What to do after accidentally submerging iPhone 16 Pro Max in water?

i just dried my phone with soft towel


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 17, 2025 12:03 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2025 12:07 PM

Hello~ Click on below and review…


About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support*


*What should I do if my iPhone gets wet?


I would make an appointment and check out your options…


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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~Katana-San~



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Apr 17, 2025 12:07 PM in response to sona56

Hello~ Click on below and review…


About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support*


*What should I do if my iPhone gets wet?


I would make an appointment and check out your options…


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Find Locations


~Katana-San~



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Apr 17, 2025 12:39 PM in response to sona56

It is water and splash resistant. Chances are good that you won't have a problem. Avoid plugging in a charging cable until any water in the port has had a chance to dry. (tip, since I virtually never have a need to plug a cable into my phone between wireless charging, wireless CarPlay, and bluetooth headphones, I have a silicone plug in the USB-C port to avoid liquid or dust getting into the port.)


Most phones that get wet are just fine. You won't see that reported here, though as most people who are not having a problem don't generally find their way to a support forum to report that everything is working ok.


If you do have a problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store.

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Apr 17, 2025 1:16 PM in response to sona56

One thing NOT to do would be to put the phone in rice to try to draw the moisture out. This would result in tiny particles of rice expanding and clogging the phone’s ports, interfering with their operation and helping to trap the remaining water inside the phone.

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Apr 17, 2025 12:32 PM in response to sona56

Lay the iPhone upright with the port facing down so water can drain out. Power it off and do not charge it for 24-48 hours. Try turning it back on and see if it will function.


If it does, you were lucky. If it doesn't, water damage has already affected the iPhone and you will have to purchase a new one. Apple does not repair water damaged iPhone's and nor is it even repairable. Corrosion will be caused to the parts inside the iPhone.

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