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I dried it off with paper towel and also took it out of the cover and dried that before putting it back on. It seemed to work fine for 5 hours but then i went to charge it and got a message that I couldn’t because the port was wet. So now it’s sitting in rice. How long do I keep it under rice and how will I know if it’s damaged? iPhone 12 Posted on Mar 16, 2023 12:07 AM Me too (273) Me too Me too (273) Me too [Reply]() Question marked as Top-ranking reply [User profile for user: lobsterghost1 ](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/lobsterghost1) [lobsterghost1](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/lobsterghost1) [Community+ 2026](https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250009628) User level: Level 10 189,149 points Posted on Mar 17, 2023 12:12 PM Rice to dry out an electronic device is a old wife's tail and usually provides no benefit. It can actually cause more harm than good. It's just not an effective desiccant. If the phone got water in the port and it leaked into the phone, the phone may suffer irreparable damage. While you can, back up your iPhone and then schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar. Apple will not attempt to fix an iPhone which was damaged by liquid. So best to be prepared to buy an Out of Warranty replacement. [View in context](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=258808088022#258808088022) ## Similar questions - [My iPhone 13 fell into water. Do I need to take it to Apple? My phone fell in the toilet for about two seconds I was able to snatch it out is my phone damaged I put it in a bucket of rice for three hours is my phone ok or do I need to take it to apple? \[Re-Titled by Moderator\] 8331 11](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254318892) - [iPhone fell in water Well the horrible happened to my iPhone. My iPhone fell in the toilet. Ihave the iPhone 14 Pro Max so I’m pretty sure it is water resistant. I’m looking for some pro tips on how to clean the phone without causing damage. This happened about 30 minutes ago and the phone seems to be working fine. Any suggestions? 2420 6](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255958629) - [I dropped my iPhone in water for 3 seconds I dropped my phone in the toilet for like 3 seconds, is it bad? \[Re-Titled by Moderator\] 16748 4](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254309416) 4 replies Loading page content Page content loaded Question marked as Top-ranking reply [User profile for user: lobsterghost1 ](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/lobsterghost1) [lobsterghost1](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/lobsterghost1) [Community+ 2026](https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250009628) User level: Level 10 189,149 points [Mar 17, 2023 12:12 PM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) Rice to dry out an electronic device is a old wife's tail and usually provides no benefit. It can actually cause more harm than good. It's just not an effective desiccant. If the phone got water in the port and it leaked into the phone, the phone may suffer irreparable damage. While you can, back up your iPhone and then schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar. Apple will not attempt to fix an iPhone which was damaged by liquid. So best to be prepared to buy an Out of Warranty replacement. [Reply]() Link [User profile for user: amrgamea ](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/amrgamea) [amrgamea](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/amrgamea) User level: Level 3 620 points [Mar 16, 2023 3:05 AM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) Better have it checked by Apple authorized service provider (AASP) or Apple store. To locate once near you please click this link [Find Locations - Apple](http://locate.apple.com/) [Reply]() Link [User profile for user: IdrisSeabright ](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/IdrisSeabright) [IdrisSeabright](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/IdrisSeabright) [Community+ 2026](https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250009628) User level: Level 10 188,871 points [Mar 17, 2023 11:03 AM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) > Localady wrote: > So now it’s sitting in rice. How long do I keep it under rice and how will I know if it’s damaged? Rice will do nothing except possibly get stuck in the charging port and waste perfectly good food. Your phone is damaged. [Reply]() Link [User profile for user: ghr165 ](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/ghr165) [ghr165](https://discussions.apple.com/profile/ghr165) User level: Level 4 1,336 points [Mar 16, 2023 12:35 AM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) It’s damaged if it does not charge or work. Leave it for at least 8 hours and then another 8 hours. [Reply]() Link This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or [search the Community](https://discussions.apple.com/search) for additional answers. - Go to page of 1 Dropping iPhone in toilet Welcome to Apple Support Community A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account. 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I dropped my iPhone in the toilet but got it out within seconds. I dried it off with paper towel and also took it out of the cover and dried that before putting it back on. It seemed to work fine for 5 hours but then i went to charge it and got a message that I couldn’t because the port was wet. So now it’s sitting in rice. How long do I keep it under rice and how will I know if it’s damaged? iPhone 12 Posted on Mar 16, 2023 12:07 AM Question marked as Top-ranking reply Posted on Mar 17, 2023 12:12 PM Rice to dry out an electronic device is a old wife's tail and usually provides no benefit. It can actually cause more harm than good. It's just not an effective desiccant. If the phone got water in the port and it leaked into the phone, the phone may suffer irreparable damage. While you can, back up your iPhone and then schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar. Apple will not attempt to fix an iPhone which was damaged by liquid. So best to be prepared to buy an Out of Warranty replacement. ## Similar questions - [My iPhone 13 fell into water. Do I need to take it to Apple? My phone fell in the toilet for about two seconds I was able to snatch it out is my phone damaged I put it in a bucket of rice for three hours is my phone ok or do I need to take it to apple? \[Re-Titled by Moderator\] 8331 11](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254318892) - [iPhone fell in water Well the horrible happened to my iPhone. My iPhone fell in the toilet. Ihave the iPhone 14 Pro Max so I’m pretty sure it is water resistant. I’m looking for some pro tips on how to clean the phone without causing damage. This happened about 30 minutes ago and the phone seems to be working fine. Any suggestions? 2420 6](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255958629) - [I dropped my iPhone in water for 3 seconds I dropped my phone in the toilet for like 3 seconds, is it bad? \[Re-Titled by Moderator\] 16748 4](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254309416) 4 replies Question marked as Top-ranking reply [Mar 17, 2023 12:12 PM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) Rice to dry out an electronic device is a old wife's tail and usually provides no benefit. It can actually cause more harm than good. It's just not an effective desiccant. If the phone got water in the port and it leaked into the phone, the phone may suffer irreparable damage. While you can, back up your iPhone and then schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar. Apple will not attempt to fix an iPhone which was damaged by liquid. So best to be prepared to buy an Out of Warranty replacement. [Mar 16, 2023 3:05 AM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) Better have it checked by Apple authorized service provider (AASP) or Apple store. To locate once near you please click this link [Find Locations - Apple](http://locate.apple.com/) [Mar 17, 2023 11:03 AM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) > Localady wrote: > So now it’s sitting in rice. How long do I keep it under rice and how will I know if it’s damaged? Rice will do nothing except possibly get stuck in the charging port and waste perfectly good food. Your phone is damaged. [Mar 16, 2023 12:35 AM in response to Localady](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254716123?answerId=254716123021#254716123021) It’s damaged if it does not charge or work. Leave it for at least 8 hours and then another 8 hours. This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or [search the Community](https://discussions.apple.com/search) for additional answers. - Go to page of 1 Dropping iPhone in toilet