iPhone 11 possible damage from steam.

ive recently purchased a iphone 11 and yesterday i was taking a shower while using my phone in the shower, there was a hefty amount of steam and water on my phone and in the atmosphere . when i came out of the shower the earpiece at the top of my phone started making static and crackling sounds when i listened to something without earphones and also when listening to music.

i cant do much about it because i cant fix it myself (im not capable and i dont have the equipment) and i’d prefer to not take it and fix it. is there any way that it would go away and get better on its own is there snything i can do?

Posted on Mar 12, 2020 3:47 AM

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Posted on Mar 12, 2020 7:26 PM

erinnnnnn wrote:
do you think it will get even worse? im trying to use my earphones more and turn the sound down when im not using earphones


No way to tell. Theoretically an iPhone 11 (when new) should meet the IP68 water/dust resistance standard. However, the speakers can have issues (since they're external) even if liquid doesn't specifically get past the seals. I could get better or it could get worse. Apple recommends drying it out and not charging it until it's dry. Here are Apple's recommendations (the last one applies to the sound coming from the speakers):


About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support
What should I do if my iPhone gets wet?
If a liquid other than water splashes on your iPhone, rinse the affected area with tap water.
Wipe your iPhone off with a soft, lint-free cloth—for example, a lens cloth.
Make sure that your iPhone is dry before opening the SIM tray.

To dry your iPhone, tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow. Placing your iPhone in front of a fan blowing cool air directly into the Lightning connector might help the drying process.

Don't dry your iPhone using an external heat source or insert a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or a paper towel, into the Lightning connector.

If my iPhone gets wet, can I charge it?
If your iPhone has been exposed to liquid, unplug all cables and do not charge your device until it’s completely dry. Using accessories or charging when wet might damage your iPhone. Allow at least 5 hours before charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.

For wireless charging, wipe off your iPhone with a soft, lint-free cloth—for example, a lens cloth. Make sure that your iPhone is dry before you place it on a compatible wireless charging mat.

What should I do if my iPhone got wet, and now its speaker sounds muffled?
Check to see if water is in the microphone or speaker: Place your iPhone, speaker side down, on a lint-free cloth and see if water drips out. Water in the port might degrade speaker or microphone performance until it completely evaporates. Dry your iPhone using the previous instructions.
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Mar 12, 2020 7:26 PM in response to erinnnnnn

erinnnnnn wrote:
do you think it will get even worse? im trying to use my earphones more and turn the sound down when im not using earphones


No way to tell. Theoretically an iPhone 11 (when new) should meet the IP68 water/dust resistance standard. However, the speakers can have issues (since they're external) even if liquid doesn't specifically get past the seals. I could get better or it could get worse. Apple recommends drying it out and not charging it until it's dry. Here are Apple's recommendations (the last one applies to the sound coming from the speakers):


About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support
What should I do if my iPhone gets wet?
If a liquid other than water splashes on your iPhone, rinse the affected area with tap water.
Wipe your iPhone off with a soft, lint-free cloth—for example, a lens cloth.
Make sure that your iPhone is dry before opening the SIM tray.

To dry your iPhone, tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow. Placing your iPhone in front of a fan blowing cool air directly into the Lightning connector might help the drying process.

Don't dry your iPhone using an external heat source or insert a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or a paper towel, into the Lightning connector.

If my iPhone gets wet, can I charge it?
If your iPhone has been exposed to liquid, unplug all cables and do not charge your device until it’s completely dry. Using accessories or charging when wet might damage your iPhone. Allow at least 5 hours before charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.

For wireless charging, wipe off your iPhone with a soft, lint-free cloth—for example, a lens cloth. Make sure that your iPhone is dry before you place it on a compatible wireless charging mat.

What should I do if my iPhone got wet, and now its speaker sounds muffled?
Check to see if water is in the microphone or speaker: Place your iPhone, speaker side down, on a lint-free cloth and see if water drips out. Water in the port might degrade speaker or microphone performance until it completely evaporates. Dry your iPhone using the previous instructions.

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