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The steps to prepare your phone for a return are crucial to protect your privacy, but also to allow the technicians to easily access your phone to inspect it. If we can’t access your phone to inspect it, you will be charged the administrative fee of $75 (plus applicable taxes), and your phone will then be returned to you. Download and install the latest software update For any warranty claim, the first mandatory step is to download and install the latest software update of the operating system. Check your phone afterwards. The download might actually resolve your issue. The process of updating your phone’s software can vary from one phone model to another. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Software update → Manually download updates iPhone: Settings → General → Software update Save your personal data Save your personal data (pics, videos, texts, contacts, etc.) on an external source. You won’t be able to retrieve them afterwards. Fizz does not save your personal data, and offers no guarantee in this respect. You can download the content of your phone via iCloud, your Google account, your Samsung account or other. Check the procedure directly on the site of these platforms. This process may vary, depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore → Back up data iPhone: Settings → iCloud → Backup Unlock the home screen You must disable the lock function for your phone’s home screen so technicians can easily access it to inspect it. This process may vary, depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings (You can find Settings by tapping the cog icon) → Security → Screen lock → Enter your passcode to confirm you are you → None iPhone

Choosing your phone number is the third step in getting your mobile plan up and running. Once you have your Fizz SIM card, enter fizz.ca/activate directly into the address bar of your web browser. Once there, simply enter the activation code on your SIM card in the field provided. This step leads to the Plan Wizard, which enables you to configure your phone plan. After this is done, we may ask you to confirm your home address. Then you will choose your Fizz phone number. There are three ways to select or configure your phone number: Transfer your current phone number from your previous mobile provider. (Your number must be active to transfer from another provider.) Ask Fizz to give you a new number. Find a number by entering the last 4 digits. (This option has a one-time $1 fee.) Your phone area code is linked to the postal address associated with your account and it cannot be changed or modified. Make sure your address matches the area code you want. Minimum retention period for your phone number Once you’ve chosen or transferred a phone number with Fizz, you must keep it for a minimum of 30 days before you can change it or get a new one. This rule applies to all types of numbers, whether they were transferred from another provider or newly assigned by Fizz. Read more : I’m having problems transferring my current phone number to Fizz. Why? What can I do? What if I’m unable to transfer my phone number?

Note that a number transfer cannot be done on a line that is already active with Fizz. In other words, if you already have a Fizz plan, porting a number to this plan is not possible; you need to create a new plan. As outlined below, there are several possible reasons for this situation. You will receive an email, as well as an in-account notification explaining the glitch pertaining to your situation, and the next steps to address it. To check your in-account notifications, sign into your account and click on the bell icon next to your name. icon next to your name. Wrong IMEI or account number. Your phone IMEI or your account number with your current provider, whichever one you chose to use, is incorrect. Perhaps you mistyped it when entering it. To correct and redo your phone number transfer request, follow these steps: Verify your information: Ensure that all your personal information (name, address, phone number) is correct and up to date. Resend the request: We have sent you an email containing a link to restart your request. Follow the instructions: Click on the link and restart your request to complete the transfer of your number. To find the IMEI, dial *#06# on the phone you are using with your current provider. If the IMEI number is more than 15 digits long, only use the first 15. If you’re using your account number, check your most recent bill from your current provider. See account number formats. The transfer authorization failed. When you activate your SIM (eSIM or physical SIM card) a nd request to transfer your number over to Fizz, your current provider sends the owner of the phone number (probably you) a text with a transfer authorization request. This is to confirm your wish to transfer

The settings for any phone are predetermined by the manufacturer to ensure optimal performance, compliance with national regulations (copyright, frequencies, etc.) and to promote specific products chosen by the manufacturer. When you use your phone, you download and install applications and non-native files, which can compromise your phone’s functionality. When a problem arises with your phone, it may be necessary to restore your phone to its factory settings. Note: First of all, make sure to consult the Solution Hub for your specific issue. By following troubleshooting steps in a FAQ, you may be able resolve the issue, eliminating the need to restore your phone to factory settings. Save your personal files and data Before you restore your phone, make sure you backup all your files and data. This process may vary, depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore → Back up data iPhone: Settings → iCloud → Backup Reset your phone’s network settings IMPORTANT: This operation will also reset your WiFi settings, mobile data, Bluetooth, etc. The steps to follow to reset your network settings will vary depending on the type of phone. Here are two examples: Android: Settings → General management → Reset → Reset network settings iPhone: Settings → General → Reset → Reset network settings Restore your phone to factory settings IMPORTANT: This process will reset your phone to its factory settings. Make sure you backup all media, contacts, applications and text messages that you wish to save before carrying out this step. It will be necessary to reconfigure some phone settings: data blocking, APN, WiFi networks, etc. Some phone settings will need to be reconfigured following the reset: mobile data blocking, APN, Wi-Fi networks, and so on. The steps to follow to reset

Since Fizz does not manufacture its own mobile devices, the only warranty offered on new phones is the 12-month manufacturer warranty. Preloved phones are covered by Fizz for a period of 6 months. My warranty info To see the dates of your warranty period for your phone: In your Fizz account, go to My phones . At the phone in question, click on Manage > My phone Warranty For an Apple product, refer to the Apple site for the details pertaining to their warranty. If you made a warranty claim and received a replacement phone, the warranty period for your old phone continues on this replacement phone. An issue? Start here. I f your phone or a feature is not working properly, start by checking its online user guide. A solution is also perhaps already out there: The Solution Hub is a good place to look. We may already have a solution for your issue. Phone reboots in a loop Issue with the screen Phone freezes Issue with battery/charging Phone doesn’t recognize the SIM card Phone doesn’t reboot Overheating Other Fizz members may have experienced the same issue with their phone. A quick visit to the Community Hub is a good idea. Specific conditions There are several conditions and important information you must know and accept before returning your phone, including the presence of an administrative fee if your return request is denied. See all the conditions The following additional conditions are specific to any warranty claim: You must send back your phone with its charger. Only damage related to an issue with the phone is eligible. Any warranty claim for damage resulting from misuse will be denied. Making a warranty claim Any warranty claim for an Apple product that was bought new must be dealt directly with Apple. Check

Instructions to return your phone Once your online return request has been submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your return label. Here are the steps to follow: Pack your phone and its accessories securely in a reasonably sized box. Print your return label or present your QR code at a Canada Post deposit location. Bring your package to the Canada Post drop-off location before the indicated date - you have 30 days once your return request is submitted. Track the status of your return directly in your account under My Phones > Follow my return. Important: if this device is considered hazardous equipment, please add the mention Hazardous equipment on your package. Preparing your package Write down your return ID number on a piece of paper, and make sure to pack that paper with your phone: For a 15-day return, your phone must be in its original box. Don’t forget to include all its accessories and the charger. For a warranty claim, send your phone along with its charger. If you don’t have the original box, you may use another box of a reasonable size to protect the phone and prevent any damage during transit. Please note that the condition of the phone upon arrival remains your responsibility until it is received by Fizz. Head to a Canada Post deposit location Make your way to a Canada Post deposit location with your package with the return label on it or your confirmation email showing your QR code. Respect the deadline outlined in your confirmation email. If you miss your deadline, Canada Post will not accept your package, and you’ll have to resubmit a new return request. Tracking the status of your return You can track your package and the status of your return directly in your Return History by