Water damage is one of the most common problems that iPhone users experience. But there’s no need to panic just yet—there’s a good chance that your water-damaged iPhone can be repaired. Once your phone has gotten wet, it’s critical not to charge it or put it in rice in a misguided attempt to dry it out.
What to Do If Your iPhone Gets Wet
Get the iPhone out of the water right away.
If the wet iPhone is in a case, take it out. Water can linger in nooks and crannies.
With a soft towel or cloth, wipe the liquid off everything you can reach.
Give the iPhone a gentle shake and, with the lightning port directed downwards, tap to clear any water from the lightning port and speakers.
What NOT to Do If Your iPhone Gets Wet
Do not plug in the iPhone. If it’s plugged in already, unplug it (very carefully).
If the iPhone is switched off, do not turn it on. This can cause short circuits.
Do not open the SIM tray until the iPhone is dry.
Do not try to dry the iPhone using a hair dryer.
Do not insert anything into the ports.
Repairing Water Damage
If you’re really worried that there’s liquid inside your iPhone, and confident about doing DIY repairs, then there is always the option of opening up the device and drying it out. iFixit is a great site that takes you step-by-step through repairs and lets you know how tricky they may be before you begin.
Just bear in mind that, if the water damage hasn’t already been detected by the Liquid Contact Indicators inside the iPhone, opening the iPhone up is likely to invalidate any warranty coverage you’ve got, and there’s a risk that your DIY work will cause damage rather than repair it.