Repairing water damage: iPhone X - here's how

Water damage to the iPhone X is nothing to joke about, but in many cases the smartphone can be saved if you react correctly. Since the model is waterproof, you usually don't have to worry.

First aid for iPhone X: How to repair water damage

The iPhone X is classified according to the IP67 protection class. This means that it can easily survive a fall into the toilet or a splash with the garden hose. Basically, the only problem is if the iPhone has been in water for a long time or falls into water that is deeper than one meter.To prevent or repair water damage to the iPhone X, here's what you should do:

• It may happen that your iPhone X turns off by itself after falling into water. If this is the case, do not try to turn the device back on, but follow these steps:
• Dab the smartphone with kitchen towels.
• Lay it on kitchen towels in a dry place, but not in the sun or on a heater.
• Let it lie like this for about 48 hours before you use it again or turn on the device.
• Under no circumstances should you blow dry the iPhone X in case of water damage, put it in the oven or microwave.
• Tip: Rice absorbs water very well. Legen Sie das Gerät statt in Küchentücher eventuell in eine kleine Schale mit Reis.
• Tut sich rein gar nichts, hilft nur noch der Gang zum Apple Store, um das Gerät reparieren oder umtauschen zu lassen.