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Apple says no. Here's what they have to say about it. This is for iphones. I don't know if it applies to other brands. I've never flushed my phone so I have no 1st hand experience with any method. Apple warns against using rice to dry out your wet iPhone; here’s what to do instead
Smothering your wet iPhone in rice to dry it out is a myth
By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News
Published February 29, 2024 6:00am EST
Kurt Knutsson explains how to make safe and secure passwords on your iPhone.
Cellphones getting water damage is nothing new. Before the iPhone, I had a flip phone that fell into a swimming pool. The first thing everyone told me to do was to dry the phone out with rice.
The idea is that the rice will draw out any excess water, saving your phone from being destroyed by water damage.
This method remains many people's tried-and-true method for saving a waterlogged phone, and I've seen it work firsthand.
However, a new support document by Apple has just come out, and the company is asking people to please not place their iPhones in a bowl or bag of rice.
Apple is now warning customers that placing their iPhones into a bowl or bag of rice might actually slow down the drying process and damage their phone's internal components. In particular, the company warns that small particles of wet rice may end up in your iPhone, damaging the phone's logic board.
Next time your iPhone takes a dip in the swimming pool or the toilet, instead of running for the rice in the cabinet, Apple suggests doing this instead.
Step 1 - Tap the water out
Apple suggests that your first immediate step should be lightly tapping the iPhone against your hand with the charging connector pointed down. This should pull some of the water inside your iPhone out. Don't be alarmed if only a few drops of water come from the connector port. Leave your iPhone somewhere dry, with some airflow.
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Step 2 - Wait 30 minutes, then try to charge your iPhone
You should leave your iPhone alone for a period of 30 minutes. Once 30 minutes have gone by, you can attempt to charge your iPhone again. If your iPhone charges, congratulations. There's no water damage to your iPhone and you can resume using it. If you receive an alert saying "liquid detected in USB-C (or lightning) port," you unfortunately still have water in your iPhone. However, luckily, hope isn't lost.
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Liquid Detected alert on iPhone (Apple)
Step 3 - Leave your iPhone in a dry area for 24 hours
If you receive an alert saying "liquid detected in USB-C (or lightning) port," you unfortunately still have water in your iPhone. Apple warns against using a blow-dryer or any other heat gun device to dry your iPhone after it takes a splash. You should instead leave your phone in a dry area with some airflow and allow for 24 hours to pass. A room with a ceiling fan is a great place to leave your iPhone while it dries.
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Charging Not Available alert on iPhone (Apple)
Step 4 - Retest the connector
After 24 hours have passed, you should try to charge your iPhone again. If your iPhone charges, you are all good. If it doesn't charge, Apple recommends removing the charging cable from the wall outlet and changing electrical sources for a moment. Apple recommends against trying to insert a cotton swab or any other foreign object into your charging port.
If your iPhone’s charging port is damaged or not working properly, you may want to consider alternative charging methods that do not rely on the port. For example, some iPhones support wireless charging, which uses a magnetic pad or stand to charge your phone without plugging in a cable. This way, you can avoid inserting anything into the port and prevent further damage.
Now, if all that doesn't work and your iPhone still does not charge or shows signs of water damage, such as a wet screen, distorted audio or malfunctioning buttons, you may need to contact Apple for repair or replacement. You can check your warranty status and common issues not covered under warranty by clicking here.
Remember to back up your data before sending your iPhone for repair, as you may lose some or all of your information.
Kurt's key takeaways
It's important to remember that all iPhones since the iPhone 12 are able to safely withstand submersion in water of up to 20 feet for 30 minutes. If you do end up dropping your iPhone in the water, just don't run for the rice.
Do you think Apple should make their iPhones more water-resistant or waterproof? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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If rice dried things out, Chinese people would all be mummies.
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If rice dried things out, Chinese people would all be mummies. Hahahahaha!
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I have used rice to dry out an expensive camera. It got soaked when the horse I was riding fell into the river we were crossing.
Wrap the camera in paper towels and put it in a plastic bag with the rice. This prevents rice grains from getting into the camera.
I'm sure this would work with an Iphone. Separate the rice from the electronic device with a paper towel. Duuuuh.
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I heard that you put the phone in a bowl of rice, when a chinesse guy comes by to eat the rice, ask him to fix your phone.
The way I heard it.
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Doesn't work with salt water....
Not phones but other electronics
Another option is to bring the oven up to about 150 turn. It off. Wait a few minutes and then st it inside on a cedar plank or something....
Remember: Apple also intentionally slowed down older phones with iOS updates so that you would buy a new phone.
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Rice works. The Asians come out at night and fix your chit.
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I have known people that did it and claimed it worked.
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Rice works. The Asians come out at night and fix your chit. Hahahaha!!!
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My Chinese grandmother used to say...
"Rice is nice, but Lickee is Quickee.
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If rice dried things out, Chinese people would all be mummies. 🤣🤣
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If rice dried things out, Chinese people would all be mummies. Glad I wasn't drinking coffee I would be needing rice
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Turn off, remove covers if possible, paper towel dry. heat dry dish towel in microwave until warm,wrap phone in towel for several minutes, toss into zip lock with as many desiccant packets as you can find, leave for several days, remove from bag, replace covers, place on counter, turn on, grab hammer and smash the living chit out of it, throw in trash, drive to store buy new phone.
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I think the relevant physics is vapor pressure. The rice in a CLOSED container absorbs moisture, creating a lower humidity environment which increases evaporation. At some point, a low humidity environment with circulation would be equivalent, but I do not know the humidity level
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Rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, works.
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Set your phone in a container full of rice.
The rice will attract Asians in the middle of the night that will repair your phone while you sleep. Easy peasy.
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