I dropped my phone down the toilet!

JimmyTheWig

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

Problem is, I did this months ago and just haven't done anything about it :shocked:

I'd still say that this is worth a go, too.
The longer it is left wet the less chance there is of it working again. But it could still be residue moisture that's causing the problem.

Given that it has been damp for so long the water has probably seeped deeper than a phone that was recently dropped in water. So probably best to leave it for longer that you would normally.

Tony5101

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

I have a Barclays Additions account and it has phone insurance..I've been paying the account fee consistently for 7 years. Do you think it's worth a go? I had my previous phone registered with them

YES! It is absolutely worth a go.
You get nothing for being shy!
Call the claims line - tell them what you've done - with a bit of luck they'll tell you exactly what they told me.
I registered the phone as soon as I got of the line to them - and whacked in a claim. 2 weeks later - I had my phone back all working again.

I think the only thing that you might struggle with is the time between it happening and now...but if the phone was always covered...saying it just happened and all that...

Collabora

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

I have a Barclays Additions account and it has phone insurance..I've been paying the account fee consistently for 7 years. Do you think it's worth a go? I had my previous phone registered with them

Yes give them a call

Silk

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

Thankyou. Do I need to look for a PAYG phone or a sim free phone? What's the difference? I will also try vodafone again..although I also asked if I could reduce my tariff and they said absolutely not! :mad:

You could look for an unlocked (sim free) phone or one locked to Vodafone if you intend to stay with them. Either would do.


Depending on how you go about it with insurance, if you manage to have cover, I would try to avoid repairs if you are offered and it ended up costing serious money.


If a phone has been submerged in water that may have been contaminated, unless it was rinsed at the time the impurities will be eating away at the components, so even repairing to get the phone going further faults may develop over time.

d123

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

Thankyou. Do I need to look for a PAYG phone or a sim free phone? What's the difference? I will also try vodafone again..although I also asked if I could reduce my tariff and they said absolutely not! :mad:

You could get a smartphone for less that most insurance excess charges. Vodafone have the Smart Mini for £35 and the Sony E1 for £49 on PAYG. You would just put your contract sim in place of the PAYG sim.


http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/all-phones?initialFilters=flt_payasyoutalk

Olduserpasswordforgot

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

I did the classic...phone in my back pocket, dropped it down the toilet. No life.

I'm in a contract and I don't have phone insurance. I'm 7 months in to a 24 month contract. What do I do?

I can see two options...

1. Try for some insurance. I rang Vodafone and I don't have any insurance and there's nothing they can do their end. I have a Barclays additions card but I haven't registered this phone to it (FAIL) Worth a try?. I don't have contents insurance. Can I take out insurance and then retrospectively claim?

2. Sell the broken phone (Mazuma are offering 50 quid) and buy a cheap handset.

Thanks

What Phone is in Question? i only ask that if its an Iphone you can try and go to the Apple store and get a replacement at a cost but not full price for the handset.

if your able to provide details of the handset i am sure people on here will be able to give you a idea of costs for replacements

spannerzone

adouglasmhor wrote: »

Have you thought about taking it to one of those wee PC and Mobile repair shops and getting a quote of them before you go commiting fraud?

They have shops specifically for this sort of toilet/phone mishap? you live and learn :rotfl:

kamalaggi

spannerzone wrote: »

They have shops specifically for this sort of toilet/phone mishap? you live and learn :rotfl:

They also have phones now for this sort of mishap. :rotfl:

Collabora

AnnabelSaves wrote: »

Thankyou. Do I need to look for a PAYG phone or a sim free phone? What's the difference? I will also try vodafone again..although I also asked if I could reduce my tariff and they said absolutely not! :mad:

a PAYG phone will be locked to a specific network with Sim Free will be unlocked to any network

Im_just_careful

With the notable exception of iPhones, a PAYG phone from Carphone Warehouse will come unlocked.


If you buy it on Vodafone even if it were locked it would be no worse than your previous phone.


I also think the suggestion of trying the Apple shop for a paid for repair is a good option.


You are not the first person to do this and won't be the last !