So, your iPhone was submerged in water and got some water damage. It happens to the best of us, unfortunately. We’d see individuals with the same problem every day while I worked in an Apple Store, ranging from saltwater to toilet water. It’s never a good thing, but it might not be too late to save your iPhone from water damage.
The first step is to take your iPhone from the water and turn it off carefully.
Now go ahead and turn it off!
This is the most difficult task I’ll put before you. Allow yourself to resist the need to check if your iPhone is still functional and turn it off. You’re more likely to inflict more damage the second you hit one of those buttons, so don’t do it.
Let’s get into what you should do next!
It’s far too simple for your iPhone to become wet. But, whether you were caught in torrential rain or dropped your phone in a lake, our advice remains the same. Even for iPhones that are resistant to water.
This has already been stated, but it bears repeating. As soon as you get your iPhone out of the water, turn it off. Slide to power off by pressing and holding the Side and Volume Up buttons at the same time.
And don’t switch it back on once it’s been turned off.
If your iPhone was in a case when you dropped it, water might have gotten trapped inside. Remove your iPhone’s cover and any other accessories, including its screen protector.
Wipe your naked iPhone with a lint-free towel to dry it. You want the liquid on the exterior of your gadget to soak without leaving material fibers on it. If you don’t have a lint-free cloth, a t-shirt will typically be enough.
Nothing should be plugged into the lightning or headphone connectors. To encourage liquid to fall out, tilt your iPhone so the port faces down and lightly touch it. Do the same for the speakers. When you’re done, your iPhone should feel fully dry on the outside.
Even though your iPhone appears to be dry, there is likely still moisture inside. To eject the SIM tray on the side of your smartphone, use a SIM tool, a straightened paperclip, or a pin.
Remove the SIM card and dry it well. Place it in a secure location now. Remove the SIM tray from your iPhone to create a vent, which will aid in the evaporation of the liquid within.
Allow your iPhone to dry for 24–48 hours. And don’t put it in a rice bag. Locate a free location where you can leave your iPhone.
A windowsill or a bookcase, for example, should be adequately aired and dry.
Keep your iPhone, iPad, or iPod away from direct sunlight! Instead, look for a spot with some shade.
If you want to speed things up, wrap silica gel packs around your iPhone or place them in front of a cold fan. Use a hairdryer instead of a radiator.
Allow as much time as possible to pass without using your iPhone. During this period, do not use your iPhone. You risk causing irreversible harm to your gadget if you use it while the components are still wet.
Only when you are confident your iPhone is dry, you should turn it on again.
The million-dollar question is this. Unfortunately, without pulling your iPhone apart, there’s no way of knowing whether or not the liquid within has evaporated. All you can do now is wait as long as you can, then take a chance and use it again.
The first thing you should do if it turns on is creating a backup. It’s impossible to predict if a water-damaged iPhone will stop operating in two weeks. You should consider having a repair or a replacement for further assurance.
“If you drop your iPhone in water, dry it off with some uncooked rice.” This is advice we’ve all heard before, but it’s not true.
The idea is simple: rice absorbs water, thus it should be able to pull out and absorb the water from your iPhone. Rice was advised to protect film material from damp surroundings long before iPhones were produced, hence the suggestion was around long before iPhones were conceived.
But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s a myth.
Rice is ineffective in drying your gadget as compared to simply leaving it in an open, well-ventilated area. Furthermore, you face the danger of grains becoming stuck in your iPhone ports. It occurs, and it may break your iPhone, believe me.
When you hear a successful rice tale, chances are that the person’s equipment would have been fine if they had just left it alone. In fact, if they had avoided the rice, it would have dried up faster.
Ignore the stories and keep your iPhone in plain sight.
If you’re anything like me, you’re not very knowledgeable about electricity. But, in general, if you put your iPhone in water, you should be concerned about three things.
The battery, for starters, might short circuit. It is possible that the battery will overheat, expand, or rupture as a result of this. Even if nothing as drastic (and improbable) happens, your battery life will almost certainly suffer.
Corrosion of your internal components is the second issue to be concerned about with a damp iPhone. This is caused by the electrical current interacting with a range of minerals and compounds in most water sources. Your components’ conductivity will be reduced until they quit operating as a result of the reactions.
Finally, you should be concerned about what happens to the minerals once the water has evaporated. This is why saltwater is so harmful to your iPhone: the water builds salt on the interior components. The conductivity of such salt is exceptionally high, and it short circuits the components.
There are no iPhones that are waterproof. However, there are some that are water-resistant.
All new iPhones have received a water resistance certification of at least IP67 since the iPhone 7. That implies they should be able to live for up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have an IP68 rating, which means they can be submerged in water for up to two meters.
The water-resistant parts of your iPhone, on the other hand, deteriorate with time. That implies an iPhone 7 from three years ago isn’t as water-resistant as it once was.
Furthermore, the chemicals and minerals found in water sources might corrode or harm the exterior of your iPhone.
It’s best to avoid getting liquid on your equipment at all costs.
A waterproof gadget is one that can be used in water. To keep water out, it should be completely sealed. The purpose of a water-resistant gadget is to guard against spills and splashes. If at all possible, stay away from liquids.
Water damage to iPhones may be a silent killer. It can cause a variety of irregular or strange behaviors, like low battery life, unresponsive touchscreens, and fuzzy photographs, to mention a few.
Furthermore, the onset of this odd behavior might take weeks or even months. Corrosion of your iPhone’s internal components continues to grow even after you’ve dropped it in water. You could assume your iPhone is in good shape, only to have it die a few months later.
Whether you take your iPhone to the Genius Bar for a repair, they may check to see if it’s been damaged by water. They do so by checking for a variety of indicators.
When a liquid contact indicator (LCI) on your device’s SIM tray or headphone port becomes wet, it glows red. You can verify this for yourself, but there’s another one on the inside of your iPhone that you’ll have to open to see.
Other indicators of liquid damage are frequently visible when you open your device. This might be anything from mineral deposits to corrosion to a pool of water on the interior (which I’ve seen several times).
If your iPhone has been damaged by water, don’t worry Apple geniuses will find out about it.
After putting your iPhone in water, you don’t have to just wait for it to dry and hope for the best. You might potentially seek a repair or, in the case of Apple, a new gadget.
But first, if you accidentally dropped your iPhone in the toilet, please clean it and notify someone before handing it up!
Apple does not repair iPhones that have been damaged by water. This is due to the fact that they cannot ensure that they have corrected it without replacing every single component. As a result, they provide a replacement gadget.
Even for water-resistant iPhones, Apple’s warranty does not cover liquid damage. You’ll have to pay for a “Out of Warranty” replacement device unless you have AppleCare+.
This is normally pretty costly, although it is less so than purchasing a brand new iPhone off the shelf.
You might also seek a third-party iPhone repair service that specializes in water damage repairs. Although there is no assurance that they will be able to repair your equipment, many repair businesses work on the “No Fix, No Fee” promise.
Even if the repair shop is unable to repair your iPhone, they may be able to assist you in recovering data. Bring it to EK Wireless center for the best solutions to your water damage problems.
If you’re feeling very handy, you may try repairing your water-damaged iPhone yourself. You should only do this if you don’t have any other options, as it isn’t simple and can easily cause additional harm to your device. You’ll need a few specialized tools, as well as some 90% isopropyl alcohol to soak your damaged components in.
That’s all there is to say about the dripping iPhones. If you drop your iPhone in water, you now know what to do. Let us know what occurred in the comments; sharing your story can help you feel better. Also, please let us know which tips you utilized on your device.
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