Cracked or damaged iPhone screen: Here’s what to do

Damage to your phone can really sting, especially if it’s an expensive and cherished device. Apart from limiting your usage or leaving you without your smartphone for a few days. This is particularly hard when it comes to the Apple iPhone, as these premium devices must be repaired with the utmost care so as to not cause any further issues. If your Apple iPhone device has taken a sudden and accidental fall or had something dropped on it to cause screen damage, it can be heartbreaking for you.

However, this doesn’t mean that you need to go out and buy a new phone immediately, as most kinds of damage to the screen are fixable. That said, you do need to take a few steps to ensure that everything is in order, and then assess the situation and take the right action to get your phone back in optimal condition.

Cracked iPhone screen? Quick fixes and steps

Understand the extent of the damage: Screen damage on an iPhone can be of different types, including damage to only the protective glass at the top, or the more serious damage to the display itself. Cracks or scratches on the glass are a simpler fix, and may not hamper your ability to use the phone in the meantime. 

Additionally, you should also check for protruding glass bits or exposed edges which could injure you. Remember that the top of the screen is glass, so this could lead to small glass bits falling out or getting lodged in your fingers as you use the phone. This is why it’s important to know the actual extent of the damage, and also ensure that the area is cleaned of any loose bits of glass.

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If the iPhone display itself is showing issues, this could point to serious damage while should be repaired professionally. This can include dead pixels, odd lines, non-responsive touch inputs, flickering or visible disturbance in the display, and more. In most of these cases, the phone itself may be unusable until repaired.

Back up your data: If your screen is still functional, immediately back up your data. A full iPhone backup takes only a few minutes. Also, take a quick back up of your data from WhatsApp and Google Photos. This safeguards your information and accounts, protecting them from further damage or during repairs.

Get your phone repaired, if necessary: Depending on the extent of the damage, you may need to get your iPhone repaired. Always do so professionally and through the correct service and repair channels, such as authorised service providers.

The cost of this varies depending on which iPhone you use. Newer iPhone devices with larger screens will cost a fair bit more to repair the screen, while older devices could be more affordable to fix. However, you should also evaluate the practicality of repairs, especially if there’s more damage to the iPhone than just a cracked screen, or if the device itself is old. In many cases, it might just make more sense to buy a new smartphone altogether.