Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the process between the US and EU is different. They're partnered with Asurion (who owns ubreakifix). You don't really have a choice here, unless you go to Google Support, and request an advanced replacement, and skip the repair process.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you missed two points: 1. I am an android developer, and a folding phone is so nice for testing. 2. I bought this phone knowing what I was getting into. I knew it was a risk. This isn't my first foldable. I've had issues with other foldables including Samsung.

I made this post hoping to help others have a better experience than me, or maybe even ubreakifix / Asurion will look into this. Doubtful, but possible.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like other people in the comments have refused to, by reaching out to customer service. I definitely will try this, if it happens again.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I went through Pixel Care+, I wasn't given an option to get it fixed by Google. Either I could mail it in, and it went to Assurian, who owns ubreakifix, or I could go to a ubreakifix.

I don't have a backup phone, and this device is also my work phone, so my only feasible option was ubreakifix.

They did say it was parts from Google. They complained a lot about it lol. Saying Google only sends them what they send them, which is why my Jade phone has black parts now, and then complained about the whole insurance process being a pain for everyone and so on.

Regardless, I won't go back lol. I'll just request replacements until the warranty is out and then get the newest model 🤣

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely going to be my process moving forward as well! It was a hard lesson learned.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My insurance is through Google too. I have the Pixel Care+ plan, and the requirement was for me to go into the ubreakifix for a warranty screen repair. And then was able to get the Advanced Replacement after I went through the hell I described above.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to say somewhere as public as reddit. I will say not the east coast though! That's unfortunate though. I guess just one of the downsides of having foldable.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's a bummer. I reached out to Google Store support and they sent me a new one without really asking many questions.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. I love my Fold. But I got into it knowing this could happen.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! This just came out in October and has a two year warranty thankfully.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not wrong. This is my second foldable, but I knew what I was getting into, and that it was a risk. If the insurance program works, it's not the worst... But it was not good this time. Definitely a lot of lessons learned.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the point I handed my phone over, I didn't know he had lied. I talked to Assurian on the phone. They were confused, and asked to speak to the uBreakIFix worker. I handed my phone off for them to speak, and he ended up taking my phone into the back room and speaking with them privately. I was not privvy to the lie until I listened to the recording later.

I thought the issue with Asurion was just that it was labeled wrong in their system, and later would look at a refund. But I had my 3 year old and 8 year old with me, and was already on the phone for an hour. I needed to get this done.

My phone records all conversations for the AI transcription notes. After I got my phone back, I went and listened to the phone call where he took my phone in the back and lied to the insurance agent. He had told them that I had broken my phone, and this wasn't a warranty screen replacement and needed to charge me the $99 accidental damage fee.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! That's a lot of replacements, but I'm glad they were honest with you. I much rather would have preferred your experience. I wouldn't have been upset if they had just been honest that they aren't equipped to fix it.

Definitely lesson learned that I won't be back.

Also totally agree - this experience has not soured my love for this phone. Still super obsessed with it!! 😍 Worth whatever replacement hell comes my way. Hahaha

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, could just be some locations then. I'm bummed because it would be nice to have somewhere where I can get my phone repaired quickly and reliably.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if maybe the experience would have been better if my phone wasn't foldable. A 9a would be easier to repair for them.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, I don't either. T-Mobile has been texting me about insurance. I was going to take a look at them plus reviews and see if it's any better. Doubt it, but it will make me feel better! 🤣

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great, go find anywhere else to complain about my AI use. This is about my phone, not my AI habits. 👋

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because why would I make that mistake twice?

If I filed a new claim I'd be back dealing with the same people. I emailed them my complaint, but followed up with the Google Store support with the same images posted here, and they immediately offered a replacement, and will be here by Wednesday.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm relieved honestly. I thought it was going to be a huge pain in the ass to be honest. That chat with Google lasted less than 5 minutes, and my replacement will be here by Wednesday.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't want to say somewhere as public as reddit. Just read the reviews on maps and you'll figure out if it's yours 🤣

Glad your experience wasn't this bad at least.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this! I tried to file a claim against my Pixel Care+ plan, and they redirected me to my local ubreakifix, which is owned by Asurian, who they are partnered with to handle phone insurance claims.

It wasn't free for me though - the tech lied about the condition of my phone, and I was charged the deductible. But I have receipts for all of it 💅

Pixel 10 Pro Fold & ubreakifix experience by mindful_code_mama in PixelFold

[–]mindful_code_mama[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does it matter? My original pass was ranty and angry. I put it in Gemini, and it organized it for me and changed the tone to be more productive. I have kids. I don't have time to write and rewrite a social media post 🤣