Google is going to replace my 6P with a Pixel XL not in warranty!

I'm pulling this one back up. It's been 3 weeks since I filed my claim with Assurant and it was approved and Google still hasn't shipped out my replacement device. I'm on my 2nd to the last nerve. Assurant keeps "escalating" the ticket and Google keeps ignoring it. What the heck should I do!?
 
I'm pulling this one back up. It's been 3 weeks since I filed my claim with Assurant and it was approved and Google still hasn't shipped out my replacement device. I'm on my 2nd to the last nerve. Assurant keeps "escalating" the ticket and Google keeps ignoring it. What the heck should I do!?
Are you getting a pixel as a replacement in your claim? I was just curious if they were giving you another 6p or if you'd get a brand new pixel. I hope which ever you got comes quick for you. I can certainly feel your pain on the wait and you feeling like Google is ignoring your claim. I think it's a bit of both. So many official channels it has to go through and of course Google is in no hurry what so ever which makes me mad for you. They know they have a customer on the other end of this matter waiting yet they can't just go ahead and process your claim. I hope what you get it brand new and they eventually come around and take care of you. I always held the 6p as my all time favorite device and to such a high standard and to see all of these horror stories unfold Killa me for my beloved device. I mean even to this very day the Nexus 6p is the device I use as my measuring stick to compare to other Android phones or in other words does the new Android device I have measure up to the 6p. I still do this even today. It is such a good device and to see it break down like this is certainly hard to swallow. I can only hope since my latest 6p was brand new still when I got it although out of warranty that I'll get a good two years out of it if I need it. I normally don't go that long on one phone but it would be nice to know I had it in case I did. It's hard for me to say with confidence now. Like the other guy said hang in there and if I were you I'd start calling every other day getting statuses on the situation or bug them to death until you finally reach the right person who can get you to that correct person who all they have to do is sign off on it and it's done. Just keep calling them if you're able to and don't give up.
 
I'm pulling this one back up. It's been 3 weeks since I filed my claim with Assurant and it was approved and Google still hasn't shipped out my replacement device. I'm on my 2nd to the last nerve. Assurant keeps "escalating" the ticket and Google keeps ignoring it. What the heck should I do!?
Oh by the way I called Google earlier tonight who then called Huawei for me as I called in simply because I want to do a color change from my frost white to change to a silver which is my favorite 6p color choice. I had to get the Frost white on this new one I got because it was the only new 6p he had and to get it for $150 and being a 64g I could not pass that up. Now Huawei is acting like they probably won't replace my color to silver even if I pay the 69.99 they charge to replace the back cover out because I'll be going to a different color. I'll know tomorrow afternoon whether they will do it or not but I don't get the reason why they would only change my back cover and only replace it with the same color. I mean some people do change their mind on colors so to me I don't see the big deal on changing my color to silver. Had I had a choice in the beginning I'd have gotten a silver but I was stuck with what ever color he had as I could not pass a brand new 64g 6p up for only $150 bucks. Now I want to pay to have the color changed and I can't get a direct answer and furthermore it seems that it might even be a problem which is insane. Why would they prevent me from paying for their service they offer but not allow me to go with another color. I've researched it. All it consists of is the back cover plate and fingerprint sensor to be changed out to match the back cover or otherwise I'd have a white fingerprint sensor with a silver back which I don't want. I just want to pay them to change the back out and while they're at it change the color simply but I fear I'll get shot down. This makes me so frustrated too. So I definitely feel you man.
 
Pixel XL. My understanding is that there are no more US banded Nexus 6p's. I know Google wants to send refurbs at this point, but this is a ridiculous amount of time when new devices are in stock. If the phone was completely busted, well, then what? It makes me think twice about buying through the Google store next.

Don't get wrong, if Google was replacing the device out of the kindness of their own heart, I'd feel differently. But I paid decent money for coverage through Assurant and they are prioritizing people that didn't pay extra over those that did.

If I was not a Project Fi user I would have asked for a Galaxy 7 or something.
 
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Pixel XL. My understanding is that there are no more US banded Nexus 6p's. I know Google wants to send refurbs at this point, but this is a ridiculous amount of time when new devices are in stock. If the phone was completely busted, well, then what? It makes me think twice about buying through the Google store next.

Don't get wrong, if Google was replacing the device out of the kindness of their own heart, I'd feel differently. But I paid decent money for coverage through Assurant and they are prioritizing people that didn't pay extra over those that did.

If I was not a Project Fi user I would have asked for a Galaxy 7 or something.
Yeah it seems like they have their priorities all wrong here. You paid for for just this sort of thing yet they aren't honoring it. I'd be mad too. Hang in there. I think you'll be taken care of but right now the question is when. Keep us updated.
 
Google got slammed with these 6P issues. It was like a built in time bomb with all the batteries failing around the same time. Huawei failed to take care of the issue correctly and Google still does not know how to deal with consumers. Google needs stores like Apple where you can bring your device in and get service the same day. Or maybe they should partner up with a company like Best Buy to have some official service center.
 
