5 Mistakes That Make a Cracked Screen Worse (And How Greenville Customers Can Avoid Them)

A cracked screen is one of the most common issues we see every day at TruFix Phone Repair Greenville. But what many people don’t know is that, after the initial damage, the next few hours and days can make the problem much better or much, much worse.

Here are the five biggest mistakes we see Greenville customers make - and how to avoid turning a small crack into a full (and more expensive) screen replacement.

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1. Continuing to Use the Phone with Exposed Glass

Many people think, “It still works, so it’s fine.”

But when glass is exposed, dust and moisture can easily reach the OLED/LCD underneath.

This often leads to:

• Touch issues

• Display lines

• Black spots

• Higher repair cost

Tip: If the screen is cracked, avoid pressing hard and get it checked quickly.

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2. Applying Pressure or Putting the Phone in a Tight Pocket

A small crack can spread fast when:

• The phone is in a back pocket

• Inside a tight jeans pocket

• Under heavy items in a bag

Even a tiny bend can destroy the display underneath the glass.

Tip: Keep the phone in a loose pocket or separate section in your bag until repaired.

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3. Using Tape or “Liquid Glass” Fixes

We see this daily.

Tape traps moisture → which damages the display.

Liquid repair kits?

They ruin the coating, leak into openings, and make the repair more expensive.

Tip: Leave the screen as is. Bring it in - we’ll diagnose the damage in minutes.

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4. Ignoring Touch Glitches

If your screen:

• Freezes

• Touches itself (“ghost touch”)

• Presses random buttons

…this is a sign that the crack has already affected the touch layer.

Ignoring this can lead to:

• Complete touch failure

• Data loss

• Lockouts from passcode attempts

Tip: Back up your phone immediately - or bring it in for a fast check.

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5. Waiting Too Long to Repair

Delaying a cracked screen often leads to:

• LCD/OLED damage

• Higher repair cost

• More time without your phone

• Additional issues (battery, camera, True Tone, Face ID)

At TruFix Phone Repair, most screen repairs take 20–30 minutes, so you can fix it quickly and avoid further issues.

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⭐ How Greenville Residents Save Money at TruFix

As a family-owned repair shop across from Haywood Mall, we offer:

✓ High-quality OLED/LCD parts

✓ Honest diagnostics (free)

✓ Same-day repairs in 20-30 minutes

✓ Transparent pricing - no surprises

✓ 90-day warranty on every repair

✓ iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, iPad & more

We’ll always tell you whether you need full display replacement or just a glass-only repair (which many shops don’t offer).

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⭐ Need a Fast Screen Repair?

📍 443 Congaree Rd, Ste B, Greenville, SC

(next to Eurostor, directly across from Haywood Mall)

🚶 Walk-ins welcome

📲 Text us a photo for a quick quote: (864) 484-3423

Keep your phone safe - and avoid turning a small crack into a big repair.