IPhone 5s selling scam

Me and some of my friends bought new iphone 5s's from local electronic store in Kuwait and after opening the binding and unboxing, we turned iphone power ON and we were surpurised the iphone was ready to use with out going through the activation phases and settings or asking us to insert the SIM card .
After that we went to Apple site to check the service and support coverage and entering the IMEI number for the iphone we were surpurised the warranty expiration date ended less than one year from the date we purchased the iPhone approximately eleven months !!!
We live in Kuwait and there is no Apple store or offices that we can get the right service or support!
We need your advice how do we know the iphone is new or used and have been repackaged again as it's new before we buy it??

Humoud67 wrote:
Me and some of my friends bought new iphone 5s's from local electronic store in Kuwait and after opening the binding and unboxing, we turned iphone power ON and we were surpurised the iphone was ready to use with out going through the activation phases and settings or asking us to insert the SIM card .
After that we went to Apple site to check the service and support coverage and entering the IMEI number for the iphone we were surpurised the warranty expiration date ended less than one year from the date we purchased the iPhone approximately eleven months !!!
We live in Kuwait and there is no Apple store or offices that we can get the right service or support!
We need your advice how do we know the iphone is new or used and have been repackaged again as it's new before we buy it??
Are you saying the phone was originally purchased 11 months ago? It was only introduced in September.

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WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
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sugaaarbabe
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 14, 2013 9:18 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
Apple should take resonsibility for this, otherwise they will lose lots of loyal customers. I have moved away from the ipad due to expense and am now very tempted to do so away from the iphone. Selling a product that prompts an update that breaks the phone is not good.
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punkinbits
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 14, 2013 11:31 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
Have had the same issues with iPhone 4S since the upgrade. No wifi button, battery draining every 8 hours with no use, phone shutting on & off for no reason at all. I gave in and tried the hair dryer method. Turned the phone off and hel d the dryer over the camera lense area for one minute. Turned the phone back on and to my shock, had wifi button back again. That was 2 days ago. Battery is lasting normal amount of time again and I can use wifi again! Hopefully this will last. I know it doesn't work for everyone but it doesn't hurt to try. Much better than spending the $200 at the Apple store, which by the way, the genius said Apple is aware of the problems but there is nothing they can do.
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Shell1331
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 15, 2013 1:07 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
I have exactly the same issue, apple are phoning me this evening. I am not happy and this has really put me off using iphone. It's my first iphone and if Apple don't fix it, it will be my last iphone!!
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lin777
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 15, 2013 3:17 AM (in response to Shell1331)
you will be fine if you have warranty
If not Apple won't want to know
I know I've tried but they will not help.
I've email bbc watchdog the consumer
Programme to see if they can help.
GOOD LUCK
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justezenu
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 15, 2013 4:47 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
Mine happened to with an update. I had nothing wrong before that.
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justezenu
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 15, 2013 4:50 AM (in response to lin777)
I am booked in for the same problem on Thursday. Looks like I won't have much luck.
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ljguadagnini
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 15, 2013 1:11 PM (in response to justezenu)
Having the same issue: iOS 7.0.2 with no WiFi / poor Battery stamina and really slow software experience when opening several options at Settings icon.
Apple care agent contacted me and we try all alternatives to isolate and detect if this is regarding a hardware problem. Of course they told me it is. Too sad. My phone is in immaculate condition.
My mother has an Iphone, my father has an Iphone, my 2 sisters have Iphones, my brother, wife and daugther... we all have Iphones. Mine's the only one with this fault (my personal experience: fail prob is 12,5% -1 out of 8).
At this point, I'm evaluating to stop buying apple products for fear that in the future the same will happen with some "premium" product that ultimately they are not.
Too sad, sorry but this is too much.
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lin777
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 16, 2013 5:08 AM (in response to ljguadagnini)
Join the IOS 7.02 not working club.COME ON APPLE DO SOMETHING YOU MUST B READING ALL THE
COMMENTS.ive emailed bbc watchdog consumer programme havent had reply yet.
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Jungletooth
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 16, 2013 6:15 AM (in response to lin777)
I got my 4s in August 2012, as an upgrade on my Vodafone contract Following the installation of IOS 7 I also experienced greying out of wifi and bluetooth. I tried various options suggested on forums however none worked. I took my phone to Vodafone who told me it was a problem they were aware of but couldn't do anything about as Apple had to deal with it. I took it to my nearest Apple store (60 miles round trip!) to be told it was not their responsibility, it was Vodafone's - something to do with consumer law! They also said I would have to pay £160 for a replacement phone as it couldn't be repaired. The 'Genius' was very cagey about it being a common problem by the way!! Back to Vodafone who said it was not their responsibility so back to Apple. This time I spoke with a Manager who told me in not so many words that it was an issue and agreed to halve the replacement cost of £160 to £80. By this time I just wanted it sorted to reluctantly paid £80 for a replacment phone. Seeing as this is CLEARLY a design fault, Apple should have replaced it free of charge. This experience just confirms what I am reading in lots of places about the Apple Company. I was going to buy an iPad but have decided not to now. I shall NOT be replacing the iphone when my contract is up. I too will be writing to BBC Watchdog.
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Jungletooth
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 16, 2013 6:18 AM (in response to justezenu)
justezenu wrote:
I am booked in for the same problem on Thursday. Looks like I won't have much luck.
You will probably be told that the solution is a replacement phone. Ask to speak to a Manager and insist on getting it at a lower price. I did this and got it at 50% of the usual repacement cost. Still not ideal but at least it saves you a bit of the money you shouldn't have to pay in the first place!
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lin777
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 16, 2013 6:58 AM (in response to Jungletooth)
Yes I had the same problem with 02 and apple no one wants to take the blame.Im glad you are writing to watchdog
As well every one must email them or write to them and I'm sure they will take up the problem for us all.
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Oct 19, 2013 7:24 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
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Jerome101
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 19, 2013 8:30 AM (in response to ljguadagnini)
I depend alot on my Iphone and this Wifi greyed out issue is really getting to me!! This caused me to lose some business, but I'm sure I will make up for that in Andriod World. Switching back to andriod should have never switched to apple in the first place.
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Deanmort13
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 19, 2013 9:22 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
4s owner in the same boat as everyone else.
I setup a service call with apple on Monday this week and was told it's quite a common hardware failure. When I asked why I should be paying for a new phone I was advised to book an appointment in store. Well I've just returned from my appointment with a "genius" who told me that when the update is installing if any component is weak when installing it will be permanently disabled. Was then told £150 for a new phone which I declined.
I've had iPhones for 4 years now but due to this issue and apple washing their hands of any responsibility it will be my last.
Disappointed that a premium product has such poor backup from the manufacturer. If it was only my phone and not thousands of others I'd have probably paid for a new phone but I'll never give apple another penny again.
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Coatezy
Re: WIFI disabled - Greyed out since iOS 7 update on iphone 4s
Oct 19, 2013 11:16 AM (in response to Tarrantion82)
Same problem with my partners iPhone 4s. Restored the device but still no luck. Going to book an appointment but it sounds like we wont have much luck as it is just over a year old.
Nexus 5 time I think for both of us.
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