You ever watch the Twilight zone? Walking out of CaliPhoneya will leave you saying "wtf just happened?". I might be a little scarred... This is NOT a professional or authorized phone repair shop. This is 2 guys who rented a space and slapped a sign on the door. The inside decor was a red flag but I'm just too hopeful and optimistic and sometimes regret it later. This was one of those times. When the LCD on my iphone 5s came loose (not cracked) and digitized I wanted to take it to a good place for a quick repair. The closest place I found to Fallbrook is Vista. Normally i would go to oceanside or carlsbad but I didn't feel like driving 45 min to get my phone fixed. CaliPhoneya had 6 good reviews on google and 30 min from my house. So i crossed my fingers and said lets hope they're good. They told me they'd fix it in 45 min to an hour. i was also told that he was putting on an "original Apple LCD with a refurbished glass". I went to run some errands, came back and it was done. yey. $105 ($100 repair plus $5 plastic screen protector.) When I got home i noticed a slight yellow line across the bottom of the screen. The next morning i saw a more visible yellow line across the top of the screen (image attached). Now had I paid $30 for this new LCD, i wouldn't mind it. But since it cost me $105, I called them and they said to drop by and they'll take a look at it. After a 30 min drive, I show up and they're still closed. The man had failed to inform me that they open at 11am. When I called they told me they were running 15 min behind. Finally they open and I bring in my phone and they told me they will "play around with it" and to give them an hour or hour and a half. I had my 1 year old with me so this did not make me happy. An hour later they called my sister's phone and told her they needed a new LCD but were out of stock and it would take a few days to get one. At that point I just wanted my phone back and a refund so I can get it fixed elsewhere the same day. My sister went in to pick up my phone while I stayed in the car with my son. The man inside did not ask for ID or a receipt and actually let her take my phone. I think I was the only business they've had in days because when she said shes there to pick up her sister's phone he immediately brought my phone to her. The 2nd screen he put on was not the one he had replaced it with the first time, nor was it the original screen I came in with. This one had cracks and debris and glue stain under the glass. He also put a "brand new screen protector" on top of this cracked screen which also had air bubbles and a scratch on it. My sister said it didn't look new and he got so pissed about her picking it apart, he just ripped it off the screen. She asked for a refund and for the original screen we brought in. He then went and replaced it for a third time (took 5 min) and put on a completely CRACKED screen..(image attached) She then tells him this isn't the original screen we came in with, he clearly got aggravated and replied "at least this screen works, the one she came in with didn't even work" Why did he not give me my original screen back? Because he will probably slap it on someone else's phone and charge $100 for it. I feel like my iPhone got raped and barely made it out alive. I finally went to A-Z Wireless in Carlsbad to now have it repaired the correct way, Rahim took it apart right in front of me and informed me 1. the sensor is broken, screws were missing, and there was a missing panel inside. This would now cost me an ADDITIONAL $65 to repair on top of $100 for a new LCD. He also informed me about their LCD screens being same quality as Apple but not original apple LCDs, and that no one's legally allowed to sell Apple screens besides Apple. Now if the guy at CaliPhoneya did not break my sensor, he should have been able to identify this problem and notify me about it: he did not which proved to me his lack of iphone knowledge. Rahim at A-Z wireless also informed me that the only way the yellow line appears on a screen (that first repair attempt at CaliPhoneya) is when the incorrect glue is used to glue the lcd screen to the phone, when it dries and thickens at the edges creating a pressure at the edges hence the yellow line. This is something a professional knows and can identify immediately and not need to play around with it to figure it out. Not only do they not know what they're doing, they're also egotistical about it. A good business should have the customer's satisfaction as their main goal even if that means a refund. I would go back and demand the extra $65 they cost me in repairs, but lets face it, they will deny they did anything wrong and not give me any money back. All their 1 star yelp review replies clearly all point the blame at the customer. read more

CaliPhoneYa Techs - I got a refund, and a cracked screen to go along with it, not my original. - IT Services & Computer Repair Near Me - Vista, California

