Under water usage

I need information on how to use my phone in under water to take photos/video

what is the meaning of following

1m Water resistant to a depth of 1 metre

for up to 30 minutes2


iPhone 8, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 21, 2019 6:10 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2019 6:33 AM

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

To prevent liquid damage, avoid these:

  • Swimming or bathing with your iPhone
  • Exposing your iPhone to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on
  • Using your iPhone in a sauna or steam room
  • Intentionally submerging your iPhone in water


Do not, take your iPhone under water. It is not water proof. It will be damaged if you do.


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Jul 21, 2019 6:33 AM in response to SARAVANAN1985

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

To prevent liquid damage, avoid these:

  • Swimming or bathing with your iPhone
  • Exposing your iPhone to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on
  • Using your iPhone in a sauna or steam room
  • Intentionally submerging your iPhone in water


Do not, take your iPhone under water. It is not water proof. It will be damaged if you do.


Jul 21, 2019 6:37 AM in response to SARAVANAN1985

You need a pressure rated, water proof case to use an iPhone or iPad under water. True underwater cameras and camera housings are not rated for simple water resistance. They are pressure rated to withstand a particular depth and pressure of water.


All a water resistance rating means is that your device is less likely to be damaged from splashes or short term water exposure than a non-resistant device would be. An IP67 or 68 rating is not an endorsement to use a device as if it was designed for deliberate submerged use.

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