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Samsung has a rating of 1.3 stars from 1,365 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Samsung most frequently mention customer service, new phone, and ice maker problems. Samsung ranks 988th among Electronics sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Good customer service”

Heather H.
12/27/21

So Ive had 2 watches from Samsung in the past 2.5 years or so. My first one stopped working properly in about 8 or 9 months so it was still under warranty. They were really good about trying to fix it and with keeping communication with me however I don't feel like the smart watches are really good. They replaced my first with a check and I purchased another one, next generation. So far not bad but I feel like Samsung's watches and phones tend to "die" rather quickly. Customer service is A+ though.

Top Critical Review

“Be aware that Samsung UK charges a 20% fee on returned devices—essentially a "handling fee"”

K B.
10/29/24

Important Notice: Samsung UK's Unfair Return Policy! Attention, everyone: Be aware that Samsung UK charges a 20% fee on returned devices—essentially a "handling fee" that, in many cases, costs hundreds of pounds. In my experience, they charged me a shocking £160 just for unboxing and returning a device. This is not only outrageous but could also be in violation of consumer rights in the UK. Samsung seems unwilling to comply with fair return practices, which is why I'm sharing this to warn others. Consider this carefully before purchasing from them. Let's hold companies accountable for their treatment of customers!

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Thumbnail of user ilhamr7
New York
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August 28th, 2023

Urgent Attention Needed

*******@SamsungUS,

I applied for Samsung Financing on 08/26/2023 and was approved for a $4200 credit line. My intention was simple: to purchase products for my children. Yet, every order I placed was canceled due to technical issues on your end. I've reached out multiple times, only to receive inconsistent explanations and no real solutions. My account is now blocked, and despite numerous calls (many of which I've recorded) and outreach attempts through website forms and social media, no one from Samsung has addressed the issue.

What's even more alarming is the detrimental impact on my credit score due to these unsuccessful purchase attempts. As a loyal customer, I'm deeply disappointed. I've been patient, tried to resolve this directly, and now I'm reaching out publicly, hoping for a resolution.

It's crucial for a reputed company like Samsung to ensure a smooth customer experience, especially when financial matters are at stake. I sincerely hope that sharing my experience here will prompt a swift and satisfactory resolution.

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New Jersey
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August 16th, 2022

5 Calls at 3 hours a pop! A dishwasher within the 1 year warranty with a chemical smell coming from the plastic tub. Service Quick came out and said they could not find a reason for the chemical smell. They took apart the machine and said submitted a report saying NDF - No Defect found. But yet at our home said he couldnt find a reason for the defect, but confirmed it was defective. The smell was strong and he understood our concern and reason for calling. The plastic tub must not have BAKED when manufactured and the CHEMICAL oder was leaking onto the plates and utensils. He said the way he has to response on the report is to say its UNREPAIRABLE - but he also wrote NDF - No Defect Found and therefore caused a huge back and forth with SAMSUNG. They said they only cover repairs and since he said NO DEFECT WAS FOUND THEY WILL NOT EXCHANGE THE UNIT OUT. THEY SAID A SMELL IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THEY NEEDED DAMAGE TO THE UNIT TO BE PROVEN. RIDICULOUS!

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SAMSUNG - SERVICE QUICK INC - BUYER BEWARE - DISHWASHER DEAMED DEFECTIVE AND THEY COULDNT WRITE THAT IN THE TICKET - THEY COULD ONLY SAY: THEY COULDNT REPAIR IT. INDICATING THE DEFECT WAS NOT COVERED - WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT OF THE MANUFACTURE - CHEMICAL SMELL IN THE PLASTIC TUB - DONT BUY A PLASTIC TUB DISHWASHER!!!! THAT CHEMICAL SMELL ON THE PLATES AND FORKS CANNOT BE HEALTHY

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Thumbnail of user kierae1
Canada
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July 3rd, 2019

Screen on 55 inch KS8000 broke after 27 months of light usage. Cost to repair the tv is $1835, cost to purchase it was $1769 and $1300 to buy a new TV. Horrible product and terrible customer service!

