Do not put your wet iPhone in rice, says Apple. Here’s what to do instead

Many people rely on uncooked rice to dry out wet mobile phones but Apple said that the technique can actually damage your iPhone!

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Apple offers guidance for users who get a ‘liquid detected’ alert when trying to charge their phones

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Apple says, Don't put your iPhone in a bag of rice

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Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone

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Instead, unplug the phone from its power adapter

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Tap the phone gently against your hand with the charging port facing down to remove excess liquid

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Then, leave it to dry for at least half an hour

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When the phone and cable are completely dry, try charging the device again

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Also, don't use a hair dryer, and avoid inserting cotton buds and paper towels into the connector

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