Can I Repair My Galaxy S3 Screen?

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In most cases a damaged Galaxy S3 touchscreen can not be repaired

and needs to be replaced.

Can Samsung Galaxy screen be fixed?

Cracked screens on Samsung devices are not covered under the Samsung Limited Warranty, but we can still assist you!

Samsung replaces screens with genuine parts and warrants the repairs for the remainder of the original one year limited warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer, at a charge

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How can I fix my Samsung Galaxy S3?

Solution 1:

Perform hard reboot on your Galaxy S3 by pressing and holding the Power, Home, and volume up buttons altogether > Once you see the Android logo appears, release them all > find and select Factory Reset/Wipe data > Delete all user data > reboot your device using the power button.

How old is a Samsung S3?

The Samsung Galaxy S III (or Galaxy S3) is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics.

Launched in 2012

, it had sold about 70 million units by 2015 with no recalls ever recorded. It is the third smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S series.

How do I fix my Samsung black screen?

  1. Check the phone or tablet, charger, and USB cable. Verify the phone, tablet, charger, and USB cable have no physical or liquid damage. …
  2. Remove the battery (certain devices only). …
  3. Charge the phone or tablet. …
  4. Restart the phone or tablet.

How do you fix a cracked screen on a Samsung?

How do you open a Samsung Galaxy 3?

How much does it cost to repair a Samsung screen?

Model Screen Replacement
Samsung Galaxy S8


R2999.00
Samsung Galaxy S8+ R4299.00 Samsung Galaxy S9 R3599.00 Samsung Galaxy S9+ R4949.00

How much does screen repair cost?

Phone Screen (Out of Warranty) Replacement Price (Swappa) Galaxy S22 $199

Starting at $559

How long can a phone last with a cracked screen?

If your phone has a big crack on it, it most probably wouldn't be working for long, maybe

a few days to a few months

, as the components of your phone would most definately have been badly damaged, and there might also be large patches of unresponsive pixels, termed as “dead pixels”.

Is Samsung S3 still a good phone?

Is Samsung S3 outdated?


Despite effectively being obsolete at this stage

, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is still being tinkered with almost 10 years since it first hit store shelves.

Can you update a Samsung S3?

The Samsung Galaxy S3 with 2 GB of RAM

can be updated to Android 4

with the latest version of the operating system.

How do I fix my Samsung a30 black screen?

What causes Samsung Black Screen of Death?

Take out the

SD Card

– If you are using a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone, well there are cases that the SD card may cause an issue with the device and lead to a black screen of death. If a soft reset did not work, try removing the SD card and the battery and let it sit for about 5-10 seconds.

What is Android black screen of death?

There are many reasons for the black screen of death on Android phones. The following are some of the more frequent reasons:

Install incompatible apps or applications with errors and viruses on phone

. Charge the phone for a long time.

Why are Samsung screens so expensive?

Samsung mobile phone screens are notoriously expensive, and often the cost of a replacement is nearly as much as a second-hand phone. The reason for this is that

the manufacturing cost is high

– most Samsung screens use AMOLED (active matrix organic LED) technology and are made by Samsung themselves.

How can I fix my cracked screen?

  1. Apply the toothpaste to the cracked part of the screen.
  2. Rub it gently, and leave for a while.
  3. Use clean cotton to wipe it off after some minutes.

Does a cracked screen affect your phone?


A cracked screen leaves your phone exposed to more damage

. The internal workings of your phone will be exposed and will gradually begin to malfunction. Touch Screen will become Unresponsive. The touchscreen capabilities of your phone will become compromised the longer you delay repairing it.

How do I turn on my Galaxy s3 with a broken power button?

How do I remove Samsung free?

While you can't delete Samsung Free, you can disable it to remove it from your Home screens, so it no longer appears when you swipe right. From the Home screen, just touch and hold a blank portion of the screen, and swipe right to the Samsung Free page. Tap the switch next to Samsung Free to turn it off.

How do I take the back off?

  1. Turn the Galaxy off.
  2. Remove the SIM and SD cards.
  3. Apply heat to the back with a hair drier.
  4. Insert a flathead screwdriver or credit card into the seam and lift the back.
  5. Slide the card or spudger down both sides.
  6. Pull the back off.

Does Samsung warranty cover accidental damage?


The warranty does not cover accidental damage

. If your device has a smashed or cracked screen, this will be deemed out of warranty. If the device has deep scratches or dents that cause the device not to operate, this would also be classed as out of warranty.

How much does it cost to replace a S21 Ultra screen?

Galaxy S21 Plus screen repair is $229, and Galaxy S21 Ultra screen repair costs $289. Buying a replacement phone will set you back more than $500 if you have a broken Galaxy S21 5G, and

over $750

to replace a broken Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

What does the Samsung warranty cover?

A Samsung extended warranty covers

the repair and replacement of your Samsung appliances

for one to five years (depending on the model). The warranty covers damage due to normal wear and tear. You can also purchase accidental coverage which covers normal wear and tear, as well as drops, liquid spills and cracks.

David Martineau
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David Martineau
David is an interior designer and home improvement expert. With a degree in architecture, David has worked on various renovation projects and has written for several home and garden publications. David's expertise in decorating, renovation, and repair will help you create your dream home.