HI Tightwaddad!
I'm so sorry to learn of the fate of the device. I read your post and as a consumer myself, I would be frustrated too.First of all, I would never recommend putting your device in the freezer. The low temperature and liquid damage can cause damage to the phone. I recommend poowering off to see if it will stay off. Wait about 5 minutes then turn it back on.
ChristinaB_VZW
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