It’s a familiar scene: your smartphone slips out of your hands, and your screen becomes a mess of cracked glass. With so much important information on your phone— from work emails to texts with family members— you’ll want it fixed as soon as possible. The following steps will ensure a responsible and effective solution such as an iPhone® repair.

3 Steps to Take After You’ve Cracked Your Phone Screen

1. Assess the Damage & Back Up Your Phone

The first thing you’ll want to do is assess the damage to your phone so you’ll know what kind of repair it needs and if the damage is worsening. For example, is the crack reserved for a section of the screen or the entire screen? Depending on how bad it is, you’ll decide how urgently you need a repair.

Although damage might appear superficial, it could affect the normal functioning of your phone; make sure your data is backed up so you won't worry about losing it during repairs.

2. Use a Temporary Phone or Make Yours Usable

Getting a repair will put your phone temporarily out of commission. Switch your SIM card into an old phone so repairs won't interrupt your correspondences. If you don’t have one, borrow one from a friend or family member. 

Alternatively, if damage to your phone isn’t severe, you might take steps to make it more usable while you’re on your way to a repair. For example, if your screen is shedding jagged glass, put your phone in a Ziploc bag and use it through it to avoid cutting yourself.

3. Find a Trusted Repair Shop

When it comes time for your phone repair, you’ll want to research a reputable shop. For example, if you’ve cracked an iPhone, you’ll want to look for a repair shop that has experience with iPhone repairs and will thus have the expertise necessary for resolving a range of issues. Select repair shops may even offer a one-year warranty on repairs, giving you confidence in their expertise. Read reviews and call to speak with a professional before you decide on the right shop.

For your iPhone repair, visit Experimax Henderson in Henderson, NV. Their knowledgeable Apple® experts provide technological and physical repairs to all your Apple devices. They’re committed to making the repair process as straightforward and cost-effective as possible: they’ll start with a diagnostic assessment, and then walk you through the repair options. Additionally, they buy gently used Apple products and sell certified pre-owned Apple products; think of them as your one-stop Apple shop! Call (702)- 832-4895 to schedule an appointment or talk through your options. Visit their website to browse their range of services.