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Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:04 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Any tips other than the old stick it in rice?

iPhone 11 got a little wet (at the bottom typically where the charging port is).

Initially it was coming up with the message about waiting for it to dry before charging. That’s now stopped and can charge in the usb in car but don’t want to risk trying on the proper charger in case it damages the phone (or worse).

I thought the iPhone 11 was meant to be water proof up to one metre?

The phone itself is now working. But the speakers a little muffled and car play won’t work.

Hoping it dries out overnight. But anyone had similar damage?

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:06 pm
by Quickenthetempo
If they claim it's waterproof upto 1m then claim on the warranty.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:07 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:06 pm
If they claim it's waterproof upto 1m then claim on the warranty.
Herein lies the problem.

It doesn’t cover water damage.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:10 pm
by claptrappers_union
Switch it off, pack it in rice sit it by the window and try again tomorrow afternoon if you can

You can get them fixed locally I’m sure, I’ve even replaced screens, batteries and cameras before myself - not on the newer models though. Just bought the parts on Amazon, with a simple tool kit and followed a YouTube video.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:12 pm
by Bosscat
cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:07 pm
Herein lies the problem.

It doesn’t cover water damage.
If they claim its waterproof how come you cannot claim for water damage... 🤔🤔🤔 its not doing what its supposed to 🙄

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:23 pm
by Jakubclaret
Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:06 pm
If they claim it's waterproof upto 1m then claim on the warranty.
I think that actual model is IP68 upto 2 metres, but if the history of the phone as screen replacements or battery replacements it could affect the warranty, I’m not sure because it’s not my phone, I’ve got waterproof handsets but I never submerge them underwater to test them as it’s not advised despite the manufacturers claims, but if repairs have been carried out without sealing properly the ingress protection isn’t sound.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:27 pm
by Dyched
Look on the bright side, you might have an apple tree in the morning full of iPhones.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:15 pm
by gawthorpe_view
Dyched wrote:
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:27 pm
Look on the bright side, you might have an apple tree in the morning full of iPhones.
When they hatch can I have one please.
Mine's cream crackererd.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:15 pm
by clarethomer
iPhone 11 is water-resistant up to 2m for 30 mins according to the apple website

Here is the wording

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are splash, water and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions; iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes); iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 4 metres up to 30 minutes);iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone 11 have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 2 metres up to 30 minutes); and iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR and iPhone SE (2nd generation) have a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.

Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.

https://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:08 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
So far so good it’s working fine and charging fine with no issues yet but haven’t tested on CarPlay again.

The phone itself has never been damaged or tampered with. Is in as new condition. So warranty would be fine but think it excludes any water damage.

Also the iPhone only has 12 month warranty from memory and this is... 13 months old 😂

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:13 pm
by Wellsy1882
All Apple devices have 12 month warranty
If your with EE they offer 2nd year warranty with their.own.locked devices
If your device is water resistant itl be repaired or swapped under that warranty even for water damage

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:24 pm
by Steddyman
This once happened to my sons iPhone and I thought it was dead for sure. It wouldn't turn on or do anything.

Stuck it in a sealed tub of dry rice for a week and when I took it out again it started working.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:40 pm
by ŽižkovClaret
Id have it in the dry rice, maybe add a few silica gel packets from trainer boxes too if you have any hanging around. they will get it bone dry

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 1:58 pm
by claret2018
Another tip for you, if you ever accidently drop your phone in a box of rice, just let it rest in a bowl of water for an hour or so

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:05 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Panic over. Everything working fine now charging lots dried out.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:11 pm
by huw.Y.WattfromWare
I love a story with a happy ending.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:35 pm
by IanMcL
Patience has healing powers of its own.

Re: Water damaged iphone

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:55 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote:
Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:11 pm
I love a happy ending.
Don’t we all?