iPhone 15 is rated IP68 — 6 metres for 30 minutes. But IP ratings degrade over time, seals wear, and accidents happen beyond the rated limits. If your iPhone got wet, act immediately.
Do This Immediately
- Get it out of the water — obviously, but also remove from a wet surface, wet pocket, or any contact with liquid.
- Power off — hold Side + Volume Down → slide to power off. Do NOT wait to see if it still works.
- Remove the case — cases can trap water and prevent drying.
- Do NOT charge it — applying power to a wet charging port causes short circuits.
- Do NOT use it — every screen tap cycles the display and draws current through potentially wet circuits.
What NOT to Do
- Rice — a myth. Does nothing useful. Just delays getting help.
- Hair dryer or oven — heat warps seals, pushes liquid deeper, and can damage the battery.
- Compressed air — can push liquid further into the device.
- Shaking — spreads liquid to areas it hasn't reached yet.
What to Do Instead
- *Pat dry the exterior** with a soft cloth. Gently tap the phone against your palm with the lightning/USB-C port facing down to expel liquid from the port.
- *Leave in open air** — face down on a clean dry cloth. Room temperature, not near a heat source.
- *Do not power on for at least 24 hours** — if the phone appears to have dried on the outside. Many liquid damage deaths happen because people powered on too soon.
Is IP68 Actually Enough?
- IP68 ratings are tested with fresh water at controlled pressure. Real-world damage happens from:
- Saltwater, chlorine water, and drinks (all more conductive than fresh water)
- Pressure damage (dropped into water from height)
- Worn seals on older iPhones
- Opening the phone previously (repair can compromise seals)
Never assume IP68 means waterproof indefinitely.
When to Come In
- If your iPhone:
- Shows liquid detected warning in the charging port
- Has a distorted or flickering display after water exposure
- Won't charge after drying
- Has muffled speakers
Bring it to Mac Repair Center immediately. Water damage response within 24 hours has the best outcomes.
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