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Everything is quite simple. We'll tell you how.

As it turns out, even in Russia, a broken iPhone can be easily repaired replace with a new one- not only in Moscow, but also in St. Petersburg and other cities. Moreover, in an official Apple service center it will not cost much more than the cost of repair in an unofficial repair shop.

Pay attention! Replacing old devices Apple new- this is the official practice of the manufacturing company, and not someone’s invention.

After an unpleasant situation that my good friend from St. Petersburg encountered, I choose the official service - at least when it comes to serious repairs. I'll explain why.

Unfortunately, the original photos of the devices were not preserved. Nobody expected such a turn of events.

What even happened?

He called me quite early in the morning with the message “she” is wrong again, and this issue needs to be urgently discussed. Almost immediately I left Moscow to visit him in St. Petersburg to help him morally.

In general, I quarreled with my wife. According to him, she did not wash his “running” shorts in a timely manner, so he went for a jog in a nearby park wearing sweatpants with “bad” pockets. One day from one of them fell out completely new iPhone 6s.

Despite some kind of protective case and tempered glass on the screen, the smartphone “did not survive” - a broken display, a dented body and a cracked camera.

We will not judge who is right and who is wrong. Let’s also skip thoughts about sports cases for the hand. We have already discussed all these points over a couple of glasses of dark wine. It turned out to be an excellent reason to meet an old friend, but in the case of this article this is not the most important thing.

What did you decide to do?

The main advice is not to rush. I understand perfectly well that today it’s difficult to live without a phone even for one day, but there’s no need to give it away for repair to an unknown location.

But he did it wrong. The next morning, I took the iPhone to the nearest unofficial service, which promised to solve all its problems not very expensively and in the shortest possible time.

The guys have already successfully changed batteries for mutual friends old iPhones, which were inherited by relatives, as well as the screen on one broken iPad. Therefore, the decision to trust them “on advice” was far from the stupidest.

I doubt it's too expensive, but for the repair counted almost 23 thousand rubles- 15 for the screen, 3 for the body and 5 for the camera. It’s also a pity, in this case we are talking about high-quality, but non-original parts.

What went wrong?

In a couple of months iPhone Stopped unlocking with fingerprint, and the Touch ID section in the menu turned out to be inactive. A couple of attempts to reflash the device did not lead to anything.

We took the iPhone to another unofficial service to find out what facts to deal with before the one who carried out the repair.

It turned out that the latter had installed the cable incorrectly Home buttons, so she pressed on it while pressing and eventually broke it. Everything would be fine, but due to the safety of the mechanism, it cannot be adequately replaced. The device works fine, but without all the benefits of Touch ID.

The specialists simply refused any responsibility. Repair warranty- one month. Then you solve all the problems yourself or for a fee.

What needed to be done?

I’ve never encountered a similar question, but the guys “in the know” suggested that in situations where repairs are far from cheap, it’s better change Apple devices to new ones at official service centers.

Cost of replacing a broken iPhone 6s - from 10,990 rubles. Of course, there are other iPhone and iPad options, and even Apple Watch. The last case is especially relevant for users who are involved in active sports, and tablets - if they are used by the younger generation, who are not yet distinguished by neatness.

All prices are comparable to more or less serious device repairs:

• iPhone SE - 25,500 rub.
• iPhone 6 - RUR 27,990
• iPhone 6 Plus - RUR 29,990
• iPhone 6s - RUR 29,990
• iPhone 6s Plus - RUR 31,990

• iPad mini 2 - 21,500 rub.
• iPad mini 3/4 - 30,500 rub.
• iPad Air - RUR 26,990
• iPad Air 2 - 31,500 rub.
• iPad Pro 9.7’’ - RUR 37,500
• iPad Pro 12.9’’ - 56,500 rub.

Apple Watch

• Apple Watch Sport - RUR 19,500
• Apple Watch - RUR 27,500

In the end we would get Brand new device with manufacturer's warranty, adding just a little more than 6 thousand rubles. This is the right decision that we didn’t know about.

It’s a pity that there are no escape routes left for further work with the “officials”. Only devices without the consequences of unqualified repairs and any non-original components are accepted for replacement. We can't go any further.

By the way, if you are replacing a device, do not forget to turn off the “Find iPhone” function - this is a prerequisite.

What did you learn from the situation?

Of course, if you need to replace the battery or make any simple repairs, you can contact a regular workshop, which you can definitely trust.

