iPhone 14 dropped in river water - approx 4 minutes.
used a “water eject” app and appears fine. We waited 8 hours before attempt to connect to charge -
got the “ water detected” message and unplugged and waited two additional hours.
second attempt to charge was successful. Everything appears normal and sound quality is good.
All water eject apps do is make your phone vibrate, to hopefully expel liquid. They don't really eject anything. It sounds like you did the right thing, by letting the phone dry before trying to charge it. But keep in mind water and electronics, including iPhone are not friends. Water can cause permanent damage. Keep an eye on the phone. Make sure you have backed it up so if it dies, which it certainly could, you can move your data over to a replacement phone if you need to buy one.
All water eject apps do is make your phone vibrate, to hopefully expel liquid. They don't really eject anything. It sounds like you did the right thing, by letting the phone dry before trying to charge it. But keep in mind water and electronics, including iPhone are not friends. Water can cause permanent damage. Keep an eye on the phone. Make sure you have backed it up so if it dies, which it certainly could, you can move your data over to a replacement phone if you need to buy one.
angelsis wrote:
iPhone 14 dropped in river water - approx 4 minutes.
used a “water eject” app and appears fine. We waited 8 hours before attempt to connect to charge -
got the “ water detected” message and unplugged and waited two additional hours.
second attempt to charge was successful. Everything appears normal and sound quality is good.
Your iPhone 14— letting the iPhone dry out typically all that is needed...
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
ref: iPhone 14 Plus - Tech Specs - Apple Support
Put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - identify potential hardware and software issues
How to put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - Apple Support
iPhone Repair and Service - Apple Support
iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support
Check Device Coverage
Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support
Water and Other Liquid Damage to iPhone or iPod isn't Covered by Warranty - Apple Support
Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support
Standard Apple warranty doesn't cover accidental damage however AppleCare Plus Protection plan does
Get an estimate for your repair> Choose Your Country or Region
ref: Choose Your Country or Region - Apple Support
Are “water eject” apps ok to use for iPhone 14 Plus models?
