Samsung Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra Check for Physical Damage
Samsung Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra
Check for Physical DamageThese examples help you identify physical or liquid damage that could affect the performance of your Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra.
Before you begin
Prepaid service customers
: Visit a Verizon store to order warranty replacements. Orders for Prepaid warranty issues can't be processed via Customer Service.Standard service customers
: If you need to replace your device under warranty and the device has unreasonable wear and tear or any of the following, you could be assessed a damaged device fee.Samsung provides, at no charge, a one-time reapplication of a factory Protective Film (screen protector) within 1 year of the date of purchase. Refer to Galaxy Z Series Screen Protector Replacement for additional info.
Liquid or Corrosion Evidence
- To identify if your device has water damage, check for:
- corrosion, discoloration, or oxidation on the charging port or SIM tray.
- moisture under the display screen.
- Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI) / Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) activation.Samsung uses a white field to indicate a device that has had no liquid contact. When the indicator comes in contact with liquid, paper becomes pink.The Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI) is located inside the SIM tray slot, directly to the left of the SIM pin hole. It's visible by looking inside the SIM tray with the ejection pin to the right while the tray is removed from the device.
Damaged Ports
View the following ports using a bright light and magnifier if possible:
- USB / Charging: Examples of charging port damage include but are not limited to:
- port is loose or wiggles.
- port is bent.
- corrosion.
- SIM Tray
- View the following ports using a bright light and magnifier if possible:
- USB / Charging: Examples of charging port damage include but are not limited to:
- port is loose or wiggles.
- port is bent.
- corrosion.
- SIM Tray
Display Issues or Damaged Buttons / Camera
Examples of screen damage / button issues include but are not limited to:
- Display: Examples of display issues include but are not limited to solid line(s) present across the screen, bleeding display, punctures, cracks or excessive scratches.
- Separation: Examples of separation include but are not limited to lens or housing separating from device frame.
- Missing physical buttons: Volume, Power / Side button missing or damaged.
- Warping: Device or screen won't lay flat.
- Pixel Deformities: Caused by physical impact to screen or device.
- Camera: Missing or cracked camera lens.
Hardware Modifications
Replacement Options
If damage is found, several replacement options may be available.