Samsung Galaxy Ace battery has what looks like expanded and therefore will not fit in the phone.

[Anonymous]

I am unsure whether my phone would be under guarantee to get a replacement battery or that I would need to buy a new one.

Hope somebody can help me out.

Many thanks

Alex

[perksie · Accepted solution]

Most are guaranteed for two years or about six minths for the battery:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/warranty/warrantyInformation.do

[Anonymous]

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@perksie wrote:

Most are guaranteed for two years or about six minths for the battery.

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Is the battery not covered for the duration like the phone?

[perksie]

No they rarely are.

[jonsie]

Phone has a 2 year warranty period, however the battery has a 6 month warranty period.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/html/warrantyinformation/warrantyinformation.html#mobile

[Anonymous]

That's pathetic.  I know batteries don't last forever (what does) but they should at least be covered for the same length as the main phone!

Apple would swap the phone

[MI5]

But the battery is not user changeable on iPhone so the statement is mute.....

[Anonymous]

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@MI5 wrote:
But the battery is not user changeable on iPhone so the statement is mute.....

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No it isn't as the battery is covered for the full length of the warranty, all phone's should be the same.

Just because you can take the battery out of a device doesn't mean it should only be covered for a fraction of the warranty.

[jonsie]

You would think so but there are so many variables with the battery appertaining to usage, charging etc. At least you can replace the battery at a relative low cost. Not what the OP would like to hear obviously.

[MI5]

It is....
Out of warranty battery replacement by apple is over £60 + not having phone whilst battery is replaced.
Same 5 min DIY for Galaxy is less than 5 mins & £15.

Now if you want to discuss how long warranty periods should be...........?