moto 360 crack

[anon(5002059)]

I noticed this crack the other day when I was putting on my watch. I have never attempted to replace my band and it has never been in any situation where it was struck or dropped. I contacted Motorola and it is being covered by warranty. I think the cause is how the opening of the watch where the band attaches and comes in contact with that inside curve. I think they should have just gone straight across.

 

[AvaMichele]

I have heard a lot of people that say that the back of their 360 has been cracked. Definitely seems like a design flaw.

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[alexisocceromero8]

Hey, I started seeing this problem as well and decided to get a sharp blade and heated it quite a while so I can make these cuts on the back since it's made of plastic, this was possible.
As for why the cracks appear the only reasonable explanation I have is because when you wear the watch, the band presses against the circular part and so it causes tension on that specific part of the watch.
I suggest you do this with a little more care since as you can see from mine, I messed up a little on the corner and it ended up with some scratches.

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[anon(5002059)]

its covered under warranty. why would you do that?

 

[anon(5002059)]

I love my 360. I figure since it is still under factory warranty for mechanical defects why not get it replaced. I will probably buy the next version they come up with since this one has worked so well for me. I was worried that it being cracked, it wouldn't be as water resistant as expected.

 

[vegasdroid]

I just took a look, at the back side of my 360. And it too, has two hairline cracks on one side of the watch.

What, would be the best way, to get a replacement? I bought it from Best Buy, with the protection plan they offer. Or, would it be better to go through Motorola? I do not want a refurbished one, I would prefer a new one if at all possible.

Thanks for any ideas.

Sent from my DROID MAXX!!!!

 

[anon(5002059)]

I just took a look, at the back side of my 360. And it too, has two hairline cracks on one side of the watch.

What, would be the best way, to get a replacement? I bought it from Best Buy, with the protection plan they offer. Or, would it be better to go through Motorola? I do not want a refurbished one, I would prefer a new one if at all possible.

Thanks for any ideas.

Sent from my DROID MAXX!!!!

I called Moto.

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[vegasdroid]

I called Moto.

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Quick question, did Motorola send you a brand new 360 or was It a refurbished one? Also, what type of information did you have to provide? Thanks!

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[motorcycle_monkey]

Quick question, did Motorola send you a brand new 360 or was It a refurbished one? Also, what type of information did you have to provide? Thanks!

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They will send you one that has been reboxed, but have told me for my 2 replacements(and another crack now on this one) that they are new devices, just may have had damaged boxes/open boxes. Comes with all the normal accessories, plus you keep your charger, so you will get an extra.

I did the advanced replacement, and will again when I feel like calling for my current cracks. You give a credit card, they put a $200 hold on it, send you a 360 (2nd day), then you mail yours back, hold comes off credit card. Pretty easy. I have had no problems. I initially had to send some pics, but they didn't ask for any for the other ones.

It's honestly sad that I will be getting a third replacement. They even sent me the metal band for my current one. It made it 2 months. It's even quite loose on my arm, so not like I put stress on the back.

 

[vegasdroid]

They will send you one that has been reboxed, but have told me for my 2 replacements(and another crack now on this one) that they are new devices, just may have had damaged boxes/open boxes. Comes with all the normal accessories, plus you keep your charger, so you will get an extra.

I did the advanced replacement, and will again when I feel like calling for my current cracks. You give a credit card, they put a $200 hold on it, send you a 360 (2nd day), then you mail yours back, hold comes off credit card. Pretty easy. I have had no problems. I initially had to send some pics, but they didn't ask for any for the other ones.

It's honestly sad that I will be getting a third replacement. They even sent me the metal band for my current one. It made it 2 months. It's even quite loose on my arm, so not like I put stress on the back.

Thank you, that helps me out on what I need to do for my replacement.

Did you have to ask them and/or pay for the different band they sent you? I have the gray leather one and I would like to see if they would send me a cognac leather instead.

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[motorcycle_monkey]

Thank you, that helps me out on what I need to do for my replacement.

Did you have to ask them and/or pay for the different band they sent you? I have the gray leather one and I would like to see if they would send me a cognac leather instead.

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I asked on my first replacement, they said no, to upgrade to the metal band. It was after the second watch cracked in less than a month that they offered the upgrade for me. Since yours is essentially a "lateral" move, they may do it. Never hurts to ask!

Also, have your Serial Number handy. Another tip, keep track of your calls. I have read some folks having issues, then getting on the Motorola forums and asking for help. They always want to know the details of the calls, Date/Time, Representative Name, Expectations Set, etc.

Cheers!

 

[anon(5002059)]

Hopefully the next version will have this solved. Still waiting on my replacement to arrive.

 

[NoYankees44]

Looks like moto didn't do proper FEA on the 360, that or they are having material quality issues. Either way, it is disappointing.

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[Coleman Robertson]

Mine 1 month in cracked in three places so I called Motorola and got a free replacement and I have been more cautious after the first incident

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[hopefulfarm]

I have the "female" band steel 360. Wondering if all the steel 360 are at risk or only the larger bands?

Only had my watch a few weeks. So far no cracks.

Rocking the Note 4

 

[sed51329]

Ugh. I just checked mine and it's also cracked in the same exact location.

What number did you call?

 

[anon(5002059)]

Ugh. I just checked mine and it's also cracked in the same exact location.

What number did you call?

Be polite
initiate through live chat window on Moto website. I said I discovered while putting my watch on. I said it looks to be a design flaw because you can see where the band and the bottom of the watch come in contact.
Other than that, the band has worn in nicely. kinda bummed I am going to have to "break" the new one in. I am going to pay more attention to the watch this time around. I forgot how stiff the leather was and I can see the stress put on the underside where it comes in contact. Maybe take a pic with date and time on it every time I put it on since people have had to exchange theirs more than once.
I still love this watch over the other android options. I might try a metal band.

 

[sed51329]

I chatted yesterday, and I'm being sent a replacement.

The chat rep, and the customer service rep I talked to were both fantastic. I was really impressed with their support.

 

[anon(5002059)]

I have always had good luck with Moto support.

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[tripleh3lix]

I chatted yesterday, and I'm being sent a replacement.

The chat rep, and the customer service rep I talked to were both fantastic. I was really impressed with their support.

When you got sent a replacement, did they try to charge you or make you send the watch back first? Just curious.