Does Apple Repair Iphone 8 That Gets Water Damage?

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Apple does not cover water damage under any warranty

. Apple will not touch a water damaged phone. Your options are buy a new phone. Based on what you’ve said, your iPhone’s home button probably needs to be replaced.

Can Apple fix water damaged iPhone?


Apple basically does not “fix” water-damaged iPhones

. However, it is up to the Apple technician to determine if that’s the case … and, if it is, liquid-damage is not covered under the one year limited warranty and the phone replacement would come at full cost.

How much does it cost to fix a water damaged iPhone 8?

Model Apple Repair Cost iPhone X, XS. XS, XR Max $399 – $599 repair cost iPhone 8 / 8 Plus

$349 – $399

repair cost
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus $319 – $349 repair cost iPhone 6 / 6S $299 – $329 repair cost

Does AppleCare Replace water damaged phones?


Apple Care+ covers water damage with a $50 deductible

. See AppleCare+ for iPhone for more info. Regular AppleCare does not cover accidental damage such as water damage. Apple has recently introduced AppleCare+ for the iPhone, which covers up to two incidents of accidental damage, with a $49 service fee.

What do I do if I dropped my iPhone 8 in water?

If your iPhone has been exposed to liquid,

unplug all cables and do not charge your device until it’s completely dry

. Using accessories or charging when wet might damage your iPhone. Allow at least 5 hours before charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.

How do I know if my iPhone 8 is water damaged?

  • Corrosion, discoloration, or fuzzy growth on the charging set, headset, SIM or memory port.
  • Moisture under the display screen.
  • Liquid Detection Indicator that has been activated.

How do you dry out an iPhone 8?

To dry iPhone,

tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid

. Leave the device in a dry area with sufficient airflow. Placing the device in front of a fan blowing cool air directly into the Lightning connector may help the drying process.

What reasons Will Apple replace iPhone?

  • General Damages and Issues. Under warranty, Apple will cover debris under the screen, camera foam misalignment, and a single hairline crack with no evidence that a drop or hit made that crack. …
  • Water Damage. …
  • Cosmetic Damage.

How can I get my iPhone replaced for free?

Are iPhones 8 waterproof?

Apple’s iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are also

rated as IP67 water and dust resistant

. With all of its devices, Apple warns that while they are water and dust resistant, those are not permanent conditions and resistance could decrease as a result of normal wear.

How much does it cost for Apple to fix a water damaged phone?

iPhone Model Average Repair Cost
iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s & 6s Plus


$79.00
iPhone 7, 7 Plus $95.00 iPhone 8 & 8 Plus $105.00 iPhone X, XR, XS & XS Max $249.00 – $299.00

How can you tell if a phone is water damaged?


Look for a small white patch with a reddish pattern on it, or look for a pink patch

. If your phone’s patch is still white with a reddish pattern, there is no water damage. If the patch looks pink, the reddish pattern has bled to indicate water damage. Not all Android phones have removable batteries.

Does liquid damage void AppleCare?

Damage to Mac computers and accessories due to liquid exposure is

not covered by the Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP)

.

Does AppleCare cover smashed iPhone?


If you have an AppleCare+ plan, you can use it to cover screen repair

. AppleCare+ gives you expert technical support and hardware coverage from Apple, including accidental damage protection. Each incident of accidental damage is subject to a service fee or deductible, depending on your plan.

Can you buy AppleCare after damage?

Apple Care is available to purchase within 60 days of the iphone purchase. Apple Care cannot be purchased after the fact.

Once the device has been damaged, it is no longer eligible for Apple care

.

Is iPhone 8plus waterproof?

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are

splash, water and dust resistant

, and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529. Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.

Is iPhone really waterproof?

Just to be clear,

no iPhone out there is completely waterproof

. If you leave a phone in water or some other liquid for long enough, it’s gonna die. For that reason, manufacturers tend to use the term “water resistant.” The International Electrotechnic Commission uses ratings to describe a device’s durability.

Can I shower with my iPhone 8?

What does water damaged iPhone look like?

Liquid damage can be obvious or invisible. Sometimes it appears as

tiny bubbles under the screen or corrosion and discoloration inside its charging port

. However, iPhone water damage usually doesn’t look like anything — at least from the outside.

Does putting phone in rice work?

Multiple websites suggest sticking electronics that have been submerged in liquid in a bag of uncooked rice, to draw the water out. But that actually

doesn’t work

and can introduce dust and starch into the phone as well, said Beinecke.

Does iPhone have water damage?

You can tell if your iPhone has water damage by

removing the SIM tray and looking for a red color inside the SIM card slot

. If it’s red, that means the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) has been activated and there is water damage. It should appear white or silver if there is no damage.

Does rice work for wet iPhone?

Can I dry my phone with a hair dryer?

Do NOT use a blow dryer

It is perfectly alright to use a blow dryer to dry your hair but

it’s not a good idea to use a blow dryer to dry a cell phone

as it can actually force moisture deeper into the phone (which you don’t want to do) and a blow dryer also produces heat which could damage parts of the phone as well.

What do you do if your iPhone gets wet and wont turn on?

1.

Turn off the device immediately and don’t press any buttons

. 2. If your phone is water resistant and you’ve spilt or submerged it in a liquid other than water, both Apple and Samsung recommend rinsing it off by submerging it in still tap water (but not under a running tap, which could cause damage).

Is water damage covered under Apple warranty?

Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod

isn’t covered by warranty

. Service for the liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn’t covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty.

What is accidental damage Apple?

“Accidental Damage” means physical damage, breakage or failure of Your Covered Equipment due to an unforeseen and unintentional event occurring either due to handling (e.g., dropping the Covered Equipment or through liquid contact) or due to an external event (e.g., extreme environmental or atmospheric conditions).

How long does AppleCare last for?

Your plan coverage may continue beyond

24 or 36 months, on a monthly or annual basis, until canceled

. If you choose to continue coverage, your coverage will be subject to the then-current AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.