For the first time, Apple says do not put your iPhone here if it gets wet،
Apple has updated its support page covering water resistance for the iPhone 7 and later models. The company is now explicitly stating its position that, contrary to myths and old wives' tales, a wet iPhone should not be thrown into a bowl of rice. I even found a story I wrote in 2009 that sided with rice, but it was debunked (although not debunked) as a method for drying out a soggy smartphone.
On Revised Apple Support Page, the company warns: “Do not put your iPhone in a bag of rice. This may allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone.” Other things NOT to do include:
- Do not dry your iPhone with an external heat source or compressed air.
- Do not insert a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or paper towel, into the connector.
So without rice, compressed air and cotton swabs, if your iPhone or accessory gets wet, Apple says the first thing to do is unplug the USB-C plus from the charging port and the other end of the cable from the charging port. 'AC adapter. or accessory. Do not plug the cable back in until your iPhone and cable are dry.
I have to say that I like how Apple calls its most important product iPhone instead of THE iPhone. With that in mind, here are the recommendations Apple gives for drying the iPhone:
- Gently tap your iPhone against your hand with the connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry place with some air circulation.
- After at least 30 minutes, try charging with a Lightning or USB-C cable or connecting an accessory.
- If you see the alert again, there is still fluid in the connector or under the pins on your cable. Leave your iPhone in a dry, well-ventilated place for up to a day. You can retry charging or connecting an accessory during this period. Complete drying may take up to 24 hours.
- If your phone is dry but still won't charge, unplug the adapter cable and unplug the adapter from the wall (if possible), then plug it back in.
If you're not sure if your iPhone's charging port is too wet to use, the iPhone itself will let you know. On devices using the Lightning cable for charging, a pop-up will tell you that charging is unavailable because “liquid was detected in the Lightning connector.” If you're using an iPhone 15 series model, you may see a full-page warning saying “Liquid detected in USB-C connector.” Unplug the charging cable to avoid damaging the iPhone. Let the connector dry. This may take several hours. “.
Apple will warn you if your Lightning port (L) or USB-C port (R) is too wet to use
So there you have it, friends. You can definitely enjoy a bowl of steaming white rice after your iPhone drops in the pool, sink, or toilet. But this rice is for you to eat, not to place your iPhone in. Instead, follow Apple's suggestions for drying the iPhone.
