iPhone X dropped into pool
What do I do about my IPhone X that fell into the pool for under a minute? I know they say it is ”waterproof” but I am still worried. I currently have it covered in rice. Any others with experience on this?
It is not waterproof. Nor does Apple claim it is.
It is water resistant to a certain degree and Apple explicitly warns against submerging it. See here:About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later - Apple Support
To prevent liquid damage, avoid these:
- Swimming or bathing with your iPhone
- Exposing your iPhone to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on
- Using your iPhone in a sauna or steam room
- Intentionally submerging your iPhone in water
If water has leaked inside, it may have damaged the iPhone.
Water Damage is not covered under warranty.
Other than keeping it in rice for a couple of days, and hoping for the best, not much to do.
