My iPhone died. (Stopped charging). Went in to replace it. Natara helped out, asked me some questions about whether I use the phone while it's plugged in. I replied no. Was gonna buy the phone and go. She asked if we had the "old chargers" (type with the USB) and I replied yes. She then told me that if I charge my new phone with the old chargers, or cords it would ruin the phone and ruin the life of the phone. $100 more later, I left with my new phone, new charger, and new wireless charging pad.
Just got off a chat with Santiago from AT&T.
Santiago said "As long as the plug, cord, etc is (From Apple) or it's (For Apple)it's fine.
So dopey me, I thought Natara was helping me, however, she was padding her bill and made sure to tell me to give her a high rating on the survey that was to come.
BTW, Santiago just did the same thing while trying to backpedal on all the information he shared with me when I shared this very experience with him.
I won't ever go back to this store.
Even though it's gonna take longer, I'll deal with AT&T online.
Transcript with Santiago below.
DATE/TIME: 2024-04-19 10:35:57
Connected to live agent.
Santiago is here to help!
Santiago : Hi! My name is Santiago. I'm happy to help! Let's get started.
Santiago : How can I help you today?
Me : Just got a new IPhone 14. Does charging a newer phone with the old chargers ruin the phone?
Santiago : Allow me to explain.
Santiago : I'm happy to help you with the information for you new device and the old chargers. Can I
get your name?
Me : Aaron. Can you answer my question?
Santiago : Sure!!
Santiago : Are the old chargers from iPhone?
Me : Yes.
Santiago : Perfect!!
Santiago : in this case you would have no problem, however I recommend that you buy a new charger
for the iPhone 14, to be sure that nothing bad would happen to your new device, however being from
Apple the charger would not be a problem
Me : I just ordered some from AT&T. Should I cancel the order and order from IPhone?
Santiago : No. Allow me to explain.
Me : Why order a new charger, if , as you said, the apple charger wouldn't be a problem? You already
said you were going to explain, and you have yet to do that
Santiago : If you ordered the new chargers with us there is no problem, what I mean is that the
chargers are for the iPhone, it doesn't matter if you buy it with us or with Apple, it would be the same,
don't worry.
Santiago : I apologize if I didn't explain it well
Me : So. AT&T chargers, "For Apple:" or Apple chargers, if they're old, won't ruin a new iPhone,
or iPad?
Santiago : Yes, I asked if the old charges. Are the old chargers from iPhone?
Santiago : Yes, yoru are right.
Santiago : If they are chargers for these devices will not ruin the Apple devices
Me : Well. Now I'm furious. Natara, at the AT&T store down the street. Told me."DO NOT
CHARGE YOUR NEW IPHONE WITH THE OLD CHARGERS, OR CORDS! IT WILL RUIN YOUR PHONE
AND SHORTEN IT'S LIFE!" So $100 later buying new #### I didn't need . She lied to my face. I'm
###### and going to ruin her on yelp when I'm done. I'm never buying from that store again!
Me : Here I thought she was helping me, and she was ripping me off!
Santiago : Allow me to explain.
Me : You already have.
Santiago : I know how important it is for you to be able to have the correct information, if the
chargers are from Apple it will not affect the devices, however we always recommend new
chargers for the new devices to be able to take more care of them and be more sure that they
will not affect the device, for safety reasons and care of the device we recommend it
Me : Nice try.
Me : Is it bad to keep an Iphone/ipad plugged in, if it's at ***% charge?
Me : "From" Apple, or "For" apple?
Santiago : Yes, although currently the devices already have technology that allows the load to
be cut off when they reach ***%, we recommend not leaving them connected when they
reach 100%
Santiago : To increase the battery life of your device
Santiago : Do you know someone who would like to join your plan, such as a family member,
friend, etc? I ask you this because we currently have excellent offers on our devices, watches
and tablets or iPads, and you can take advantage of the multiline discount to save money.
Me : Have a nice day Santiago. BTW. You should be a politician. You have no problem changing
your story in mid sentence. Thanks for being part of the problem and not part of the solution.
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