Apple Says Stop Putting Wet iPhones in Rice

  • 4 months ago
Apple Says Stop Putting , Wet iPhones in Rice.
For years, smartphone users have relied on the
rice soaking hack to save their drenched devices.
The theory is that the dry rice
draws moisture from the phone.
But Apple is now officially advising people against this tactic, Gizmodo reports. .
The tech company says that doing so can
"allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone.".
Apple also advised against other
hacks such as external heat sources or
drying the connector with a cotton swab.
Apple also advised against other
hacks such as external heat sources or
drying the connector with a cotton swab.
Instead, the company recommends leaving your device unplugged and gently tapping it with your hand, connector side down.
Leave your phone in a dry place with airflow and try charging again after 30 minutes.
If you see an alert, there is still liquid in your phone and you should repeat the process.
If your phone is dry but still won't charge,
unplug the charger from the adapter and your
wall, reconnect them and try again, Apple says.

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