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The Problem with having an InnJoo Device in Kenya

You’ve heard of InnJoo products. I have written on quite a few of these devicesΒ here.

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InnJoo is a company based in Dubai. They describe themselves as a

…technical startup born with internet DNA …one of the fastest-growing company… providing smart devices as well as software services in the Middle East and Africa area.

And they have very nice products. For example the InnJoo One. I could go on all day about the One as it is a very well, and beautifully built device. Read my review of its specifications here. I want one already.

The problem with InnJoo products in Kenya however is this: theΒ company doesn’t yet have offices in Kenya. Currently they are only partnering with Jumia. I have however learnt that they have a Nigerian branch.

It becomes a risk having a device when the company doesn’t have a branch in your country. For example:

  • What happens when my screen breaks?
  • What happens when I have software issues?
  • Where do I take my phone?
  • Who is to trust, in terms of phone repairers, with InnJoo products?
  • Whom do I contact on Social Media to explain certain stuff to me?

I might not be fully aware but what I currently know is that InnJoo doesn’t have offices in Kenya. If at all they do, then their presence is not being felt on social media. People with phone issues don’t yet know where to report/take their phones for repair. And who can trust these fake repairers?

When Infinix officially decided to delve in to the market with the Infinix Hot and the Hot Note, this was one of my worries: where do I take my phone in case of any issues. However, I later learnt that both Tecno and Infinix issues, as they are owned by one company, are reported to Carlcare services.

So now when getting an InnJoo phone, whether the Fire or the Note, know that in the event that you face any challenges or damages to your phone, there currently is no way, legitimate way, to have it fixed.

I might be wrong. If there are InnJoo centres anywhere in the country, feel free to tell me in the comment sections below.

Dickson Otieno

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  1. Maurice
    Maurice shared name · 7 years ago

    I had an Injoo Max 2, it was overheating like an oven! It later packed up and nowhere to get help, I threw it away!!

  2. De Sila
    De Sila shared name · 7 years ago

    Am still stuck with my Injoo Dinosaur since april2017 I broke the display and no technician to fix it.
    any referrals!?

  3. kipkorir
    kipkorir shared name · 7 years ago

    Comment:My Max3 screen broke where do i replace and how much will it cost me?

    1. evangelyne kasinga
      evangelyne kasinga shared name · 6 years ago

      replacing the screen ranges between 3k n 4k but i chose to buy a new phone. however, my screen is very intact and new in case you need one.

      1. Cornelius
        Cornelius shared name · 4 years ago

        Hey, is it injoo fire pro. Am looking for a screen. Mine fell down and went off.

      2. Cornelius
        Cornelius shared name · 4 years ago

        In need of injoo fire pro screen.

  4. mbugua
    mbugua shared name · 8 years ago

    Hi. Just enquiring if there is someone who has come accross innjoo max 4 pro to give me more information about it including its price in kenya, please

  5. Denniso55788764
    Denniso55788764 shared name · 8 years ago

    How do I get touchscreen,and back cover for my innjoo max 2??

  6. Isaiah Nasilai
    Isaiah Nasilai shared name · 9 years ago

    I took my injoo F 3 for charging system and it definately Lost network ..How do you assist me.

  7. mwangi
    mwangi shared name · 9 years ago

    where do I get battery for innjoo Fire and this phone is getting really hot it’s only 8months old

  8. FAITH
    FAITH shared name · 9 years ago

    I bought injoo Max 2 phone one year now and my screen cracked a small bit, now its hanging, no response to touch around the crack. Can i get another screen???

  9. elizabeth
    elizabeth shared name · 10 years ago

    DENNIS,how did you reach them /please?

  10. Nelly
    Nelly shared name · 10 years ago

    My Injoo Halo x does not respond when i press the power button. it responds sometimes but most times does not respond and am worried now. Its only two weeks old.

  11. bryancollin ngeno
    bryancollin ngeno shared name · 10 years ago

    hey guys my innjoo max 3 phone’s is broken coz it only displays…light i was wonderin how much does it cost to fix it…please help

  12. mwangi
    mwangi shared name · 10 years ago

    I bought an indoor Max 3 for 5 month now I don’t know where to put the second SIM card if at all its a dual sim phone,my cover case is damaged where do I get one kindly assist bwana Tony

  13. Hussein
    Hussein shared name · 10 years ago

    Hi. I look for screen for my innjoo 3G

  14. agnes
    agnes shared name · 10 years ago

    very poor service in computer planet. a simple earpiece replacement to take 7working days? then the muhindi guy is not ashamed to tell me such. I wonder how a month old new phone develops such a problem.

  15. Snyder
    Snyder shared name · 10 years ago

    Hey can I get battery for innjoo note

  16. Bismark
    Bismark shared name · 10 years ago

    Comment:last month l bought injoo max 3 from jumia kenya.From its looks,it seems a nice phone but l have come to realise a disadvantage of injoo max 3.itz camera is said to be 13mega pixels but its quality is poor especially front camera.they are not that clear.fingerprint is another thing.it doesn’t work except only for camera and screensensor.To be honest am not intrested with injoo phones anymore.

