Got my replacement with the same 505 s/n

[cleankutazn]

Should I be worried that it might do the boot loop again?

 

[Mooncatt]

It's something to keep in mind. On the flip side, maybe that's why your refurb was originally sent in and that issue was fixed. There's no real way to tell that I know of.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm in the same boat. Only my original G4 was a 509 serial, which wasn't considered to be on the problematic range for boot loops.

 

[cleankutazn]

You could be right that it was fixed. I'm hoping so, because my warranty runs out in a few months and I wouldn't want the boot loop to happen then. LG is slacking on quality control. I've had cell phones since the late 90's and never had a phone die on me like this. Did you get a replacement phone with a higher s/n?

 

[christianttt]

I guess they just fixed the "loose contact between components" that LG recognized as the main reason of the bootloops. You should ask them.

 

[Mooncatt]

You could be right that it was fixed. I'm hoping so, because my warranty runs out in a few months and I wouldn't want the boot loop to happen then. LG is slacking on quality control. I've had cell phones since the late 90's and never had a phone die on me like this. Did you get a replacement phone with a higher s/n?

Nope, went from 509 to 505. I don't really trust any smart phone these days for longevity. They keep trying to make them thinner and lighter, and I think the durability is suffering as a result. Thankfully I got the extended warranty so I'm covered for the life of the phone. I got burned with the refurbish roulette too many times to go without a longer warranty.

 

[cleankutazn]

The replacement I got back now has a permanent black smudge on the camera. It's not really noticeable but since I know it's there, every picture will have it and i'll be looking at it . Called for a replacement again and they waived priority shipping. Hopefully I don't get a 505 sn again.