Everyone knows the horror of watching their treasured iPhone^® fall out of their pocket or slip out of their hands and tumble toward the floor. As durable as these devices are, falling just a few inches can crack their screens, potentially making it unusable until you visit an iPhone repair shop. Here are a few tips to help you avoid these disasters or minimize the damage if you do drop your phone.

How to Protect Your iPhone Device’s Screen

1. Try to Disrupt the Fall

Even if you can’t catch the phone in time, disrupting the speed at which it’s falling could save the screen. If possible, try to change the orientation of the phone, so it lands on its base, where the frame and speakers can absorb some of the impact.

2. Get a Phone Case

iPhone devices are costly products, so you want to invest in the best protection possible. Many people think that they’re careful enough to not have a case, but it only takes one mistake to completely shatter the screen. 

3. Buy a Screen Protector

Tempered glass screen protectors provide an additional layer of protection that won’t interfere with the look or performance of your phone. If the protector does shatter, you can simply replace the glass for a few dollars instead of spending money on unnecessary iPhone repairs.

4. Have a Dedicated Spot for Your Phone

Many iPhone accidents happen simply because the owner forgot where it was, so find a safe place in your home to charge the device and consistently keep it there. For instance, make a point of always putting your device on the dresser instead of the bed and using a dedicated pocket in your backpack or purse.

If you accidentally drop your mobile device, the trained iPhone repair professionals at Experimax King of Prussia can fix it for you. They’ve helped countless customers throughout the Greater Philadelphia, PA, area restore their phones after an accident. Visit their website or call (610) 510-2094 to schedule iPhone repairs, or follow their Facebook page for deals and tips.