iPhone XS 4013 error and still have 6 months remaining

[JDMSAM]

I have just been to the apple store with a 4013 error for a ‘Genius’ appointment and they have told me my phone needs replacing despite the fact it’s in perfect condition, as it’s had a fault with the main control board. im disgusted when the phone cost £1200 2 years ago and I’m still paying for it under my contract. I have looked for an email to put this in writing to o2 and have been unsuccessful. Apple tell me it’s down to my network provider as that’s who my contract of sale is with and under the sale of goods act o2 have an obligation to assist. Where do I go from here ? I have £214 outstanding to upgrade but still feel I’m being shortchanged considering this phone was perfect before it was updated!

[Cleoriff]

@JDMSAM 

I think Apple are giving you the runaround. If it's a problem with the main control board, that's nothing to do with O2, who simply sell the phones. It's the fault of the manufacturer. ie Apple.

The phone is 2 years old, so what length of time is your contract?

You need to call O2. All numbers are in this guide

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[madasaf1sh]

@JDMSAM

Apple should have replaced it there and then for you, and not pointed you back to o2.

Unfortunately the "Geniuses at Apple are not Genuis at all"

I would contact Apple via live chat at https://support.apple.com they also have a phone number as well for support.

[jonsie]

The problem is that Apple stick to their guns with regards to the 12 month warranty irrespective of the trading standards rules and it will be like ping-pong back between Apple and O2

Proving that this was an inherent fault from new is next to impossible and it stinks that Apple don't give a 2 year warranty like most other manufacturers

If the phone was bought direct from Apple they would normally replace the phone up to 2 years

I think personally that if O2 are the supplier they should honour a warranty for the length of the contract but good luck fighting them

I think the way forward would have tio be a complaint if all other options have been exhausted

Maybe yet another Brexit disadvantage