Water damage in iPhone 14 max pro

Ray Amer wrote:

what to do if my iPhone was submerged in water

Per the tech specs: iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.

Apple instructions for drying an iPhone are here: Important handling information for iPhone - Apple Support

Apple will cover the cost of a replacement phone if you purchased AppleCare+. Otherwise, you pay for a new phone.

The phone won't operate correctly now, correct? It's a goner. Water damage is not repairable.

Unless you have paid/are paying for AppleCare Plus, you replace the phone. Water damage is not repairable, and Apple will sell you a replacement phone at a reduced cost. You may be better off purchasing something new.

~Lyssa

Saurabhkumarsingh wrote:

My iphone 14 pro max went in water and now its not able yo start it was blinking again and again with its starting log later on its stopped blinking

Time to buy a new phone, if you don't have AppleCare.

Buy a replacement iPhone.

You will be paying for the phone. This page can give an estimate: iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support

A replacement iPhone 14 Pro Max is around $699, plus tax, in the US.

~Lyssa

SimplyMrsRiley wrote:

How long was it submerged in water? In the past, and I'm talking about a long time ago, haha, you could try the rice trick.

Putting the phone in rice, it turns out, will not dry it any faster. You also risk getting the dust from the rice or even grains of rice lodged in the phone. Trying to pick a grain of rice that got slightly damp then hardened again out of the back of a lightning port is not fun. Don't waste the food.

Is it working? Are there any signs of problems? It is water resistant. it might be fine.

By the way, the whole rice thing is a myth. Rice will do more harm than good.

iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are rated IP68, which means that they're water resistant for 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 19 feet

There’re water eject app available from the Apps Store

How long was it submerged in water? In the past, and I'm talking about a long time ago, haha, you could try the rice trick. I haven't had to deal with something like this in ages. Your other option, if you have a protection plan for your cellular device, is to file a claim. They usually offer replacements with a deductible, some plans don't even have a deductible, depending on your provider.

If you have Apple Care+ you're protected for accidental damage, there're excesses, term and conditions depending on the country but mainly you should be protected check the costs carefully calling Apple Support. If you don't have Apple Care+ maybe you're insured through a home insurance with personal possession and accidental damage.

iPhone 14 Pro Max is Water resistant to a depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes, and 6m is 19 feet. It's on the Apple website I copied and pasted it

https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-14-pro-max,iphone-15-pro

100clicks wrote:

If you claim the iPhone is rated IP68 can't be any water damage in a bucket for a few minutes in fresh water

You obviously don't understand how water resistance ratings work.

The certification is based on test performed under controlled conditions in a laboratory environment.

That’s assuming that degradation of the water resistance hasn’t occurred…it is not water resistant for life. Footnote associated (7) says “Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.”

Some very important words: Maximum and up to. ”Maximum” of 6 meters means anywhere from zero meters to 6. “Up to” 30 minutes means anywhere from 1 second to 30 mins. Leaving out those important words (maximum and up to) changes the meaning and falsely gives the idea that you have been guaranteed that resistance will be at precisely 6 meters for 30 mins. That’s not what it says.

Thanks for the link, yes it says what’s on the specs

These models have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes):

• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max

Speaking of fresh water that can’t be couple of drops, because that’s a manufacturer claim that’s going beyond the IP68

So I’m confident that Apple produced an iPhone that is quite good at resisting to accidental water exposure