Unveiling the secret to fixing a water-damaged iPhone in no time that you might not be aware of

Mobile phones iPhone dropped into water, if you don’t know how to handle it in a timely manner, your phone will be damaged. Let’s explore how to handle this situation with FPT Shop.

How to handle the situation when iPhone drops into water

Turn off the device immediately

If by any chance you accidentally drop your iPhone into water, the first thing you need to do is take the phone out of the water and turn it off immediately. To turn off your iPhone, press and hold the Power button for about 5 seconds until the screen displays the message “Slide to power off” and slide to turn off your iPhone.

Remove the SIM card

After the phone is turned off, you need to make sure that the water doesn’t damage your SIM card.

Note: Do not use force to insert the SIM tray into the correct slot as it may damage the pins or the SIM tray. This can prevent the iPhone or iPad from connecting to any mobile network.

Dry the exterior of the device

Use a cotton cloth or absorbent paper towel to dry the exterior of the phone. If you are using a case to protect your phone, remove it. When drying, avoid applying excessive pressure to the phone to prevent the water from damaging the iPhone. Gently perform the cleaning while holding the phone steady and moving your hand to clean the device.

Dry the water-damaged iPhone

• Place the phone in a dry place:

The next step is to ensure that the water does not damage the internal components. After drying the exterior, place the device in a dry and warm place to evaporate the water inside the device.

Most of us often place our phones near windows to expose them to sunlight, but you need to make sure that they are not directly exposed to too much sunlight. You should place the phone in a location that receives continuous heat, such as near a TV or a heat source. And be careful when performing this step to avoid damaging the phone due to exposure to strong sunlight.

• Use a moisture-absorbing packet:

One of the safest solutions to dry your water-damaged iPhone is to use silica gel packets. These moisture-absorbing packets can quickly absorb moisture by simply coming into contact with the phone. Place a few silica gel packets on top and below the phone to absorb moisture inside.

Use Shortcut to remove water

Step 1: Download the Shortcut app on the App Store. (Requires iOS 12 or later versions)

Step 2: Download the “Water Eject” shortcut. Then press “Get Shortcut” and open the “My Shortcuts” tab to check if “Water Eject” has been downloaded.

Step 3: After adding the Water Eject shortcut to the Shortcut app, you will see the Water Eject shortcut. Tap on the shortcut and you will be able to remove water from the speaker of your iPhone. If you hear sound coming from the speaker like normal, you have succeeded. Otherwise, try again a few times with Water Eject.

Note: This method is only applicable to iPhone models with water resistance such as iPhone X, 8 & 8 Plus or if you are lucky, you can use it on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus with an IP67 water resistance rating.

Restore iPhone data when it drops into water

In some cases, if your iPhone drops into water but is not damaged, you can continue using it normally.

However, if your iPhone drops into water and you proceed to turn it off, dry it, and follow the instructions above, you will not be able to restore your device.

If your iPhone returns to its factory reset state and all your data is lost. In this case, you can use other methods to recover the lost data on your iPhone.

To do this, restore your iPhone from a previously created backup using iTunes or iCloud.

Disassemble the entire phone

If you are confident in your skills, disassemble your phone and let each part dry if possible. Then leave it for a few hours and reassemble. However, one thing to note is that when performing this method, you will not receive any warranty from Apple. Therefore, consider it carefully before proceeding.

Take it for professional inspection

If you are not confident that you can safely handle a water-damaged iPhone, take it to a professional repair technician. Your phone may not be immediately damaged, but it may suddenly malfunction a few days later. That’s why, right after performing the simple first aid steps mentioned above, quickly put your iPhone in a plastic bag and take it to a store for repair. This will increase the chances of recovering your phone.

Conclusion

This article provided by FPT Shop offers useful information to help you save your water-damaged iPhone. We hope it will be helpful to you in case you encounter this situation.

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