{"id":224299,"date":"2021-04-11T17:08:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T14:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/skip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone\/"},"modified":"2021-04-11T17:08:30","modified_gmt":"2021-04-11T14:08:30","slug":"skip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/skip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"#Skip the rice \u2014 here\u2019s how to dry your water-logged phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e0854003e8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e0854003e8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/skip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone\/#How_resistant_is_your_phone\" >How resistant is your phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/skip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone\/#Checking_for_liquid_damage\" >Checking for liquid damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/skip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone\/#Fixing_a_water-logged_phone\" >Fixing a water-logged phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Skip the rice \u2014 here\u2019s how to dry your water-logged phone<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>If you\u2019ve ever gotten your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilled liquid over it, you\u2019re not alone. One study suggests <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/zagg-iMktg\/images\/pr-media\/2014\/smartphone-and-tablet-damage-study.pdf\">25% of smartphone users<\/a> have damaged their smartphone with water or some other kind of liquid.<\/p>\n<p>Liquid penetrating a smartphone can affect the device in several ways. It could lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>blurry photos, if moisture gets tr<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ed in the camera lens<\/li>\n<li>ruffled audio, or no audio<\/li>\n<li>liquid droplets under the screen<\/li>\n<li>an inability to charge<\/li>\n<li>the rusting of internal parts, or<\/li>\n<li>a total end to all functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While new phones are advertised as \u201cwater resistant\u201d, this doesn\u2019t mean they are waterproof, or totally immune to water. Water resistance just implies the device can handle <em>some<\/em> exposure to water before substantial damage occurs.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Australia has long-defended itself against <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnews.com.au\/samsung-still-fighting-claims-they-misled-consumers-about-water-resistance\/\">claims<\/a> it misrepresents the water resistance of its smartphones.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took Samsung to Federal Court, alleging false and misleading advertisements had led customers to believe their <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accc.gov.au\/system\/files\/ACCC%20v%20Samsung%20Electronics%20Australia%20Pty%20Ltd_Concise%20Statement.pdf\">Galaxy phones<\/a> would be suitable for:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>use in, or exposure to, all types of water (including, for example, oceans and swimming pools).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Samsung Australia subsequently <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accc.gov.au\/media-release\/samsung-in-court-for-misleading-phone-water-resistance-advertisements\">denied warranty claims<\/a> from customers for damage caused to phones by use in, or exposure to, liquid.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, last year Apple was <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-italy-apple-antitrust\/italys-antitrust-fines-apple-10-million-euros-for-misleading-commercial-practices-idUKKBN28A0OH?edition-redirect=uk\">fined \u20ac10 million<\/a> (about A$15.5 million) by Italy\u2019s antitrust authority for misleading claims about the water resistance of its phones, and for not covering liquid damage under warranty, despite these claims.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_resistant_is_your_phone\"><\/span>How resistant is your phone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The water resistance of phones is rated by an \u201cIngress Protection\u201d code, commonly called an IP rating. Simply, an electrical device\u2019s IP rating refers to its effectiveness against intrusions from solids and liquids.<\/p>\n<p>The rating includes two numbers. The first demonstrates protection against solids such as dust, while the second indicates resistance to liquids, specifically water.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-right \">\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=237&amp;fit=clip\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\" alt=\"Here are the various Ingress Protection ratings. The numbering changes based on the level of protection.\" width=\"600\" height=\"1113\" class=\" lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=1113&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=1113&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=1113&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=1399&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=1399&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393955\/original\/file-20210408-21-16ip23.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=1399&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2021%2F04%2F11%2Fskip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Here are the various Ingress Protection ratings. The numbering changes based on the level of protection. Image via Element Materials Technology\" data-title=\"Share Here are the various Ingress Protection ratings. The numbering changes based on the level of protection. Image via Element Materials Technology on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Here are the various Ingress Protection ratings. The numbering changes based on the level of protection. Image via Element Materials Technology on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Here are the various Ingress Protection ratings. The numbering changes based on the level of protection. Image via Element Materials <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A phone that has a rating of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/how-to\/how-waterproof-is-your-android-phone-or-iphone-heres-what-ip68-and-ip67-ratings-mean\/\">IP68<\/a> has a solid object protection of 6 (full protection from dust, dirt and sand) and a liquid protection of 8 (protected from immersion in water to a depth of more than one metre).<\/p>\n<p>Although, for the latter, manufacturers are responsible for defining the exact depth and time.<\/p>\n<p>The popular <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-au\/HT207043\">iPhone 12<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/au\/smartphones\/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g\/models\/\">Samsung Galaxy S21<\/a> phones both have a rating of IP68. However, regarding exposure to water, the iPhone 12 has a permissible immersion depth of a maximum of 6m for 30 minutes, whereas the Galaxy 21\u2019s immersion limit is up to 1.5m, also for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>While IP ratings indicate the water-repellent nature of phones, taking most phones for a swim will land you in deep trouble. The salt content in oceans and swimming pools can corrode your device and cost you a hefty replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, phone manufacturers carry out their IP testing in fresh water and Apple <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207043\">recommends<\/a> devices not be submerged in liquids of any kind.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, water resistant phones are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly able to survive smaller liquid volumes, such as from a glass tipping over.