Apple: Don't Put Wet iPhones in Rice; Instead, Tap, Air Dry, and Charge Carefully
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Apple says putting a wet iPhone in rice can allow rice particles to damage the phone, so don't do it.
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Blow drying or heating a wet iPhone can also damage internal components, so avoid those methods.
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To dry a wet iPhone, tap it to let liquid escape, leave it in open air for 30 minutes, then try charging it.
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Newer iPhone models will display a liquid detection warning if moisture is detected in the charging port.
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No iPhones are waterproof, but newer models are splash/water resistant. Apple tests show they can handle submersion for 30 minutes.