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Phone Question - need something to bridge me to next generatoin

Posted on 8/25/18 at 7:11 am
Posted by Swoopin
Member since Jun 2011
22041 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 7:11 am
I had resolved to finally upgrade my iphone 5s this upcoming generation.

Except for, finally, the first time in my life, last night I dropped my phone and smashed the screen. Still working but there's a piece of it completely missing and I don't consider it reliable.

What should I do to bridge the gap between now and whenever the new phones come out? I'm in an awkward ~2 month period it seems.

Otherwise I'll be paying top dollar for something that's going to be "old" in a couple months. As you can see, as an owner of the 5s, I don't upgrade frequently. So this time around I'd rather avoid being a generation behind right when I buy a replacement.
Posted by whitefoot
Franklin, TN
Member since Aug 2006
11184 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 7:44 am to
Swappa
Get a second hand 5s for $75.
Posted by weskarl
Space City
Member since Mar 2007
5739 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 7:54 am to
Should just be a month or so until the new ones are out. Could take it to one of those stores and get them to replace the screen for $50ish
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22385 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 8:08 am to
Either of the two options are good that were posted
Posted by Swoopin
Member since Jun 2011
22041 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 8:27 am to
quote:

Should just be a month or so until the new ones are out. Could take it to one of those stores and get them to replace the screen for $50ish


As mentioned, I haven't broken a screen before so this didn't occur to me. Seems to be my most attractive first option.
Posted by Swoopin
Member since Jun 2011
22041 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 9:01 am to
I’m waiting for my turn. Guy said it’ll be 129 here at Apple store. I don’t have any Apple care. That sound right?
Posted by SlimCharles140
Member since Dec 2011
1927 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 9:33 am to
If you live close to a batteries plus location its 80 bucks plus you get 10$ off when you make an appt on line. I had my wifes battery replaced and it was super easy.
Batteries plus 5s phone repair
Posted by BR Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2004
4157 posts
Posted on 8/25/18 at 12:57 pm to
Don’t get it done at Apple. Especially if you are about to upgrade. Google iPhone screen repair in your area and take it to a third party independent shop. The prices will be significantly lower.
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