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User profile for user: Ievgenii29
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IPHONE XS Max - its water resistance

We purchased IPHONE XS Max taking into account its water resistance DECLARED on the OFFICIAL web site of Apple. We made 3 videos UNDER water for 30 sec duration and after that the cell started to switch off and reload every 3 min. In the tech characteristics on the website it IS water resistant. So if the cell stops operating correctly after contact with water, shall it be repaired or changed for a new device with NO FEE? Apple declares water resistance but when the water gets in the device -it is out of any guarantee and we need to pay for the repair...? How can this be?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 7, 2019 10:50 AM

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User profile for user: Elitegate
Elitegate
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Posted on Jul 7, 2019 10:59 AM

Water-resistance does not mean water-proof, no matter what rating. Also Apple is not covering any water damage, not even with AppleCare+. https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/service/pricing


For the US the repair / replacement cost for the Xs Max is 599 $ - per phone. With AppleCare+ the repair / replacement cost drops to 99 $ - again per phone.

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User profile for user: Elitegate
Elitegate
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Jul 7, 2019 10:59 AM in response to Ievgenii29

Water-resistance does not mean water-proof, no matter what rating. Also Apple is not covering any water damage, not even with AppleCare+. https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/service/pricing


For the US the repair / replacement cost for the Xs Max is 599 $ - per phone. With AppleCare+ the repair / replacement cost drops to 99 $ - again per phone.

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User profile for user: Tesserax
Tesserax
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Jul 7, 2019 11:03 AM in response to Ievgenii29

Bottom line? Water resistance does not equal waterproof. iPhone 7 and later models are rated at IP67, with the XS & XS Max, rated at IP68. Regardless if any form of liquid "triggers" the liquid contact indicators, then it will not be covered under the one year Apple warranty. Only if you purchased the extended AppleCare+ plan, would it potentially be covered (for a lower repair cost) as one of the two accidental incidents.

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IPHONE XS Max - its water resistance

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