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Posted on Dec 14, 2008

Phone NO LONGER under warranty, has LOTS of problems...HELP!

My phone shuts off randomly, I've had if for less than a year and a half and the battery is almost completely dead. The charger won't plug into the phone, and it is now broken (had to put rubber bands around phone in order to charge it.)

The phone is now no longer under warranty, but the contract ends in March, which is 3 months away. I do not want to spend $40 on a battery that I will use for 3 months, nor do I want to spend $50 on a new phone I will use for 3 months.

What I really want is a new phone now instead of paying extra money while I wait for my contract to expire in 3 months. Ideas?!

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Even if your phone isn't under warranty you can get it replaced. Call verizon (*611) hit 0 and explain your problem. If they ask if there was water damage, corrosion, or NON VZW RINGTONES say no to all. ***** and complain about switching service and they will send you a refurbished phone of the same type. I have dont this nine times with my env. Piece of **** phone

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A new phone for free without a contract? Sorry, but that's not likely. You might try borrowing someone's old phone until your contract ends. You could also try buying a super-cheap used phone from Craig's List or other online sites (buyer beware). But getting a phone for free without giving anything in return (money or contract) is not a likely scenario.

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