If your iPhone gets wet, don’t attempt to dry it in a bag of rice as advised by Apple. Despite its widespread use, experts have consistently cautioned against this method, as tests have shown it to be ineffective. Recently, the tech giant itself has issued guidance warning users that this approach could lead to tiny rice particles causing damage to their devices.
Apple recommends a different approach: gently shake out any liquid with the phone connector facing downward and then allow the phone to air dry. The company also cautions against using external heat sources or compressed air, such as radiators or hairdryers, to dry a wet phone. It advises against inserting foreign objects like cotton swabs or paper towels into the device as well.
Instead, Apple suggests leaving the phone in a dry area with good airflow before attempting to recharge it. As smartphones become more advanced, traditional methods of fixing water damage may become obsolete. Apple devices from the iPhone 12 series onwards are designed to withstand immersion up to six meters deep for up to half an hour.
Despite the increasing water resistance of smartphones, many people may still seek guidance on dealing with a wet phone due to the growth of the global second-hand mobile market driven by cost-of-living pressures.
I know they say don’t do it but I’m going to need to see some proof before I believe it!