My screen just cracked today, but surprisingly I don't really care anymore. Will wait

Bobby Corwen · Jul 9, 2014

So I pretty much dropped my phone and its got spider web cracks now but I honestly don't mind that much.

I feel like Im just gonna wait it out till the 6 in a couple months.

Sure I could go ahead and get a new screen for 40$ bucks and install it but I don't even really mind. Normally I would have done that but nah... Its no rush, its still usable and I can take care of my tasks...

I guess this signifies that I am kind of over the whole notion that the device is something precious or neat and its just a utility finally.

It took me years to get to this level.

Ravenis · Jul 9, 2014

Right on.

I take it you don't have AC+ on the iPhone. Would be worth replacing it for 79$ then selling it to offset the cost for the new i6

cnotes2019 · Jul 9, 2014

Ravenis said:
Right on.

I take it you don't have AC+ on the iPhone. Would be worth replacing it for 79$ then selling it to offset the cost for the new i6

But he just said he could do it himself for $40 but chooses not to

Ravenis · Jul 9, 2014

cnotes2019 said:
But he just said he could do it himself for $40 but chooses not to

I got that, some people get weird and want 'oem' hardware lol

Either way, fixing it for 40 is still legit and worth doing so

makerleone · Jul 9, 2014

For iPhone 6 you have to wait for September so till then, get a new screen.

ET iPhone Home · Jul 10, 2014

Bobby Corwen said:
So I pretty much dropped my phone and its got spider web cracks now but I honestly don't mind that much.

I feel like Im just gonna wait it out till the 6 in a couple months.

Sure I could go ahead and get a new screen for 40$ bucks and install it but I don't even really mind. Normally I would have done that but nah... Its no rush, its still usable and I can take care of my tasks...

I guess this signifies that I am kind of over the whole notion that the device is something precious or neat and its just a utility finally.

It took me years to get to this level.

I doubt you'd have this same attitude if you dropped your 6.

I7guy · Jul 10, 2014

ET iPhone Home said:
I doubt you'd have this same attitude if you dropped your 6.

Exactly what I was thinking.

richwoodrocket · Jul 10, 2014

This would bother me so much if I shattered my iPhone.

BeeGood · Jul 10, 2014

I don't care about scratches and scuffs that much, but I'd DIY the screen replacement if I cracked it. You're in a good place though if you can live with that.

Bobby Corwen · Jul 10, 2014

BeeGood said:
I don't care about scratches and scuffs that much, but I'd DIY the screen replacement if I cracked it. You're in a good place though if you can live with that.

Exactly... like Im not even tripping about it.

In the past it was devastating...

Now I can't even be bothered.

12vElectronics · Jul 10, 2014

My buddy's sleep/wake button stopped working over the weekend on his 5. He also has the same attitude. Just going to wait for the 6.

Jalopybox · Jul 10, 2014

Ravenis said:
I got that, some people get weird and want 'oem' hardware lol

Either way, fixing it for 40 is still legit and worth doing so

No one will ever know the difference.

JayLenochiniMac · Jul 10, 2014

ET iPhone Home said:
I doubt you'd have this same attitude if you dropped your 6.

Which won't crack anyway because of the sapphire glass

exizeo · Jul 10, 2014

12vElectronics said:
My buddy's sleep/wake button stopped working over the weekend on his 5. He also has the same attitude. Just going to wait for the 6.

There's a free recall/service for that. Tell him to take it into a Apple Store.

JayLenochiniMac · Jul 10, 2014

exizeo said:
There's a free recall/service for that. Tell him to take it into a Apple Store.

Not necessarily free given that it's a 5 and might be out of warranty.

Amex might cover it through extended warranty protection if it was purchased with Amex (or equivalent).

12vElectronics · Jul 10, 2014

exizeo said:
There's a free recall/service for that. Tell him to take it into a Apple Store.

We went to the Apple store. It would have to be sent out for 7 days and completely erased. They would give him a loaner, but he's not interested in going through the process.

JayLenochiniMac said:
Not necessarily free given that it's a 5 and might be out of warranty.

Amex might cover it through extended warranty protection if it was purchased with Amex (or equivalent).

Right. It's only for certain serial numbered units.

ET iPhone Home · Jul 10, 2014

JayLenochiniMac said:
Which won't crack anyway because of the sapphire glass

Something will give.

Amplelink · Jul 10, 2014

At this point, it's a great idea to wait. You won't regret it once the 6 comes out.

C DM · Jul 10, 2014

JayLenochiniMac said:
Not necessarily free given that it's a 5 and might be out of warranty.

Amex might cover it through extended warranty protection if it was purchased with Amex (or equivalent).

It doesn't have to be under warranty for this recall, but it does have to fall under the units that are being recalled (which are limited to some particular model numbers, although quite a few still).

famoussasjohn · Jul 10, 2014

JayLenochiniMac said:
Which won't crack anyway because of the sapphire glass

Wishful thinking, guaranteed something will break the screen.

Gathomblipoob · Jul 10, 2014

famoussasjohn said:
Wishful thinking, guaranteed something will break the screen.

Remember when they said the same thing about Gorilla Glass?

Bobby Corwen · Jul 10, 2014

C DM said:
It doesn't have to be under warranty for this recall, but it does have to fall under the units that are being recalled (which are limited to some particular model numbers, although quite a few still).

I actually had this happen within the first month I got my first iPhone 5 and they swapped it out...

Brb get a pin with glue on it and secrete some in the gap of the button and get it to be "sticky" and boom.... new phone...

Maybe a 5S if I haggle...

But even that seems like waayyy too much work...

GUYS, my screen is cracked but I honestly don't mind much! I think this paradigm shift happened with iOS 7... It was the ultimate thing that inspired me to care about functionality and give up hope of new eye candy... and now I just kinda use it.

Or maybe the fact the competition has all the nice screens, at this time I can't see this as a premium experience and treasure like I saw it as once upon a time.

With the iPhone 6 Jumbo I think that will change probably. I will feel once again that I am experiencing the best of the best tech in my hands.

The Doctor11 · Jul 10, 2014

The ear piece on my iPhone 4 broke the other day. I was accualy happy cuz now my parents can't bother me with their phone calls until December when I get a iPhone 6

Bobby Corwen · Jul 11, 2014

Anyone know somewhere that sells sapphire replacement screens for iPhone 5!?

Then I can sell it as a modded iPhone 5 with future tech!!!

Paddle1 · Jul 11, 2014

Bobby Corwen said:
Anyone know somewhere that sells sapphire replacement screens for iPhone 5!?

Then I can sell it as a modded iPhone 5 with future tech!!!

There are no smartphones with sapphire screens.

My screen just cracked today, but surprisingly I don't really care anymore. Will wait

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