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The iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, Xr, Xs, Xs Max, 11, 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, are resistant to water and dust. Each model has its certification, but in all cases the terminal is protected against rain or liquid spills. Of course, these types of incidents are not covered by Apple's warranty. It is likely that when your terminal gets wet for some reason (accident, spilled glass…) you will get a warning on the screen that says ' Liquid was detected in the Lightning connector' or 'Charging is not available'. And this notice appears next to an alert icon with a drop of water. Here you will find the solution to the problem.
These warnings appear when the iPhone detects that there is moisture in the Lightning port. Two alerts can appear. The first, when we connect our charger to the iPhone. Charging turns off automatically. The second alert appears when you connect an accessory to the Lightning port, such as headphones or an adapter. Again, it prevents you from using them so they don't spoil. Apple strongly recommends unplugging the cable to avoid corrosion damage from the liquid on the charger or accessory pins. However, if you need to charge it urgently, you can disable the warning and the iPhone will charge. Of course, it is best to follow these steps so that the alert disappears.
Blow lightly on the connector to remove the water. Then tap on the bottom of the terminal and check for drops of water. Afterward, dry the frame with a dry towel or cloth. You can also leave the iPhone in areas with some current, and avoid storing it in a drawer or space where the air does not flow. This way the connector will dry quickly. Apple says that, after following these steps, it will be necessary to wait about 30 minutes until the connector dries and you can recharge it as before.
If the problem persists, use a dryer with cold air and a distance of about 30 centimeters. It is recommended to move the dryer slightly to the sides to also remove the water from the speaker grooves. Then dry the frame with a liquid cloth.
Apple advises that it may take up to 24 hours for the connector to dry completely. So if you need to charge your iPhone and you don't want to damage it, you can use wireless charging. Of course, you need a Qi charger. In addition to drying the back with a dry cloth.
The liquid alert in the connector appears, but my iPhone is not wet
If the message appears, but your iPhone has not gotten wet, you will have to restart the terminal and check that the warning has disappeared after turning it on again. You can also deactivate the warning and continue charging the terminal, although this is not recommended, because it could damage the charger or mobile, and remember that Apple does not cover the damages caused by liquids in the guarantee. In the event that the warning continues to appear, you will have to take your iPhone to Apple's technical service.
