FAQ iPhone

iPhone 3G, 3Gs
Water damage
How to Salvage a Wet iPhone

1. Turn off the iPhone TOTALLY!

2. Get it out of the water as soon as possible.
3. Don't panic. Your iPhone 3G will probably not be too damaged if you right away take it out of the water. While it's in the water, immediately take it out.
4. If you have a GSM carrier, remove your SIM card.
5. Dry your iPhone 3Gs. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as soon as possible, so you can save it from getting into the iPhone. Shake it out without dropping it, then use a towel or paper towel (ideally trying not to clog the wet paper in the gaps and grooves of the phone) to gently remove as much of the remaining water as possible. Dry the excess moisture by hand.
6. Remove any covers and external connectors to open up as many gaps, slots, and crevices in the phone as possible.
7. Use a substance with a high affinity for water to help draw out moisture. Leave the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. The rice would absorb any remaining moisture. If available, it is preferable to use desiccant instead. Desiccant will absorb moisture better than rice. It may be found under a brand name such as the "BHEESTIE Bag™" "DRY-ALL" "Damp Rid" or "Dry Right".
8. Let the iPhone sit on absorbent towels, napkin, or other paper. Remember that the goal is to evacuate all the moisture and humidity, not to trap it or add even more. Check the absorbent material every hour for 4 to 6 hours. If moisture is evident, repeat the vacuuming step and desiccant steps.