https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:50:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982613 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:41:41 +0000 lavender 982613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I had an issue (my ringer wouldnt work) with my 4 last year and they replaced it for free with a refurbished one, but only because it was still under warranty (1 year), ya never know they might replace it- worse they can do is say no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982349 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:41:50 +0000 wheres_c 982349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>did you buy using a credit card? what type of card?some credit cards provide accidental breakage coverage.<br /> my amex did when I broke my galaxy s3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982238 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:57:20 +0000 runsyellowlites 982238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lindsay05: I'm guilty of not using a case anymore....... maybe my bravery will run out &amp; I'll put it back on. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982229 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:54:31 +0000 Lindsay05 982229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: my BIL just had his phone replaced because of a broken power button. He also refuses to to use a case for his phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982228 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:53:02 +0000 Lindsay05 982228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would try and bring it in. Apple is supposed to be known for durable products and dropping it on the ground shouldnt be a reason for a broken phone. Worth a shot ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982221 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:49:25 +0000 runsyellowlites 982221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: They replaced mine, and have replaced a number of people's I know..... also when mine broke I posted about it on WB &amp; many others had the same accommodation.</p> <p>It was almost 2 years ago though so maybe they don't anymore?... maybe that awesome service passed with the big apple himself. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982164 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:25:50 +0000 LindsayInNY 982164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Does Apple really do that? I've had my 4 for 2 years now. The home button sometimes works, the power button is totally broken. I don't listen to music on it or anything so there's no reason it should have broken. The Apple online chat person said it was a hardware issue but that I would still have to pay to replace/repair it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982154 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:22:03 +0000 runsyellowlites 982154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: For at&amp;t it's 2 years.... maybe one of you IL Is up for an upgrade? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982143 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:18:36 +0000 lovehoneybee 982143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I'm not sure...what's the standard upgrade time-frame? We got them a few days before Halloween, on a family share plan with my ILs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982125 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:13:26 +0000 runsyellowlites 982125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: Are you or your DH up for an upgrade anytime soon? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982116 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:11:18 +0000 lovehoneybee 982116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I've called a couple of places, everywhere has been between $150-$200. I know they sell DIY kits, but I also read they screens are a PITA to replace if you're a tech person, and nearly impossible if you're not (in case you haven't guessed, I generally fall in the latter category). </p> <p>I guess it wouldn't hurt to bring it in and see what they say. Worse case I'll just use two phones for the time being...I can't give up my video monitor or IG!...and then maybe have DH buy me one for Christmas! Or...maybe I can get DH to switch phones with me! He really only uses the mail and Audible or iTunes (not sure which) to listen to audio books at night. And he pops in on the video monitor sometimes... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982013 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:38:22 +0000 StbHisMrs 982013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: Same thing happened to me back in March, my 4S was dropped by my daughter, completely cracked inside my otterbox case. So sad. I'm currently using my husbands Iphone 3gs and it sucks. I didn't transfer any of my apps because I can "kind of" still use my cracked one. Have you called around to different repair shops to see how much they'll replace the screen for?</p> <p>@runsyellowlites: Wow your lucky! I took mine in and it would've been expensive, not free :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-982006 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:36:05 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 982006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even if you do the whole jailbreak upgrade thing the iPhone 3 will run so slow you'll cry. I know because I had one for a while... I would just use both phones the way you have them now until you can get another one. I think you can get an iPhone 4 for pretty cheap on eBay? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981981 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:28:33 +0000 Sunshine1810 981981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH cracked his iPhone screen last year and he went to the Apple store to see what could be done. They gave him a new one but I am pretty sure he had to pay $100 for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981977 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:26:58 +0000 runsyellowlites 981977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: I would still take it into the store &amp; see. I had apple care (just the 1 year package or whatever) but it still doesn't "cover" accidental breakage. I also am not the only person I know that they've replaced it for. Seriously, I told them what happened and everything &amp; they went straight back &amp; got me another phone!</p> <p>Worst thing they could do is say they can't.... I'd still try. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981972 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:24:43 +0000 lovehoneybee 981972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I've had it about 8 months, and to my understanding accidentally cracking the screen is not covered under my warranty (I do not have the extended Apple Care Warranty). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981967 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:23:07 +0000 Sunshine1810 981967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried looking at refurbished iPhone 4s? Sometimes Best Buy will have them, or your wireless provider might have them on their website. The last time my mom went to buy a new iPhone we got her a refurbished one and it was much cheaper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981965 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:22:54 +0000 runsyellowlites 981965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long have you had your 4? Alot of times Apple will completely replace a broken phone for nothing! (they're pretty amazing like that).</p> <p>I would definitely research that route first (they replaced my phone) and then if they won't I would look for one for sale on craigslist or something like that.</p> <p>Are you up for an upgrade even? I know at&amp;t has the 4 for 99 cents for my upgrade! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981944 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:18:00 +0000 T.H.O.U. 981944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can check craigslist for the 4 version but I think they can run around $100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-up-shit-creek-aka-iphone-help#post-981929 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:13:57 +0000 lovehoneybee 981929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So yesterday, while trying to save my son's poor, sensitive ears from the excruciatingly loud blaring siren of a fire truck I dropped my iPhone (4S) and the screen cobweb cracked. </p> <p>We're on a tight budget this month, and running out and buying a new one really isn't in the budget, and getting it repaired would still run close to $200.</p> <p>My FIL still has his old 3G (or 3GS, I'm not sure) and brought it to me today. Cool! He and my MIL even stopped by the Apple Store to get it changed to my number (well, not so cool, they did it to help, but...)</p> <p>BUT as it turns out, NONE of my apps I have on my 4S will run on the 3. None. Not my baby monitor, FB, my email, WWF, IG, Waze, USAA...nothing. Apparently the OS on the 3 is not high enough, and all Apple Support will tell me is to upgrade the OS...but it's already as upgraded as it can be. I can still use my apps on my cracked phone, however. </p> <p>So I currently have two phones (First World Problems!) one that is not cracked on which I can call/text people. The other I cannot do those things but I have my apps still. </p> <p>So here's my question: does anyone have any experience with downgrading a model? Every time I try to google it results about downgrading it talks about jailbreaking and downgrading to a lower OS. Is there any way I can access my apps? Should I just use both phones until I can afford a new one? Anyone know where I can a cheap iPhone 4+? </p>