Monday, 15 June 2015

Asking OnePlus again to RMA -- or at least treat my time as valuable

michaelmaguire 
Hello, I'm glad to hear that you don't just have Windows support as previously indicated, but also Mac support.
However, that doesn't solve the problem that I've already devoted enough time to your product.
It's OK for you to ask for my help as a customer, but it's not acceptable for you to assume it or demand it, and refuse service unless I volunteer more of it.
You're now really taking me for granted as a Software Test Engineer.
I've already provided about 3 hours of my time for you, and as I've indicated, that's all I have right now.
If you insist, I'm willing to offer further help, but at standard London STE rates. From checking out jobsite, £550/day seems reasonable -- note this is less than my normal rate. The minimum billable unit will be a half day at a time.
If you're happy with that, please send an email address so we can arrange for invoicing.
Alternatively, if you don't wish to value my time for what's it's worth, then RMA the phone and have your own people spend their time fixing it.
Regards, 
Michael

Sunday, 14 June 2015

OnePlus still refusing to RMA -- insisting on me installing SDKs and testing for them

CS - Camaymayan, Jefflee 
Hi Michael,
Thank you for reaching out. Sorry to hear about that.
If in case you have a Mac PC please try this files.
There is the link to book for your preferred remote session schedule and reply to this email with the date and time that you booked so it can duly noted.
NOTICE:
Our Tech Support only accesses to the files/application on your PC that are necessary for troubleshooting. We do not and are unable to store, or disclose any information we have access to during this process. The whole process is done with the customer's presence, who has the right to terminate the process anytime during the process.
Regards,
Jefflee

Saturday, 13 June 2015

In my opinion, OnePlus is no longer acting in good faith

michaelmaguireSatur
Hello,

As I explained before, I don't have a Windows PC I can installed your tools on nor do I have any further time to devote to your faulty product.
I have already indicated this but you now appear to be ignoring my previous responses and it's beginning to feel to me as though you are acting in bad faith.

I have already:

1) provided a video of the problem in action ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIO0EFLlvqo )

2) attempted several firmware upgrades you have requested (documented in this ticket and now on a blog which I have published: http://oneplusoneproblems.blogspot.co.uk/ )

3) Taken hi res pictures of outside and inside of phone as you have requested ( http://oneplusoneproblems.blogspot.co.uk/ )

Your product is not fit for use.

If you wish to test the OnePlus One, RMA the product and perform whatever tests you need yourselves.

Are you refusing to refund or repair it? If so, I will have to appeal to the faulty goods provisions of the UK Sale of Goods Act 1979.

Regards,
Michael

OnePlus's "really understands" the situation but refuses to RMA

CS - Camaymayan, Jefflee 

Hi Michael,

Thank you for reaching out. We really understand the situation. Please remember that this is a step by step process, if in case the remote session won't help, the level 2 agents will determine whether you will be able to receive any replacements and warranties.

NOTICE:

Our Tech Support only accesses to the files/application on your PC that are necessary for troubleshooting. We do not and are unable to store, or disclose any information we have access to during this process. The whole process is done with the customer's presence, who has the right to terminate the process anytime during the process.

Hoping for your kind consideration and understanding.

Regards,
Jefflee

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

My insistence that the OnePlus One is not fit for use

michaelmaguire
Hi Jessa,

I'm sorry, but I feel like I've already expended enough time on this.
Also, I don't feel it would be appropriate for me to ask someone else to let me install SDKs so that you can remote into their computer.

A phone which can't be put in a pocket while 'on' for fear of it calling emergency services is simply not fit for use.

I feel like I have been very diligent so far in helping you with your defective product, and I'd like to be done right by now as a customer.

Please refund my money or supply a new OnePlus to try instead (on the chance that it's a one off hardware defect instead of a software issue).

Regards,
Michael

OnePlus insists on me finding a friend's PC on which I should install an SDK for remote debugging

Jessa
Hi Michael,

Thanks for getting in touch. I understand how frustrating it is of not being able to use your OnePlus phone and have to go through a remote session to resolve your issue. Many had the same reaction too. In the long run, numerous OnePlus owners found out that performing the remote session with Level 2 Tech support resolved their issue. Moreover, we will be more than happy to go over with you on the other options in case my recommendation does not work.

We understand as well that you may not be able to perform the steps since you do not have a computer, however, we would really appreciate if there is an available computer that you can work on, like a friend or relative's computer, and spare just a few minutes for the remote session. Our Level 2 Specialist will be able to completely resolve the issue on the device, so as to save your time as well in sending the device for repair. Our Level 2 Specialist will determine as well if the device needs to be replace or repair.

Please let us know if you have any concerns.
Regards,
Jessa

Monday, 8 June 2015

My plea for help -- it's time for OnePlus to step up here and RMA the product

michaelmaguire 

Hi, I'm sorry but I don't have a Windows PC. I borrowed my wife's twice for the two patches you asked me to try so far, but she depends on her computer for work and it wouldn't be responsible for me to do what you're asking with it, in terms of installation and remoting in.

I think I've been more than patient and it's time for you to step up in terms of customer service. I know how hard it can be to make a new product (I am a developer and many years ago developed a smartphone called the BlackBerry) but there's a real bug here.

Today while testing (the latest software I was updated to, apparently not quite the version you asked) I locked the phone and put it in my pocket. A bit later I heard it dialing -- the bug had happened again and it was in the emergency dialer.

Having to turn a phone off before putting it in your pocket just isn't fit for purpose.
It's time for you to send a return packet for this phone. As a developer, I think I've offered useful help and feedback -- I support the idea of your brand and I'd be happy to try another instance of your device to see if I run into the same problem. But if you'd rather not I'll accept my money back too.

Regards,
Michael