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When your iPhone’s back glass cracks or shatters, it’s more than just an eyesore — it can affect your device’s functionality, expose internal components to dust and moisture, and reduce your phone’s resale value. In this guide we’ll cover why back glass repair matters, how much it costs, and how to get it fixed by post from anywhere in the UK.
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Why you should repair your iPhone back glass
1. Protects internal components
A broken back glass compromises your iPhone’s internal components. Cracks allow dust, moisture, and dirt to enter the device, potentially damaging the battery, camera, or wireless charging components. Repairing the back glass not only restores the phone’s appearance but also protects its internal workings, reducing the risk of more expensive repairs down the line. If your phone has already had moisture exposure, it’s worth checking our iPhone water damage guide too.
2. Preserves resale value
If you’re considering selling or trading your iPhone, a cracked back glass significantly reduces what you’ll get for it. Trade-in services and private buyers will always offer less for a visibly damaged device. Fixing the back glass before selling ensures your iPhone retains as much value as possible — often the repair cost is far less than the reduction in trade-in value.
3. Restores wireless charging
Since the iPhone 8, Apple has used glass backs to support wireless charging. If the back glass is cracked, the wireless charging coil beneath it can be disrupted, causing intermittent charging or complete failure on wireless pads. A back glass repair restores wireless charging to full functionality. If you’re also having charging port issues, we can check both on the same job.
4. Protects the camera lens
The camera glass sits within the back glass assembly on most iPhones. Cracks near the camera can allow dust and moisture to reach the lens, causing blurry or foggy photos. Repairing the back glass often protects the camera at the same time. If your camera is already affected, see our iPhone camera repair guide.
5. Makes the phone safer to hold
Shattered back glass leaves sharp edges that can cut your hand during everyday use. It also makes the phone harder to grip securely, increasing the risk of dropping it again and causing additional damage to the front screen.
6. Restores appearance
Modern iPhones are premium devices and the all-glass back is a key part of their design. A cracked back glass undermines the look of an otherwise well-maintained phone. Repairing it restores the sleek, professional appearance and makes the device comfortable to use without a case.
iPhone back glass repair prices UK — 2026
Back glass repair prices vary by model. Here are our current prices at Repair My Crack, with free tracked Royal Mail postage included both ways:
| iPhone model | Back glass repair price |
|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max / 16 Pro | £35 – £65 |
| iPhone 16 / 16 Plus | £35 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max / 15 Pro | £35 |
| iPhone 15 / 15 Plus | £35 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | £35 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | £32 |
| iPhone 14 / 14 Plus | £22 – £25 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max / 13 Pro | £35 |
| iPhone 13 / 13 Mini | £25 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max / 12 Pro | £35 |
| iPhone 12 / 12 Mini | £15 – £18 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max / 11 Pro | £25 – £30 |
| iPhone 11 | £15 |
| iPhone SE 2020 / SE 2022 | £12 – £15 |
| iPhone XS Max / XS | £20 – £22 |
| iPhone XR / X | £12 – £17 |
| iPhone 8 Plus / 8 | £12 |
| iPhone 7 Plus / 7 | £12 – £15 |
Select your exact model on our booking page for your confirmed price. There are no hidden fees — the price shown includes free return postage and a warranty on the repair. See our price promise for full details.
Can I repair my iPhone back glass at home?
Technically yes, but we’d advise against it. iPhone back glass repair is one of the more complex repairs on modern iPhones — particularly from the iPhone 8 onwards, where the glass is bonded directly to the frame with strong adhesive. Removing it without the right tools and heat equipment risks damaging the wireless charging coil, the camera assembly, or the frame itself.
The cost saving from a DIY attempt is rarely worth the risk. A professional back glass repair at Repair My Crack starts from £12 with free postage, so the numbers rarely stack up in favour of DIY.
How our mail-in iPhone back glass repair works
- Book online — select your iPhone model, see the price, and pay securely at checkout
- Receive your free label — we email you a tracked Royal Mail postage label within one working day
- Post your phone — drop it at any Post Office, fully insured in transit
- We repair and test — back glass replaced and wireless charging tested before return
- We send it back — returned by tracked delivery, typically within 3–5 working days
For full details on how the postal process works, see our mail-in repair guide. If you’re local to Harlow, Essex, we also offer drop-in back glass repairs by appointment — see our Harlow repair page or Essex repair page for details.
Common questions about iPhone back glass repair
Will a back glass repair affect my data?
No. Back glass repair does not involve accessing or wiping your data. We still recommend backing up before sending your phone as good practice.
Does the repair come with a warranty?
Yes. All back glass repairs at Repair My Crack include a warranty on parts and labour. See our full warranty terms.
Can you repair the back glass and screen at the same time?
Yes. If your phone needs both repairs, add them both at checkout or contact us and we’ll quote for everything together. See our iPhone screen repair page for screen pricing.
My back glass is cracked but the phone still works fine — do I need to repair it?
You don’t have to, but the longer you leave it the greater the risk of moisture or dust getting in and causing secondary damage. It’s also worth considering if you plan to sell the phone — a cracked back will noticeably reduce its trade-in value.
What about the camera glass specifically?
Camera glass damage is often part of the back glass assembly and can be repaired at the same time. If your camera is already producing blurry or fogged images, see our iPhone camera repair guide.
Do you repair Samsung back glass too?
Yes — see our Samsung repairs page for pricing on Samsung back glass repair.
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Written by James Waterston, Device Repair Specialist at Repair My Crack. James has 25 years of experience in the mobile phone industry and has been running Repair My Crack for over 8 years. Prices and information reviewed July 2026.