Thumbnail of user daneb67
Oklahoma
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April 23rd, 2021

I had a Samsung tv for around 8 months and it just quit working. On closer inspection I noticed a small crack in the screen about the size of a quarter. The crack was internal and was not from abuse or negligence on my part as a matter of fact no one was even home when it cracked. My family and I left to go grab lunch without turning the football game off so I could rewind it a bit when I got home and when we got back from lunch the screen was black with the small crack. I took many pictures and talked with what they call "customer service" for warranty and the said I was negligent and they were not responsible. They asked if I had kids and I said yes I have a son and they said he probably damaged it with a toy or something when I wasn't looking? Give me a break. Anyway I took it to a tv repairman and he confirmed the crack was from an internal component and was not my fault and contacted Samsung to let them know and they still did nothing. So that is my story and why I will never own another Samsung product again in my life, all over an $800 dollar tv. I have since bought several tv's, a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and new washer and dryer for a new house and multiple cell phones, and they all have the same thing in common they are not Samsung. It's amazing that a company like this will stiff you on a warranty claim to save a few bucks to cost them tens of thousands on a customers potential future purchases?! Anyway, adios Samsung I have not missed you or your products and definitely not your substandard customer service!

Thumbnail of user karenk455
Vermont
4 reviews
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November 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

I bought several Samsung appliances, including a TV and a $998 dryer when I renovated my house. I had the TV for about 6 months when it pixelated. I did as requested and sent a video of problem. Customer Service Representative yelled at me and hung up on me and did nothing. I bought a new TV - different brand. Some time later, my dryer failed after being in operation for less than one year. Because it was purchased more than one year (not installed because of renovation), Samsung said too bad. I emailed the CEO and had a conversation with a rep by email - Augusto Melian. He kept repeating the same thing - as if I was stupid. After 28 emails, the result was that they could not find a service center in my area (although I had a guy come and look and told me by email that it would cost $700 to repair). I supplied him with the company name and the written estimate and the parts needed no less than 5 times. They would not use the guy who had been to my house. The only 'accommodation' they gave me was to make me pay for the repair and they would reimburse me and sent me a list of 'rules'. I won't do that as they have twice treated me badly and I don't trust them to reimburse me. If I am going to spend $700, I would rather buy a new dryer, different brand. I will never buy Samsung again.

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy Samsung. They do not back up their products.

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Thumbnail of user aravinds5
Maryland
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October 23rd, 2018

Hi customers,

I am experiencing the worst customer support from this guys.
They didn't do the delivery by the promised date. And also the price match.

Thumbnail of user bille642
New Mexico
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November 28th, 2022

Have been a loyal Samsung customer for a decade+. In past 6 months bought QLED TV, refrigerator, washer & dryer and a dishwasher for a total $5300.
My fridge was acting up around labor day so checked the deals on the usual places ie Lowes, Best Buy & Home Depot. Samsung.com had a great deal which beat them all. Same price as others but got 2 yr extended warranty, extra water filter, delivery & pickup of my old appliance- all free. Plus got 2 yr interest free financing. They also offered free addl panels for my Bespoke fridge which u got with the retailers as well. No other deal came close to this offer. So went on the Samsung.com & that's where my hell began. Because of financing had to wait to day after labor day for approval, which I quickly got. Went back to site to complete order which took 2.5 hours and was never completed because kept hitting "order now" button which didn't work even with help from customer support. Finally was able to place thru their chat help group.
Was approved for their panel promotion after some time & was sent an email to redeem the offer. Rather than send me to area to order the panels it sent me to the general product area. U would have to be a rocket scientist to find panel area but then they were out of panel i wanted so am now waiting for it to come in.
Obviously like their products but the problem is trying to navigate their website. It is not intuitive at all and the machine generated chat did me no good. Far too much bureaucracy and departments to be useful. FIRE THE IT TEAM.

Tip for consumers:
Samsungs website, whether for orders or help, is extremely difficult to navigate and simply does’t work.

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Thumbnail of user janec397
Connecticut
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August 2nd, 2019

PURCHASED 55" SMART TV WHICH HAPPENED TO INCLUDE $50 GOOGLE PLAY OFFER. PURCHASED IN MAY AND IN AUGUST HAVE STILL CONTINUALLY BEEN TOLD WE ALREADY REDEEMED IT! NOT SO. THIS IS A SCAM. IT ALL HAS TO BE DONE ONLINE AND DON'T TRUST THIS OFFER. YOU WILL PROBABLY NEVER GET IT. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT GOOGLE PLAY WAS UNTIL I STARTED RESEARCHING AND I WOULD HAVE LOVE IT. WILL PROBABLY NEVER GET IT.

