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the serial number or the enhancement
data code removed, defaced, damaged,
altered or made illegible; (e) ordinary wear
and tear; (f) defects or damage resulting
from the use of Product in conjunction or
connection with accessories, products,
or ancillary/peripheral equipment not
furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;
(g) defects or damage resulting from
improper testing, operation, maintenance,
installation, service, or adjustment not
furnished or approved by SAMSUNG,
including but not limited to installation of
unauthorized software and unauthorized
root access, both of which shall void this
limited warranty; (h) defects or damage
resulting from external causes such as
collision with an object, fire, flooding,
dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake,
exposure to weather conditions, theft,
blown fuse, or improper use of any
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electrical source; (i) defects or damage
resulting from cellular signal reception or
transmission, or viruses or other software
problems introduced into the Product;
or (j) Product used or purchased outside
the United States. This Limited Warranty
covers batteries only if battery capacity
falls below 80% of rated capacity or the
battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty
does not cover any battery if (i) the battery
has been charged by a battery charger not
specified or approved by SAMSUNG for
charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on
the battery are broken or show evidence of
tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used
in equipment other than the SAMSUNG
phone for which it is specified.
What are SAMSUNG's obligations?
During the applicable warranty period,
provided the Product is returned in
accordance with the terms of this
Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or
replace the Product, at SAMSUNG's sole
option, without charge. SAMSUNG may,
at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt,
reconditioned, or new parts or components
when repairing any Product, or may replace
the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or
new Product.
Repaired/replaced cases, pouches and
holsters will be warranted for a period
of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/
replaced Products will be warranted for
a period equal to the remainder of the
original Limited Warranty on the original
Product or for ninety (90) days, whichever
is longer. All replaced Products, parts,
components, boards and equipment
shall become the property of SAMSUNG.
Except to any extent expressly allowed by
applicable law, transfer or assignment of
this Limited Warranty is prohibited.
Manufacturer's Warranty
What must you do to obtain warranty
service?
To obtain service under this Limited
Warranty, you must return the Product
to an authorized phone service facility
in an adequate container for shipping,
accompanied by the sales receipt or
comparable proof of sale showing the
original date of purchase, the serial number
of the Product and the seller's name and
address.
To obtain assistance on where to deliver the
Product, please call SAMSUNG Customer
Care at 1-888-987-4357. If SAMSUNG
determines that any Product is not covered
by this Limited Warranty, you must pay all
parts, shipping, and labor charges for the
repair or return of such Product.
You should keep a separate backup copy
of any contents of the Product before
delivering the Product to SAMSUNG for
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