How to Dry Out Your iPhone
Easy and Effective Way to Dry Out Your IPhone, Cell Phone, or Any Smaller Electric Device that Got Wet
Now if you are in the 98% category like me, one who never buys the Insurance Policy and then comes to regret it later, there is still hope. Simply air drying your iPhone or any electronic device is NOT enough. The problem is the devices sensitive components are still absorbed with moisture, even though it might not look wet.
Not to worry, you still have a fighting chance (Rocky theme here)! This is a proven method that has been getting positive feedback and reviews in newsgroups, forums, etc. So give it a try before you fork out $249 to get your iPhone repaired!
Part #1: Get a box of uncooked rice, immediately place the phone and battery (separated) in the box with the rice and reseal the box (tape will work fine).
Part #2: Get some Silica Gel Packets (available from several online stores, just search Silica Gel Packets in any search engine) and when they arrive remove your iPhone and battery from the box of rice and place it in a zip-lock bag with the packets of Silica Gel. Leave it sit for several hours in the sealed bag.
What you are accomplishing with Part #1 is keeping the phone in a dry environment while you wait on your Silica Gel Packets to arrive. You will need the moisture absorbing Silica Gel Packets to remove any moisture from the phone. Simply air drying your phone will probably not work; Silica Gel Packets will remove the excess moisture from the components within your phone.
After several days of fighting depression being without your phone it is finally time to test the phone. First charge the battery, then once it is fully charged boot up the phone. Some of you will be amazed to find that your iPhone is now working again and you will be on your way! For the ones who don't find much luck in our drying methods, I'd recommend placing the phone back in the bag with the Silica Gel Packets for one more day and hope for the best.
Comments are welcome regarding your experience getting your iPhone dry and back working again!
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Post a CommentUnbeknownst to me I dropped my Android into 3 inches of ice-water, where it was completely submerged for at least 3-4 minutes. When I discovered it I took it completely apart and dried it as best I could. Someone told me about the rice idea, but we were miles away from home in a park, so I had to wait at least 4 hours before trying it. When I got home I put all phone parts in a bowl, covered it with rice and waited overnight. The next morning--Voila! It works! There is some water-damanged look to the back of the screen, so I'm going to reinsert it into the rice to see if I can pull more moisture out. I suspect any rice will do, for the record I used short-grained brown rice.
If you have insurance... Sorry God, but tell them you lost it. If you are not a God fearing person, there is our out. Otherwise, you can get a 3G for $99. I suggest the $99 because Jesus Christ is our salvation! Honesty prevales...
I need help !!
My phone was kept in a kettle covered with rice, for a couple of days. Seems like something worked. My phone is on. The Top layer moisture is gone. The phone is looks dry without switching it on. But, when I switch it on, I see moisture inside the screen. I am not able to get that removed through rice. Will the Silica Gel technique work in this case ??
This worked for me!! Feel free to e-mail me if you have specific questions about my experience and what I did. E-mail: MonFineis[at]yahoo.com
this article is so stupid. so many unnecessary words. just give the 2 measly pieces of advice and call it a day. such a waste of time.
Thanks for the tip, it seems to have worked! FYI I went to Michael's and bought a box of silica gel for flower drying. Might be faster and cheaper than ordering the packs online. Just make sure you don't get any of the crystals in your phone:-)
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Thanks for this great information! I dropped my iPhone in the toilet and it was completely submerged for about 15 seconds. Although the phone worked fine after pulling out of the toilet, it died soon after within about two hours. I followed your instructions and was able to bring my phone back from the dead! Great tip, your article saved me a lot of money!!