Thumbnail of user josephc3905
Canada
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September 29th, 2023

My samsung galaxie tv went blank after a black out and ould not be fixed it needs a new screen, if you can find someone to fix it.I'm very disapointed in samsung and very disillusioned with this co.

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Indonesia
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February 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

(I left 2 star so they will not remove my review, ZERO STAR ACTUALLY)

STAY AWAY FROM THEIR SMARTPHONE/CELLPHONE PRODUCT.

I have their mid-end smartphone, their screen is reckless due to bazel can't protect the screen. The product is a year old and first week after i purchased the product, the screen has an issue, i had to file a hard complain AND their customer service will blame you in a rude waya and tell u it's ur fault, at the end they repair it for free (thanks). A year after the first inconvenience, i accidentally broke my phone screen. So i repaired the screen at their authorized service center - not in 24 hours after the reparation which is quite expensive, guess what? The screen just broken again due to a very low impact with a plastic objects. I filed a complaint and the customer service said it was my fault again, their screen built like an eggshell

VERY NOT RECOMMENDED TO PURCHASE THEIR SMARTPHONE.

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Thumbnail of user jenniferm249
Florida
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August 1st, 2016

Well, we got our new dishwasher installed and thought it was going to be great. It was installed improperly came to find the door is bent. When I called Samsung they sent a tech out within a 24 hour process which was awesome however that's when the awesome stopped. The tech told us and well as Samsung it was physical damage... What is physical damage you ask, it's when any of there parts are damaged and don't work right. I asked why the door is opening improperly and they said because the hinge is bent. The hinge behind the door and all the housing is bent and that's physical damage! Wow, surprising because nothing on the outside is damaged! Now a $500-600 dishwasher is junk because the company does stand behind there product. Labor to fix the door is upwards of $500 to fix and the local rep where it was purchased from could care less.
Buyer beware, there is a reason Samsung appliances are the cheapest! They don't hold up to normal wear and tear and the company does not stand behind there warranty.

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Illinois
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September 7th, 2022

I bought my refrigerator 3 months ago, and it already broke. They sent a technician a week later who could not fix it and had to order additional parts. Another week passed until they finally fixed it. I had to take off work twice to be present for the technician. I also lost time, food, and money. When I spoke to Samsung, they also told me that they would reimburse me for the lost food but that I could get it only once the fridge was fixed, which did not make sense at all. After the fridge was fixed, I called again and was told that the fridge was not qualified for food reimbursement because it was not a cooling issue. I have a 1-month-old son and had stacked away milk for him that I had to dump all out. The whole reason why we bought a brand new refrigerator was so that we would not have this issue. The product is low quality, and the customer service is horrible. They disrespect you, lie to you, or completely ignore your issues. I will never buy another Samsung product ever again, and I will make sure that everyone I know will not go through this horrible experience.

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Thumbnail of user deepanjalim
India
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July 23rd, 2020

Hi

M writing with my utmost disappointment with Samsung.

Being a very loyal Samsung user for years, I have to say the treatment I am getting from Samsung is least expected.

We purchased a Samsung refrigerator in March 2015. It has not been working for almost 4 days. We have made numerous complaints to Samsung to fix the problem. Once the engineer came and said "the fridge can't be repaired due to internal leakage and since its not in warranty, it a SCRAP".

Last year too the fridge stopped cooling and the engineer repaired and took Rs *******. The quality is highly pathetic.

On contacting via mail to the customer care again, I am extremely disappointed to get the "supposedly" best solution to my above query. Vouchers worth 35% for a non functional Samsung fridge withing 5 years of purchase. Unfortunately, I will have to seek legal help or resort to other ways of getting an amicable reasonable solution.

Still waiting for your immediate intervention and solution.

I regret being an Samsung loyalist. Wish I had never purchased SAMSUNG products and faced such an issue which apparently Samsung has no solution for.

