My iPhone 7+ screen and front camera is shattered

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My iPhone 7+ screen and front camera is shattered

My iPhone 7+ fell and hit the ground very hard, causing the screen to pull out at the left hand side with a damaged front camera. Whenever I take a selfie, it displays blue light, and the screen display and all still functions quite well. So, I just want to know how long the phone can sustain or how long it can last (can it last for a month or a week, or does it need urgent repair?). There are difficulties getting to a good repair shop.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 24, 2024 12:15 PM

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lobsterghost1

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Nov 24, 2024 12:22 PM in response to osarodion80

That phone needs to be replaced. If the screen is pulling away from the frame, it shouldn't be used at all. Like driving a car you crashed, you shouldn't be using this phone. And honestly, if it is that damaged, Apple won't likely offer repairs on it. It really is time for a new iPhone at this point. iPhone 7 was release in 2016. It's a 9 year old phone, no longer receives any of the most recent iOS versions for the last two years and more and more apps will become totally incompatible with your iPhone as time moves by.

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KiltedTim

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Nov 24, 2024 12:21 PM in response to osarodion80

It needs to be replaced entirely. Given the age of that phone and the fact that it can't run a supported version of iOS any more, it's time to just bite the bullet and buy a new one. It's not worth the cost of repair.

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