Water damage on a newly replaced (factory refurbished) Iphone 15?

bru5 wrote:

Lobsterghost,

Yeah, I know their policy; I was just being optimistic.

As far as it not being Apple's fault that it got wet, I can't argue with that. However, advertising the phone as meeting the IP68 standard for water resistance and then being rendered completely useless with *much* less severe exposure sure seems to border on fraud to me. (Please note: none of this frustration is directed at you! )

Tnx...

Trust me, I get the frustration. But like a high-end what which is "water-resistant," they are most definitely NOT waterproof. Apple tests the IP68 rating in lab controlled conditions. None of us live in lab controlled conditions.

This might be worth a read --> About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support

As Bob Timmons correctly suggests, we can't speak for Apple. But I would be beyond surprised if Apple replaced a water damaged phone for free. Apple warranty has never covered liquid damage and it's certainly not Apple's fault the phone was subjected to water. You can try, but I wouldn't have much hope for a free replacement.

Is there a chance I can get them to replace this one?

That would be Apple's call and as users......just like you....we cannot speak for them.

I will say though that Apple will not repair a water damaged phone, and.....my opinion here.....I doubt that they will replace a phone due to water damage.

Note that my opinion is worth about as much as you had to pay to view this web page.

that was supposed to be high-end watches.........