| Address: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201010 |
Dear Mr. Hong;
With this mail, I would like to draw your kind attention towards agony that I have gone through in seeking support for my under warranty Handset.
At the outset, I bought Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Model No. N910) on 5th of November 2015. Within 1 week of purchase, realised that when battery reached 30% remaining, phone would behave erratically, will go into auto restart mode unless plugged to power outlet. I checked with sales dealer and was informed that this was standard issue with Galaxy Note4 Series and that is why Galaxy Note5 launch is scheduled.
Phone worked well except issue of backup as phone was required to be charged with 30% or more battery life remaining. On 4th October 2016, I realized that there was a black spot on the top right side of the screen and was annoying as could not see notifications clearly in the drag down notification panel and …Alas..!...the beginning of my agony.
On 6th of October 2016, I visited Samsung Authorised Service Centre in Ghaziabad, Indipuram Sec-12( M/s. Janus Electronics) and was held aback to hear that phone warranty has expired 1 year back. I showed them the sales partners bill and virtually pleaded but of no use, I immediately went to sales dealer and he assured of support. After rigorous follow-up with sales partner finally gave me Number of Mr. Ankit Bansal (Asst Service Manager in Samsung India based out of Raj Nagar Ghaziabad). I called up Mr. Bansal, who initially on phone seemed to be very courteous, listened very patiently and advised me to go to Service centre in Indipuram to get the issue resolved.
On 14th October, Again visited Service centre Centre in Ghaziabad, Indipuram Sec-12( M/s. Janus Electronics), Even without even opening the phone, I was told that this is physical damage as Phone screen seems to be hard pressed resulting in screen damage and is out of warranty. I replied back to the executive that “phone is in very immaculate condition and there are no visible signs of damage, How can you be so sure that black spot on screen is outcome of physical damage…that too without opening it?” on this he replied that “We know our job, Once we open the screen, if there is physical damage internally, screen shall leak and display and touch, which as of now are working perfectly shall not work and you have to pay for repairs. If you want, we will do that but you shall be solely responsible for any further damage arising out of opening it”
Phone has not even slipped even once from my hand and so knew that there is no possibility of physical damage to the phone any way; went ahead and told the Service Engr that I shall bear the responsibility and he can open the screen to check any physical damage. In-case any traces of physical damage are observed, shall take back the phone and won’t claim for any repairs. Phone was opened and to the utmost surprise of Service Engineer, there were no signs of any damage in the screen. On seeing this, was told that
1. Yes, your screen is not physically damaged and you shall get the screen replacement under warranty.
2. And also, we shall address the issue of intermittent phone restart as well.
While job sheet was being prepared and was waiting to get job sheet generated, I got one more surprise googly. I was told that there was some traces of water found on PBA and we have ascertained that it is the root cause of the problem, and now your phone is out of warranty; and all the repairs to be done shall be done on paid basis or you can take your phone back. I was shocked to hear this statement and went on to ask how come liquid trace on the PBA (which I don’t even know is there or not) could be responsible for a small moving black spot on display and while as all other functions including touch and display are working fine. They were speechless and told me very rudely to take my phone back as have other customers to attend to; I didn’t wanted to create a scene and with a very broken heart, I picked up salvage of my phone Note4, which was working 2 hours back and left Service centre. Even Mr. Ankit Bansal was not able to give reply on How liquid on PBA could create partial black spot on screen and still let it be fully functional. He stopped responding to my phone calls also afterwards.
Sir, While I am writing this to you, display of my phone has completely gone out of order. I have been using Samsung products for last 10+ years and have fallen for Note Series especially after using Galaxy Note2 for 3 years (Bought in 2011 and is still working as my alternate phone) planned for upgrade to Note4. Other than Phones, do own Home appliances from Samsung like 2 no. Split Inverter AC’S, 2 No. LCD’s & 1 No. LED, Double door refrigerator to name a few. Every time I bought Samsung product was for the reason that; I, trusted the Brand blind-folded and have remained loyal for 12+ years but recent service experience has shaken me badly. I always thought of Samsung being Customer Oriented Company but was proven highly wrong. Rigidness, adamancy and not listening to customer attitude portrayed by service team has forced me to think whether, have I made the right decision to buy Samsung
With Best Regards
Avinash
A silent sufferer
Ghaziabad
201010
I have come to you after exploiting all possible options of getting my phone serviced as still is under legitimate warranty as per standard warranty terms offered to consumers by Samsung India. Before buying Samsung Products any further, I would like to hear out one last time from the company who had become my companion at home, in office or on the Go, anywhere and everywhere……..
Nov 20, 2016
Complaint marked as Resolved
Samsung India customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Verified Support
Oct 20, 2016
Samsung India Customer Care's response Dear Customer,
Greetings from Samsung.
With the reference of your feedback regarding Samsung product, we request you to kindly share the mobile number and email address along with the reference ID given by customer care.
Thanking and assuring you our best services always.
Thanks & Regards,
Customer Experience Team
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd
Dear Customer,
Greetings from Samsung.
With the reference of your feedback regarding Samsung product, we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to you.
We wish to inform you that your complaint is acknowledged and our customer service team would contact you shortly for providing resolution to your complaint.
Thanking and assuring you our best services always.
Best Regards,
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd
This is a my complaint bill no.