Why does my iPhone keep saying liquid detected?

When you connect a Lightning cable or an accessory to your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or later, your iPhone can warn you if there's liquid in the Lightning port. If you see one of these alerts, your iPhone has detected liquid in the Lightning port or on the Lightning cable or Lightning accessory.

Why is my phone saying liquid detected when there is no liquid?

What Does Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector Mean? Apple calls the iPhone's charging port the Lightning Connector. So, when you get a message saying “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector”, it means that there is water either in your iPhone's charging port or the charging cable is wet.

Why does liquid detected keep popping up?

The “Liquid Detected in Lighting Connector” will pop up if there is any form of moisture either on the lightning accessory or inside the charging port.

How do you get liquid out of a charging port?

How long will it take for charging port to dry?

Water will naturally evaporate from the charging port within approximately 1 to 2 hours. If any liquid other than fresh water enters the charging port of your device, you must rinse it in fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth.

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Should I emergency override liquid detected?

Should you use emergency override mode? Using your charger while the iPhone is still wet can cause permanent damage to your devices and accessories. But if it's an emergency, you can override the liquid detected in lightning connector message and charge your phone.

How can I dry my phone port fast?

Leave your device in a dry area for at least an hour with the charging port facing down. This will allow airflow into the port and force excess water to drip out on its own. If you suspect your USB-C or Lightning cable is also wet, store it in a dry place where air can reach it for an hour as well.

What happens if you charge your phone with liquid detected?

The liquid present in the Lightning port could permanently damage your iPhone's hardware. We don't recommend tapping Emergency Override to charge your iPhone. If your iPhone supports wireless charging, it might safer to charge your iPhone with a Qi-enabled wireless charger while your charging port dries.

Why is water detected in my charging port iPhone but no water?

More often liquid-detection alert is due to some glitch in your device when you are sure your device is dry. Just remove this glitch (liquid detected in lightning connector but no water) by force restart. Step 1: For this, press the volume up button and release quickly. Then press and release the volume down button.

Can you override liquid detected?

If you reconnect your iPhone to the Lightning cable or accessory, you have the option to override the liquid detection and charge your iPhone in an emergency. If you have a wireless charger, you can still use that to charge your iPhone.

How do I get rid of liquid app on my iPhone?

How do I turn off moisture detection?

How long does it take for water to dry out of iPhone charging port?

Allow at least 5 hours before charging or connecting a Lightning accessory. To dry iPhone, tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave the device in a dry area with sufficient airflow.

Can I dry my phone with a hair dryer?

Do not -- we repeat, do not -- use a blow dryer; the heat can damage the phone. If you have a phone or a gadget with a cover that comes off, take it off, and take out the battery, the SIM card, and anything else that can easily be removed. Dry all those things off.

How long does it take for iPhone port to dry?

Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow for up to a day. You can try again to charge or connect a Lightning accessory throughout this period. It might take up to 24 hours to fully dry.

How long does it take for a cell phone to dry out?

Place your phone in an airtight container and completely cover it with your choice of desiccant. Leave the container for 24-48 hours for the material to draw all the moisture out of your handset.

How long does it take for moisture detected to go away?

Let the device air dry for at least 24 hours before turning it on again or plugging it into power, or else further damage may occur. If no moisture is seen or suspected: First, plug your phone into the charger, at which point you should still receive the error.

Can water permanently damage charging port?

If you charge your iPhone while the Lightning port is wet, the pins on the Lightning port or the cable can corrode and cause permanent damage or stop functioning, causing connectivity issues for your iPhone or accessory.

Is iPhone water damage permanent?

The longer your iPhone is submerged in water, the more saturated it will become and the more likely it is that it will suffer permanent damage. If you drop your phone into water, remove it as quickly as possible.

Does iPhone water damage go away?

There's a good chance that your water damaged iPhone can be repaired. Once your phone is wet it's critical not to charge it or try to dry it out by putting it in rice as this can cause further damage to the device. It is much better to simply turn it off and book a repair appointment with iSmash online.

Why won't the moisture notification won't go away?

If your device displays a water drop icon which signifies moisture detection, you should power off your device and leave it to dry completely. If the icon does not go away and you continue to experience issues with charging, try clearing your USB cache.

How do you force stop moisture detected in charging port?

What can cause false moisture readings?

The most common cause is metal hidden in or behind the material being checked. Corner beads, metal studs, foil-backed insulation and metal lath in plaster walls are all common examples. Dense materials such as concrete and plaster also read “wetter” on a non-invasive meter.

How do I dry my iPhone charger port?

To dry your iPhone: Tap your iPhone gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow. After at least 30 minutes, try charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.

What does liquid damage look like on iPhone?

Most iPhone and 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. The indicator's color is normally white or silver, but when it contacts water or a liquid containing water, it will turn fully red.