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How to fix a water-damaged iPhone

Water and technology are not usually happy bedfellows, so suddenly seeing your precious iPhone plummet into the sink, bath, or any other body of water can be a heart-stopping moment. Don’t panic. All may not be lost, as modern phones are far more robust than those of yesteryear. In this article we explain the best strategies for dealing with a wet or water-damaged iPhone.

IS MY iPHONE WATERPROOF?

If you’ve purchased a new iPhone in the last few years, then there’s a very good chance that it will be water-resistant, meaning it should happily survive short dips and the odd spilled beverage or two.

Smartphones, and other electronic devices, can be certified with something called an Ingress Protection or . This instantly lets you know how water-resistant the product is, so you don’t have to freak out if it slips out of your back pocket and

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