I'm now in the Cracked Screen Club :(

iDude · Feb 6, 2015

I had just got out of my car and went to put my phone in my pocket when I missed my pocket and boom my iPhone 6 had hit the ground. It was dark so at first I couldn't tell it was even cracked. It had not fallen very far and I thought the lip on the case would have protected it somewhat. When I finally made it inside I noticed the entire screen had shattered. It is me or do these new screens just seem weak?

There are now 3 people in my office that have all cracked their iPhone 6 screens! Luckily I was able to take it to the Apple store the next day and 109 bucks and one hour they were able to make it like new.

I just ordered a screen protector to hopefully give me a little more protection in the future: Amazon.com iPhone 6 Screen Protector Maxboost iPhone 6 Glass Screen Protector 4.7 - Tempered Glass World rsquo s Thinnest Ballistics Glass 99 Touch-screen Accurate Round Edge 0.2mm Ultra-clear Glass Screen Protector Perfect Fit for iPhone 6 4.7 inch ONLY Maximum Screen Protection from Bumps Drops Scrapes and Marks Lifetime No-Hassle Warranty Cell Phones Accessories

Pinkpoison · Feb 6, 2015

Ouch, Glad you got it sorted.

Coastiejoe · Feb 6, 2015

$109 is a great price. I have been buying locked phones at $200 just to get parts for the 6 and 6 plus.

It sucks, but you did well.

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xrayeyes · Feb 6, 2015

This new phone is slim and slick. I am still looking for a better case with grip. I had my previous two iPhones and never dropped them. I've dropped my ip6 twice now. Luckily no cracked screen. So sorry for ya!

bear7962 · Feb 7, 2015

Unless you can be sure you will never drop the phone, a screen protector is a must. At least for me. I did crack a screen with a screen protector once but that kept it from cutting my fingers. It's Murphy's law, the phone will find that perfect angle to cause damage when dropped.

acstorfer · Feb 7, 2015

My condolences!

I'm glad you got it all sorted out. Even with my Otterbox Defender I still worry. The day after I got my iPhone 6 from BestBuy I went straight to the Apple Store and got the AppleCare +. I think they still charge you for accidents (?), but they charge less.

scifan57 · Feb 7, 2015

acstorfer said:
My condolences!

I'm glad you got it all sorted out. Even with my Otterbox Defender I still worry. The day after I got my iPhone 6 from BestBuy I went straight to the Apple Store and got the AppleCare +. I think they still charge you for accidents (?), but they charge less.

The fee you pay for an AppleCare+ accidental damage claim is $79.00.