5 Tips to Prevent a Cracked Phone Screen (And Stop the Spread!)

Technology today means our mobile phones are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Screens are getting bigger, but they are often getting thinner. This makes them incredibly exposed and vulnerable to breakage, especially the display panel.

There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your phone screen crack. While a cracked screen is a common problem, you need to know the steps for proactive phone screen protection to drastically reduce your risk!

5 Proactive Steps to Prevent Phone Screen Damage

Abang FixBay knows that you want to avoid that awful moment when the glass shatters. Prevention is always cheaper, faster, and less stressful than a full screen repair. Here are 5 essential habits to adopt right now.

1. Never Skip the Case (The Safety Net)

We see dozens of case options for every model, but many people choose style over substance. If you are someone who is clumsy and often drops your phone, you must invest in a case that will protect your phone from all angles.

• Look for Shock Absorption: A good case is made of material like TPU or silicone around the edges. When the phone drops, this material absorbs the shock rather than transferring all that force directly to the delicate phone screen.
• Ensure a Raised Lip: Check that the case has a small, raised lip around the front edge. This ensures that if the phone falls face-first onto a flat surface, the glass of your phone screen never actually touches the ground.

It might make your phone slightly heavier or bulkier, but that trade-off is absolutely worth the assurance!

2. Mandatory: Use Quality Screen Protection

While a case protects the edges and back, a dedicated screen protection film or glass is crucial for protecting the display itself from direct impact and scratches.

Many people overlook the fact that one of the main causes of minor phone screen damage is small dust or abrasive foreign objects that end up in your bag or pocket. These act like tiny pieces of sandpaper, leading to micro-scratches that weaken the glass structure.

• Tempered Glass is King: Always opt for Tempered Glass. It is the sacrificial layer. If the phone hits the floor, the tempered glass is designed to break, absorbing the impact and leaving your original phone screen intact.
• Avoid the Plastic: Plastic protectors only prevent minor scratches; they offer almost no impact protection against drops.

3. Handle with Care (Avoid the Pocket Hazards)

The touch screen of your mobile phone is highly sensitive, and you need to handle it properly. If you have a larger touchscreen phone, you should avoid placing it in tight pants pockets or a disorganized bag.

• Sharp Tool Hazard: Avoid placing your phone with sharp objects like keys, coins, or lighters. These constant friction points will scratch your phone screen and weaken the glass structure.
• The Back Pocket Problem: Never, ever put your phone in your back pocket. Sitting on your phone puts immense pressure on the center of the display, which can lead to cracking or even permanent internal LCD damage (like "ghost touch" or color bleeding).
• The Backpack Hazard: Avoid placing your phone in a messy bag where it can be crushed by books, water bottles, or other heavy objects.

Always use care and avoid rough treatment like throwing, tossing, or flinging your phone onto a desk.

4. Invest in the Right Accessories

While the original article meant accessories can help utilize your phone fully, Abang FixBay interprets this as using the right gear to prevent drops. Accessories should make your life safer, not risk your phone screen.

• Pop Sockets/Finger Loops: These accessories are lifesavers. They help you leverage the phone more securely, drastically reducing the chance of accidental drops while texting or taking selfies.
• Car Mounts: Ensure your car mount is strong and secure. A cheap mount that drops your phone onto the floorboard is a quick path to a costly screen repair.

By adding accessories that fit your needs, you are minimizing the physical stress and improving the safety of your expensive device.

5. Keep Your Device Away from Temperature Extremes

Too cold or too hot temperatures can severely affect your smartphone's performance, including the stability of your phone screen.

• Heat Damage: The glue holding the phone screen assembly together can loosen in excessive heat (like leaving it on a car dashboard in the Malaysian sun). This can lead to issues like dead pixels, a stuck or unresponsive screen, or a loss of touch sensitivity.
• Cold Damage (Thermal Shock): Your screen is very sensitive. It can actually crack or shatter if you leave it in an extremely cold environment and then bring it rapidly into a hot environment, causing the materials to expand unevenly.

Protecting your phone from these extremes is a crucial, easy step in phone screen protection that many people ignore.

OMG, It Cracked! 4 Steps to Stop the Spread

Did an accident happen, and now you see that horrifying small crack? The key is immediate action. A small crack quickly turns into a massive shatter if you do not intervene.

1. Act Fast and Clean the Screen

A cracked screen significantly increases the risk of tiny dust or debris entering the phone's internals. You need to frequently clean the cracked area with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• Warning: Avoid using chemical cleaners or water, as liquids can seep into the crack and cause serious internal damage to the LCD or motherboard, turning a simple screen repair into an expensive catastrophe.

2. Avoid Exposure to Heat and Dust

Extreme heat can cause the molecules in your phone screen glass to expand, worsening the cracked area and encouraging it to spread. Likewise, abrasive dust (like from a construction site) can work its way into the crack and compromise the glass structure further. Keep the phone protected in a cool, clean environment immediately.

3. Do Not Apply Pressure to the Cracked Area

This is a critical tip. Excessive pressure on the broken area will not only widen the crack but can also damage the underlying LCD or OLED panel, causing black spots or color bleeds. Use the phone as little as possible until you can get a professional to handle the screen repair.

4. Go to a Professional Phone Service Shop IMMEDIATELY

If your screen is cracked, you need advice and a solution from a professional. Do not try to fix it with superglue or home remedies! They have extensive experience and have dealt with every form of screen repair imaginable.

• The danger of waiting: Waiting allows dust and moisture to enter, increasing the risk of a simple glass repair becoming a complex motherboard problem.

Conclusion: Choose Peace of Mind

Ultimately, your phone screen is the most important component of your mobile life. Do not risk your internal phone health—or your safety—by letting that crack linger for too long just to save a few Ringgit.

We hope your phone screen lasts longer with these simple tips! Don't forget to ensure your mobile phone is always in a safe place and far away from high-risk environments.

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