I dropped my phone in the pool and it was submerged for about 30 seconds. Condensation has formed on the camera lenses but otherwise the phone is working fine. Advise how to eliminate the condensation.
Already have tried the rice in a sealed container, which did not help
The same thing happened to my iPhone 14 recently. The condensation on the front and back cameras were too much. I went to iFix, they ran diagnostic and everything works fine except it was impossible to take photos. What I did was follow their advice. Be patient and let it dry by itself. It was difficult but it works. What I did to speed up the drying process? I removed the sim tray, case, keep using it, charging it, few times blow dry medium heat for 30 seconds intermittently and indirectly with phone facing down to let moist out from the speaker, simcard tray slot, and charging port. It did help but condensation formed again. I just let it be, and today a week passed, almost forgot about it, just noticed cameras all clear. So I know it is stressful but if your phone works fine with no other issues, keep using it, forget about the cameras, be patient and let it dry by itself.
The same thing happened to my iPhone 14 recently. The condensation on the front and back cameras were too much. I went to iFix, they ran diagnostic and everything works fine except it was impossible to take photos. What I did was follow their advice. Be patient and let it dry by itself. It was difficult but it works. What I did to speed up the drying process? I removed the sim tray, case, keep using it, charging it, few times blow dry medium heat for 30 seconds intermittently and indirectly with phone facing down to let moist out from the speaker, simcard tray slot, and charging port. It did help but condensation formed again. I just let it be, and today a week passed, almost forgot about it, just noticed cameras all clear. So I know it is stressful but if your phone works fine with no other issues, keep using it, forget about the cameras, be patient and let it dry by itself.
Hello EngPete,
If your device got wet, please be sure to check out all of the information outlined in the link you came from, which explains what to do: About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later
What should I do if my iPhone gets wet?
1. If a liquid other than water splashes on your iPhone, rinse the affected area with tap water.
2. 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.
Your iPhone can warn you if there's liquid in the Lightning port when you connect a Lightning cable or an accessory to your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or later. Learn what to do if you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone.
For additional assistance, please contact Apple Support for help. You may be able to reach them here: Get Support
Thanks!
Only for 30 secs? I was in the pool for like an hour!! I’m sure you just take it into a phone tech & they’ll be able to fix no problem… if anything they’ll just have to take screen off & dry at room temp for an hour or so.
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I dropped my phone in the pool and it was submerged for about 30 seconds. Condensation has formed on the camera lenses but otherwise the phone is working fine. Advise how to eliminate the condensation.
I forgot to mention that i kept cleaning my phone with Azowipes, it is a 70% isopropyl alcohol based wipes. It seems to attract moisture.
How do I get rid of condensation on the camera lenses?
