I messed up applying a privacy screen filter on it last night, and when I tried to remove it, both the privacy filter and Ceramic Shield came off. I've tried reattaching it, but there was stuff underneath it, so it wouldn't stick nor look good either. Is there an aftermarket Ceramic Shield I can buy, or is there another solution that isn't paying apple $600 for a screen protector replacement?
Yes, you are confused. Ceramic Shield is NOT a separate piece of glass on the phone. Ceramic Shield IS the screen on the phone. You have removed the screen protector. You have NOT removed anything of consequence on the phone itself. If you want another screen protector, you can buy one and install it.
Yes, you are confused. Ceramic Shield is NOT a separate piece of glass on the phone. Ceramic Shield IS the screen on the phone. You have removed the screen protector. You have NOT removed anything of consequence on the phone itself. If you want another screen protector, you can buy one and install it.
I think you're confused. There is nothing wrong with the screen on your iPhone. Whatever you removed, you didn't remove the screen. What makes you think you did? You didn't if the pictures you've posted are the actual phone. Did the case you have on your iPhone include a built in screen protector?
It doesn't cost $600 for a new authentic Apple Screen from Apple. It costs $329.
See this --> iPhone Repair and Service - Apple Support
As Jeff suggests, you can certainly get the screen replaced elsewhere, but I WOULD'NT do that. You'd make your phone ineligible for any support from Apple going forward and it will have $0 Trade Value if you want to trade it for a new phone.
There are do it yourself repairs available but they’re almost as expensive as having Apple do it. Third party repair services are cheaper than Apple and generally use non Apple parts. This results in things like no True Tone, Nightshift and auto brightness may not function properly. Not to mention colors are usually off.
You’ve got to look at your budget and figure out what you can afford.
$600 was an exaggeration. I want a repair that doesn't cost the same amount as an unlocked iphone 13 off of Amazon. $329 for a piece of glass is WAY overprice, but the issue is that I cant find any replacements for it so I could do it myself. It's just the front glass, the actual display is in perfect condition.
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Yes, when I purchased the phone it came with a screen protector, or some layer on top that i thought was the Ceramic Shield. The information about it being part of the display or glued on top of it is unclear. Also yes, the phone in the photo is the one in question.
What exactly did you remove? Do you have a photo of it? Are you the original owner? Why do you think you removed something?
Thank you, I thought the Ceramic shield was a screen protector Apple ships with their phones pre-applied. Thank you!
Accidently removed the Ceramic Shield glass from iphone 14 plus
