Can I take my iPhone 12 Pro Max snorkeling?

Apple's iPhone 12 is water-resistant, so it should be totally fine if you accidentally drop it in the pool or it gets splashed with liquid. The iPhone 12's IP68 rating means it can survive up to 19.6 feet (six meters) of water for 30 minutes.
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Can I snorkel with my iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Note, the iPhone 7, 8, X, XR and SE are already waterproof to an IP67 rating, and the XS, XS Max, 11, 11Pro, 11ProMax, 12, and 12Pro to an IP68 rating, but neither is suitable for snorkeling; you will still need an underwater housing.
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Can you take iPhone 12 Snorkeling?

According to Apple: “iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes).
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Is iPhone 12 Pro Max sea water-resistant?

Because the iPhone 12 Pro Max is simply water-resistant, NOT waterproof, you won't be able to take any ocean cliff-diving videos with the phone's sweet camera. Apple makes it clear that high-velocity water can harm the phone, so high-speed drops into multiple feet of water will almost certainly kill your phone.
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Can you use iPhone while snorkeling?

While it is possible in theory to snorkel on the surface with a bare cellphone which has an IP68 water-resistance rating for 30 minutes or less, it is not recommended or supported by phone manufacturers and the risk of damage is high enough that either additional damage and loss protection should first be added to your ...
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Can I take underwater photos with iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Answer: A: No. The phone is not waterproof. It is moisture and dust resistant.
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How do you carry your phone while snorkeling?

Get a bag that has a belt and multiple zip lock seals like this waterproof pouch on Amazon. You can also get this type of bag made specifically for a phone, but you can use it for your other items instead, too. This company makes a number of sizes for different phones or for more or less stuff.
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Can the iPhone 12 go in salt water?

All phones are tested in fresh water free of chemicals. Salt water is highly corrosive and will damage a device. Apple suggests that you do not submerge your device in liquid of any kind.
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Can I take my iPhone 12 in the salt water?

Apple's iPhone 12 is water-resistant, so it should be totally fine if you accidentally drop it in the pool or it gets splashed with liquid. The iPhone 12's IP68 rating means it can survive up to 19.6 feet (six meters) of water for 30 minutes.
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Can you use iPhone in salt water?

What if My Phone is Submerged in Salt Water? As long as your iPhone 13 is submerged in freshwater or regular tap water, you don't have to worry about any damage from salt or minerals that are commonly found in the sea.
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What do I do if I dropped my iPhone 12 in water?

If your iPhone has been exposed to liquid, unplug all cables and do not charge your device until it's completely dry. Using accessories or charging when wet might damage your iPhone. Allow at least 5 hours before charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.
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Can you take iPhone 11 Pro in salt water?

The iPhone 11 is rated IP68, so it's water resistant up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) for 30 minutes. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max can go deeper: up to 13 feet (4 meters) for 30 minutes.
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Can you take iPhone 13 snorkeling?

Yes, you can snap photos underwater with the iPhone 13 but only up to a depth of 1 to 2 meters, so be careful. The latest iPhones have received an IP68/IP67 classification, which means they can withstand water for 30 minutes at a depth of 2 meters and 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.
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Can iPhone take underwater pictures?

To take photos underwater on your iPhone, the volume key will be your new best friend — this is also called taking photographs in burst mode, which is what is needed when shooting fast moving objects underwater.
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Can I take my iPhone 12 in the shower?

With an IP68 water-resistance rating, the iPhone is not protected against high pressure or temperatures, according to the International Electrotechnical Commission. So, Apple recommends that you do not swim, shower, bathe, or play water sports with an iPhone 12.
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Can iPhone 12 Pro Max underwater Reddit?

Phone was submerged to ~4ft for less than two minutes and completely died. I had to pay for the replacement. Wouldn't recommend. I think the water being capacitive messes up camera use as the screen will be getting random presses the whole time.
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Where do you put valuables when snorkeling?

Leaving your items on land unaccompanied might be possible under some circumstances. Always place your valuables into a waterproof bag to take with you into the water, but if you can leave the rest of your stuff on the land, invest in a good beach tote bag with an anti-theft compartment and lock.
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How do I keep my iPhone waterproof?

The best waterproof bags for iPhones are an inexpensive way to keep your iPhone safe and dry when you want to grab pool pics, on vacation at the beach, or even when you're stuck in a storm. Waterproof bags fit every version of the iPhone, and they're far less pricey than hard-to-find waterproof cases.
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Can you bring your phone into the ocean?

I use an Aquapac case (available at aquapac.net for $30.). The Aquapac is very simple: it's essentially a plastic pouch for your phone with two clips to secure it. It'll accomodate most smartphones. I use a $30 Acquapac pouch to secure my iPhone when shooting in the ocean.
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Which iPhone can go underwater?

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were the first iPhones rated as IP67, which means the phones are resistant to splashes and can be submerged in just over three feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes without damage. Subsequent iPhone models, including the 8, 8 Plus, X, and XR have the same IP67 rating.
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Can iPhone 12 take pictures underwater?

iPhone 12: Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes. iPhone 12 mini: Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes. iPhone 12 Pro: Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes. iPhone 12 Pro Max: Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes.
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Can you bring iPhone 11 snorkeling?

The short answer to this question is: No, you should avoid snorkeling with an iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max. These phones are water resistant but not waterproof, which means there's a chance of water penetration.
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Can iPhone 11 go in the sea?

The iPhone 11 is not waterproof, but it does have a water-resistance rating of IP68. According to Apple, that means the iPhone 11 can withstand being submerged in six feet of water for up to 30 minutes, while the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max can be submerged in 13 feet of water for 30 minutes.
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Does Apple Care cover salt water damage?

Water damage is not covered regardless of whether you have AppleCare or AppleCare+.
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