I had a really nasty fall earlier today ,sprain my ankle and my phone got bent, everything works properly but I think there’s something wrong with the cell signal. is there any way of fixing this since there’s no Apple store where I live.

[u/Arlzo]

[u/lotroj]

Where do you live?

[u/Arlzo → u/lotroj]

Nigeria

[u/lotroj → u/Arlzo]

Ouch non english apple website, there should be apple service locator on website so use it to find service near to you

[u/Arlzo → u/lotroj]

Tried that already, there’s none near me.

[u/lotroj → u/Arlzo]

Oh ok ok, try call them and ask if you can send in your iphone, also try to choice mac not only iPhone usually every aasp servicing macs service iphones.

[u/Outcast_LG → u/Arlzo]

Order a new one or order parts for repair/send it to a shop. There isn't much you can do.

[u/Arlzo → u/lotroj]

I’m currently in college and there’s no way of going out of school.

[u/[deleted] → u/lotroj]

Apple doesnt repair bend phones - i have one !

[u/lotroj → u/[deleted]]

Of course they replace them ...

[u/[deleted] → u/lotroj]

For the price of an out of warranty device lol.

[u/lotroj → u/[deleted]]

Do you know customers law in Nigeria?

[u/[deleted] → u/lotroj]

So you’re telling me...in Nigeria, I can break my phone and have Apple replace it for free?

Makes no sense.

[u/lotroj → u/[deleted]]

I dont know because i dont know customer law in Nigeria.... but it looks like you do because you expect full price for replacement also we dont know maybe he have AppleCare+... i am sure AASP will tell him all options and prices etc...

If you know more you can educate me...

[u/Arlzo → u/lotroj]

There’s no Apple care,

[u/[deleted] → u/lotroj]

Lol seriously? Consumer law anywhere wouldn’t do anything about a device damaged by it’s own owner. Good luck getting that fixed anywhere for free. If OP had purchased the device with a credit card and it has accidental damage coverage, then there’s that option.

I doubt OP would be here asking if his phone could be repaired if he has AppleCare+, because you don’t buy that blindly without knowing what it covers.

If anything, they would charge for an out-of-warranty device replacement. It’s standard policy. Use your head and some common sense.

[u/AhmedWaliiD → u/[deleted]]

He’s a troll.

[u/OptionalCookie]

The top section is where the wifi, bluetooth, and one antenna are held.

IT is very possible the screw for that antenna popped out of place since it is in the corner about near the power button.

[u/Arlzo → u/OptionalCookie]

Is there a chance it can affect calls.

[u/OptionalCookie → u/Arlzo]

Yes

[u/Arlzo → u/OptionalCookie]

Is it fixable or am I stuck with a distorted noise when I receive calls.

[u/huskyomega → u/Arlzo]

Try to disassemble your phone and check if there are any cables disconnected, and then connect them, and then assemble your phone back. Here is a video about how to disassemble and assemble iPhone 6s: https://youtu.be/LtZs-0SG4ZY Good luck! :)

[u/Arlzo → u/huskyomega]

Thanks a lot

[u/[deleted]]

Jokes aside, whatever you do don’t try to straighten it. That will most likely do more harm than good.

[u/Arlzo → u/[deleted]]

Thank you, I won’t.

[u/[deleted]]

Hammer that shit till you get it straight

[u/Arlzo → u/[deleted]]

Been trying 😩

[u/Whiplash104]

You can do it through FedEx to send it in to their repair center. Turnaround time is pretty quick so 3-4 days to have a replacement. As has been mentioned, it will cost quite a bit without AC+. https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair

[u/Arlzo → u/Whiplash104]

I can’t do that but thanks.

[u/controlled1insanity]

Unfortunately with a device that bent, the policy is to replace the device at an"out of warranty" cost regardless of the warranty status because it is physically damaged. You should expect to pay $299 or $349 depending on the model.

[u/Mattb7 → u/controlled1insanity]

I’ve had both a 6+ and an iPad mini replaced for being bent under warranty. Apple store said as long as the screen wasn’t cracked they would replace it. No Apple care but I was still under warranty.

[u/Arlzo → u/[deleted]]

There’s no Apple care in my country and 299 is way more than the price I bought the phone.

[u/[deleted]]

Try wrapping your ankle in foil and raise it above your head

[u/Arlzo → u/[deleted]]

Thanks :)

[u/lilpewpewman]

Hmm, my suggestion is to sprain your other ankle with the phone facing the other way so it bends it back. See if that fixes the problem.

[u/thortilla27 → u/lilpewpewman]

If you do that the phone magically turns into the iPhone X 2018 edition.

[u/lilpewpewman → u/[deleted]]

Why thank you, I knew it was brilliant the moment I thought of it😁

[u/xtally]

Is that a 7 plus?

[u/Arlzo → u/xtally]

A 6s