Short of money? Not keen on DIY solutions or paying for cell phone parts or repairs?
If your phone is still working, and the screen doesn’t appear to be in danger of completely falling apart, why not just keep using it? Sure, it’ll be annoying to look at for a bit, but you’ll get used to it.
Saving the money it would cost for a new phone is always nice. If you’re on a contract that’s soon expiring, this is your best option.
Adding a screen protector might help keep the glass from cracking further, too. A glass protector might prevent further spidering.
It largely depends on how extensive the damage is but adding a protector certainly wouldn’t hurt.
While broken smartphone displays are frustrating, ugly, and kill your phone’s resell value, don’t let it cast a shadow. A broken smartphone screen is merely a challenge to be overcome.
As we’ve seen already, you have several options:
Eventually your phone is going to be replaced, so if the other options don’t work out, have a fall-back plan. You might contact the carrier for an upgrade, or simply carry on using the phone with the damaged screen.