Wet iPhone not charging? Don't put it in a bag of rice - here's why

It's a thing that every iPhone user dreads: drowning their phone in tea following an accident... as well as throwing it into the bathtub. For many years, the most common advice following a sloppy mishap was to put the iPhone in the bag of rice to absorb any excess water.

However, as per the latest guidelines from Apple the method is nothing more than a flimsy folk tale that could cause much more damage than benefit.

The tech giant claims that tiny rice particles could end up causing damage to smartphones particularly if they end getting into through the charger port.

Other pitfalls include trying to put cotton swabs or paper towels into the connector or by using heated air or compressed air to dry them.


Apple states that if liquid has been detected inside the connector, an alert will be displayed in the screen of the iPhone. Iphone water damage is a common issue we are facing. The users won't be able charge their phones using wires unless there's an emergency situation, however wireless charging is still possible.

If you're concerned about the possibility that your iPhone is unfixable, Apple has these top strategies to repair the issue:

* Press on your iPhone against your palm while you turn the cable downwards
* Keep your device inside a clean location with airflow
• Wait for 30 mins prior to trying to charge the device.

If you're still seeing a message, Apple says this indicates there may be liquid remaining due to this it could take up to 24 hours for it to completely dry.

If after this, you find that your iPhone continues to fail to charge The company suggests disconnecting the charging cable and adapter to the wall and then attempting to reconnect them. If you still facing issue visit Repair My Phone Today best iPhone water damage repair service provided by us .

 

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