Thanks
Deepanjali

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GB
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January 20th, 2021

My husband bought me a new S20 FE for Christmas but after 3 weeks phone started glitching. After a bad attempt to fix it remotely (including factory reset) it was agreed that we will do exchange since I was entitled on one ( complain within 28 days). I sent my phone, they have received it and instead of sending me a new one they've done a refund. When I saw that i immediately sent them and email that was not what we agreed on but got reply: We aim to reply within 5 working days.
When I called them they told me to buy another one, which is now more expensive and I said no, it's their fault and they have to fix it. I asked to talk to a manager and they said that someone will call me. Today I called again and was given info that they will call me at 12:40.40 min after still no call and i have been queuing on the phone for the last 2:30 hours. They tried to arrange a call back but I did not agreed on that. This is the worse customer service I have ever seen in my life. Instead of apologising and sending me a new phone they just don't care. The worst thin is I cannot access my bank account because I have 12 year old phone that has to be connected all the time to a power source and is so old that I cannot install any applications on it. For a company like Samsung this a a disgrace.

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Thumbnail of user barryt97
Nevada
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October 24th, 2020

It's impossible to deal with their Customer Service to get the discount that was offered a week ago. They take the call are very polite but cannot accomplish their task. It's impossible to speak with a Manager and I feel like I dealing with a Robot... SAMSUNG WAKE THE HELL UP!

Thumbnail of user gregk418
Pennsylvania
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February 12th, 2021

I cannot recommend Samsung televisions. My experience with this TV, namely the problems with its firmware that Samsung either can't or won't fix, indicates to me they are only interested in making sales and have zero interest in service.

The television picture looks good, but these are the issues they will not resolve:

- There is a lip-sync delay with the soundbar that cannot be aligned despite manipulating anything in the settings menu

- Occasionally you will get a frozen "blue screen of death" when switching between apps. The only way to solve this when it happens is to completely disconnect the TV from its power source (i. E. unplugging it)

- It will spontaneously and unpredictably turn itself back on. I've seen this happen up to a minute after the power button on the remote is pushed off. Sometimes I will come home or come downstairs in the middle of the night and the set will be on.

- Some features on the settings menu will periodically gray themselves out and are inexplicably and are unavailable to adjust when that happens

Samsung is aware of these issues. In searching online for solutions to these frustrations, I have read so many complaints about this and their other products that my experience with this QLED set is enough to convince me never to buy any other Samsung product.

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Thumbnail of user darrenk49
New York
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November 8th, 2019

Warning to all customers. SAMSUNG TRADE IN DEVICE OFFERS. Samsung Trade In is a scam. The trade in has very strict rules. I followed the strict rules for my 2 devices that had to be sent off. Mine was accepted and a scheduled payment of 8-12 Weeks (too long!) However no choice but to wait. 12 Weeks past NO PAYMENT! Contact Customer Support the service is non-existent, open tickets NO RESPONSE. Contact Again Escalate NO RESPONSE. All Customer service can do is escalate time and time again NO RESPONSE. $800 no payment. Taken my devices NO RESPONSE! If I didn't follow Samsung T&C'S correctly I could lose the devices or a $25 payment! Samsung doesn't follow there own T&C's They just ignore me. WARNING TRADE IN A DEVICE FOR SAMSUNG WAS AND IS A SCAM FOR ME! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Thumbnail of user deborahr1680
Georgia
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September 7th, 2022

I have all Samsung products from phone to dishwasher, washer and dryer, stove and refrigerator. That was my first mistake. The products do not work. BUYERS BEWARE Choose another company

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Did not get a refund even though my dishwasher doesn't work. Did not get a warranty even though my phone is broken. I WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER SAMSUNG PRODUCT AGAIN.

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Thumbnail of user johns7296
North Carolina
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October 9th, 2020

I am extremely disappointed in your ability to integrate with very simple integrations such as Alexa and your very own samsung chromebook. More access mean slacking on accessibility

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Illinois
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September 1st, 2016

This is the first time I have ever written a review but I could not let this go. I purchased a Samsung Washing Machine in November of 2015. The washer is not draining so I called Samsung regarding having repair under the warranty. I was informer that the warranty was not from the date purchased but THE DATE MANUFACTURED. I had to email the company a copy of the original receipt for them to review. If they except it they will cover it. This can take up to 3 business day to go over and then they will let me know. So here I sit with a washing machine full of water for the next I don't know how many days. Since when does a year warranty mean from the time it manufactured and not the time of purchase. MAKE SURE WHEN YOU PURCHASE AN APPLIANCE OR ANYTHING FROM SAMSUNG YOU CHECK INTO THIS.

