Will Samsung phone repairs be free?

If you have a device Samsung GalaxyNow is the time to consider purchasing Samsung Care+. Because? Because screen repairs will be free under Care+ for covered Galaxy devices starting in January 2025, as 9to5Google noted. Of course, there is a small catch.

But what is Samsung Care+? Essentially, it’s just Apple Care, but for Samsung devices. So this extended coverage will extend to Samsung Galaxy phones (like S24, S24 Plus, S24 Ultra, etc.), tablets (like Tab S10 Ultra) and even wearables like smartwatches (Galaxy Watch Ultra ). However, if you have a broken screen, you’ll still have to pay quite a bit of money even with Samsung Care+, albeit at a significant discount. Currently, prices for cracked screen repairs start at $29.

While it wasn’t a very expensive repair, Samsung is sweetening the deal with Care+ by adding “Zero Dollar Screen Repairs” starting in January. This new benefit will apply to all existing and new subscribers and will include mail-in repairs or DIY store visits. Zero Dollar screen repairs will cover the front screen and rear glass, but will not cover folding screens in this series. Galaxy Z-fold And toss.

There’s one catch, though, and it’s a big one: Zero-dollar screen repairs are only included in the “Care+ with Theft and Lost” coverage plan, which is (of course) the most expensive tier.

The change was explained in an email sent to current Care+ subscribers.

“Starting January 15, 2025, Samsung and Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss programs will introduce ZERO DOLLAR SCREEN REPAIR. This coverage only applies to damage to the front and rear glass. In addition to mail-in and do-it-yourself repair options, Care+ customers will still have the option to have their screen repaired at the location of their choice.

“Care+ customers with qualifying plans will automatically be eligible for this coverage after January 15, 2025.”

Want to know how much Care+ costs? It depends on your device. While the cost of coverage has increased recently, it also adds unlimited battery replacements, which seems like a fair trade-off.