I dropped my phone in a shallow river, it was in there about 20 min. It seemed fine when I found it, but I still immediately turned it off. Do I need to wait a day or longer to use it again, like advice blogs suggest? Or is it safe to turn it back on now?
iPhone XS
Hello!
It has been recommended that an iPhone submerged in water should me leaned against the wall, at a 45° angle, charging port downwards. Also, if possible, have a fan set to a low speed blow air on it. This will allow the ports to drain all water they’ve stored, and the airflow will also help dry everything out.
Note: No matter what you read online, DO NOT PLACE YOUR iPHONE IN RICE!
Water damage is mostly unrepairable. After a day or two of letting the iPhone dry, turn it on, and check things over. If it seems to be working fine, excellent! But if you have any issue with it, please take it in to a technician for examination:
I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!
Hello!
It has been recommended that an iPhone submerged in water should me leaned against the wall, at a 45° angle, charging port downwards. Also, if possible, have a fan set to a low speed blow air on it. This will allow the ports to drain all water they’ve stored, and the airflow will also help dry everything out.
Note: No matter what you read online, DO NOT PLACE YOUR iPHONE IN RICE!
Water damage is mostly unrepairable. After a day or two of letting the iPhone dry, turn it on, and check things over. If it seems to be working fine, excellent! But if you have any issue with it, please take it in to a technician for examination:
I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!
You will need to wait a while, that seems safer to me
See this link for further reference about water damage
Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support
Hello~ In addition to *WheelieNick"s* excellent advice see this link by clicking on as well...
About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support
~Katana-San~
Wet iphone