Thumbnail of user raymondg272
Michigan
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April 27th, 2022

Samsung TV and audio accessories are generally excellent, but the subwoofer of my HW-R450 sound bar stopped working. Two sessions over 1 1/2 hours had techs calling for user booklet installation steps over and over and then had "higher level" send me an email. "Firmware" site should be accessed for download to flash drive and fed into the soundbar port. Download would show no text at all and therefore not the tab to get the "firmware," but only invitations again and again to give model number and click for the download. I went to Samsung's separate customer comment site and advised (a) if the unit is still supported, fix the "firmware" site to operate, or (b) if the unit is not supported, remove the access steps from the site so people will not be led to a dead end. A retail chain store tech advised that the subwoofer cannot be serviced at all. Perhaps not enough days since my customer comment site complaint to know if Samsung will respond or not. Thus, be aware that a soundbar could have limited life and could have failure of one or another function and that even Samsung's user service agents may have limited awareness.

Tip for consumers:
A sound bar may develop partial failures, even not very long after end of warranty.
Even Samsung user service agents may have limited awareness.

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Thumbnail of user keitht62
New York
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March 7th, 2018

Bought Note 8 online from Samsung Direct. Go to FedEx to pick up. Open the box immediately (on site) and the phone is not in the box. Instantly report this to the FedEx agent who just took my signature. She says that there is nothing that she can do and tells me to call an 800 number. I call the police and have them come to the site to file a report.

I get home and call Samsung. Samsung tells me that it is not their problem and that I should file a claim with FedEx. I tell them that it is their problem because my agreement was with them and they chose FedEx. The tell me that they will open an investigation that will take 1-2 months.

A week has now gone by and I have not even heard from Samsung. Every time a call and ask to speak with a supervisor I get left on hold forever. I told them I was disputing the charge with AMEX and they threatened me with further delaying their investigation if I did this. (I did anyway)

Samsung Direct could care less about you once they get their money. Do not order from them. They are thieves.

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Massachusetts
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November 27th, 2016

YOUR COMPANY IS A FRAUD! I HAVE VERIFIED THAT MY ORDER WAS NEVER SHIPPED! I
WANT MY MONEY BACK NOW! THEY KEEP ON TELLING ME 3-5 DAYS AND NOTHING IS
HAPPENING! NO ONE TO TALK TO! DO NOT STEAL MY MONEY! I WANT IT BACK NOW!

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Canada
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January 4th, 2015

The Samsung service center in Richmond BC is absolutely brilliant. I purchased a Samsung Tab S a couple of months back and a few weeks ago I dropped it, my stupid. The screen had a few cracks in it. I went to the service center in Richmond, knowing that the warranty would not be in effect as the cracked screen would not be covered. When I arrive I explained what had happened, the clerk asked if I had the purchase receipt, which I did have. She then told me that Samsung offered a complimentary one time fix and that if internal damage was found then there would be a small payment. I was told to leave it for one hour thirty minutes and if I did not hear within that time limit I could return and pick up the tablet. After an hour and half I drove back, was told the tablet was in final testing and it would be a few minutes. The tablet had been restored, the customer service center had even put on a screen protector for me. Everyone that I came in contact with at the service center was professional and certainly accommodating. This is not my first Samsung product and it will not be my last. When I receive service like this from a huge company link Samsung, I become a very loyal future customer. Five stars to Samsung.

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Kansas
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February 3rd, 2023

Been a long time customer with all my tvs, appliances and phones just recently started having issues with the black screen on my zfold3 which wS still covered under the one year manufacturer warranty I took it to Best Buy and had them look at it said it would take a month to get parts so I called Samsung directly and they told me to mail the phone in and I would have to be without my phone for at least two weeks I told them they were crazy just kept giving me the runaround for an hour on the phone with resolution. That was the last Samsung thing I buy time to switch to an iPhone.

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