The cheapest Galaxy A phones are the ones people buy for a child, a parent or as a first smartphone, and they are used hard. A new one costs little, which means the question about a repair is more about proportion than about quality, and some repairs are worth doing and some are not.
Blue Apple repairs the budget Galaxy A phones, from the A01 and A11 to the A26, at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam. Each model has its own page with the repairs we offer for it: start at the Samsung repair page.
What is different about the Galaxy A2x, A1x and A0x series
- A mix of LCD and AMOLED. The oldest and cheapest of these phones have LCD screens, the newer A15, A16 and A2x have AMOLED. The model page shows which yours has.
- Different connectors. Some of the older models use micro-USB, the newer ones USB-C. A worn connector is one of their most common faults.
- Plastic everywhere. The back and the frame are plastic. They scuff and crack less than glass, and the screen is usually the only part that breaks.
- A phone that is cheap to replace. That is why we look at the cost of the repair against a new phone before anything else.
What usually goes wrong with the budget Galaxy A phones
- Battery that has faded. On a phone of three or more years, a new battery is the most worthwhile repair.
- Charging port faults. A worn or loose connector, the most common fault on a budget phone.
- Cracked screen. The cost depends on the model. On the oldest ones it may be close to the price of a new phone.
- Does not turn on. A flat or failed battery, or a fault on the board.
- Speaker or microphone faults. Quiet calls or a mic that does not pick up the voice, often dirt or a worn part.
The budget Galaxy A models we repair
Every model below has its own page, with the repairs we offer for it and what each one costs.
Galaxy A26, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A16, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A01.
Repair or replace?
On the cheapest phones a repair has to be small to be sensible. A battery or a charging port usually is. A screen on an A01 or A11 often is not, and we tell you so after the diagnosis. If the phone holds photos you want to keep, tell us: getting the data off comes before anything else.
Looking after your Galaxy A
- Back up the photos. The phone is cheap, the photos are not.
- Use a case and a protector. It is the cheapest repair there is.
- Use a decent cable. Cheap cables wear out a budget connector faster.
How a repair works at Blue Apple
Open your model on the Samsung repair page, choose the repair and you see the price straight away. You can bring it to our workshop at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam, have it collected (pickup and delivery) or send it by post. If your fault is not in the list, the custom repair form lets you describe it, and we come back with a price before any work starts.
Questions about repairing a budget Galaxy A
Is it worth repairing a Galaxy A12?
A battery or a charging port, usually yes. A screen, it depends on the price of the repair against a new phone. We tell you both numbers.
Which models are on this page?
The A01, A11 to A16, A21s and A22 to A26, each on the Samsung page.
More reading
- Samsung Galaxy battery replacement in Amsterdam: costs and what to expect
- Samsung screen cracked in Amsterdam? Your repair options explained
In short
On a budget Galaxy A a battery or charging port is a sensible repair, and a screen is worth it only if the cost stays in proportion. See the Samsung repair page for the models and repairs, or send us a request. You will find us at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam, and you can call 020 239 11 93 with a question first.
