If the weather is going well you can enjoy a fresh dip in the pool or sail a nice trip. We also like to stay in the water on vacation, but is the iPhone water resistant and what about any water damage?
Fortunately, the Apple’s smartphones have been water -resistant since the iPhone. This allows them to handle a rain shower and you can be immersed. Unfortunately it is not that you can swim with an iPhone to take photos under water, for example, but you can use them around water or in a rain shower without having to worry.
Water resistance iPhone
- iPhone 7, 8, X, XR and SE 2020 â–¸ Water resistant up to 1 meter deep and 30 minutes long
- iPhone 11 and iPhone XS: water resistant up to 2 meters deep and 30 minutes long
- iPhone 11 Pro: Water resistant up to 4 meters deep and 30 minutes long
- iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro or newer: water resistant up to 6 meters deep and 30 minutes long
All other iPhone models unfortunately do not have this option and cannot withstand water. So it is extra babysitting when you use it near a swimming pool or bright rain shower.
Prevent water damage
There are several on the market iPhone covers For sale that are waterproof, so you can still use your phone at and in the pool. Even though the new iPhones are water -resistant or protect them with a watertight case, it can always happen that you get water damage. This is because the coating that stops the water decreases over time and is less strong. With the help of the tips below you can check this and give some solutions to limit this damage.
NB! The water resistance decreases
It is good to know that the water resistance of the iPhone is not a permanent state and can decrease over time. Unfortunately, it is not possible to check the water resistance and possibly have it done again. The following situations can affect the water resistance of your iPhone, it is advisable to avoid these situations and exposing it.
- Fall or expose to other shocks
- Soap or soap water, for example during use in the bath
- Perfume, solvents, chlorine, detergents, acids or acid -rich foods, products against insects, lotion, sunscreen, oil or hair dye
- High water speeds, for example during water skiing
- Using in a sauna or steam cabin
Always clean the device with ankle (fresh) water and preferably dry it with a fluff -free cloth that does not sand. Do not use heat, compressed air or other cleaning agents.
Check iPhone for water damage
You may not know it, but you can easily check whether your iPhone has sustained water or liquid damage. All iPhones are equipped with one or more water and moisture indicators. With the recent iPhones you will find this in the SIM card opening, with older iPhones this is often the charging port or headphone connection.
When your iPhone has suffered liquid damage, these indicators bright red. In This support document from Apple Do you find an overview where you should look at all iPhones and iPods. If necessary, use a (illuminated) magnifying glass to see the indicator well.
Limit water and liquid damage
As soon as your iPhone has come into contact with water or another liquid, it is advisable to completely switch it off immediately and the SIM card not to remove. Remove your iPhone case, screen protecors and other accessories and dry your smartphone well. Now it’s a matter of being patient. Your iPhone must dry in a ‘natural’ way without being forced, otherwise there is a chance of condensation and the damage can be increased.
So do not place it in the bright sun, on the heating or other heat source. Do not put any strange objects, such as a cotton swab or a paper cloth, in the Lightning connector. You can possibly place your phone in an open container with rice to speed up this process, even if some claim that this has little effect. Apple recommends leaving the iPhone in a dry space with some air flow. If necessary, place a fan on the iPhone so that the cool air blows directly into the Lightning connector to promote the drying process.
Let the iPhone dry for at least 24 hours and do not turn it on during the drying process, because this can cause a short circuit. Has the iPhone been in contact with water for a long time, let it dry for longer. Then you can turn on the iPhone again and check if it shows no problems.
Have iPhone repaired with water damage
If after the drying process your iPhone no longer enters, problems shows whether water is visible behind the glass, then a iPhone repair The only way out. Unfortunately, water damage is not covered by the standard warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan and you have to pay completely for the costs.
If you have taken out an AppleCare+ insurance, you are covered for two years against hardware repairs, including a maximum of two claims as a result of an accident, each with a deductible of € 29 in the event of damage to the screen and € 99 in the event of other damage.