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Is the iPhone XS Max waterproof?

Is the iPhone XS Max waterproof?


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iPhone XS Max, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 24, 2019 12:55 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2019 2:06 PM

It's marketed as meeting IP68 water resistance from the factory. However, Apple strongly recommends against testing this and disavows any responsibility for damage as a result of exposure to liquids. They don't seal it like a divers watch. It uses adhesive seals that eventually degrade for several reasons, including exposure to water. Maybe it's back to that resistance after being serviced (like a battery change) but then it starts degrading all over again.


It's more like a case where it might help, but it's not something that anyone should rely on keeping liquid out of an iPhone.

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Jul 24, 2019 2:06 PM in response to zaira129

It's marketed as meeting IP68 water resistance from the factory. However, Apple strongly recommends against testing this and disavows any responsibility for damage as a result of exposure to liquids. They don't seal it like a divers watch. It uses adhesive seals that eventually degrade for several reasons, including exposure to water. Maybe it's back to that resistance after being serviced (like a battery change) but then it starts degrading all over again.


It's more like a case where it might help, but it's not something that anyone should rely on keeping liquid out of an iPhone.

Jul 24, 2019 1:30 PM in response to zaira129

It is water-resistant (IP 68). Not water proof. Warranty doesn't include water damage. Don't put your phone in water it could be failing.

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