Cracked glass at the back - to fix or not to fix?

[LordFarkward]

Ouch :'( dropped on floor, then it cracked.

It's now in a case, so it should help reduce any further cracks. But, should I still go fix it? What's stopping me is the hassle of the need to back up the phone (I haven't even downloaded Samsung's back up tool as well), then restoring after I get it back.

Do you reckon the waterproofness is affected due to the cracked glass? I do do a lot of water sports and that's why I picked a waterproof phone. If the integrity is compromised I'll be forced to go fix it, I guess. But I don't want to fix it if I don't need to.

So, what do you reckon? Thanks in advance!

 

[chanchan05]

I don't think the waterproofing will be affected honestly. I was under the impression that the phone assembly was already waterproofed and the glass back was slapped on it. But don't go testing it because I may be wrong. Just treat it like any other phone and don't dunk it in water.

 

[Gator352]

I'd get it fixed. Soon, that glass will start falling off and it will get worse.

 

[bLueBrY]

I'd get it fixed. Soon, that glass will start falling off and it will get worse.

how much to get it fixed, the back of my s7 is all cracked up, is it possible to fix it myself?

thanks

 

[o4liberty]

Did you have a case on

 

[pjwk81]

Get a price and see if it's worth it. If it's too expensive stick a dbrand on the back.

 

[stang6790]

You can get a new glass back for cheap off of ebay. Should be fairly easy to replace using a hairdryer and spudger tool.
galaxy s7 edge back glass | eBay

 

[bLueBrY]

yes just a cheap light one, I don't like big cases like otters, but why does it seem so cheaply made that it cracked so easily

 

[everlightdark]

If it is fixed it may just compromise the waterproofing of the phone but I hope that it get it fixed or get a new one if on warranty!

 

[Roman Akert]

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Ouch :'( dropped on floor, then it cracked.

It's now in a case, so it should help reduce any further cracks. But, should I still go fix it? What's stopping me is the hassle of the need to back up the phone (I haven't even downloaded Samsung's back up tool as well), then restoring after I get it back.

Do you reckon the waterproofness is affected due to the cracked glass? I do do a lot of water sports and that's why I picked a waterproof phone. If the integrity is compromised I'll be forced to go fix it, I guess. But I don't want to fix it if I don't need to.

So, what do you reckon? Thanks in advance!

I think samsung coated internal parts to achieve their IP rating so I don't think you've compromised anything. Aesthetically it doesn't look good and will affect resale value.

 

[tinybfk]

yes just a cheap light one, I don't like big cases like otters, but why does it seem so cheaply made that it cracked so easily

It's not cheaply made, it's glass. Dropping any phone is a gamble but when it's glass on the front and back and it's got no case or a slim case the odds are a little less in your favor.