My only issue is seeing this crack at the top of my iPhone 8 Plus, still I plan on using it as it do not affect the touch or any components, just want to know if this top crack on the upper right can be ignored...#am not ready for a screen replacement now but how can I manage this,,,,,

You can try putting a thick screen protector on it. Otherwise, you may have to order an iPhone 8 Plus screen separately and use the Self Service Repair Store option?

TheYayAreaLiving 🎗 said:

Otherwise, you may have to order an iPhone 8 Plus screen separately and use the Self Service Repair Store option?

This is only an option for iPhone 12 and newer.

chrfr said:

This is only an option for iPhone 12 and newer.

Correct, I would order the OEM screen part from a third party and use the Self Repair Option to service the iPhone.

Or you can just order everything for iFixit?

Yes, it's just the cover glass that's cracked. Good repair shops can replace that glass and keep the OEM LCD underneath. But given the age of the device, it may not be worth it.

JPack said:

Yes, it's just the cover glass that's cracked. Good repair shops can replace that glass and keep the OEM LCD underneath. But given the age of the device, it may not be worth it.

That’s why I want to be careful henceforth but only hope my water resistant remains in tact as my phone has never been repaired lest this

TheYayAreaLiving 🎗 said:

Correct, I would order the OEM screen part from a third party and use the Self Repair Option to service the iPhone.

Or you can just order everything for iFixit?

iPhone 8 Plus Screen - LCD and Digitizer Replacement Kit - iFixit

Replace a screen compatible with iPhone 8 Plus. Includes all of the small parts preinstalled in the assembly. Features a 5.5 inch 1080 x 1920 pixel LCD Display, Front Glass Digitizer Panel, Front Camera Assembly, Earpiece Speaker, LCD Shield Plate. . Part #: IF372-002-1

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You can't do anything with the self repair option with an iPhone 8. They won't just ship you the tools unless you have an appropriate phone.

If you don’t drop it again or bump it hard on that corner, the cracks won’t spread.
Obviously it’s no longer water resistant on that corner.

chrfr said:

You can't do anything with the self repair option with an iPhone 8. They won't just ship you the tools unless you have an appropriate phone.

Makes sense. Thanks!

The best option might be to apply the tempered glass screen protector.

Ucshade said:

That’s why I want to be careful henceforth but only hope my water resistant remains in tact as my phone has never been repaired lest this

Are you submerging your phone in water? Water resistance degrades over time. If the device is old enough it could theoretically already be gone/weakened.

When Apple does battery replacements they reseal the device restoring water resistance.

Ucshade said:

My only issue is seeing this crack at the top of my iPhone 8 Plus, still I plan on using it as it do not affect the touch or any components, just want to know if this top crack on the upper right can be ignored...#am not ready for a screen replacement now but how can I manage this,,,,,

Get a new phone(It's time!

Just ignore the cracks if you plan on continuing to use the phone. I have seen people use cracked screens which is something I wouldn’t do but it doesn’t affect the functionality of the phone.

If you want to repair your phone then you can go to a third party repair shop. A lot of them stock OEM parts which will cost you more than generic but is worth it IMO. Phone up the shop and clarify that they have OEM screens in stock.

In my opinion time to get a new phone!

There is a chance of scratching your face using your phone. Also shards will start to fall off after a while exposing sharp edges of the glass. As people advised above, you can put a screen protector to protect yourself (as a temporary solution) and change the screen or change the phone as soon as possible.

Here's information on screen repairs from Apple

Tripps9000 said:

In my opinion time to get a new phone!

No no for me