iPhone 7 has become wet: How water resistant is the device?
- The iPhone 7 has a IP67 certification. The Smartphone is thus dust-tight and waterproof. However, there are some limitations.
- The protection against water is only valid for a maximum of 30 minutes at a time. A depth of one Meter must not be exceeded.
- These times apply only to clean tap water. For salt water, or other liquids, the iPhone 7 is not ready.
iPhone 7: Limited water resistant
iPhone 7 is wet: fluids, Which are harmless?
- The IP67 certification is only valid for clean tap water. A short-time stay in the rain or in the shower, the iPhone 7 is therefore also. In the shower, the iPhone is not, however, directly with the jet of water in contact.
- The Smartphone falls in a puddle, which should also cause no water damage. Note that damage can affect the density of the device, however, the water.
- In salt water, soap water or other liquids such as alcohol, you should not soak the iPhone 7. The device while it is not expected in the short term, designed to damage, however, it is this.
Water damage on iPhone
iPhone 7 dry: The Apple advises you to
- The iPhone has become 7 wet, you should wipe it dry. Any clean cloth or your T is-Shirt.
- Thus, the water also disappears from the Lightning connector, Apple recommends the device gently with one Hand to push on the other hand.
- The Lightning connector may only be used again when the iPhone 7 is completely dry. Otherwise, it may cause a short circuit. The same goes for the SIM slot.
- In order to speed up the process of drying, you can use air. Make sure that the air is cold and not warm.
- For more tips & Tricks for the wet cell phone, as well as assistance in case of damage you will find in the following practice tip.
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