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    Water Damage Rescue

    Phone in water? Do this.

    First 30 seconds

    • Pull out fast.
    • Power off immediately.
    • Don't press buttons.
    • Don't plug in.
    • Wipe outside.
    • Senior calm.

    Don't — common mistakes

    • Don't shake phone.
    • Don't use hair dryer (heat damage).
    • Don't put in oven.
    • Don't plug to charge.
    • Don't turn back on yet.
    • Patience saves phone.

    Rice myth

    • Rice doesn't work well.
    • Apple says don't.
    • Rice particles get inside.
    • Use silica gel packs instead.
    • Or just air dry.
    • Senior skip rice.

    Best technique

    • Place upright.
    • Open SIM tray for vent.
    • Air dry 48 hours.
    • Cool dry place.
    • Don't turn on early.
    • Patience pays.

    iPhone water-resistant

    • iPhone 7+ rated IP67.
    • iPhone 12+ rated IP68.
    • Resists splashes.
    • Not pool/shower long.
    • Quick splashes ok.
    • Senior reassuring.

    If still broken

    • Apple Store appointment.
    • $99 service for liquid damage.
    • Or cheaper repair shop.
    • Backup data first if possible.
    • iCloud already backed up.
    • Senior next steps.

    Phone in water: power off + 48hr dry

    Dropped phone in toilet/sink? Pull out, power off, open SIM tray, air dry 48 hours. Don't shake, blow dry, or plug in. Skip rice myth. Modern iPhone water-resistant — likely fine. iCloud backup ensures data safe regardless. Apple Store if still broken.