Google got slammed with these 6P issues. It was like a built in time bomb with all the batteries failing around the same time. Huawei failed to take care of the issue correctly and Google still does not know how to deal with consumers. Google needs stores like Apple where you can bring your device in and get service the same day. Or maybe they should partner up with a company like Best Buy to have some official service center.
Yeah that's actually not a bad idea bc if anyone is going to compete with apple on a store type level it would be Google. As much as I love my Nexus 6p I just threw my brand new one up on the market place. I have my eye on a Sony which I know I'll regret but once I get something in my head I want that's it. I typically sale and get it then regret. Maybe mine want sell and then I won't regret it lol. Buy I agree with you. Google does now in fact need a store seeing fit as to what all they are offering now this past showing with the pixel 2. A lot of extras along with lots of cases and accessories. They would fair well with stores. That's a dang good point you made.
 
My main issue is Assurant is saying they are sending the claim to Google. But Google shows no record of it. It's like they are "losing" it and saying they have no RMA info for my IMEI. So I'm basically screwed.

It's one thing if it takes a while. It's another thing to just ignore the request. Google chose Assurant to handle these claims and ultimately it should be on Google to honor it.
 
Didn't realize they lost/can't find the RMA. That's not good. Can you put in a new claim with Assurant? They charge a deductible, right?
 
Yep, $79 in this case. My claim with Assurant is still active and tied to my IMEI.

So here's how I understand it works.
1) File Claim with Assurant
2) Assurant Collects Payment Info for Claim Approval
3) Claim Approved/Unapproved
4) If Approved, Payment Collected
5) Assurant Sends RMA Info To Google
6) Google Ships Replacement Device

So basically I'm stuck in limbo between #5 and #6 . I believe Assurant in this case. They have gotten paid, and it's not even "their" device on the line to ship out. They are a middle man to collect a payment and submit RMA info. I just want Google to be straight up about what's going on. At this point, I'm thinking about asking Assurant for a refund but that can't be THAT much money.
 
I hit up Google earlier today to try and get some "insider" info on what exactly is going on, on there end. They were extremely apologetic and escalated the situation on their end. The dude hit up Assurant with me on the phone and had them cancel the claim and refund my deductible saying that they will take over the situation themselves.

That's a huge thumbs up.

So they approved a replacement device for me...but of course they are having issues getting something shipped out. From the sounds of it, it's still a stock issue and when they are out of stock, the claims from Assurant are automatically canceled out. Assurant doesn't realize this until you follow up. The cycle continues. A similar thing happened with Google when they gave me a call back. But they are continuing to try and figure something out.
 
Not the timing you wanted, but good that you'll get a replacement. I asked if they could repair my 6P because i loved that phone and they said No. Received a new Pixel XL, which i will get $410 as a trade in on my new Pixel 2XL. So i guess I'm not unhappy in the long run.
Again, I'm glad you will be taken care of... eventually.
 
They got back to me today wanting the IMEI number from my original 6P (the one in my hand right now is a replacement I've only had since January). I'm curious to see how long they make me wait. I guess it comes down to whether or not they ship me a refurb or one that is NIB.
 
How are you guys getting Google to even replace the device? I've chatted and emailed with multiple reps and they keep referring me to Huawei.
 
How are you guys getting Google to even replace the device? I've chatted and emailed with multiple reps and they keep referring me to Huawei.

They told me it's because I paid for insurance and Assurant is unable to fulfill their obligation to me (which is Google's fault). The reason why is because there are no Pixel XL's either. I think it has a lot to do with the fact it's been a month, and I have been VERY persistent. Plus I still don't have a device in hand. In fact, the guy that is all about helping me is a guy that I was actually transferred to a couple of weeks ago by Assurant. At that time, he didn't give me any real help and the situation just kinda confused him, which is understandable.

When I called Google this last time, got him, and explained what was up, I think I got some kind of special sympathy. I was just calling to try and determine why Google would refuse the RMA request and ended up having the guy call to make sure they could take over the claim, then call Assurant to cancel their claim and get my deductible refunded. Their customer service is just as difficult as anyone elses. I just got an email from them earlier today in response to an earlier inquiry from last week where they told me I'm SOL. Their emailers and phone callers don't know what the left hand is doing from the right.
 
They told me it's because I paid for insurance and Assurant is unable to fulfill their obligation to me (which is Google's fault). The reason why is because there are no Pixel XL's either. I think it has a lot to do with the fact it's been a month, and I have been VERY persistent. Plus I still don't have a device in hand. In fact, the guy that is all about helping me is a guy that I was actually transferred to a couple of weeks ago by Assurant. At that time, he didn't give me any real help and the situation just kinda confused him, which is understandable.

When I called Google this last time, got him, and explained what was up, I think I got some kind of special sympathy. I was just calling to try and determine why Google would refuse the RMA request and ended up having the guy call to make sure they could take over the claim, then call Assurant to cancel their claim and get my deductible refunded. Their customer service is just as difficult as anyone elses. I just got an email from them earlier today in response to an earlier inquiry from last week where they told me I'm SOL. Their emailers and phone callers don't know what the left hand is doing from the right.

So do I have any shot of them offering to replace my 6P when I am both out of warranty and also have no insurance or protection plan?
 
I find it comical that google sends you to the manufacturer even if you purchased through google. Then the manufacturer expecting someone to pay 30% of the original phone price to fix a battery is beyond nuts.
 
I guess I'm SOL since I didn't buy mine from Google smh. It shouldn't matter because it's still THEIR phone.
 

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