Your iPhone XS dropped in water and no longer works, and you find yourself unable to use it? Even if it is clearly not possible to activate it directly after the accident, this does not mean that your mobile phone will be permanently lost. Indeed, several manipulations could save your iPhone XS, if they are done quickly enough. You will therefore discover in this article all the actions to take in the event of immersion in a liquid of your iPhone XS.
What to never do when your iPhone XS has just come into contact with liquid
It's normal to want to try to turn your iPhone back on when it's recently been dropped in water. However, it is not recommended at all. Indeed, immediately after the incident, it will not take never turn your iPhone XS back on . You don't have to charge it either. We will discover a list of other steps that are not recommended:
- Do not open your iPhone XS
- Do not use heat sources such as microwaves or hair dryers for example
- Do not power on your iPhone XS
As soon as you observe that your iPhone XS has fallen into the water, you will have to right now the switch off for' avoid any short circuit.
Dry your iPhone XS if submerged in liquid to try to turn it back on
You must start by drying your iPhone XS using a dry towel et lint free . Thoroughly wipe all the holes on your mobile phone. It will then be essential to wait at least 24 hours before turning your iPhone XS back on. With this in mind, you can place your iPhone XS in a bag containing rice or the silica gel . The rice can also be replaced by semolina, oatmeal or any absorbent natural that you can buy in the market.
Starting problem of your iPhone XS after a fall in water: the deoxidation of your laptop
In the event that your iPhone XS has fallen into the water and then refuses to turn on, you will have to meticulously clean the multiple components found in your mobile phone. It is therefore a question of cleaning the motherboard of your iPhone XS with a agent deoxidizer and a small soft brush.
If your iPhone XS has been dropped in water and it's no longer turning on, try the ultrasonic bath
Si your iPhone XS has taken on water and you are unable to use it, you have the possibility of using the method of ultrasound bath , which involves cleaning the electrical components of your mobile phone that have been oxidized following a fall in water, so that your iPhone XS can be repaired. A quality ultrasonic cleaner will cost around 40 euros, and will prevent the oxidation of the various components of your iPhone XS.
Apple Support if there was a malfunction in starting up your iPhone XS after water infiltration
If you cannot get rid of the water contained in your iPhone XS following immersion in a liquid, go to a Apple Store or contact the Apple after-sales service and an expert will take over and then tell you what to do.
In case you want other tutorials on your iPhone XS, we invite you to explore the tutorials in the category: iPhone XS.
