For more than a decade we've all owned smartphones - and of course, some of us have, inevitably, dropped our beloved device into a puddle, sink or toilet.
For many years, many thought that placing a wet device in a bowl of rice would help absorb the moisture.
Tech experts have been debunking this urban myth for a long time, and now Apple is joining them.
On its support page, Apple specifically states that you should not put a wet iPhone in a bag of rice.
"This action may allow small particles of rice to damage the iPhone."
In fact, when you connect a Lightning or USB-C cable or accessory to an iPhone, starting with the XS model, it will display a warning if there is liquid in the charging connector.
Most advanced smartphones today come with IP67 or IP68 resistance.
The first digit classifies the degree of impermeability to dust according to the standard, and the second digit classifies the degree of impermeability to water according to the standard, where 6 is the highest grade that smartphones have.
Still, Apple recommends not letting the phone dive, and writes on its website that "the resistance to splashes, water and dust is not permanent, and it may weaken due to normal wear and tear."
In addition, Apple recommends reducing exposure to substances such as soap, cleaning agents, acids or acidic foods and liquids of any kind - such as perfume, creams and more.
What do the mobile phone get wet?
Not exactly rice/story per minute
What does Apple recommend to do in case of contact with water?
Disconnect the Lightning or USB-C cable from the iPhone and the charger
Tap it gently on the palm of your hand with the charging port facing down to remove any remaining liquid
Place the device in a dry and ventilated area
After at least 30 minutes, try charging your iPhone.
If you see the alert again, leave the iPhone in a dry place with good air circulation as it may take a day to dry completely;
During this time you can try to load it again
Besides discounting a bowl of rice, what else is forbidden?
Apple emphasizes that it is forbidden to dry the iPhone using an external heat source or compressed air (for example, a hair dryer), since high heat may damage the delicate components of the device.
In addition, the company emphasizes that a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or paper towel, should not be inserted into the charging socket.
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