I am not someone who swaps out his phones often. I had an old Nokia until 2011, when I got an HTC Desire Z. That one lasted until 2017 and was still working (although the sliding keyboard had no backlight anymore) when I got a Galaxy A5 sometime during the summer, I think it was. Still using that today with no indication of any issues.
As the title implies, I still have my Oneplus One which I bought back then when you had to play and win a lottery in order to get the chance to purchase it. Put me back 300€ and worth every cent of it. It has fallen down countless times and the screen protector glass could use a replacement but it wears all the scars on its metal frame with pride and even the accu still last a day. The usb jack appears to be the weakest point
My iphone 6 is working just fine. I have replaced a cracked screen and had them install a new battery premetively at that time. I'm thinking of upgrading to a iphone 12 next year since my camera cover has gotten enough abuse to be slightly foggy when shooting into bright lights.
iPhone 5-S here. I have a FLIR back on it that I'd like to keep - it's incredibly handy to have sometimes. So I hope it keeps running, as the back is made to attach to this specific model and won't fit on a newer iPhone. The newer FLIR attachments aren't backs, they hang off the bottom lightning port like those little FM transmitters used to, and isn't as handy. (and I'd probably either lose it or break it...)
I'm on my 3rd battery. I paid for the first replacement at a cell phone repair shop nearby, (~$
iPhone 5-S here. I have a FLIR back on it that I'd like to keep - it's incredibly handy to have sometimes. So I hope it keeps running, as the back is made to attach to this specific model and won't fit on a newer iPhone. The newer FLIR attachments aren't backs, they hang off the bottom lightning port like those little FM transmitters used to, and isn't as handy. (and I'd probably either lose it or break it...)
I'm on my 3rd battery. I paid for the first replacement at a cell phone repair shop nearby, (~$45?) but it's "lifetime warranty" on the battery (which seems a bit foolish of them to offer?) but so far I've already got one free replacement so I guess they're good for it. I asked the guy how they can do unlimited free battery replacements and he said he just sends them back to where they get them from, and he gets no-questions-asked replacements for them so he's ok with it.
Besides the battery, every now and then (once a month or so?) the bluetooth stops connecting to my car speakers, but all I have to do is reboot it to get bluetooth working again. I haven't had any other issues. It's had it's last iOS upgrade though so it's not getting anything new from now on. I'm fine with it as long as it keeps humming along, I'm not one of those that has to have the newest thing right when it comes out.
The "cell phone repair service" used some aftermarket battery. That's why you have had multiple batteries since then.
Apple only charges $49, including the battery, to do a battery Replacement on that phone; so it is hardly worth it to screw-around with grey market components!
Not my experience (Score:3)
I am not someone who swaps out his phones often. I had an old Nokia until 2011, when I got an HTC Desire Z. That one lasted until 2017 and was still working (although the sliding keyboard had no backlight anymore) when I got a Galaxy A5 sometime during the summer, I think it was. Still using that today with no indication of any issues.
Oneplus One runs and runs (Score:2)
As the title implies, I still have my Oneplus One which I bought back then when you had to play and win a lottery in order to get the chance to purchase it. Put me back 300€ and worth every cent of it.
It has fallen down countless times and the screen protector glass could use a replacement but it wears all the scars on its metal frame with pride and even the accu still last a day. The usb jack appears to be the weakest point
Iphone 6 still chugging along (Score:3)
My iphone 6 is working just fine. I have replaced a cracked screen and had them install a new battery premetively at that time. I'm thinking of upgrading to a iphone 12 next year since my camera cover has gotten enough abuse to be slightly foggy when shooting into bright lights.
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iPhone 5-S here. I have a FLIR back on it that I'd like to keep - it's incredibly handy to have sometimes. So I hope it keeps running, as the back is made to attach to this specific model and won't fit on a newer iPhone. The newer FLIR attachments aren't backs, they hang off the bottom lightning port like those little FM transmitters used to, and isn't as handy. (and I'd probably either lose it or break it...)
I'm on my 3rd battery. I paid for the first replacement at a cell phone repair shop nearby, (~$
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iPhone 5-S here. I have a FLIR back on it that I'd like to keep - it's incredibly handy to have sometimes. So I hope it keeps running, as the back is made to attach to this specific model and won't fit on a newer iPhone. The newer FLIR attachments aren't backs, they hang off the bottom lightning port like those little FM transmitters used to, and isn't as handy. (and I'd probably either lose it or break it...)
I'm on my 3rd battery. I paid for the first replacement at a cell phone repair shop nearby, (~$45?) but it's "lifetime warranty" on the battery (which seems a bit foolish of them to offer?) but so far I've already got one free replacement so I guess they're good for it. I asked the guy how they can do unlimited free battery replacements and he said he just sends them back to where they get them from, and he gets no-questions-asked replacements for them so he's ok with it.
Besides the battery, every now and then (once a month or so?) the bluetooth stops connecting to my car speakers, but all I have to do is reboot it to get bluetooth working again. I haven't had any other issues. It's had it's last iOS upgrade though so it's not getting anything new from now on. I'm fine with it as long as it keeps humming along, I'm not one of those that has to have the newest thing right when it comes out.
The "cell phone repair service" used some aftermarket battery. That's why you have had multiple batteries since then.
Apple only charges $49, including the battery, to do a battery Replacement on that phone; so it is hardly worth it to screw-around with grey market components!
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Yep I'm sure they used aftermarket, and the capacity is probably a bit lower, but it's free replacement forever, so do I really care?
Re:Iphone 6 still chugging along (Score:2)
Yep I'm sure they used aftermarket, and the capacity is probably a bit lower, but it's free replacement forever, so do I really care?
Everytime that gets opened, there is a greater-than-zero chance something else will get broken.