Cracked Back Glass on Your iPhone? Here's What You Need to Know

Back glass damage is one of the most frustrating types of phone damage — the phone works perfectly, but it looks and feels broken. And if you've looked at Apple's repair prices, you'll know they treat back glass as an excuse to charge as much as possible.

Yes, It Can Be Repaired

Back glass replacement is a common repair. The rear panel is removed, the broken glass is taken out, a new OEM-quality rear glass panel is fitted with precision adhesive, and the whole process typically takes around 45–60 minutes.

Should You Bother Repairing It?

In most cases, yes — and for a few good reasons:

• Shattered glass has sharp edges. Handling a cracked back daily means micro-cuts on your hands and inside your pocket.
• If your phone doesn't have a case, the cracked back will continue to spread and shed glass fragments.
• Water resistance is compromised — the rear seal is broken, meaning moisture can enter through the back.
• Wireless charging may be less efficient or unreliable through damaged rear glass.
• The cosmetic hit reduces trade-in value significantly — more than the repair would cost.

How Much Does Back Glass Replacement Cost?

Our back glass replacement starts from £45 — a fraction of what Apple charges (which for newer iPhones without AppleCare+ can exceed £500 for an out-of-warranty repair). We use OEM-quality glass and precision adhesive, and all repairs come with our 90-day warranty.

What About a Case Instead?

Can I Just Ignore It?

If the crack is minor and contained, you can manage short-term with a case. But if the glass is shattering, spreading, or coming away from the frame, you're risking injury and increasing the damage every time you use it. At that point, repair becomes more urgent.