iPhone Screen Repair
Quick answerA cracked or unresponsive iPhone screen is almost always a full display-assembly replacement, not a glass-only fix — tell us your model and what you’re seeing, and we’ll confirm the exact repair.
Why it’s usually the “whole screen,” not just glass
On every iPhone still in common use, the front glass is fused to the display underneath it. A crack in the glass can’t be peeled off and replaced on its own — the repair replaces the full display assembly (glass, display, and touch sensor together). “Screen repair” and “glass repair” end up meaning the same thing in practice.
One thing worth knowing going in: iPhone displays are serial-matched to the phone at the factory. After a screen replacement, some models can show a one-time “Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple display” notice in Settings, or lose True Tone / auto-brightness unless it’s reprogrammed during the repair. It’s a real quirk of how iPhones are built, not a sign the repair was done wrong — but it’s worth asking about when you request service.
Common symptoms
- Spiderweb or corner cracks in the glass
- Touch not registering in part of the screen, or registering when nothing touched it
- Dim, flickering, or discolored patches
- Lines running across the display
- Screen that’s completely black but the phone still makes sounds or vibrates
Before your repair
- Back up your phone if it still responds at all
- Note whether Face ID still works — it’s useful diagnostic information
- Remove your case; a screen protector will need to come off either way
On cost: it depends on the model and exact damage, so we don’t quote a number here — tell us your model and we’ll give you an exact price before anything is scheduled.
Questions about screen repair
Can the screen be repaired if touch still half-works?
Yes — partial touch failure is one of the more common symptoms and doesn’t change the repair itself. It’s still a full display-assembly replacement.
Will I lose my data?
A screen replacement doesn’t touch your storage, but any repair carries some risk, so backing up first (via iCloud or a computer) is worth doing whenever the phone can still connect to Wi-Fi.