Can You Do Anything With A Broken IPhone?

Don't throw your iPhone away; instead,

dispose of your iPhone properly by recycling it

. Recycling saves the environment from e-waste that leeches dangerous chemicals into water, soil and air. Many companies offer free recycling services (including Apple), and you can find recycling centers nationwide.

Can a phone be beyond repair?

With housing damage it's best to take the phone to a repair shop before the damage is too far along. Housings can be replaced but

once the motherboard is damaged the repairs can be costly and may even be beyond repair

, resulting in a full replacement.

Can a severely damaged iPhone be repaired?

If your phone is under warranty, or you paid the $5.99 for AppleCare+ coverage, your iPhone is covered for up to two incidents of accidental damage with only a $29 fee added for screen repair, so by all means use Apple to fix that broken screen.

Does Apple buy broken iPhones?

An iPhone with a broken screen doesn't have any value for Apple trade-in

. It can only be recycled for free. The trade in value for Apple goes to nothing if there's a crack. Some phones still have a resale value even with damage but that is usually a much newer model and depends on the extent of the damage.

Can you get money for a broken iPhone?

The short answer is

yes you can sell your iPhone

!

Broken iPhones are often worth considerably more than you might imagine – if you sell them to the right buyer like a buyback program.

How much is a broken iPhone 6 worth?

How can I get my iPhone replaced for free?

Can you buy AppleCare after?

AppleCare coverage is offered when purchasing a Mac from Apple on its website and in stores, but

you can also add it after the fact

. Even if you didn't purchase your Mac from Apple, you can extend your warranty to three years and add physical damage protection within the first year of your original purchase.

What is considered a damaged phone?

Cracks or chips in glass that is connected to the screen (including edges)

Crushed or shattered screen. Not readable, pixelated, or distorted display. Screen replacement or repair through an unauthorized third-party.

How do you tell if your phone is damaged?

1. The screen shows vertical lines or other anomalies. …
2. The touchscreen gets extremely slow. …
3. The power button stops working. …
4. The device repeatedly shuts down and reboots itself. …
5. Apps constantly crash, or the operating system seems unstable.

How do I know if my phone is repairable?

If you drop your phone and the screen is cracked or shattered, but the display is still lit up, you have probably only damaged the front screen. However,

if you see lines, black spots or discolored areas, or the screen won't light up

, your LCD screen is most likely damaged and will need to be repaired.

What is a broken iPhone 7 worth?

Is GadgetGone real?

Started just two years ago in 2016,

GadgetGone is an iPhone buyback company based in Oviedo, FL

. They have little press and few Facebook likes, but are remarkable for their B+ on Better Business Bureau with 41 Positive Reviews, 1 Negative Review and only 4 customer complaints in their 2 years of business.

What are broken iPhones worth?

The broken iPhone values appear to be worth

about one-third less or half the value of comparable devices in good condition

. For example, trading in an iPhone 6 in good condition will get you about $300.

Can you trade in cracked phone?

Surveys show that nearly one-third of smartphone owners currently have a cracked screen (and that they drop their phones a minimum of four times a week). Once it's time to purchase a new device, many smartphone owners think their damaged, old phone is beyond repair.

Can I still use iPhone 5?

Apple ended software support for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c in 2017

. Both devices stayed on iOS 10 and neither will device will get iOS 11, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 14, or iOS 15.

What is considered a major crack on iPhone?

Its at the tip top corner of the phone. The crack is not touching the main screen. The crack is not touching the camera. Its just sitting pretty by itself in the tip top corner.

Can I exchange my broken iPhone for a new one?

Contact us to request Express Replacement Service

. We'll place a temporary authorization on your credit card until we receive and assess your original iPhone. If your device has accidental damage, you'll need to pay the “All Other Damage” service fee below, which is listed in the AppleCare+ for iPhone Terms.

What happens if Apple breaks your phone?

If damage results,

Apple will seek your authorization for any additional costs for completing service even if the product is covered by warranty or an AppleCare service plan

. If you decline authorization, Apple may return your product unrepaired in the damaged condition without any responsibility.

What reasons Will Apple replace iPhone?

• General Damages and Issues. Under warranty, Apple will cover debris under the screen, camera foam misalignment, and a single hairline crack with no evidence that a drop or hit made that crack. …
• Water Damage. …
• Cosmetic Damage.