Where to begin... I've used these guys a couple times and my last experience pretty much sealed the deal on looking for a new place for phone repairs. I have an HTC One... When my screen cracked, it was a simple line right down the middle. Called for a replacement and was told I would have to pay a 50% deposit (which I did via PayPal within 5 minutes) because they had to order the screen. I had to follow up multiple times on different days to find out the status of the screen being shipped. When the screen arrived 8 days later I took the phone in. When I got it back it was in worse condition than when I got it. 1. The screen wasn't staying in the phone, literally the edges were lifting up. Offered to put more glue on the screen and had me keep a rubber band on it (which didn't work in the long run). 2. Power button was Jacked up. I mean, seriously I had to dig my nail into the power button to turn the phone on or off. 3. Ordered me an AT&T shell when I have Sprint. 4. GPS radio no longer worked. Worked fine when I brought it in. 5. Edges of the phone were marred from them attempting to separate the body. The thing that bothered me the most is that the owner was quick to respond to texts when it came to being paid but when I text him again and said "The GPS is no longer working" I received no response. EVER. The only reason I got my screen fixed in the first place was to warranty out my phone. After having an AT&T shell instead of Sprint, I had to go to 3 different Sprint locations before someone was willing to warranty replace. Regardless of if I was going to warranty the phone or not, I want everyone who may use their service that these are the potential issues you'll run in to. The only reason I gave 3 stars instead of one is because they gave me a discount for them using an AT&T donor phone and the owner finally responded after 5 months. read more

CaliPhoneYa Techs - Amount of response I got after learning my GPS no longer worked. - IT Services & Computer Repair Near Me - Vista, California

This place is amazing I have broken almost all of my devices that I pay for and CaliphoneYa fixes it every time I highly recommend CaliPhoneYa tech, trust me they can fix anything! read more

CaliPhoneYa Techs - IT Services & Computer Repair Near Me - Vista, California

It is 10:18 as I write this, this stores hours are posted as 10:00-6:00. I called the posted phone number (at 10:04 after being greeted by a locked door) and the man who answered said he was at the bank and would be here in 10 minutes. I don't care how great your product or service is, keep to your posted hours! Business 101. Time now is 10:20am. If I wasn't picking something up I would go somewhere else. Very bad business manners... Update: they (two of them) finally arrived at 10:23. One of them could have (and should have) been here at opening and let the other make a bank run. I know this isn't their first time being late to their business, as my husband ran into the same thing when dropping off our iPad to be fixed. read more

Just pass. They seemed like they would be great, did the job (screen repair on iphone 3gs) quickly- actually while working on another job yet seemed to multitask well. BUT, the screen had many problems, it wasn't installed correctly. I took it back, they did a so so job repair for free, while he was watching a video on the computer. They are polite, they are nice enough, but they don't really do a great job. My screen is on the clock, only a matter of time until it needs repair again. It wasn't put in flush, the button didn't work properly, and after the 2nd repair there are still gaps between the frame and screen. Just try somewhere else, these are two guys who began a partnership and kinda think they are too cool. read more

I jacked my iPad up about as much as I possibly could. Brought it in and the guys fixed it quick and I was back at it in no time. Came back a few weeks later because it started to bug again and they did a bit more work on it, free of charge which was sweet. It worked for a while again but I am pretty sure that something was messed up internally and it wasnt just a quick fix so they bought it from me for about as much as I spent on the repair. Spot on guys keep up the good work. Will bring my devices to you in the future. read more

I've gone here twice for help with a rooted device. While I normally have been able to root my devices and get them going with custom ROMS, I've had some issues with Verizon devices, and Rich saved my bacon. They helped save what I thought were two bricked devices. Price and same day turn around make this the only place I'll ever go, even though I don't live in Vista anymore. read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would! DO NOT GO HERE!!! After contacting 10 places this was the best quote I got, $75. My husband took my phone in to get a new screen. It took them 45 minutes and then rang him up saying he owed $90 to which he fought saying that was not the amount we discussed. After 30 minutes they finally let him pay the $75. When I got my phone back I tried to make a call and the speaker did not work I could only hear them on speaker phone! There was also a chip on the bottom of my phone which then caused it to crack AGAIN!! I contacted them about both issues and they said to bring it in and they would fix it free of charge. I brought it in today and the guy working was super rude saying this was not his work nor would he replace it for free after awhile of arguing he said he could fix it for $40 I was just so fed up that I agreed since he wouldn't do a refunded for the crap service provided. If you want your phone to be screwed up or waste your money go here otherwise find someone better worst customer service read more

I have had two phones fixed here so far, and they really do a phenomenal job in such a short time! It is is convenient and they are super customer friendly! my first fix, i received a faulty screen, i drove right back once the line appeared and the fixed the issue asap! Never had a problem with that phone again! 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone in need of a fix or tuneup! read more

