Your iPhone 11 Pro Max took on water and now you have problems using it like before? Different alternatives exist to try to troubleshoot your device and use it as if nothing had happened. We will therefore detail with this article what you should do in the event of water infiltration with your iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The first steps to take in the event of contact with a liquid to save an iPhone 11 Pro Max that has taken on water
Different gestures are to be followed if your iPhone 11 Pro Max has been immersed in a liquid. Be careful, not everything you find on the web will necessarily be true, and you risk further damaging your device if you do not adopt the right actions to practice in an emergency.
iPhone 11 Pro Max submerged: uninstall accessories
Start by uninstalling all accessories from your iPhone 11 Pro Max if it has just fallen into liquid. Therefore, remove earphones, protective covers, etc. Indeed, the accessories will be able to retain water in the ports but also on the surface of your iPhone 11 Pro Max.
In the event that your iPhone 11 Pro Max gets wet, start by wrapping it in a tea towel
Get a clean, dry, lint-free towel. Remove excess liquid from your iPhone 11 Pro Max by tapping gently on the wet areas. Then wrap your iPhone 11 Pro Max in this towel for several minutes.
Dry your device
You can then move on to the drying phase of your iPhone 11 Pro Max. To do this, do not use a hair dryer or any other device that blows hot air. Indeed, exposing your iPhone 11 Pro Max to excessive heat or any other heat treatment could permanently damage the internal components of your device. Instead, use a fan so you can blow dry air onto your iPhone 11 Pro Max. Do not charge your device when it is still wet. You can charge it again once completely dry.
Water infiltration of your iPhone 11 Pro Max: the speakers will be muffled
When your iPhone 11 Pro Max comes into contact with liquid, it will happen that the microphone or the speakers are broken. If so, the ringtone will not come out well, like muffled. If so, place the speakers of your iPhone 11 Pro Max downwards so that the liquid drains. Then dry your iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Immerse your iPhone 11 Pro Max in a bowl of rice in case of immersion in liquid
This technique may seem superfluous but has proven itself over time. Rice is a natural absorbent that will eventually remove the liquid inside your iPhone 11 Pro Max. Dry your iPhone 11 Pro Max as much as possible and then immerse it in a bowl of rice for several hours, or even several days depending on the amount of water present in your device.
Your iPhone 11 Pro Max fell in water and no longer turns on
It is common for your iPhone 11 Pro Max not to turn back on right away. You will sometimes have to wait several days before your device can be in good working order again. If this is not the case, you must go to an Apple Store in order to entrust your iPhone 11 Pro Max to the hands of a technician.
If you are looking for other tutorials on your iPhone 11 Pro Max, we invite you to take a look at the other articles in the category: iPhone 11 Pro Max.
