The seconds after a drop in water decide whether your iPhone survives. Here's what to do — and what not to.
✅ Turn the phone off immediately — don't test if it works
✅ Remove the SIM and any case
✅ Get to a lab within hours — not tomorrow
❌ Don't charge! Power + water = accelerated corrosion
❌ Don't put it in rice — it's a myth that wastes critical time
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What should you do immediately after dropping your phone in water?
Turn the phone off right away, remove the SIM and case, and get to a lab within hours.
Should you charge a wet phone?
No — power plus water accelerates corrosion.
Does putting a phone in rice help?
No, it is a myth that wastes critical time.