No apple care cuz I was stupid but since iPhone has been released, I have owned one and NEVER broke it so I guess my time ran out but I also have no insurance ….. I crunched my apple iPhone 12’s back cover. All works fine. No way I’m paying $400 to fix it, I’d just get a new phone. Except, I’m trapped in a cell phone situation. I’d owe Verizon $550. What if I don’t fix it?
is there someone who will replace it off warranty and not charge me $399?
thanks!
What if I don’t fix it?
The iPhone 12 will operate with a crunched back cover.
is there someone who will replace it off warranty and not charge me $399?
Perhaps an independent shop can help. You will need to understand though that if you need service for any other issue in the future that Apple won't touch the phone.
Carriers LOVE to lock customers into new contracts. Check with Verizon and see if they'll move you into a new iPhone, with an extended contract. I would NOT pay an iFixit type place to replace anything on your iPhone. You'll make the phone worthless at trade time and ruin its resale value, if you can get anyone to buy it with non-authentic parts installed. Only Apple or Apple Authorized Service Providers have authentic Apple Parts.
Dying-MacBookPro wrote:
Yes, local Iphone repair kiosks will. Online sources will too. Mine cost $160 last time I replaced mine (iPhone 11).
Let's hope you never need service from Apple on your iPhone. Apple won't touch it with aftermarket parts installed.
That is just not worth it to me…. I’d rather take my chances or fix it for less and not get trade in. I keep my devices so long I get little to no trade in, usually. Well. I’m gonna get a price to fix it at CRR shop and, also, check with Verizon.
I believe Apple will now replace the back glass on an iPhone 12. Start here to see→Apple - Support - Service Answer Center
I'm sure you could find someone who would take on the job, but you would of course forfeit all rights to support for that device.
Yes Apple will. And the cost for iPhone 12 without AppleCare+ is $349 (in the US).
Yes, local Iphone repair kiosks will. Online sources will too. Mine cost $160 last time I replaced mine (iPhone 11).
Cracked back cover- iPhone 12
