Top 10 Causes of a Broken iPhone

iPhones are one of the most expensive pieces of technology that can fit inside a person’s pocket and get daily use. Therefore, it’s relatively common to see people with broken iPhone screens and other parts. While we all try to keep these precious devices safe, accidents can happen, and it’s usually the phone that suffers. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most frequent causes behind broken iPhones.

Dropping the phone

The cause that tops the list is dropping the phone. People frequently try to carry more things than they can, and the lightweight and wide iPhone can easily slip out of a looser grip. Some people try to navigate or type with one hand while walking or doing chores, which splits their attention and potentially leads to dropping the phone.

Pet damage

Dogs love to play fetch, but sometimes they can mistake a phone for their regular chew toy and wreak havoc on the screen and casing. No amount of glass protection is enough to survive a larger dog’s bite.

Temperature variations

iPhones have strict operational and non-operational temperature ranges. Leaving it with the face up for too long in the sun can overheat the screen and cause irreparable damage to the underlying electronics. Likewise, don’t put the iPhone in freezers or other places of extreme cold.

Temper tantrums

While this most commonly occurs with children, it’s not unheard of for adults to fling their phones in a fit of rage. Reckless behavior with an iPhone doesn’t bode well for the device. Consider keeping this expensive device away from children.

Sitting on the phone

While the iPhone can endure a bit of pressure, it can bend or break when an adult sits on it. Please don’t put the phone in the back pocket and avoid putting it on car seats or chairs.

Forgetting it on the car

We have heard countless tales of drivers forgetting their device on the car roof and driving away. The phone can break when it falls off the car; or worse, the owner may run the car over it accidentally.

Falling out of pockets

Larger and looser jacket pockets often have way more space than required for a single iPhone. When owners pick up the jacket or move, the movement can shift the phone out of the pocket and cause it to fall to the ground.

Selfie damage

This is a relatively new cause of damaging the phone, but not at all uncommon. Using selfie sticks and odd angles increases the risk of dropping the phone or knocking it against other objects.

Water damage

Dropping the phone in the bath, toilet, puddle, or sink usually means dipping it in water. While the newest iPhone models have some level of water protection, they’re not entirely waterproof. Impacts can introduce small cracks that water can get into. 

Shipping and protection damage

While this one is relatively rare compared to the others, mishandling the phone case and box during shipping can break the device. Alternatively, users who are not versed in special protecting casing end up damaging the phone when trying to put the case on.

What to do with a broken iPhone?

If your iPhone suffers a broken screen or casing, contact a certified Apple repair service provider for professional assistance.

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