Apple: Don't Use Rice to Dry Wet Phones - It Can Damage Them
• Apple warns against using rice to dry out a wet phone, says it can allow rice particles to damage the phone • Blow drying with a hairdryer or using a cotton swab are also not recommended drying methods • Apple recommends gently tapping the phone to remove excess liquid, leaving it in a dry area with airflow for at least 30 minutes • Try charging after 30 minutes; if the alert pops up again, leave to dry up to 24 hours for the liquid to fully evaporate • While rice can absorb liquid, tests show it does so slowly and is largely ineffective for saving water-damaged phones