Hi, my iPhone 17 Pro Max keeps showing a “Liquid Detected” warning while charging, even though it has never been dropped in water or exposed to liquid.
The issue comes and goes randomly. I already tried drying the port and using the Sonic app to eject any possible moisture, but the warning still appears sometimes.
May I ask what I should do next, and whether this could be a hardware issue?
iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26
Thank you for sharing your concerns. 😉
Once an internal sensor has detected water penetration, then only a certified Apple technician can determine the cause.
Therefore, I recommend service.
Service Checklist:
Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request.
Need more help?
Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian
Yes, it's a hardware issue. Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Is a hardware issue on a 3 month old phone covered by Apple
Yes
Local agent told me it was an Apple glitch and to re set phone after wiping it ?
This will not fix your phone. As mentioned previously, the phone has a hardware issue.
Firestarter26 wrote:
Is a hardware issue on a 3 month old phone covered by Apple. Local agent told me it was an Apple glitch and to re set phone after wiping it ?
as already said yes... but is not free if your water or trauma detectors show that you had a hand in the hardware failure.
Is a hardware issue on a 3 month old phone covered by Apple. Local agent told me it was an Apple glitch and to re set phone after wiping it ?
iPhone 17. Three months old
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Random 'Liquid Detected' warning charging
