Category Archives: cracked glass iphone 5

08.31.16
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What is an iPhone digitizer?

I know that there are a ton of question about the “digitizer” on your iPhone, or any other touch-screen smartphone these days. We here at Mission Repair are experts and very familiar with iPhone digitizers, glass, and screens. We repair them by the thousands every month. Let’s see if we can demonstrate what the digitizer is here under a glass panel:

This is the digitizer on an iPhone!

The digitizer is fused UNDER the glass cover. It’s the electronic component that senses the touch of a human finger through the glass, and is designed to allow the unit to be controlled by a fingertip. This is the “input” of the device and it’s very thin and transparent.

The point is that you cannot replace the digitizer alone. Since it’s part of the glass, in the event of a touch failure it needs to be replaced with the glass and vice versa. So if you have a cracked iPhone glass, you’re going to get a new digitizer as well. If you have an iPhone that doesn’t respond to touch, you’ll also get a new glass. It’s just the way it’s designed.

You might see these assemblies marketed as:

  • iPhone glass
  • iPhone digitizer
  • iPhone touch screen
  • iPhone glass screen
  • iPhone screen
  • iPhone touch panel

For all intents and purposes, these terms are all interchangeable and are all the same thing. Are you in need of one of these parts? Here’s a list of glass/digitizer repairs that we sell here at Mission Repair:

Don’t forget our wide selection of iPad Glass Repair options!

Remember, you might see these glass panels for sale cheap – be sure to inquire about the required digitizer that is fused to the glass from the factory – without it, the glass is useless. You cannot replace the glass or “remove” your good digitizer and reinstall it onto your iPhone without advanced equipment and lots of training. It just doesn’t work! These assemblies are built together and must stay together. I hope this information helps!

05.11.16
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Mission Repair New Store Hours!

Hello all –

Well in this case… the worm is a great deal and fast service!

I hope you all are having a great day today! Here at Mission Repair we are working tirelessly to change the game up and bring more convenience, great service at no added cost. Keeping the same quality and service with no added cost but making sure we are here to fit your busy schedule. We are now open 7am to 7pm Monday thru Friday! Saturdays will remain 10am to 5pm. (I have to let my tech’s sleep in one day a week!) Mission Repair is geared up for summer and we want to offer an “EarlyBird” special for those of you that head in to the office early. Just drop your device off between 7am and 8am Mon-Fri and we will have it ready the same day at no additional cost to you on popular Apple and Samsung smartphones/tablets.

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Let us make your early morning drop off easy! Come see us at one of our retail locations starting next week. While we normally charge a nominal fee for same day service, the “EarlyBird” special lets you keep your cash and we take care of your device the same day!

One more added benefit of trusting Mission Repair to be your one stop shop for repairs and accessories for your mobile life!

Look forward to seeing you bright and early Monday morning!

Jeff

01.20.16
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Good news for “older” iPhones! OS 9.2.1

Hello there everyone,

AppleInsider today reported that the iOS 9.2.1 update can potentially make iOS 9 a smoother experience for people with older iPhones, according to a new series of YouTube videos featuring side-by-side comparisons with devices running iOS 8.4.1.

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Although installing 9.2.1 still causes an iPhone 4S or 5 to boot slower, once in action the software can load apps as fast or faster than 8.4.1 in many circumstances, according to the article. Boot times are said to be speedier than 8.4.1 when running the software on an iPhone 5s, which was also the first iPhone with a 64-bit processor.

A consistent problem with iOS has been the tendency for devices as little as a year or two old to suddenly see slowdowns after upgrading to a new version. This is despite the fact that Apple will deliberately disable some processor-intensive features on older hardware.

A lawsuit filed last month accuses Apple of misleading customers with the claim that iOS 9 is compatible with devices ranging back to the iPhone 4S. In reality Apple is practicing planned obsolescence, the case charges, since people who update a 4S will take a performance hit but find themselves unable to downgrade to 8.4.1 or earlier — nudging them towards buying newer hardware.

We all know that these devices update and upgrade faster than our contracts allow, so unless you’re one of the few that just simply wants and can afford the newest piece of hardware every 6 months, you’ll want to extend the life of your “old” device for a long as possible to maximize your investment.  That’s where Mission Repair can help, so if you have a problem with your phone, we will be happy to take care of it for you.  If you want to upgrade your software, at least Apple is still helping some of the older units at the moment, enjoy!

See ya, Ryan

01.20.16
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Not local, but still need your iPhone Repaired?

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It’s no secret. We’ve been in business for years since 2008 and we have the best reputation, most ambition, best prices and highest level of customer service. Mission Repair is the leading Apple Service Center in the United States. Don’t take our word for it, we receive praise, awards and accolades from the top publications in the industry.  You’ve read about us in the news or heard about us from a friend. Now you just need to try our services but found that we are in Kansas City. Let’s talk this one out!

First of all, we are in Kansas City to reach the entire USA with ease. Trust us, it’s costs a lot less to move an item from Kansas City to New York vs. from Los Angeles to New York. We’re here to save you money with the best possible negotiated FedEx Rates in the industry! Additionally, we have developed and are proud to provide the easiest and most efficient way to move your item to and from our service center; instant email labels for iPods, iPhones, Cell Phones, Mac Laptops, Amazon Kindles and iPads offer the best protection, fastest turnaround, and least expensive way to pack, ship and insure your device for transportation into us!  Read over our shipping instructions if you have any questions, or give us a call at 844-459-0105.

Take care, Ryan

 

12.16.14
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: iPhone 5, 5S, 5C Screen Repairs for $109

Did you miss our Holiday Gift Guide? Don’t worry, we are taking time each day to talk about each gift in case you need some ideas in time for the holidays.

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Our first gift is our iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C screen repairs. They are just $109 and if you have a loved one that has a cracked screen on their iPhone – this is a perfect gift for them. Also, if you are in the Kansas City area we offer SAME DAY services so you can get your phone repaired in about an hour. Now that is fast service.

All of our screen repairs come with a 1 year warranty against any defects to the replacement screen. In addition, our repair services come with our legendary ‘Got Repair‘ benefit. This benefit simply means that if you have to come visit us again for the same repair service, you will pay LESS the second time. No purchase necessary for the warranty or Got Repair benefit, it is included with your repair purchase.

So, if you have a friend or family member with a cracked screen on their iPhone NOW is the time to surprise them by getting it repaired for them just in time for the holidays! Visit us online, email sales@missionrepair.com or call 1-866-638-8402 to place your order today!