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Service repair and phone replavement

How do I get help with and order and repair already in process. Never have received the phone.

FedEx keeps sending it back to the shipper. Apple has the correct address .

Just got a notice to send in my old phone. I don't have the new one the yet.




Why is there never any real help with Apple?

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Since FedEx keeps returning it, I'd call Apple Support with your order number and ask them to confirm the delivery address and set up a new shipment or a hold at a FedEx location. Ask about extending the deadline to send your old phone back so you don't get charged.

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A shipper will send it back for a number of reasons, what did you determine that reason was by contacting Fed Ex?

  • Are they requiring a signature?
  • Was no one home on the delivery attempt? Usually Fed Ex places a notice on your door for another delivery attempt and will send it back if that fails or has not been picked up at their depot.