I have been waiting for a year to get the screen on my iphone 4 fixed. I have kids that have played with it and dropped it multiple times so it was in pretty bad shape. I finally decided to get it fixed because I started having problems with my home button too. I called and spoke with Rich and he told me I could come in but it may be an hour or so wait because he was the only one working today. Luckily when I got there he was free and happy to get right to fixing it. I think it took him about 20-25 minutes while I sat and read a magazine. He was friendly and helpful and I'm glad I took it to a professional. It was so worth the quick trip because now it is like new! I can't believe I wasted so much time trying to read things with the upper left corner of my screen shattered. I will definitely recommend my friends use this place. read more

these guys are jerks. couldnt even tell me where the dang place was other than "a blue building on S. santa fe" took me like 40 mins to find it. Arrived 20 mins before closing. they shooed me out the door saying my iphone didnt have a fix. took it to Aplus in Encinitas lower price quicker service. EDITTT------they murderedmy mother board and damaged thescrews..had to get aused one off of craigslist this place sucks read more

Took my phonw in for a broken LCD screen. Got my phone back with a broken mic owners didn't fix it or really offer a solution. So I went in with a broken screen, came back with no mic. Rip off read more

Helpful, friendly and well-priced. In and out in 25 minutes. I had an issue with the install and the owner took care of it in 5 minutes free of charge. read more

Been here twice (iPhone 4 and 5, water damage both times). Labor and parts costs are reasonable, cost about $60-$70 each time total. Staff was professional and informative, never tried to upsell us or anything. Would definitely recommend them. read more

This place is awesome! Came here in a bind when my MacBook charger stopped working and my computer was down to 30% battery. Didn't want to spend $100 at the Apple store and didn't have time to order a new charger on Amazon. Daniel who owns the shop sold me his old charger at a rate lower than even Amazon. I'm super impressed by his customer service and would recommend this store to anyone for computer or phone issues! They saved me! read more

I got to say this place is awesome I droped my phone earlier this morning and the LCD screen went out I freaked out cuz my life was over lol went online found this place on craigslist called the people at the store I told him my problem they said it could've been one of two things I brought the phone and he looked it over he replaced my screen and I was in and out of there within 25 minutes friendly service very professional I will recommend all my friends to this place I got to say I got love for CALIPHONEYA!! read more

Usually do not write reviews, but want to share my story since there aren't too many reviews about iPads. Screen broke - called and said for iPad Air was $100 and they had the screen available - went and got it replaced in no time - explained they have a 90 warranty. Great! Quick and good service. Well, some minor issues with the screens and home button was not working properly so went back and they fixed the button. Well, got home and the screen was not working well - opening programs and not working in some areas. Went back and they replaced it with a new screen at no cost as part of the warranty. All times I went guys were polite and took care of the problem. So, screen and button are better and working great. Now the issue I have is that the screen in one of the corners is lifting. Went back to have them glue it back. Well, keeps lifting so, yes, went back. He said that it looks like the Frame or base of iPad is slightly bent so might be causing it to lift. Suggested to get a different cover and actually gave me one he had in display at no cost. "It should do it", he said that last time but corner keeps lifting. Decided to go again to talk and see if he will help me understand and brainstorm solutions....we spoke for a while. No work was done at this time - doesn't want to keep opening the iPad and frame looks bent. Asked if the screen could be bent since it looks funky in one area and said that usually doesn't happen. So, this is my story. So far screen still working properly. Guys seemed nice and calm every time I went back - took care of me quickly and worked on finding a solution to my problems. They told me not to hesitate to come again if there is any other problems. Will see what happen in the remaining days on the warranty. read more

I'm so clumsy I break my phone a lot. These guys fix my phone in 10 minutes and don't charge a crazy amount of money. AND now my phone is pink AND sparkley. I love it!! read more

Very helpful and cheaper then most iphone repair shops! Also they have a quick turnaround time, great place, would recommend!

