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Phone broken in Japan
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2019/12/12 11:59
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Yesterday evening,my phone got knocked off the table at Pronto and fell screen first onto the ground. The screen is cracked and the LCD is broken, however I still receive notifications for messages and things, so the phone itself is ok. It's a Samsung A30, and no one seems that nobody fixes Samsung here, especially if it wasn't purchased in Japan. I don't know what to do. I don't have a residence card (since I am only in Japan for an internship of 8 weeks) and Irelyheavily on my phone for communication with my coworkers, translating and google maps. If anyone has any advice, please reply.
I live in Fukuoka-shi, and finding english speaking people to help is almost a miracle.
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by Mary (guest)
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Re: Phone broken in Japan
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2019/12/12 13:24
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I know it's annoying, but renting a phone for the next two months might be the easiest and most convenient option.
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by Umami Dearest
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Re: Phone broken in Japan
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2019/12/13 08:46
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1) order screen from Amazon, Aliexpress etc. and replace it by yourself. On internet you can find explanations how to do
2) Go to google maps and find a phone repair shop and check if they can replace the screen
3) Buy a new phone sim free in Japan (cheap) and repair your phone when you go back
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by justmyday
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Re: Phone broken in Japan
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2019/12/16 03:21
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The A30 is a lower end phone and typically parts and repair are Not available on those. I think that phone is US$250 full price, which is about what it costs to get a Galaxy Note screen fixed.
Ifd just buy the cheapest new phone option you can find locally to get you through. I wouldnft plan on finding a repair when you get home either though, for reasons stated above.
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by TW (guest)
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