  17. Richards
    Richards shared name · 10 years ago

    Please compare Cubot Rainbow and the InnJoo Halo X in terms of camera quality and Internet speed
    .I need one of these phones

  18. james
    james shared name · 10 years ago

    my innjoo max 2 have screen problem its all black how can replace it? and where ,how much it cost to replce

  19. Basweti
    Basweti shared name · 10 years ago

    Mine stopped dowloading/updating APPs. Just wondering the next move! Help a brother.

  20. unknown
    unknown shared name · 10 years ago

    where do i get a battery for this phone

  21. Tony
    Tony shared name · 10 years ago

    As I said earlier, a while ago InnJoo did not have a Service Centre here in Kenya but they partnered with Computer Planet Limited(Authorised Distributor) and opened one. As a new entrant to the Kenyan market, you don’t expect them to have Service Centres in every town. The service center is situated at Vision Plaza along Mombasa rd. Anybody with problems regarding the same can take the same there. You can as well call me for more information.
    0704080347

  22. bryan mulwa
    bryan mulwa shared name · 10 years ago

    Hello, how much is innjoo two in kenya?

  23. Hazel Baptista
    Hazel Baptista shared name · 10 years ago

    hello can i ask something
    how to fix a innjoo fire plus black screen ??
    thank you .

  24. Ken Bonyo
    Ken Bonyo shared name · 11 years ago

    Very true. When buying a new device customer service should be something to consider. Sadly, innjoo does not have that

    1. Dickson Otieno
      Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

      From Dennis’ comments, I think the real company is still not aware their products are in the Kenyan market. We’ll see how things go.

  25. Ken Bonyo
    Ken Bonyo shared name · 11 years ago

    Very true. When buying a new device customer service should be something to consider. Sadly, innjoo does not have that

    1. Dickson Otieno
      Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

      From Dennis’ comments, I think the real company is still not aware their products are in the Kenyan market. We’ll see how things go.

  26. Dennis Angelo
    Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

    you’ve said it all. Even though they don’t have premises in the country they should at least try and reply to the questions of their customers on social media platforms similar to what infinix is doing excellently.

    1. Dickson Otieno
      Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

      Even having a Twitter handle would be good. Just a twitter handle

      1. Dennis Angelo
        Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

        that is a long shot for them. I would recommend anyone having a problem with an innjoo device to contact the company that imports the devices and sells them on Jumia as I did. The company is called Computer planet only bummer is that they are based in Mombasa

        1. Dickson Otieno
          Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

          Do they solve problems? Did you have any that they did solve?

          1. Dennis Angelo
            Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

            Yes I guess, I contacted them last week about the problem about the lack of screen protectors and flip covers and they responded. Surely enough I got the flip cover today and its way better than the one I bought for my Infinix hot note since its leather with a nice texture to it.

            1. Dickson Otieno
              Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

              Do they, Computer Planets, have any affiliations with InnJoo in the UAE? Sorry for the many questions.

            2. Dennis Angelo
              Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

              I dotn think so, seems like a Kenyan dealership

  27. Dennis Angelo
    Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

    you’ve said it all. Even though they don’t have premises in the country they should at least try and reply to the questions of their customers on social media platforms similar to what infinix is doing excellently.

    1. Dickson Otieno
      Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

      Even having a Twitter handle would be good. Just a twitter handle

      1. Dennis Angelo
        Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

        that is a long shot for them. I would recommend anyone having a problem with an innjoo device to contact the company that imports the devices and sells them on Jumia as I did. The company is called Computer planet only bummer is that they are based in Mombasa

        1. Dickson Otieno
          Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

          Do they solve problems? Did you have any that they did solve?

          1. Dennis Angelo
            Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

            Yes I guess, I contacted them last week about the problem about the lack of screen protectors and flip covers and they responded. Surely enough I got the flip cover today and its way better than the one I bought for my Infinix hot note since its leather with a nice texture to it.

            1. Dickson Otieno
              Dickson Otieno shared name · 11 years ago

              Do they, Computer Planets, have any affiliations with InnJoo in the UAE? Sorry for the many questions.

            2. Dennis Angelo
              Dennis Angelo shared name · 11 years ago

              I dotn think so, seems like a Kenyan dealership

            3. Tonny
              Tonny shared name · 10 years ago

              Computer Planet Limited is the Sole Distributor for InnJoo Phones. They also have a Service Centre at Vision Plaza Mombasa Road. Any person with problems regarding the same can contact me on 0704080347

            4. Thomas
              Thomas shared name · 10 years ago

              kindly,

              can i get a battery, flip cover and back cover for the innjoo fire plus ?

              I want to purchase one and i need to know whether i can get those accessories before i make a purchase

            5. Thomas
              Thomas shared name · 10 years ago

              how can they be contacted ?
              Please

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