We’ve all heard the old myth about putting your iPhone in a bag of rice to remove moisture, but this method doesn’t really do anything and can cause further corrosion since rice can’t get rid of internal water seepage. In addition, the small particles of rice can get lodged inside openings of your iPhone, and the starch can mix with the moisture, causing more damage.
If you plug in your charger and see a Liquid Detected alert on your iPhone screen, you should disconnect the charging cable immediately. Apple says that charging the iPhone when the port is wet can cause the charging pins to corrode, potentially resulting in connectivity issues. You can override this notification in an emergency and continue charging your iPhone, but remember that this can short-circuit your device.
If you absolutely need to charge your iPhone after it’s been exposed to water, use a wireless charger if you have one handy. Make sure to dry the back of the iPhone before placing it on the charger.
While it might be tempting to use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process of a water damaged iPhone, Apple cautions against doing this. In addition, don’t use compressed air to force water out of the speaker and ports. If the charging port is wet, avoid using a cotton swab or paper towel to dry it, as bits can get stuck inside.