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>Read more:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/screwed-over-how-apple-and-others-are-making-it-impossible-to-get-a-cheap-and-easy-phone-repair-156871\">Screwed over: how Apple and others are making it impossible to get a cheap and easy phone repair<\/a><br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_for_liquid_damage\"><\/span>Checking for liquid damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Exposure to water is something manufacturers have in mind when designing phones. Most <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-au\/HT204104\">Apple<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/support\/troubleshooting\/TSG01001077\/\">Samsung<\/a> phones come with a liquid contact\/damage indicator s<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> located inside the SIM card tray.<\/p>\n<p>This is used to check for liquid damage that may be causing a device to malfunction. An indicator strip that comes in contact with liquid loses its usual colour and becomes discoloured and smudgy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center \">\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;fit=clip\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\" alt=\"Samsung and Apple phones have Liquid Contact\/Damage Indicators.\" width=\"600\" height=\"496\" class=\" lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=496&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=496&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=496&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=623&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=623&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393963\/original\/file-20210408-22-1lhbmbs.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=623&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2021%2F04%2F11%2Fskip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Samsung and Apple phones have Liquid Contact\/Damage Indicators. Images via Samsung\/Apple\" data-title=\"Share Samsung and Apple phones have Liquid Contact\/Damage Indicators. Images via Samsung\/Apple on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Samsung and Apple phones have Liquid Contact\/Damage Indicators. Images via Samsung\/Apple on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Samsung and Apple phones have Liquid Contact\/Damage Indicators. Images via Samsung\/Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure><figcaption\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A discolored strip usually renders your phone ineligible for a standard manufacturer warranty.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any of the more recent smartphones from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-au\/HT210424\">Apple<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/nz\/support\/mobile-devices\/what-can-i-do-to-remove-the-moisture-detected-notification\/\">Samsung<\/a>, then your device will be able to detect liquid or moisture in its charging port and will warn you with an alert. This notification only goes away once the port is dry.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center \">\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;fit=clip\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\" alt=\"New generation Samsung and Apple phones have a moisture\/liquid alert notification.\" width=\"600\" height=\"454\" class=\" lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=454&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=454&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=454&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=571&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=571&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/393949\/original\/file-20210408-13-1fguj00.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=571&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2021%2F04%2F11%2Fskip-the-rice-heres-how-to-dry-your-water-logged-phone-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: New generation Samsung and Apple phones have a moisture\/liquid alert notification.\" data-title=\"Share New generation Samsung and Apple phones have a moisture\/liquid alert notification. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share New generation Samsung and Apple phones have a moisture\/liquid alert notification. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>New generation Samsung and Apple phones have a moisture\/liquid alert notification.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>But what should you do if this dreadful pop-up presents itself?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_a_water-logged_phone\"><\/span>Fixing a water-logged phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, do not put your phone in a container of rice. It\u2019s a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smartphones.gadgethacks.com\/how-to\/myth-debunked-uncooked-rice-isnt-best-way-save-your-water-damaged-phone-0154799\/\">myth<\/a> that rice helps in drying out your phone. Instead, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn off the device im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely and don\u2019t press any buttons.<\/li>\n<li>If your phone is water resistant and you\u2019ve spilled or submerged it in a liquid other than water, both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207043\">Apple<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/support\/troubleshooting\/TSG01001449\/\">Samsung<\/a> recommend rinsing it off by submerging it in still tap water (but not under a running tap, which could cause damage).<\/li>\n<li>Wipe the phone dry with paper towels or a soft cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Gently shake the device to remove water from the charging ports,<br \/>but avoid vigorous shaking as this could further spread the liquid inside.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the SIM card.<\/li>\n<li>Use a compressed aerosol air duster to blow the water out if you have one. Avoid using a hot blow dryer as the heat can wreck the rubber seals and damage the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Dry out the phone (and especially the ports) in front of a fan.<\/li>\n<li>Leave your phone in an airtight container full of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.silica-gel.it\/en\/blog\/save-the-phone-from-the-water--n5\">silica gel<\/a> packets (those small packets you get inside new shoes and bags), or another drying agent. These help absorb the moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Do not charge the phone until you are certain it\u2019s dry. Charging a device with liquid still inside it, or in the ports, can cause further damage. Apple suggests waiting <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207043\">at least five hours<\/a> once a phone appears dry before charging it (or until the alert disappears).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the above steps don\u2019t help and you\u2019re still stuck with a seemingly dead device, don\u2019t try opening the phone yourself. You\u2019re better off taking it to a professional.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>Read more:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/upgrade-rage-why-you-may-have-to-buy-a-new-device-whether-you-want-to-or-not-153105\">Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not<\/a><\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important; text-shadow: none !important;\" alt=\"The Conversation\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" class=\" lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/counter.theconversation.com\/content\/158633\/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><!-- End of code. 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