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Start a Google Fi device protection claim

Important:

To check your active device protection enrollments and your device protection provider, go to the Google Fi app Fi.

File a claim with Asurion

Check what you need before you start your claim

Before you file a claim for a broken device, try the following:

  • Reboot your device: This can fix many common problems.
  • Try troubleshooting steps: Look up common troubleshooting.

You need to file your claim within 90 days of a failure. For more details, check Asurion's Google Fi device protection terms and conditions.

Learn what happens after you file a claim

  • Pay a deductible: If your claim is approved, you need to pay a deductible for repairs or a replacement.
  • Repair or replacement options: You can have your devices repaired at authorized centers or replaced, depending on damage, type, and availability.
  • Replacement devices: Replacement will be a reconditioned device of like kind and quality or a new device if a reconditioned device isn’t available. Device color can vary depending on availability.

Understand claim limits

  • Mechanical breakdowns: There's no limit to how many claims you can file for mechanical breakdowns.
  • Accidental damage from handling: You're limited to up to 2 approved claims within any rolling 12-month period. Each claim has a maximum value of $1,500. This 12-month period starts from the date of your first repair or replacement.
  • Loss, theft, or physical damage: You're limited to up to 2 approved claims within any rolling 12-month period. Each claim has a maximum value of $1,500. This 12-month period starts from the date of your first repair or replacement.

Learn other important information

  • Google Fi group plans: The purchaser of device protection can file a claim if you’re part of a Google Fi group plan.
  • Extra documents: To process your claim, you might need to provide more documents, like a government ID or proof of loss.
Start your claim

Learn how to start your claim

You can start your claim by going through the Google Fi app.

If your claim is approved, you get an email with the next steps.

If your device is shipped before July 10, 2025, you must file a claim and contact Google Fi support.

Understand what happens after claim approval

Screen repair

If your screen repair claim is approved, to complete the repair, take your device to an authorized repair partner, uBreakiFix(r) by Asurion.

Replacement devices

  1. Shipping: Once your claim is approved, your replacement device ships as early as the next business day. You get an email with a tracking number for your new device and a return shipping label for your broken phone.
  2. Set up your new device: When your replacement arrives, move the SIM card from your old phone to the new one.
  3. Return your old device: Print the return shipping label and send your old device back within 14 days of receiving your replacement. If you don't return it within this timeframe, you're charged an unrecovered equipment fee up to $1,500.

File a claim with Assurant

Check what you need before you start your claim
  • Before you file a claim for a device that’s stopped working, try to reboot it. To fix common issues, try common troubleshooting.
  • File your claim within the time frame indicated in your coverage documents.
  • When your claim is approved, you need to pay a deductible. The deductible is added to your next monthly statement after your replacement device is shipped or your phone is repaired. If you’re on a Google Fi group plan, this is on your group plan owner’s statement.
  • You can have your devices repaired at authorized centers or replaced, depending on damage, type, and availability.
  • Replacement will be a reconditioned device of like kind and quality or a new device if a reconditioned device isn’t available. Device color can vary depending on availability.
  • There’s no limit for covered mechanical breakdown claims. For accidental damage, there’s a limit of up to 2 covered claims in any rolling 12-month period. This is based on the date of the first repair or replacement of no more than $1,500 each. For loss or theft, there’s a limit of up to one covered claim in any rolling 12-month period. This is based on the date of replacement of no more than $1,500.
  • The purchaser of device protection can file a claim if you’re part of a Google Fi group plan.
  • In certain cases, to process your claim, additional documents such as a government-issued ID or proof of loss may be required.
  • If your device is lost or stolen, to suspend your service and protect yourself against unauthorized use, contact Google Fi support.
Start your claim

To file your claim, contact Google Fi support. If your claim is approved, you receive an email with further instructions.

Get a screen repair

To complete the screen repair, print the email and take it to our authorized repair partner, Asurion or uBreakiFix.

Have replacement devices for mechanical breakdown & accidental damage

  1. Once you get the email, you have 24 hours to order your replacement.
  2. After you complete this process, your replacement device ships as early as the next business day. This email also contains a return shipping label for your broken phone.
  3. When you receive your replacement device, remove the SIM card from your broken phone and place it in the new one.
  4. Print the return shipping label you received through email.
  5. Send your old device back within 14 days of getting your replacement. If you don't return your device in the 14-day window, you’re charged an unrecovered equipment fee not more than $1,500.

Have replacement devices for loss & theft

You’re provided with the tracking number.

Eligibility for screen repairs

If the screen is damaged, your device might be eligible for repair with our authorized repair partner.

Eligibility for replacements

You might be entitled to a phone replacement in the following situations:

Mechanical breakdown

You can get a replacement if your device stops working correctly.

  • During the manufacturer's warranty period, you might be eligible for a manufacturer's warranty. There's no charge for a warranty replacement.
  • After the manufacturer's warranty period, if your phone breaks down due to wear and tear, you can get a replacement. However, you need to pay a deductible.

Mechanical breakdown examples include:

  • Problems with charging, turning on, or a frozen screen
  • Defective microphone, speaker, or button
  • Trouble getting Internet or cell signal
Accidental damage

You can file a claim for a Google Fi device protection replacement if your device experienced accidental damage from handling. Examples of accidental damage include when your phone:

  • Was dropped and stopped working
  • Has a cracked screen
  • Got wet and stopped working
Loss or theft

Assurion customers:

Your Google Fi device protection covers devices for up to 2 loss, theft, or physical damage claims in any rolling 12-month period from the date of the first replacement. You can find more details in Asurion's Google Fi device protection terms and conditions.

Plan ahead in case your phone goes missing and learn what you can do if your phone is currently lost or stolen.

Replacement claims aren’t available if:

  • You file an accidental damage for handling claim and have reached the limit of 2 accidental damage claims in a rolling 12-month period. This is based on the date of the first repair or replacement.
  • You file a loss, theft, or physical damage claim and have reached the limit of 2 claims in a rolling 12-month period. This is based on the date of the first repair or replacement.

For support and general program inquiries, contact Google Fi support. To request a copy of the terms and conditions, call 866-745-1749.

Assurant customers:

Google Fi device protection covers devices for up to one loss or theft claim in any one 12-month period from the date of the first replacement. You can find more details in the Google Fi device protection brochure.

Plan ahead in case your phone goes missing and learn what you can do if your phone is currently lost or stolen.

Replacements aren’t available if:

  • You file a claim for accidental damage and have reached the claim limit of 2 accidental damage claims in a rolling 12-month period. This is based on the date of the first repair or replacement
  • You file a loss or theft claim and have reached the claim limit of one loss or theft claim in a rolling 12-month period. This is based on the date of the first replacement.

For user support and general program inquiries, contact Google Fi support. To request a sample copy of the terms and conditions specific to your state, call 866-450-5185.

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