What To Do If Liquid In Lightning Connector Alert On Your iPhone
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Did your iPhone just get wet and water into the charging port? Don’t panic. This is not good news because we already know that water and electronics are not compatible. However, in this post, we will offer you some tips on how to act in these cases when the liquid in lightning connector alert is showing up on your iPhone to avoid serious problems.
Things You Shouldn’t Do If The Lightning Port On Your iPhone Gets Wet
Once an accident has occurred, there’s no going back, but if it can be avoided, the problem won’t grow. In the following paragraphs, we warn you about the most important things you shouldn’t do now under any circumstances.
Shake Your iPhone
It might seem to make sense to shake your iPhone with the Lightning connector down so that any water that might have gotten in will drop off. However, it is not advisable to make very sudden movements at this point, as you will also end up melting water from the connector.
If water gets into the internal circuits of the iPhone, the device may suddenly stop working without the possibility of repair. That’s why it’s best to keep it on a dry surface where there isn’t too much moisture.
Check To See If It’s Charging Through The Cable
Mistake. We understand that after a splash, you have a lot of doubts about whether the connector is preserved and you can charge your iPhone normally, but it’s better not to rush. Even if it’s been a few minutes since your iPhone got wet and you think it’s dried out, there may still be watermarks.
Connecting a wire to a wet connector can be dangerous because it will cause a short circuit. And this, besides the fact that it could end up ruining your device, could also cause problems for your physical integrity. We don’t think it could cause a fire or a major explosion, but prevention is better than cure, and at this point, all precautions are minor.
Don’t Immerse Your iPhone In Rice
You’ve probably heard this many times, but it’s far from the conventional wisdom. It’s often said that rice helps dry your phone when it’s wet, which does have its scientific evidence, but in this case, it’s not enough. It may be worse than not putting it in the rice.
If a rice particle or starch gets inside the iPhone, it could have devastating consequences for the circuitry. As we said in the previous paragraph, nothing serious can happen, but we think it’s best not to push your luck.
Do Not Try Drying With A Hair Dryer
A hairdryer is a great device for drying hair, but not for drying water from a mobile device. It is the fact that they are the air that is the source and reason that the problem can go further. If you use it to dry the water port, you will spill all the water, causing it to even leak inside, with similar effects as if you were shaking it, as we mentioned in the first paragraph of this section about things you should not do.
What Are The Recommended Things To Do To Avoid Problems?
It is important to know the things you should not do, but when you know, it is also important to know what you can do and even what you should do. In the following paragraphs, we will tell you about these things.
How To Dry Wet iPhone Properly
Ideally, you should leave your iPhone on a dry surface and, if possible, with a towel or something similar underneath it if it leaks water that soaks it up. It is ideal that there is no humidity and that it is a warm environment, although it is not recommended that there is too much heat or that the sun directly affects it.
To dry like the whole iPhone, it is recommended to use dry wipes, and for the hole in question, you should use lint-free swabs so they can absorb the liquid inside without leaving a trace of lint or other elements. And try to do everything carefully, avoiding spreading more water for reasons we already explained in another section of this post.
Play The Sound At Maximum Volume
You’ll see that the way it has to remove possible liquid from its interior is to make a series of high-pitched noises that cause all the water to come out through the speakers. The same thing with the iPhone can also release that liquid, and even if it’s from the speakers, it will also affect the Lightning connector.
It’s as simple as opening YouTube and looking for sounds from a horn or something like that. Play for about 15 seconds at the highest possible volume. A different wide range of sounds works, but we recommend it because it is sharp and continuous, ideal for creating vibrations that remove water from the inside.
If Your Cell Phone Stops Charging After That
When your iPhone is completely dry, try charging it. If it does not work, and you have even tried other cables, it is obvious that the connector has been damaged by water. Here are two important things you should know after that.
The warranty does not cover this damage.
Even with an iPhone certified to be water-resistant, Apple is not responsible for any damage it causes. Consequently, you will have to pay the cost of replacement. And yes, we’re talking about replacement, not repair, because the company does not repair said damage but offers you another repaired device, identical to yours and fully functional as if it were new. Therefore, the cost will depend on your iPhone.
