iPhone Damaged By Water? How To Tell & What You Should Do
If an iPhone has water damage, it might start malfunctioning or even refuse to power on, requiring a repair by Apple. If unsure why the problem is happening, there's a way to determine if it's a result of liquid getting inside the iPhone. The iPhone 7, released in 2016, was the first to come with water and dust resistance. Newer iPhone models have among the best water resistance in the industry, but they are not completely waterproof. Here's how to find out if an iPhone has water damage and what to do next.
Apple offers a one-year warranty when a new iPhone is purchased that covers the device itself and any accessories in the product box. The only accessory included with a recent iPhone is a Lightning cable, although wired earbuds and a charger were once standard accessories. This covers only defects, not accidental damage, such as cracks from dropping or malfunctions from exposure to water. AppleCare+ is available at an extra cost and covers accidental damage. There is also a higher-tier option to protect against theft as well.
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In the last few years, Apple has bolstered the water resistance of the iPhone greatly. However, it still isn't waterproof. The difference is that submerging an iPhone in deep water can result in liquid entering the device since water pressure is greater as depth increases. If an iPhone plunges into water or is hit by a jet of water, that can cause leaks as well. If water damage is suspected, it's easy to check by removing the SIM card tray and looking inside. After drying the outside of the iPhone thoroughly, a SIM card tool or a bent paperclip can be pressed into the tiny hole on the SIM tray to eject it. On very old models,
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