belonged and recondition before.

 

[nacnac74]

Dropped my 6+ and screen crack . Done a replacement from QCD and my new phone firmware is 8.0.2. Apple leather case protected the top but not below.

 

[Melvyn_]

Dropped my 6+ and screen crack . Done a replacement from QCD and my new phone firmware is 8.0.2. Apple leather case protected the top but not below.

Wow, and they changed your phone for you despite the crack due to a drop? Surprising man. Haha, that means you're out of luck man. Those that ships with 8.0 are the safest. Whats the last 3 digit of your model number if i may ask.

 

[gardiboy]

Dropped my 6+ and screen crack . Done a replacement from QCD and my new phone firmware is 8.0.2. Apple leather case protected the top but not below.

$350 replacement fee?

 

[eurofunk]

It may also be those fail qc one at the start/during production and they use those to be these certified refurbish sets for exchange heh

 

[Melvyn_]

It may also be those fail qc one at the start/during production and they use those to be these certified refurbish sets for exchange heh

Hehe, yeah that can be a possibility too. But at least its still like a brand new unit. Since the phone has not been shipped to consumers.

 

[nacnac74]

$350 replacement fee?

Paid $108. Applecare+. Refurbish or not does not bother me. As long as the phone condition is good i m fine with it. So far the phone been working as it should be.

 

[speedster4005]

Haha, not me bro. I'm just sharing my Knowledge as my friend happens to work in QCD. So i just ask him bout this. This is what he told me, "First batch of Replacement phones are definitely not people's have that have been sent in to Apple for servicing. This is because on the 19th/20th of Sept(iPhone launch day) they already received stocks for any replacement." Once they receive the second batch of iPhones from Apple, most of them are refurb units.

Well, he only based it on the time they received the replacement unit. I got a replacement the 2nd day of launch for the iPhone 5S, then I called Apple to verify - and they confirmed it is a refurb set. So, my assumption would be even first batches of replacement unit are refurbs too, and as Eurofunk has mentioned, could be QC failed devices. But you're right, at least the re-used components are still fresh. hehehe

My hunch would be refurbs may still be identified with the model number.
But refurbs are fine as these units have new batteries and LCD, at least. Smells new too. Unless there are dents on the replacement unit, which I heard they won't allow you to reject it? Not sure if true though as most replacement units I got have no physical deffects.

 

[*adiBOY]

Well, he only based it on the time they received the replacement unit. I got a replacement the 2nd day of launch for the iPhone 5S, then I called Apple to verify - and they confirmed it is a refurb set. So, my assumption would be even first batches of replacement unit are refurbs too, and as Eurofunk has mentioned, could be QC failed devices. But you're right, at least the re-used components are still fresh. hehehe

My hunch would be refurbs may still be identified with the model number.
But refurbs are fine as these units have new batteries and LCD, at least. Smells new too. Unless there are dents on the replacement unit, which I heard they won't allow you to reject it? Not sure if true though as most replacement units I got have no physical deffects.

Refurbished set with physical defect can be exchange for another set. I went to exchange my iPhone 5S with a very slight scratch at the chamfered edge (Only viewable at a certain angle and lighting) and the Starhub CSO changed it for me without question.