4.
If the phone is off:
Retrieve it immediately and do not attempt to turn it on, which could short-circuit the device, rendering it useless. Wait until the phone is completely dry (it’ll take about two days) to turn it on from an off position.
Retrieve it immediately and do not attempt to turn it on, which could short-circuit the device, rendering it useless. Wait until the phone is completely dry (it’ll take about two days) to turn it on from an off position.
If the phone is on:
If the phone is on but asleep, you can take the risk of quickly waking the device to power it off or hope that you don’t get any notifications (which will turn on the screen) while in sleep mode.
If the phone is on but asleep, you can take the risk of quickly waking the device to power it off or hope that you don’t get any notifications (which will turn on the screen) while in sleep mode.
First, try:
If applicable, remove the phone’s case. Wipe off the liquid from the exterior and gently shake the device to get rid of any liquid stuck in its ports.
If applicable, remove the phone’s case. Wipe off the liquid from the exterior and gently shake the device to get rid of any liquid stuck in its ports.
A common solution is to place the device in a bowl of uncooked rice, but a more effective method is to cover the phone in silica gel packets or DampRid.
If that doesn’t work, then:
Alternatively, if you can’t recover your iPhone, you could get a waterproof Samsung Galaxy S7. :)
Alternatively, if you can’t recover your iPhone, you could get a waterproof Samsung Galaxy S7. :)
5.
iPhone buttons typically stop working because of water damage, dirt, or drops, but luckily there’s an easy fix!
You’ll need to turn on an accessibility feature called AssistiveTouch. First, openSettings > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch and switch it to “on.” Now you’ll see a little black square. That’s your new virtual home button!
Here’s more on this shortcut to your most-used settings.
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