LG G2 - Cracked screen

[Fappas]

I have a LG G2. This morning my phone fell now my screen is cracked and i cannot access my phone cause i cannot pattern unlock it. The half of the touch screen doesn't work.

I got quotes of R2700 to R3000 to replace the screen. I cannot afford that.

Does anyone know how much a screen cost if purchase it myself? Or if this can be done cheaper?

This is a really good phone. But just too expensive to fix.

Also, is there any of getting pass the lock screen to access the phone. the only thing i can do at the moment is answer calls, thats it.

Any advise will be appreciated.

 

[pastry]

The exact same thing happened to me this week. Cracked my screen and touch input doesn't work anymore.
Got quoted R2700.

Decided to rather get a screen replacement from fixez.com, $109 ex. shipping. The replacement procedure is pretty straightforward, there are even instructions on the site and numerous youtube tutorials.
Only downside is it might take a few weeks to get here. Still waiting for it.

If you get an OTG cable that converts to normal USB, you can plug a USB mouse in and unlock the phone and use it that way. Else a USB keyboard, but you won't be able to unlock a swipe pattern with a keyboard.

 

[Fappas]

Thanks Pastry. I watched a few youtube vids and it doesn't look too difficult. I would do it myself if i can find the screen at a decent price.

Where can i buy a OTG cable?

 

[pastry]

Try one of the chinatown gadget shops? Else there must be a shop in a mall nearby you that sells cellphone accessories.

If you're in Cape Town region I know for sure Gadget Time in Canal Walk has them.

 

[pastry]

By the way, once you get to using the phone with a mouse/keyboard, you can use the built-in LG On-Screen phone app, if you pair it with the desktop application. http://www.lg.com/uk/support-mobile/lg-D802 (OSP)

Then you can just remotely control the phone from your pc.

 

[Fappas]

I bought a usb adapter. So I will try it. Basically the phones usb cable will be in the one end and the mouse in the other. I hope it will work.

Will the mouse cursor appear on screen when connected?

 

[pastry]

Yep. The cursor will just appear.

Some adapters don't transfer data, just power.
If you've got the right one you'll be able to use controllers/mouses/keyboards/usb sticks.

 

[Fappas]

It didn't work. No cursor and the mouse does not go on.

 

[Fappas]

Thanks so much Pastry for your advise. I bought the correct OTG cable and it worked. I can at least use my phone again until i have the bucks to fix the screen.

Much appreciated.

 

[placid07]

The exact same thing happened to me this week. Cracked my screen and touch input doesn't work anymore.
Got quoted R2700.

Decided to rather get a screen replacement from fixez.com, $109 ex. shipping. The replacement procedure is pretty straightforward, there are even instructions on the site and numerous youtube tutorials.
Only downside is it might take a few weeks to get here. Still waiting for it.

If you get an OTG cable that converts to normal USB, you can plug a USB mouse in and unlock the phone and use it that way. Else a USB keyboard, but you won't be able to unlock a swipe pattern with a keyboard.

Same thing happened to me and I'm not willing to pay R3000 for a screen replacement...I'd rather buy a secondhand s4 or something. Can you tell me if you've received that replacement screen from the site you linked and how easy the installation was?

 

[hillmiw]

The exact same thing happened to me this week. Cracked my screen and touch input doesn't work anymore.
Got quoted R2700.

Decided to rather get a screen replacement from fixez.com, $109 ex. shipping. The replacement procedure is pretty straightforward, there are even instructions on the site and numerous youtube tutorials.
Only downside is it might take a few weeks to get here. Still waiting for it.

If you get an OTG cable that converts to normal USB, you can plug a USB mouse in and unlock the phone and use it that way. Else a USB keyboard, but you won't be able to unlock a swipe pattern with a keyboard.

hallo pastry
did you manage to fix your fone how long did you wait for the screen?