If an iPhone gets wet, disconnect cables and give the device time to dry before using its charging connector. Modern iPhones have water-resistance ratings, but that resistance can decrease with wear and does not make liquid damage impossible.
- Unplug any cable or accessory from the iPhone.
- Hold the iPhone with its connector facing down and gently tap it against your hand to help remove excess liquid.
- Leave the iPhone in a dry place with airflow.
- Wait at least 30 minutes before trying a cable again. If a liquid-detection warning returns, disconnect it and allow more drying time; complete drying can take up to 24 hours.
- If the iPhone remains damaged or will not charge after it has dried, arrange service.
Do not use an external heat source or compressed air, push cotton swabs or paper into the connector, or put the iPhone in rice. Those methods can cause additional damage. Wireless charging may be possible when the back of a compatible iPhone is dry.