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Many iPhone users won’t know what a little yellow triangle alert means
The notification will pop up to warn you about water damage, but don’t ignore it!
Here’s what to do if you see the alert and why you should avoid panicking
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A yellow triangle appearing on your iPhone could seriously damage your device if you ignore it.
The notice will appear to protect your iPhone, but if you ignore it, you could permanently damage your phone.
There are two triangles that you can see as an official warning and both show a yellow triangle with a blue water drop.
If you see one of these alerts, your iPhone has detected liquid in the Lightning port or Lightning cable or Lightning accessory.
A yellow triangle appearing on your iPhone could seriously harm your device if you ignore it, here’s what to do if you see it
Notifications will read: “Charge not available” or “Liquid detected in Lightning Connector.”
Both advise the phone holder to unplug the cord or accessory and allow it to dry, also reading: ‘This may take several hours’.
It’s possible to override the message and charge your iPhone anyway, but this should only be done in an emergency.
Apple warns people not to do this, the company says: “If you charge your iPhone while the Lightning port is wet, the Lightning port pins or the cable may corrode and cause permanent damage or stop working, causing connectivity problems for your iPhone or accessory.’
Or, they recommend using a wireless charger instead, but first, Apple said, make sure the back of the device is completely dry before placing it on the wireless charger.
Apple users be warned! If you see this message, do not ignore it, the port of your iPhone could be seriously damaged
You should immediately remove any iPhone accessories or charging cables from the Lightning port unless it is an emergency.
To dry out your iPhone and make sure it’s ready to charge normally, Apple suggests unplugging any cables or accessories and following these steps:
Tap your phone lightly against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove any liquid and leave it in a dry area with some airflow.
Wait at least 30 minutes and try charging the Lightning cable or connecting an accessory.
If the alert appears again, it means that there is still liquid in the port or under the pins of the Lightning cable. At this point, you should let your iPhone dry for a day and test your cable within this time; Please note that it could take a full 24 hours to dry properly.
Apple is warning iPhone users against placing their phone in rice to dry it, claiming that the common myth could damage your phone further.
Instead, the company suggests following a few easy steps to dry out your iPhone, but be careful, this could take 24 hours to fix.
What iPhone users should not do is panic as this could further damage the device.
Apple cautions against using an external heat source or compressed air to speed up the process or inserting a foreign object such as a cotton swab or paper towel into the port.
And contrary to popular belief, putting your phone in a bag of rice won’t help either. Apple warns against the myth by saying, “Doing so could allow small rice particles to damage your iPhone.”
If you see the signal on your iPhone and your device is not wet, this could mean that the cable or accessory may be damaged and you should contact Apple Support for help.
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