how long will it take my connecter to dry

Hi there lily-1928,

It's difficult for us to speculate about how long it may take for the charging port on your iPhone to dry. We'd suggest not charging it until the alert no longer appears on your screen.

If you charge your iPhone while the Lightning port is wet, the pins on the Lightning port or the cable can corrode and cause permanent damage or stop functioning, causing connectivity issues for your iPhone or accessory.

You can follow the guidance below:

If your iPhone or Lightning accessory is wet

Unplug all cables or accessories. Don't plug them in again until they're completely dry.

To dry your iPhone:

1. Tap your iPhone gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow. 

2. After at least 30 minutes, try charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.

3. If you see the alert again, there is still liquid in the Lightning port or under the pins of your Lightning cable. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow for up to a day. You can try again to charge or connect a Lightning accessory throughout this period. It might take up to 24 hours to fully dry.

Here are a few things not to do:

* Don’t dry your iPhone using an external heat source or compressed air.

* Don't insert a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or a paper towel, into the Lightning connector.

* Don’t put your iPhone in a bag of rice. Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone.

You'll find this information and more details about what to do next here: If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone - Apple Support

Take care.

I never bring it near water I don’t know what happened