(Newswire.net — July 12, 2019) — You say smartphones are smart. Well, we say they are not smart enough to keep itself from any damage water might cause. Like any other technology, iPhones and other smartphones are susceptible to damage when they are exposed to water and other liquids (yes, even those advertised water-resistant have limits!). Don’t worry though, technology is the answer to technology! iPhones are designed with indicators that tell you when your phone has been exposed to moisture, plus there are signs of water damage on phone to check for.
Signs of Water Damage on Phone
Your Phone Has Power and Startup Issues
Have you noticed your iPhone not turning on or having boot loops (turning on and restarting immediately)? Well, if you recently spilled something on your device, cell phone water damage might be the culprit of this issue. You might also see a white screen, hilariously known as the White Screen of Death when turning the phone on. All of these are symptoms of the damage, so consulting a repair service is recommended.
Some Parts Fail to Work Properly
You might also notice some hardware failure when using your device – one of the signs of water damage on the iPhone or smartphone. The microphone and speaker might not function properly and other components might not work as well, depending on how water entered the device. It is also possible that everything else but the affected part works well. Phone overheating after water damage is also common; just leave your iPhone on and it will be hot to touch after a short while. This can also lead to powering off of the phone. If this happens, shut it down and go to a repair shop near you.
You Encounter Application Issues
Now, not only some parts of your iPhone are acting crazy but one or several applications, too! Browsers and other apps are opening and closing spontaneously, or worse, the device may freeze, hindering you from performing any related actions. Application issues are a common sign of iPhone water damage, so we recommend seeking help from a repair shop. When you crack your iPhone screen, application problems can also arise.
You Get Warning Messages
When attempting to connect the device to your charger or computer, you might get errors like “charging is not supported with this accessory” or “this accessory is not made to work with iPhone”, or it might not sync at all. Thank Apple for warning messages – at least your iPhone won’t leave you in the dark when damaged! In this context, these messages can only mean one thing: water damage to one or more internal parts of your phone. So, it’s best to unplug that device, turn it off, and go to the nearest repair service in your area.
You See Discolored Accessible Liquid Indicators
Remember the liquid indicators we mentioned earlier? There is an accessible iPhone water damage indicator you can check for when your device has tragically met water. Here’s how to: aim a flashlight or lighted magnifying glass into the (1) phone’s headphone jack or (2) charging jack. The circular indicator in these parts is normally white or silver; however, if you have a waterlogged phone, you might see a red or pink dot instead.
So, how to tell if the iPhone has water damage? Check for its integrated indicators or look for signs of water damage on phone discussed above. Your iPhone will always tell you if something is wrong. Once you rule out water damage, don’t ever attempt to do the work of opening or repairing your water-damaged iPhone and rely on ‘how to fix a water damaged phone that won’t turn on’ Google posts. While it may seem convenient, doing so will only void any warranties that your device may have or cause any further damage to the phone. Better to be safe than sorry, right?