Your iPhone 12 mini took on water and you are now having problems using it like before? Several tricks exist to try to repair your smartphone and use it as if nothing had happened. You will therefore see with this article the steps to follow in the event of water infiltration in your iPhone 12 mini.
The first steps to take if there is contact with a liquid to repair an iPhone 12 mini that has taken on water
Different gestures are to be followed when your iPhone 12 mini has been immersed in a liquid. Be careful, not everything you read on the Internet is necessarily true, and you risk further damaging your device if you do not take the right steps to take in an emergency.
iPhone 12 mini submerged: remove the accessories
Start by removing all the accessories from your iPhone 12 mini if it has just fallen into a liquid. Therefore, remove earphones, protective covers, etc. Indeed, the accessories may retain water in the ports or on the surface of your iPhone 12 mini.
In the event that your iPhone 12 mini is soaked, you must start by wrapping it in a cloth
Get a clean, dry, lint-free towel. Remove excess liquid from your iPhone 12 mini by tapping gently on the wet areas. Then wrap your iPhone 12 mini inside this cloth for several minutes.
Dry your smartphone
You can then move on to the drying phase of your iPhone 12 mini. To do this, do not use a hair dryer or any other device that blows hot air. Indeed, exposing your iPhone 12 mini to excessive heat or any other heat treatment could permanently damage certain internal components of your smartphone. Instead, use a fan to blow dry air onto your iPhone 12 mini. Do not charge your smartphone when it is still wet. You can load it again once completely dry.
Water infiltration of your iPhone 12 mini: the speakers are muffled
When your iPhone 12 mini comes into contact with liquid, it will happen that the microphone or the speakers are broken. If so, the ringtone will come out badly, like muffled. In this case, position the speakers of your iPhone 12 mini downwards so that the liquid flows out. Dry following your iPhone 12 mini.
Immerse your iPhone 12 mini in a bowl of rice in case of immersion in liquid
This technique may seem superfluous but has proven itself over time. The rice will be a natural absorbent that will eventually remove the liquid inside your iPhone 12 mini. Dry your iPhone 12 mini as much as possible then immerse it in a bowl of rice for several hours, or even several days depending on the amount of water present in your smartphone.
Your iPhone 12 mini fell in water and then does not turn on anymore
It will be common for your iPhone 12 mini not to turn back on immediately. It will sometimes take several days before your smartphone can be in good working order again. If this is not the case, you must go to an Apple Store to entrust your iPhone 12 mini to a technician.
If you ever want other tutorials on your iPhone 12 mini, you can see the tutorials in the category: iPhone 12 mini.
