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My phone wasn't working properly vs My phone was faulty

Both sentences are grammatically correct, but 'My phone wasn't working properly' suggests that the phone had some issues but doesn't necessarily mean it was defective, and 'my phone was faulty' directly implies that the phone had a defect or malfunction. The choice between the two depends on the specific situation and the level of severity you want to convey.
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Last updated: November 01, 2024 • 12377 views

My phone wasn't working properly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the phone was not functioning correctly or as expected. It implies that there were issues with the phone's performance.

Examples:

  • My phone wasn't working properly, so I had to take it to the repair shop.
  • I couldn't make calls because my phone wasn't working properly.
  • She missed an important call because her phone wasn't working properly.
  • The software update fixed the issue, and now my phone is working properly.
  • After dropping it in water, my phone wasn't working properly.
  • Jan 1, 2021 ... awesome wedding photos for our 1 year anniversary, but my phone wasn't working properly, and I've really been lacking on posting about my ...
  • Nov 4, 2013 ... My phone wasn't working properly and it seemed crazy to leave friends (some of whom I haven't seen in years) just so I could go find a computer ...
  • Apr 12, 2017 ... My phone wasn't working properly, so I had to restore it, deleting everything. Now, when I tried restoring the backup, it's telling me that ...
  • Jun 29, 2019 ... ... my phone, wasn't working properly. I had to uninstall, reinstall, then update my phone to get it working again. Upvote 2. Downvote Award
  • In either case, when my phone wasn't working properly, it took me a moment and just breathing to get my head straight and figure out what was wrong. If you ...
  • Dec 19, 2023 ... ... my phone wasn't working properly to get the said discount. They were so nice I would've felt mean turning them away. I'm especially mad at ...
  • May 24, 2018 ... I did bring a compass and maps of the trails just incase my phone wasn't working properly. DSC_0237 DSC_0241. DSC_0246. There where some ...
  • Jun 21, 2016 ... I couldn't take pictures because my phone wasn't working properly so I waited until morning and called a friend to come take the pictures ...
  • Nov 28, 2020 ... But it seemed that the notification in my phone wasn't working properly either. So after all the final config I posted here, was working ...

Alternatives:

  • My phone was malfunctioning.
  • My phone was acting up.
  • My phone was not functioning correctly.
  • My phone was not operating as it should.
  • My phone was not working as expected.

My phone was faulty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to directly state that the phone had a defect or malfunction. It implies that the phone was not in proper working condition due to a specific issue.

Examples:

  • I returned the phone because it was faulty.
  • The technician confirmed that the phone was faulty and needed repairs.
  • The warranty covered the replacement of the phone because it was faulty.
  • She received a refund for the phone because it was faulty.
  • The store exchanged the phone for a new one because it was faulty.
  • Sep 8, 2019 ... My phone was faulty But I have repaired it. It actually contacted some virus which shut it down. We kick on back to Dunchester and krypton ...
  • Nov 10, 2017 ... I thought my phone was faulty, too. I was soooooo mad! I was waiting for this phone anxiously, and then "it didn't work", or so I thought ...
  • Feb 26, 2018 ... Definition of my phone has fault. I think you mean "My phone was faulty"?
  • Mar 22, 2018 ... I was worried about that too. Turns out my phone was faulty. My phone is now worth more than my car.
  • Nov 11, 2020 ... ... my phone was faulty . however ive read the comments on here about simply cleaning the port out with a dry tooth brush . having done so its ...
  • Dec 8, 2018 ... ... my phone was faulty. I'm in the process of getting it switched out. It sounds like you have tried a lot of things; Contact support and go ...
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... ... my phone was faulty. None of my employees can receive short code texts from ADP either. You will have to work with AMEX support or just use ...
  • Sep 20, 2023 ... I escalated the issue as I was told that the warranty doesn't cover water damage. I question this, as my phone was faulty as it didn't protect ...
  • Feb 25, 2011 ... What can I do to get a YAFFS filesystem (or plain 'FAT') on this card? n.b. As a side note, my phone was faulty. It now works fine with ...

Alternatives:

  • My phone had a defect.
  • My phone was defective.
  • My phone was not working due to a fault.
  • My phone was not functioning properly due to a defect.
  • My phone was not in working order.

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