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Cell phone broken - what now?

Cell phone broken - what now?

Fell out of your pocket and stepped on, out of your back pocket straight into the toilet bowl or flew straight out of your pocket when you pulled out your headphones, now your cell phone is broken - the seconds between the mishap and the display check are probably the most exciting ones you can have as a moderately stressed student have to survive on a small budget. iPhone 6S displays in particular are particularly susceptible to cracks in the display, but the generations before and after are also usually only known to have cracks in the display. If you rush to your favorite device after your cell phone mishap and your worst fears come true, don't panic straight away: We have suitable solutions in stock to help you treat your baby as quickly as possible.

Solution number 1: New contract plus a cheap smartphone

If the jump is really deep and your entire display is virtually no longer usable, i.e. neither Facebook news nor WhatsApp messages or the latest snaps from friends can be read without squinting, unfortunately nothing is of any use: a new device is needed The repair costs incurred are usually beyond the scope, so that purchasing a new device plus a contract is the cheaper alternative in the long term. We have already put together a list of the best mobile phone student tariffs in comparison , which will make your search easier - after all, it has to be done as quickly as possible, since a day without a smartphone is hardly conceivable these days. If your contract is about to end anyway, this solution will save you.

Solution number 2: Home repair kit

Many providers offer you cost-effective alternatives to buying a new one - these are repair kits that contain everything you need (including instructions) so that you can replace your defective iPhone 6S display from the comfort of your own home. All tools are included in the box and you also have the option to request help via telephone support or live chat if you have difficulty putting the device together without help.

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Solution number 3: Used smartphone

If you don't want to save your old cell phone or sign a new contract straight away, you can of course also buy a used smartphone. Online sites like rebuy.de or of course the classic ebay-kleinanzeigen.de offer a wide selection of possible devices that you can buy used at reasonable prices. Insider tip: You can also buy cheaper smartphones directly from Apple if your iPhone display has said goodbye and you don't want to miss out on your favorite manufacturer. The whole thing is called a refurbished smartphone, so you get a completely refurbished cell phone that is virtually like new and you save up to 15% compared to a completely new device. Since the iPhone 6S display in particular is known to feature the Spiderman app sooner or later, Apple has a whole page with refurbished models from this series.


Cracked iPhone display: We'll tell you how you can fix the problem without a lot of effort and money.

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