After updating to iOS 18.4.1 my iPhone 16 Pro Max is randomly giving a "liquid detected" error message when I charge via USB - C. The phone has never been in contact with liquids, and in all my years using iPhones I’ve never had such an issue. I mostly charge via MagSafe. Has anyone else encountered the same issue ?
iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18
Beach600 wrote:
Thank you.
I had indeed sourced this guidance when it first happened and followed the advice offered including using 2 different ( Apple's own ) USB-C charging cables and a 2024 Beats Pill USB-C, waited 48 hours and the error message has repeatedly returned. The iPhone has had no contact whatsoever with any liquid either prior to or subsequently the first message. I have always been careful with phones and liquids.
I see. In that case, take the advice of the last section in the Support Article:
If your iPhone and accessory aren't wet
If you see this alert every time you connect a certain cable or accessory, that cable or accessory might be damaged. Contact the manufacturer.
If you see this alert every time you connect an Apple Lightning or USB-C cable or accessory, you might need service. Get service.
Beach600 wrote:
Thank you.
I had indeed sourced this guidance when it first happened and followed the advice offered including using 2 different ( Apple's own ) USB-C charging cables and a 2024 Beats Pill USB-C, waited 48 hours and the error message has repeatedly returned. The iPhone has had no contact whatsoever with any liquid either prior to or subsequently the first message. I have always been careful with phones and liquids.
I see. In that case, take the advice of the last section in the Support Article:
If your iPhone and accessory aren't wet
If you see this alert every time you connect a certain cable or accessory, that cable or accessory might be damaged. Contact the manufacturer.
If you see this alert every time you connect an Apple Lightning or USB-C cable or accessory, you might need service. Get service.
Hello!
Please refer to the following Support Article for instructions on how to proceed: If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone - Apple Support
Have a great day!
Thank you.
I had indeed sourced this guidance when it first happened and followed the advice offered including using 2 different ( Apple's own ) USB-C charging cables and a 2024 Beats Pill USB-C, waited 48 hours and the error message has repeatedly returned. The iPhone has had no contact whatsoever with any liquid either prior to or subsequently the first message. I have always been careful with phones and liquids.
Thank you.
I've arranged an appointment with the local Apple Store's Genius Bar.
Liquid Detected warning since iOS 18.4.1