But any complex manipulations, which will cost a pretty penny, it is better to reformat it into a commercial replacement in the Trade-In center- you will receive a completely new device with a warranty from the manufacturer. And we have seen this from our own experience.

It just so happens that the annual release of a new iPhone model from Apple always causes a flurry of discussions, comments and comparisons. The same fate did not escape the new products of last year’s fall - the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. After all, let’s be honest, the purchase is not cheap. In addition to the status and promotion of the brand, the iPhone does not offer the most advanced technical and technological indicators that currently exist on the market.

Is there a worthy replacement for such a popular iPhone 6?

Let's figure out which analogue of the iPhone 6 you can choose for yourself without losing in quality at a lower cost.

Galaxy S5

If we consider the premium segment of smartphones, then the Galaxy S5 from South Korean Samsung is an excellent alternative. It went into implementation in 2014, in April. It stands out, among others, for its moisture and dust protection. Equipped with 2 GB RAM, as well as 16 GB – built-in. But considering that this volume is still not enough, if desired, it can be increased to 128 GB using a standard microSD card (which the iPhone 6 does not have, and is not expected to do). Runs on the fast Android OS version 4.4.2. Screen 5.1″ - Super AMOLED type (resolution 1920 x 1080). It has a camera with twice the number of megapixels - 16. The battery capacity is higher, so the device provides a longer operating time before charging. It supports the regular SIM card format, and you don’t need to bother with nano-SIM design. Like the iPhone, it has the function of recognizing the owner’s fingerprints.

Sony - Xperia Z3 Compact

Next model, from Japanese company Sony - Xperia Z3 Compact is a very worthy analogue of the iPhone 6. The system is installed on Android 4.4. It has as much as 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in memory, which is expandable up to 128 GB using microSD. Equipped with a powerful camera with proprietary optics, 20.7 MP. This smartphone can be used as a screen for Playstation 4 games. It is water and dust resistant. The capacious battery holds a charge for up to two days.

LG G3

Also a very interesting alternative in this price segment is the LG G3. Runs on the updated version of Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). Available in RAM 2 GB / ROM 16 GB and RAM 3 GB / ROM 32 GB. Equipped with a 13 megapixel camera with laser autofocus. Holds a charge well. There is also a useful LG Health option that helps you set the number of steps taken during the day and determine how many calories were spent on it. Plus, the Dual model supports two SIM cards, albeit in micro-SIM format.

HTC One M8

You can also pay attention to the Taiwanese HTC One M8. It has an all-metal body, a larger amount of RAM - 2 GB, built-in - the same as the iPhone - 16 GB, but with the prospect of expansion via microSD. True, the camera is rather weak, the main one is only 4 megapixels, and the front one is 5 megapixels, but it has the DuoCamera function, which adds volume and depth to the pictures.

What about budget models?

• OnePlus One from the Chinese OPPO, with characteristics no worse than the iPhone 6;
• MX4 from Meizu - with a cool, bright monitor and an excellent 20.7 MP camera with Sony optics;
• super thin Tornado Slim from Fly;
• inexpensive and fast Nexus 5;
• Ascend P6 and Honor 6 from Huawei, which are not inferior to flagships in terms of functionality.

And many others. Every year their number grows, and it is increasingly difficult to clearly determine who is better and who is worse.

As you can see, there is an alternative to purchasing an iPhone 6, and not always at the expense of quality. But iPhone is a name, and there’s nothing you can do about it, and there’s no need to. It will always have its share of the market. And the final choice always remains with the user, which specific characteristics to give preference to. Everyone has their own needs, which is why there are many options. Don’t blindly follow fashion; choose the best smartphone for yourself.

I have already decided for myself - I will take it! What about you?

I'm late for yesterday Apple presentation and watched it after the fact. I’ll be honest, when they showed it, which looked no different from my three-year-old iPhone 5S, I was disappointed.

But disappointment gave way to sympathy when Greg Joswick, Apple's vice president of iPhone and iPhone marketing, spoke about the device's hardware, which is similar to the latest iPhone 6s and 6S Plus, and this with smaller sizes: 123.8 cm in length and 58.6 cm in width versus 158.2 cm and 77.9 cm, respectively, in the iPhone 6s. And when he announced the price of the device, I wanted to exchange my old, but still peppy 5s for a new iPhone SE.

How is iPhone SE different from iPhone 5s?

1. Processor

A9 with 64-bit architecture, which is ahead in performance newest samsung The Exynos 8890 from the Galaxy S7 is minimally behind the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. It is also twice as fast as the A7 in the iPhone 5s.

