Used Touch ID with wet fingers — could my iPad be damaged?

Hello, I would like to ask if something could happen to my iPad 11” 2025 (A16) if I click the Touch ID button with wet fingers after washing my hands. Water did not drip from my finger, but my fingers were simply wet. I did not wipe the iPad, I just let it dry, because I realized later that it could be a problem. Could I have somehow damaged the Touch ID button and the iPad or can I rest assured? It happened yesterday, and the iPad is still working fine.

Posted on Oct 21, 2025 5:25 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2025 5:43 AM

As described, if your iPad is still working as expected, all should be okay. That said, you would be well advised to avoid using your iPad with wet hands - or avoidably exposing your iPad to moisture.


Water and electronics generally do not make happy bedfellows. Your iPad is not designed to be water resistant. While it will survive being splashed with water if immediately dried, it will almost certainly suffer irreparable damage if it is allowed to get wet, or is submerged for any length of time.


If the worst should happen, speed is essential. If the iPad gets wet, it should be immediately dried with an absorbent towel - then set aside in a warm, dry location to throughly dry. If the iPad should be turned-off - and no attempt made to turn-on, use, or charge the iPad until you are absolutely certain that the iPad has fully dried out. Pay particular attention to the charging port.


If you need to seek assurance that the iPad is okay, a visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will provide opportunity for the technicians to test and assess your iPad damage:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Oct 21, 2025 5:43 AM in response to Mattdem11

As described, if your iPad is still working as expected, all should be okay. That said, you would be well advised to avoid using your iPad with wet hands - or avoidably exposing your iPad to moisture.


Water and electronics generally do not make happy bedfellows. Your iPad is not designed to be water resistant. While it will survive being splashed with water if immediately dried, it will almost certainly suffer irreparable damage if it is allowed to get wet, or is submerged for any length of time.


If the worst should happen, speed is essential. If the iPad gets wet, it should be immediately dried with an absorbent towel - then set aside in a warm, dry location to throughly dry. If the iPad should be turned-off - and no attempt made to turn-on, use, or charge the iPad until you are absolutely certain that the iPad has fully dried out. Pay particular attention to the charging port.


If you need to seek assurance that the iPad is okay, a visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will provide opportunity for the technicians to test and assess your iPad damage:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Used Touch ID with wet fingers — could my iPad be damaged?

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