How to resolve liquid detection issue on iPhone 17 when charging?

My iphone 17 is coming up with liquid detection whenever i plug it in ,ive tried everything it suggests but to no avail.trying desperately not to have to make an appointment to my local apple store as its nearly 40 miles away and due to work commitments its hard to find a time to suit. has anyone else suffered with this? im 4 days with this problem now.

thanks in advance


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Original Title: liquid detection iphone 17

Posted on Jan 20, 2026 4:35 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2026 4:41 AM

Hello,

If you have a case on it, remove it and let everything dry out in the air for a few days. Do not try to charge it with a cable in the meantime. Then it may work for a while.

However, you might be able charge it wirelessly:

How to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later

Good luck.

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Jan 20, 2026 7:28 AM in response to leefromchorley

If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone, read this support article for what to do --> If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone - Apple Support


If it persists, get Apple to take a look at it. Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> Find Locations


How to make a Genius Bar appointment

1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

2. Go to "Get hardware help".

3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"

4. Sign in with your Apple ID


or:


Refer to this document for ways to contact Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


Contact Apple for support and service by telephone ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

or:

For the iPhone Service Answer Center click here --> Choose Your Country or Region - Apple Support

Select your country.

For a cost estimate:

- Scroll down to "Get an estimate"

- Enter the service required

- Enter the iPhone model you have

- Enter the version of that model

- Click "Get estimate"


For instructions on how to get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service click here --> Prepare your iPhone or iPad for service - Apple Support

- "To protect your information and save time, follow these steps before you get service for your device."


Note, however, liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by the standard warranty - Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support


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