Does iPhone warranty cover water damage?

Does iPhone warranty cover water damage?

Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn’t covered by warranty. Service for the liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn’t covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty.

Can iPhone 5S survive water?

There are no waterproof iPhones. But there are water resistant ones. Since the iPhone 7, all new iPhones have had a water resistance rating of at least IP67. That means they should survive at a depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes.

What do you do if your iPhone 5S gets wet?

Many people swear by uncooked rice, advising owners to put their damp iPad or iPhone in a big bowl of the stuff (cover it completely) and leave it there for 48 hours or so. The rice will absorb the moisture effectively, and most of us have some uncooked rice in our homes (or can get hold of some fairly easily).

Can an iPhone with water damage be fixed?

If your iPhone won’t turn on after coming into contact with water, it can be one of two things; either the iPhone has short-circuited, or the water has damaged or corroded some internal components and compromised the circuitry. Both can be irreversible if the phone isn’t looked at by a technician.

Are iPhone 5S good?

From a user perspective, not having the latest software running on your iPhone means you miss out on new features, security patches, and important updates to how your phone interacts with the internet at large and applications. For this reason, we can no longer recommend the iPhone 5s – it’s just too old.

Does rice work for wet iPhone?

Do NOT put your iPhone in rice! Rice will absorb the liquids but will leave all minerals stuck to your phone’s interior. These impurities can cause corrosion which can really harm your phone beyond repair.

How can I tell if my iPhone has been damaged by water?

Find out if liquid damaged your iPhone or iPod. The indicator’s color is normally white or silver, but when it contacts water or a liquid containing water, it will turn fully red. An LCI won’t activate because of humidity and temperature changes that are within the product’s environmental requirements.

How does a liquid contact indicator work on an iPhone?

iPhone and most iPod devices are equipped with Liquid Contact Indicators (LCIs) that you can see from the outside. An LCI will activate when it contacts water or a liquid containing water.

What happens when you put water on your phone?

An LCI will activate when it contacts water or a liquid containing water. The indicator’s color is normally white or silver, but when it contacts water or a liquid containing water, it will turn fully red. An LCI won’t activate because of humidity and temperature changes that are within the product’s environmental requirements.

Is there a warranty for liquid damage to an iPhone?

Service for the liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn’t covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. If liquid damages an iPhone or iPod (for example, coffee or a soft drink), the service for the liquid damage isn’t covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty.