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Contract Andriod phone has stopped working after 5 days!

Hi,

We picked up a HTC wildfire from Phones4u on Friday, charged it last night and this morning it wouldn't turn on.

I haven't been able to speak with the store yet as after 45 minutes ringing they still haven't answered their phone!

Am I entitled to a replacement? If they try to send it for repair I will be without a phone for god knows how long and surely if it dies after 5 days there is a problem with it.

I did take out insurance becuase it was free for 3 months but there is an excess to pay which I don't feel I should have to use after 5 days.

What are my rights?

Comments

  • Proc
    Proc Posts: 860 Forumite
    Take it back they will replace it for the same handset if it's within 28 days of connection.
  • Fiddlestick
    Fiddlestick Posts: 2,339 Forumite
    Hi,

    We picked up a HTC wildfire from Phones4u on Friday, charged it last night and this morning it wouldn't turn on.

    I haven't been able to speak with the store yet as after 45 minutes ringing they still haven't answered their phone!

    Am I entitled to a replacement? If they try to send it for repair I will be without a phone for god knows how long and surely if it dies after 5 days there is a problem with it.

    Assuming it's actually faulty, you can reject the goods as not fit for purpose under the Sale of Goods Act.
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