Did you drop your shiny new iPhone 7 in the water? Here’s what to (and not to) do

It’s raining. You know that new iPhone is water resistant, so you get it out of your pocket to make a call.  You grab it, take it out, and it slips out of your hand and into a deep puddle.  Now what?

If you had an iPhone 6, you’d play the rice-in-a-bag game.  But you can leave the rice in the box this time.

• First, do not plug it in to a computer or a wall outlet.  Hazardous fire or shock may occur. 
• Wipe the phone with a dry cloth.  Make sure you get the screen, home button, and the back of the device.
• Stand it up, and gently tap the device with the home button down to expel any water out of the charging plug.
• Leave it out somewhere with good airflow.  Do not use a hairdryer to try and speed up the process.
• If possible, leave it dry overnight.
• Before plugging in the phone again, make sure that the lightening port is completely dry.
• If the port is not dry, it is ok to put a small fan at the port and let it set for a few more hours.

Remember, the iPhone 7 is water resistant not water proof.  The device is rated iP67, so it’s built to keep out both dust and water. The 6 refers to its level of dust protection and means the phone is totally protected from dust. The 7 is how waterproof it is, out of a possible rating of 8. Be especially careful around salt water, which is more corrosive and can cause much more damage than fresh water.

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