Offering a Replacement Phone

This service covers you against various kinds of trouble including water exposure, damage and loss, and can be used up to twice a year.
If you experience issues with your device, the Mobile Device Protection Service entitles you to a replacement phone (refurbished product) within two days from when the application was made.

Shop Replacement service which you can get a replacement phone on the day you visit the shop if you find the shop that has your model in stock is also available.

Customers considering applying for compensation (replacement)

  • Apply online (10% discount on fee)
  • Check the user guide, phone replacement procedures, and how to apply

PDFHow to Apply for Compensation Online [PDF format:1,950KB] (in Japanese only)

  • If you are applying for compensation for a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad

PDFHow to Set Up "Find My iPhone/iPad" and "Mark As Lost" [PDF format:429KB] (in Japanese only)

Other application methods
Apply by Phone
Apply at docomo Shop

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  • Applicable Issues

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    Water exposure, damage beyond repair, loss, theft, breakage, and malfunction

    • This service is not applicable to some kinds of trouble, such as minor damage such as scratches, dirt, and paint peeling off, trouble resulting from disasters, intentional damage, phone modifications. For details, please see the PDFTerms of Use [PDF format:822KB] (in Japanese only) for Mobile Device Protection Service.
  • Flow for Using the Services

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    You can select the method to receive your replacement phone from either Replacement Phone Delivery or Shop Replacement.

    Delivery of a replacement phone

    A replacement phone will be delivered within two days from when the application was made whether it be your home or office.

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    1. Only from a DOCOMO mobile phone or docomo Smartphone.
    2. The toll-free number may not be accessible from some IP phones.
    3. Delivery of a replacement phone within two days from when the application was made may not be possible for some areas such as remote islands or because of factors such as the application timing and delivery conditions.
    • Please apply for compensation within 30 days of the trouble occurring. In case of theft or loss, please apply after suspending service and notifying the police. (DOCOMO may confirm information such as the notification receipt number issued by the police, person who accepted the notification, name of the police station where the notification was accepted, and the date and time.)
      Please send the old phone to DOCOMO within 10 days including the compensation application reception date specified in "Delivered Item Details". Be sure to check notes about return in "Service Guidelines", which is supplied with the replacement phone.
      If you would like to transfer data from your old phone, please do so yourself before sending it.
    • If the SIM was unlocked on the phone that was experiencing issues, the replacement phone will generally be provided with the SIM unlocked.
      However, eSIM-compatible models are provided with the SIM locked due to the nature of the models.
      After receiving the replacement phone, you will need to visit a docomo Shop to receive the SIM unlock code and unlock the SIM by yourself.
  • NEWWEB Wari

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    If you apply for delivery of a replacement phone via Web (My docomo), you will get a 10% discount on the subscriber's expenses.

    PDFHow to Apply for Compensation Online [PDF format:1,950KB] (in Japanese only)

  • NEWExpress Delivery

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    A replacement phone will be delivered within four hours*4 after the completion of the service application to Tokyo's 23 wards and Osaka-shi, Osaka.

    You can use express delivery if you apply for compensation between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This option costs you an additional shipping fee of ¥3,300 (incl. tax).

    If a replacement phone is not delivered a certain period to you because you were not at home when it was delivered or the address was incorrect, the application for compensation will be canceled.

    1. Delivery of a replacement phone might be delayed due to bad weather or delivery conditions. Reception time might be shorten or acceptance of applications would be suspended during terms expecting traffic jams such as Obon festival and New Year's holidays.
  • NEWShop Replacement

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    If you find a docomo Shop that has your model in stock, you can get a replacement phone on the day you visit the shop.

    The defective phone will be exchanged for a replacement phone.
    If the data in the defective phone needs to be transferred, transfer the data yourself before visiting the shop.

    Applicable issues

    Water exposure, damage beyond repair, breakage and malfunction (not applicable to loss or theft).

    Applicable models

    Some AndroidTM smartphone models

    • The available models differ depending on the shop.

    Charge

    ¥22,000 (incl. tax) is charged for each replacement in addition to the subscriber's usual monthly expenses.

  • Maximum Number of Uses (Compensations) and Expenses

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    You can use the service up to twice a year regardless of whether you select Replacement Phone Delivery or Shop Replacement.

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    • The number of compensation times is not reset even if you cancel the service and then subscribe again.
    • The initial date of use and the number of compensation times are not reset even if you change the phone applicable for protection.

    Subscriber's expenses

    The subscriber's expenses vary depending on the Mobile Device Protection Service, your model, and number of times the service was used.

    • If you are not able to send your old phone to DOCOMO, you will be required to pay a penalty for breach of contract.

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection Service subscription

    (incl. tax)

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection Service subscription
    Monthly charge Subscriber's Expenses Penalty charge
    First time Second time
    ¥363 ¥5,500 ¥44,000
    ¥550 ¥8,250 ¥66,000
    ¥825 ¥12,100 ¥88,000
    ¥1,100 ¥132,000
    • If a refurbished product (B product) is selected as a replacement phone or if the device eligible for compensation is docomo Certified (a DOCOMO certified second-hand product), the subscriber's expenses will be ¥4,400 (incl. tax).