This applies to both Apple and SAT, as other unauthorized stores cannot directly repair your device or, if they do, they may not offer a guarantee to use original parts. Either way, remember to always ask for information on this to avoid trouble.
Try Wireless Charging
The ideal emergency solution is to charge your iPhone with wireless charging, as long as you make sure the device is okay. This can be useful between waiting to meet with tech support or as a final solution if you don’t want to pay the cost of replacing the device.
Of course, only the iPhone 8 and newer has charging capability, so if your terminal is older than that, you will have to pay the cost of repair or buy a new device.
Expert’s Answer: How To Remove Liquid From Lightning Connector
Remove all accessories and cables. You should not plug them in until they have completely dried.
Follow these steps to dry your iPhone.
Gently press the iPhone against your palm while keeping the Lightning connector down. This will help to remove excess moisture. The iPhone should be kept dry and ventilated.
You should wait 30 minutes before charging your device with a Lightning cable or connecting an accessory to the Lightning connector.
If the warning continues to appear, fluid may still exist in the Lightning port of your device or on the Lightning cables’ pins. You should leave your iPhone in a dry place that is ventilated for at least one day. You can charge the iPhone again during the day or connect a Lightning accessory. Your device can dry completely for up to 24hrs.
There Are Some Other Things That You Should Avoid
- Don’t try to dry your iPhone with compressed air or external heat.
- It is not recommended to insert foreign objects like cotton swabs, paper towels, or other materials into the Lightning connector.
- Your iPhone may be damaged if it is placed in a bag of rice.
The iPhone or Lightning connector accessory is still usable if the warning appears.
This warning could appear whenever you try to connect a particular accessory or cable. Contact the manufacturer.
Apple Support should be contacted if you see this warning every time you attach an Apple Lightning cable, accessory, or cable.
iOS 13 Will Warn You If Water Gets Into The Lightning Connector
All of the latest iPhones are IP67/IP68 certified. These certifications mean that the devices can spend up to one hour underwater without consequences. Protection against liquid penetration is provided by a special silicone membrane, which is protected almost all the technical holes present on the smartphone’s body. But where there is no protection, moisture can be trapped and even damage the device, which, of course, can not be allowed.
One user discovered in the second beta version of iOS 13 a software tool to protect the iPhone from charging if there is water in the Lightning connector. Attempting to connect a smartphone with a wet connector to the power supply will display a notification to disconnect the cable and dry the device.
iPhone Is Not Charging. What To Do?
To avoid a second warning, it is recommended not to connect the smartphone to the charger until it is completely dry. True, even if you ignore the alert, charging will still be impossible. The tracking feature is directly connected to the battery controller and will not allow the battery to start charging until the Lightning connector is dry.
But Lightning is not the only place on the iPhone where moisture can remain after contact with liquid. It happens that water can stay in the speaker grille. In this case, there is a very effective method that will allow you to dry them in a matter of seconds. To do this, you need to set the iPhone command Water Eject. Its launch will lead to the playback of high-frequency sounds, which are inaudible to the human ear but effectively push the moisture out of the speakers.
iOS 14 “emergency Shut Down” Allows Charging Even When Liquid Is Detected
Apple’s iOS 14 will feature an updated liquid intrusion detection system. This allows users to bypass the automatic charge-off feature to protect internal devices.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noticed the new behavior after a Tuesday failure. Twitter posted a screenshot of Apple’s new protection.
iOS will display notifications if moisture is detected in the Lightning connector on an iPhone. The message about charging explains that liquid is detected in the Lightning port on an iPhone and prompts users to unplug it to let the port dry.
The notice states that charging now could cause damage to your iPhone
Apple now offers “Emergency Override,” which allows users to keep charging even if there is potential damage. You can also ignore the iOS 14 warning and unplug your Lightning cable to manually dismiss the notification.
In iOS 10’s initial beta testing, liquid intrusion protection was introduced in 2016. This feature was first introduced in iOS 10’s initial beta test. It alerts users when liquid is present but requires manual intervention to prevent damage.
iOS 14’s latest version is the first to let users lose the system’s protection.