I waited a month to write this review just in case something happened with the repair. Nothing but good things to say. They quoted me fairly and finished right on time. Even got a clear protection film without asking. Phone works great. Thanks guys. read more

These guys are extremely helpful again!!! Beware to all ......They have moved just down the street to 954 Santa Fe read more

I just went in today to get a cracked Iphone 4 screen replaced and battery replaced. The guy fixed it in 25 minutes and I was out of there. I did call in first and they did have the parts in stock. I also had a Nokia Lumia 928 screen repaired there before and they did great on that one too. read more

These Guys are awesome, very good customer service. Very knowledgeable on all cell phone products.. Good Business read more

These guys were OUTSTANDING! Aaron offered to come to me and pick up the phone (a cracked iPhone screen) since I had no transportation. But I found a ride and went to the store where Daniel took care of me before I could finish a game of billiards ( yes there's a pool table there)! Thumbs up!!! read more

Took my phone in to have the broken glass replaced. Price was fair and location was close. They got it done quick and all appeared fine. But after looking closely,I could see fingerprints UNDER the glass. In addition,the glass had started to separate and pop up from the LCD in one corner. Took it back and they seemed helpful and willing to help. I was assured they would take care of the fingerprints and the glass. Came back to pick it up and looked closely this time. Fingerprints and smudges under the glass were MUCH worse. I was told they couldnt do anything about it,and that if they tried to wipe it again (under the glass),it could make it worse. In addition I received no receipt for the work. As of now the glass has started to come up on the same corner again. It now has dust getting in between the glass and LCD due to the corner coming up all the time. These guys certainly seemed friendly and nice enough,but i would not use them again. read more

After calling every place in San Diego to fix the cracked screen on my Ssmsung Galaxy S3, the prices were outrages from $180 to 350 bucks. No one would even try fixing the glass only. I found Caliphoneya techs on craigslist and shot on down. After ordering the part, It only took 40 min to fix and cost me 80 bucks. Plus I got to change the color of my S3 from white to Brick Red which with the white button looks really good. Dude was really cool. By the way, I think its stupid to give a bad review to someone because you cant find an address. Besides it in fact being a blue buildind with 3 and five foot cell phone banners hanging all over, there's also a giant 1275 on the building.And get this, its on the odd side og the road on the 1200 block of South Santa Fe. I realize u maybe a little lost since your iphone is broke, but really, learn how street addresses work in California before wasting good space on ignorant reviews. Anyways use thede guys. Theyre friendly, professional, and knowledgable. Oh, and if u have half a brain, really easy to find. read more

Took my iPhone in about a week ago to get a cracked screen fixed. First off, the store is a weird place. Seems to be more of a boys hang-out club than a business. A VERY interesting business model to say the least. After they repaired my phone all seemed good... but within a couple of days I noticed yellowing around the corners of the screen, there were two small bubbles in the middle & one of the corners is loose and not fully pushed into the phone. Plainly put, not the quality of work I paid for. I would suggest going somewhere that actually knows what they are doing. read more

Got my iPhone 3gs repaired here. New lock button and home button alignment. Also threw in a free screen protector. Feels like new. I was a walk-in and they were able to fix it while I waited, took around 20-30 minutes (on a Thursday around 3:00pm). Highly recommended. read more

They fixed the phone and gave us a free glass screen protector. Glad they took care of the problem. I'd probably go back if I needed a phone fixed as long as they take care of it the first time around. read more

Came in to have my iPhone 6s screen to be fixed. And less than 20 min later it was good as new. Can't beat convenience. I did my fair share of calling around vista/Oceanside/San Marcos area and his price was more than fair. Also other repair shops suggested it will take from 45 min to a few hours so 20 min, in and out, is where I was sold. With a pool table inside to pass time, would come back again for any phone repairs and computers. read more

I called to get a price quote for iPhone 6s repair cracked screen. Per Daniel 85.00 out the door. Took phone in & wow with in 15 mins repair was completed. Great customer service!! Thanks Daniel. I will be referring customers: ) fyi not to mention I called around north county every where else 100.00 or more. Can't beat caliphone. read more

Was having an issue with my iPhone 4. The phone would randomly power itself down throughout the day. I took the phone in and they replaced the battery. He swapped it out right there in about 5 minutes and charged me a very fair price. Have had the phone for several weeks now with the new battery, and it works like a charm. Great service! read more

Rich was very quick and professional in repairing my computer! Highly recommended, quick, and fair rates too! Thanks guys!