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection Service (Applied through May 31, 2019) subscription

    (incl. tax)

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection Service (Applied through May 31, 2019) subscription
    Monthly charge Subscriber's Expenses Penalty charge
    First time Second time
    ¥363 ¥5,500 ¥44,000
    ¥418 ¥5,500 ¥8,800 ¥66,000
    ¥550 ¥8,250

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad (Applied through May 31, 2019) subscription

    (incl. tax)

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection Service for iPhone & iPad (Applied through May 31, 2019) subscription
    Monthly charge Subscriber's Expenses Penalty charge
    First time Second time
    ¥550 ¥8,250 ¥88,000
    ¥660
    ¥825 ¥12,100

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection & Delivery Service (Applied through May 31, 2019) subscription

    (incl. tax)

    Customers with Mobile Device Protection & Delivery Service (Applied through May 31, 2019) subscription
    Monthly charge Subscriber's Expenses Penalty charge
    First time Second time
    ¥308 ¥5,500 ¥8,800 ¥44,000
    ¥330 ¥5,500
    ¥418 ¥5,500 ¥8,800
  • Refurbished Products

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    Refurbished Products
    Item Refurbished products Refurbished products (B Products)
    Overview Refurbished products are phones collected from customers that have been repaired, had their covers replaced, and undergone quality checks, and then reset to the same state as a new product. These are recovered phones that have been collected from customers. Based on docomo standards, the phones have been cleaned, the data removed, and the software initialized without changing the outer cover.
    • Some devices may have visible blemishes due to use that do not affect the function of the device.
    Exterior Exchange Don't exchange
    Initialization Implement Implement
    Subscriber's expenses From ¥5,500 (incl. tax) to ¥12,100 (incl. tax)* ¥4,400 (incl. tax)
    Applicable models docomo Feature Phone, AndroidTM, iPhone, iPad AndroidTM H Series and later, docomo Certified (a DOCOMO certified second-hand product)
    • Subscriber's expenses may vary depending on your type of Mobile Device Protection Service and applicable models. For more details, check PDFTerms of Use [PDF format:822KB] (in Japanese only).
    • If the device eligible for compensation is docomo Certified (a DOCOMO certified second-hand product), a refurbished product (B product) will be offered.

    Refurbished products (B Products)

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    • The actual color, shape, etc. of the phone may differ.
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    • Refurbished products (B Products) are limited in quantity. You may be unable to select this option if we have run out of stock.
    • You will be guided when you apply for Mobile Device Protection Service about our Refurbished Products (B Products) on docomo Online or, Mobile Device Protection Service Center, where stock information can be verified.
    • Due to the nature of Refurbished Products (B Products), we cannot replace phones or cancel your compensation service due to blemishes on replacement phones.
    • Another Refurbished Product (B Product) will be sent when resending a phone to replace a malfunctioning replacement phone.
    • The other content of the compensation service*5 will be the same as a refurbished product.
    1. Check the service conditions in the PDFTerms of Use [PDF format:822KB] (in Japanese only).
  • Notes

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    • Please note that use of the phone may be restricted by methods such as locking the device in cases that fall under the term of service such as application for compensation due to loss or theft. Furthermore, DOCOMO shall bear no responsibility for damages etc. incurred by the subscriber or third parties from such restriction of use.
    • The old phone you send to DOCOMO will usually be refurbished and used as a replacement phone with the service.
    • If you are not able to send your old phone to DOCOMO, you will be required to pay a penalty for breach of contract. If your old phone was lost or stolen, please send your phone to the location designated by DOCOMO should it be found.
    • Please delete all data stored on your old phone that can be deleted before sending it to DOCOMO. (Data includes phonebook, sent and received mail, photos, and other personal data, data related to e-money and points in the IC card [if you use "Osaifu-Keitai" compatible services], data for individual services, and other data.)

    After Using the Mobile Device Protection Service

    In the case of exchanging a device for one with a different subscription type (Xi, 5G, etc.), you may need to change the subscription or reissue a SIM card, depending on your contract details.

    • Your subscription to the Mobile Device Protection Service will remain unchanged.
    • SIM card reissuance cannot be accommodated during service usage.
    • The replacement phone sent to you may not be usable until the change procedure is completed.
    • With the change in subscription type, you will also need to change your billing plan to one that works with your updated subscription.
      Please refer to the billing plan here.

    Cases Requiring Changes in Subscription Type

    If your current subscription matches the combinations in the table below, you will need to change your subscription to the communication service that is compatible with your replacement phone upon receipt.

    DOCOMO will cover any administrative fee that occurs during the change procedure.
    (We will refund the fee following the month of the payment.)

    Cases Requiring Changes in Subscription Type
    Communication Service You Currently Subscribe To Communication Services Supported by Your Phone Communication Services Supported by the Replacement Phone
    FOMA FOMA Xi or 5G
    Xi 5G
    Xi Xi 5G
    Service Points for Subscription Changes
    Service Points for Subscription Changes
    Change Details Service Points
    From FOMA to Xi New windowdocomo Shop/d garden,
    New windowdocomo Online Shop (in Japanese only)
    From FOMA or Xi to 5G New windowdocomo Shop/d garden,
    New windowdocomo Online Shop (in Japanese only),
    docomo Information Center

    If Not Applicable to the "Cases Requiring Changes in Subscription Type"

    The following table provides the notes for cases not covered by the "Cases Requiring Changes in Subscription Type."
    Please note that administrative fees and other charges incurred during the procedures will be borne by the customer.

    If Not Applicable to the "Cases Requiring Changes in Subscription Type"
    Your Current Line Type Notes
    Non-line subscribers Changes to the communication service or reissuance of a SIM card may be required at your current carrier.
    Other than non-line subscribers Depending on the shape of the SIM card in use, you may need to proceed with a SIM card reissuance.

    Automatic d ACCOUNT setting (only for Android compatible handsets sold in or after May 2018)

    • The d ACCOUNT linked to the applied line subscription is automatically set to the replacement phone for the first 14 days from the protection service start date.
    • If the replacement phone is lost before the automatic setting, use Omakase Lock or stop using the phone immediately.
    • If you transfer the replacement phone to any third party, be sure to initialize the phone after the automatic d ACCOUNT setting as the assignee may be able to see your information.

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