iPhone 12 Pro Max waterproofing

Hi all,


I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max that I purchased in November of 2020. Yesterday it was dropped in the pool but I know they are waterproof to a certain extent. It went about 3 feet deep onto the stair of the pool, I took it out, dried it off and it works... or so I thought. Turns out the speaker now pops/hums and is staticky. It still plays audio, just poorly.

Curious if you would’ve expected the speaker to be affected like that? Anyone have a similar experience?

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on May 24, 2021 4:33 PM

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May 24, 2021 5:35 PM in response to windsorguy13

That is in laboratory controlled conditions and has little to do with real life. Read the warranty for iPhone which specifically excludes liquid damage from iPhone warranty.


This Warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries or protective coatings that are designed to diminish over time, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (c) to damage caused by use with a third party component or product that does not meet the Apple Product’s specifications (Apple Product specifications are available at www.apple.com under the technical specifications for each product and also available in stores); (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, liquid contact, earthquake or other external cause; (e) to damage caused by operating the Apple Product outside Apple’s published guidelines; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (“AASP”); (g) to an Apple Product that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Apple; (h) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Apple Product; (i) if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the Apple Product; or (j) if Apple receives information from relevant public authorities that the product has been stolen or if you are unable to deactivate passcode-enabled or other security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access to the Apple Product, and you cannot prove in any way that you are the authorized user of the product (eg. by presenting proof of purchase).


Here is the full warranty document from Apple --> Legal - iOS Warranty Document Us - Apple

May 24, 2021 5:25 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

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
  • Operating your iPhone outside the suggested temperature ranges or in extremely humid conditions
  • Dropping your iPhone or subjecting it to other impacts
  • Disassembling your iPhone, including removing screws


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