iPhone camera not working after being submerged in water

I tried to take photos underwater recent days then all of my camera stopped working in my 14pro max.

2-3days later, I put it on boilong rice for water out by hit. Then front camera & one of the back camera luckily get back.

But still two of my back camera is not working since a week.

Noted that, flash light is ok & front+one back camera is working even water also not showing now inside.

Please help me out...


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 4:24 AM

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Jan 29, 2025 6:45 AM in response to ARLime

ARLime wrote:

Still I could see two of my camera is working smoothly. All functions are also okay. Just two of my back camera is not working..
If this phone is not waterproof, then why maximum web result says that it can be stay 30minutes in underwater :/


iPhones are water-resistant, not waterproof. They're designed to remain functional when splashed, not when submerged, though in some cases they can survive such an immersion.. See:


About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support


In addition, wear and tear over time can degrade even that resistance. And putting it in rice to dry it out, if that's what you mean, is likely to cause even more damage (using rice to dry any electronic device is one of those misguided myths that should never be followed).


The bottom line is that water damage is not covered by warranty. You will almost certainly need to pay for any needed repair.


Regards.

Jan 29, 2025 5:20 AM in response to ARLime

iPhones are sadly not waterproof, you can try to take it to an iPhone YouTuber but he is in turkey and I do not know the location. If you do go and visit him, next time use a fat case that holds a phone then I will be waterproof underwater. If you don’t visit him go to Verizon and trade it in. They are accepting trade ins in any condition

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