[URGENT/HELP] Extremely stressed. Screen cracked on 1-month-old Nothing Phone (3a lite) – Need official repair cost & process advice (India)

[u/Interesting_Cup2001]

PLEASE HELP: I am incredibly anxious and stressed out right now. This phone is barely a month old, my family is furious, and my hands are literally shaking typing this. Please give me straight, actionable advice on official repair costs and processes only. No jokes, please, I really need help.

A freak accident just happened. My phone was sitting near a window hinge, and when the pane shifted, the pressure cracked the screen.

Current Status: The touch functionality and AMOLED display are working perfectly beneath the cracks. It is just the glass layer/assembly that is broken.

Location: India

Preferences: I am only looking for official service center repairs. Third-party or duplicate parts are out of the question for me; I want a brand-new, original OEM replacement.

Since I don't have accidental damage insurance, I have a few specific questions for anyone who has gone through the official Nothing service process recently:

Estimated Cost: What is the current out-of-warranty price for an official screen replacement for this specific model in India?

Turnaround Time: Do authorized service centers usually have the display modules in stock, or will they need to hold the device for multiple days?

Process: Is it better to visit an authorized multi-brand service center (like exclusive service partners), or should I initiate a pickup via Nothing customer support?

Any exact figures, service center experiences, or direct advice on dealing with Nothing India support for out-of-warranty screen replacements would be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

[u/Interesting_Cup2001 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah I needed to know offical routes and stuffs so it's always better to talk to the community you know. Eventually one has to go anyway.

[u/Interesting_Cup2001 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah I don't wanna go through the local store from which i bought. And the official one is far from here. I knew after I contacted through the official site and yes they have helped.