2. Graphics (GPU)

In the new iPhone SE GPU 3 times faster than iPhone 5s (relevant in).

3. Co-processor

This microprocessor collects data from integrated sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope and compass) and serves to track physical activity. The new iPhone SE uses the M9 co-processor, which allows you to call Siri at any time voice command“Hey Siri” even if the smartphone is locked. The iPhone 5s uses the Apple M7.

3. Camera

The main 12 MP iSight camera with high-speed autofocus, support for Focus Pixels technology and True Tone flash allows you to take Live Photos, panoramas up to 63 megapixels and shoot 4K video.

In addition to recording 4K video (3840x2160 pixels) at 30 fps, the main iPhone camera The SE supports slow-motion video recording at 1080p at 120fps or at 720p at 240fps.

In short, the iPhone SE has a completely identical camera.

4. Cellular and wireless communications

1. LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29).
2. The latest Bluetooth 4.2 module.
3. High-speed Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
4. NFC for Apple Pay.

5. Power and battery

The new iPhone SE still uses lithium ion battery. The answer to the question: “Why is this good?” - located .

Apple promises such terms iPhone work SE on :

1. Talk time: up to 14 hours on 3G network.
2. When working on the Internet: up to 12 hours on a 3G network, up to 13 hours on a 4G LTE network, up to 13 hours on a Wi-Fi network.
3. Video playback: up to 13 hours.
4. Audio playback: up to 50 hours.
5. Standby time: up to 10 days.

6. Mass and weight

No different from iPhone 5s: 123.8x58.6x7.6 mm, 113 g.

Resume

To summarize, I would like to note that despite old design, the new product turned out to be many times more powerful and durable than the iPhone 5s. In addition, unlike the iPhone 6s and especially the iPhone 6s Plus, you can operate the iPhone SE with one hand. Personally, I’m thinking about buying, and you?

Until the end of May new iPhone will officially go on sale in 100 countries, including Russia, (pre-order starts on March 29) at a price:

1. RUB 37,990 for iPhone SE 16 GB.
2. RUB 47,990 for the 64 GB model.

Everyone knows that Apple replaces broken smartphones with new ones for users completely free of charge if the cause of the breakdown is a manufacturing defect. It is possible to replace an iPhone from an Apple representative under this program only if the smartphone itself was purchased in the country in which you want to replace it.

If you bought your device in an unofficial store, online store or from a retailer, then you can also replace your iPhone using this program, but in this case some difficulties will arise. You won't be able to replace your iPhone with a new one if the damage was caused by the device falling or getting wet. In addition, this type of warranty does not apply to devices whose warranty period has expired.

At the PlanetiPhone service center, you can always replace your broken iPhone, no matter for what reason, with a new one at an additional cost. You can find out more about the cost of the surcharge in the table above. We change absolutely any iPhone models for similar new ones. In some cases, the timing and price of replacing the device are negotiated individually. As usual, the replacement period does not exceed fourteen working days.

If you bought your device in an unofficial store, via the Internet, brought it from abroad, it was given to you, and you have no idea where it was purchased and the breakdown was your fault - we provide a replacement service for a new iPhone. We will also replace your iPhone if your device’s warranty has long expired.

You can change your iPhone in almost any condition:

Our service center PlanetiPhone replaces the iPhone if there is no visible damage to it, as well as damage to the display and body of the smartphone. If the screen is broken or repaired motherboard, then the process of replacing a smartphone with a new one with your additional payment will be negotiated individually. If there are small scratches on the screen from using the smartphone, then replacement is carried out as usual. Our service replaces smartphones that have failed due to moisture getting on them, after the devices have been dropped, or that have been damaged due to a voltage drop in the network during charging or after repairs in other service centers.

In order to replace your smartphone with a new one, you must first unlink it from your Apple ID and disable the Find My iPhone function. This is done in the smartphone settings. If your device does not turn on, then all these settings can be changed from your computer on iCloud.com.

Upgrading to a new iPhone is a common practice all over the world

Residents of the USA and Europe have been using this service from Apple for a long time. In addition, today the Cupertino team launched new promotion, according to which you can simply bring your old device to the Apple store and simply sell it.

This program was launched to ensure that recycling does not pollute the environment. For this purpose, the company’s specialists created a special robot that completely disassembles any iPhone in just a couple of seconds, after which it is disposed of without harming the environment.