I hate writing bad reviews because it effects the jobs and livelihoods of real people but this place definitely deserves one. Maybe it will help them in the future with customer service. Fake Reviews has created a decievingly high star rating at this place. Yea they fixed my phone but geez felt very awkward being in there, like as if I was wasting their time. Guys working there are rude, have no manners, no knowledge of customer service, or appreciate your business. You know how when you walk into a store you expect to be greeted with a nice hello, how's it going, or a how may I help you? You walk in here and the employees hiding behind their computer moniters are staring at you like what do you want? Then I say, "I called earlier about my phone getting repairs? The employee's condescending response, "Yea? I get a lot of calls for that." I almost walked out in anger but decided to just get my cracked phone screen fixed since I was already here.The DMV has better customer service than this place. You want to be treated with respect and appreciation, don't expect it from this place. read more

Ok it started with a failing charging port on my tmobile g2x. googled phone repair and this place came up called ask if it could be repaired. owner said no problem $45. i had just upgraded my phone so i was giving this one to my son. I dropped the phone off on a thursday picked it up a week later. put a sim in it to give it to my son and it wouldnt accept the sim. the charging port worked great. tried to hard boot no luck.I was confused why it wouldnt work. then i checked to make sure it was my phone and was suprised to see that the emi number was different than the one on the original box. the shell was my original but the mother board was not the one i gave to the shop. more to come. i have to go see the owner a nnd see if maybe he was working on 2 and mixed them up. After thinking about possible senarios.i took the time to call t mobile. they told me to block the emi and if it got resolved i could lift it and use the phone. when i got to the shop and explained the situation. the owner the asian kid said he didnt have any idea how the motherboard got switched and insisted that it was the only g2x that was brought in. I expressed my dissapointment and argued that i didnt change it. I purchased this phone ,and all my phones from costco. long story short he just played dumb till i gave up the argument. I guess if i had to do it again I would make a note one the invoice of the emi.shame on me.when i told him that i put a block on the emi he quickly asked what did you do that for. I recommend avoiding this business . definetly make a note of all parts of your phone before leaving it to be repaired at any shop. my next stop is BBB. read more

After being strung along by another company in Vista on Melrose Avenue who kept saying that the shipment for the glass for the phone would be in, I ordered a replacement glass for my LG Optimus Pro E980. The other store had the white glass/screen in stock but not the black and said that a shipment was due Wednesday, then Thursday, then "I don't know why it hasn't been sent." So I called and ordered a screen on Friday and they said that it would be in the following Tuesday and that they would give me a call. They took my CC info but not my name, which I thought was really odd and I even offered it to them. No need, they said and just had my first name and phone number. First bad gut feeling. So Tuesday arrives and no call by 5pm. So I called and they said that they had left messages on a number that was one digit off from my number. Weird. The screen had been in the store. So I rushed over to the store before they closed at 7pm and walked into a very unconventional store. More like someone's garage with display cases to separate you from their workspaces/office area. I told them that I had called and they took my phone and said be back in 30 minutes. They didn't take my name and I am either stupid or too trusting. Thoughts of identity theft immediately went through my head. How easy is it for someone to just get stuff off your phone. I quieted those thoughts and hoped that they were just the usual tech types. They installed the glass and I paid the remainder of the cost, since they took a deposit over the phone. The glass looked brand new and the phone is a little less responsive to the touch on certain screens, but it feels like it did. It hasn't been a month yet, just a week and I hope that there will be no problems. You have a 30 day guarantee. The really weird thing is that the following Monday, I get a call from my bank's credit card services company saying that there is fraudulent activity on my credit card, which I had used last at this store. Someone had my CC number and was trying to buy travel bookings, Walmart purchases, pet products with my card number. I called the Cali Techs to tell them and to make sure that their system was secure and they assured me that it was. I don't want to accuse anyone of wrongdoing but if there is mischief afoot here, I have my eye on it. Otherwise, I would pay differently next time. read more

If i could i would give them 0 stars.they are the cheapest place around but its for a reason.the service is crap.i took a phone in to get the cracked screen replaced and they did it fast.to fast. it seemed good at first.than i noticed the coners strted getting loose and unconnected from the phone. than my screen cracked just by pushing on the screen to text.dirt started getting under the screen than the screen started messing up.wouldnt read my fingers and started pushing its own things, i took it in to them and they said i had to buy a new screen for them to fix it.so i left and went some where else.this new place said that the last people where the reason it cracked again,they left broken glass from before under the screen they replaced and it didnt actually crack my screen the broken glass actually cracked the phones screen not the digitizer screen.so my phone is done. they new place fixed it where i can touch the screen again and put another screen on it but the cracks are still there from the broken glass from pushing down on it. DO NOT GO HERE.THEY ARE HORRIBLE!! read more