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Apple warns against hugely common ‘hack’ for drying your iPhone
Drying wet phones in a bag of rice has been a popular method among technology fans for years but Apple has warned that doing so could cause damage to your iPhone.
Apple warns against popular hack for drying your iPhone
Since the iPhone 7, each model of Apples staple device has been water resistant but there is still the chance that liquid damage can occur, particularly if its an older model.
If you do drop your phone into water, Apple has recently published guidance on what you should and shouldnt do when drying your device.
Despite the popularity of drying your phone in a bag of rice, the technology giant has warned against it, saying: Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone.
Other methods that Apple says you shouldnt do include drying your iPhone using an external heat source (such as a hairdryer) or compressed air as well as inserting a foreign object, such as a cotton bud or a paper towel, into the connector.
How Apple recommends drying your phone
If your phone does get wet, Apple recommends that you unplug your iPhones charging cable and do not plug it back in until the device is completely dry as this is the biggest risk of damaging the phone.
In order to dry your phone, the tech giant has four key steps:
- Tap your iPhone gently against your hand with the connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow.
- After at least 30 minutes, try charging using a Lightning or USB-C cable or connecting an accessory.
- If you see the liquid-detection alert again, there is still liquid in the connector or under the pins of your cable. Leave your iPhone in a dry place with some airflow for up to a day. You can try again to charge or connect an accessory throughout this period. It may take up to 24 hours to dry fully.
- If your phone has dried out but still isnt charging, unplug the cable from the adapter and unplug the adapter from the wall (if possible) and then connect them again.
Liquid-detection alert explained
If your phone does come into contact with water – particularly if liquid finds its way into the charging port – you may be confronted with a liquid-detection alert.
These occur when your phone has detected liquid in the Lightning or USB-C connector (depending on the model) in order to protect the device and its charging port until the connector is totally dry.
Apple warns that: If you charge your iPhone while the Lightning or USB-C connector is wet, the pins on the connector or cable can corrode and cause permanent damage or stop functioning, causing connectivity issues for your iPhone or accessory.
