1 Year iPhone Warranty
Most people are concerned if their cracked iPhone screen is covered by Apple 1-year warranty, unfortunately, it is not. For more information about Apple limited 1-year warranty please visit Apple.com.
Apple charges a fee in order to perform any kind of repair that has been occurred by the customer’s fault. Even if you have AppleCare they have a minimum deductible fee applies upon completing any repair. For more information about AppleCare service fees please visit Apple.com.
Service Providers iPhone Warranties
What about service providers such as Verizon, Sprint, T-mobile and AT&T? Most if not all of the companies mentioned offers protection plans that makes a cracked screen repair cheaper- with different deductible rates depending on the device- but often these repairs can take up to weeks since they have to ship your cell phone to their repair facility to examine, and make sure all information is correct. Meanwhile you left without a phone waiting for the new one to arrive.
If you currently using Verizon and have purchased insurance, you might be in luck. In certain areas they offer same day repairs completed by a local technician. You will be still liable of paying your deductible but at least you wont be left without a phone.
Answering the question “Will Verizon, Sprint, Tmobile, ATT or any other service provider replace my screen?”, yes they will if you have purchased insurance upon buying your cell phone. If you don’t have any insurance contact Apple or a local cell phone repair shop in order to get your screen replaced.
Otterbox and Lifeproof
What about Otterbox or Lifeproof? Will they replace my screen? Even though if you had an Otterbox or Lifeproof case when the damage occurred these companies are not liable for anything else but their product. Therefore, they will NOT replace or pay for any damages. However, if your case is damaged within a certain amount time you might be eligible for a new case depending on the product and warranty type. For more information about OtterBox warranty please visit Otterbox.com.
For more information about Lifeproof warranty policy please visit Lifeproof.com.
Can My Broken Screen Get Worse?
Apple started sealing their devices with a water/dust resistant glue since the iPhone 6S/6S Plus. If you break your iPhone screen it CAN get worse. When your screen is shattered you open up new ways for dust, steam or water to get inside. Therefore, it is highly suggested to get it repaired as soon as possible in order to prevent further damages.
Also when most aftermarket screen is shattered the touch panel might be affected and you might lose the ability to use your phone. Most iPhone broken screens are easy to fix however we highly recommend to seek professional advice or visit a phone repair shop.
What is the difference between OEM and aftermarket screens?
What is even OEM means?
Here is a detailed comparison of OEM and aftermarket screens:
Aftermarket screen is a cheaper alternative of an OEM screen with a lower color and physical quality effecting – on iPhones- 3D touch, True Tone, “Night Shift”, brightness of your screen and touch sensitivity. USA distributers has realized the need of better aftermarket parts therefore you might find repair shops offering super high quality aftermarket screens with minor differences – compared to OEM- making it more budget friendly to recover the original functions of your device.
However, when it comes to servicing your device it is recommended to use OEM parts. Since apple does not manufacture any parts for 3rd party repair shops the best option that you have is getting an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) grade screen. Basically when you break the top layer of an iPhone screen- the glass – but the layer underneath – the LCD – is intact, refurbishing companies are able to install a brand new top layer known as the glass.
The screens that has been manufactured by Apple, but refurbished by 3rd party companies are called OEM screens which is still a lot higher quality then any aftermarket screen. Hope this information helps to get you to the right place, if you have any questions please feel free to send us a message or call us.
