how do i fix my phone? read description

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how do i fix my phone? read description

I dropped my iPhone 6 in the toilet by accident but I immediately grabbed it and dryer it off with a towel and it seemed okay for about 4 hours. But now it has a white haze at the top of the screen where it's a noticeably lighter than the rest of the screen and when I mute the volume or ringer it keeps it popped up and it won't go away unless I turn it up atleast just one notch. What do I do? My parents don't have the money to fix it or get a new phone so I can't go get it fixed by a professional.

Posted on Aug 13, 2017 7:26 PM

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Answer 1

ChrisJ4203

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Aug 13, 2017 7:29 PM in response to Community User

The general method to try and recover a device that has been exposed to water is to turn it off and place it in a sealed bag of uncooked rice for 5-7 days. Keeping it powered on after exposure will generally hasten disabling the device. As you have found, water and electronics don't mix. If you are unable to get it to work after the rice "trick", then you have no alternative but to have the device repaired.

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Answer 2

Aug 13, 2017 7:30 PM in response to Community User

You should have turned it off and placed it in a bag of uncooked rice for a week before powering it on.

your phone is water damaged and is most likely unrepairable.

it will corrode and more issues will occur until it ceases to function at all.

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