An occasional drop in the toilet? It doesn’t matter what type of water exposure, anything that is submerged, is all that is necessary to ruin the water resistance. Submersion and water splashing on the phone are two different things.
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iPhone XS Do you 'wash' your phone?
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An occasional drop in the toilet? It doesn’t matter what type of water exposure, anything that is submerged, is all that is necessary to ruin the water resistance. Submersion and water splashing on the phone are two different things.
The only reason I do it is because I don't want my XS to corrode the same way my 6 did. So does the SS corrode too? Thanks.
You gotta use a high pressure fire hose to really get in the nooks and crannies. /s
Anyways I would NOT wash it by exposing it directly to water, if your that concerned I would wipe it down with a slightly damp paper towel.
Anyways I would NOT wash it by exposing it directly to water, if your that concerned I would wipe it down with a slightly damp paper towel.
No. Stainless steel should not corrode under normal circumstances. All bets are off if you splash your phone with strong acid and/or expose it to high temperatures (like, over 500 degrees).
Though if you regularly find yourself dealing with those conditions, you might have bigger problems than a bit of corrosion on your iPhone.
The front and back the 8 and X series phones are both glass. Why not just use lense wipe to clean it?
No, stainless will not corrode like aluminum could.
So there is no need to wash your phone, just wipe it down with a microfiber cloth at the end of the day.
You can do that. Some lens wipes are more concentrated, which may or may not affect the Oleophobic coating on the front of the display.
I disinfect my iPhone / iPad regularly about once a month using Dettol and disposable tissues. I also use compressed air in all the ports and wash my cases with soap and water. I always try to avoid activating the water damage indicators though.
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Yes. Its dirty as ****!! There are more things on your phone then a damn toilet Seat.. you wash your hands, take showers wash your clothes but not your phone which is a million times more dirtier? LMFAO.. I clean it everyday.
What if the gaskets used to resist the water are f-ed up and water enters the phone. It's unwise to do so. I know that phones are really dirty and I wipe it with water often but alcohol? Does anyone know if it will destroy the oleophobic coating on the screen?
I wash my Xs regularly under warm tap water, including the frontal speaker grill which can get get dusty and dirty.
I’m doing this for 6 months now and the phone is perfectly fine.
Make sure to not keep it under water for more than 10 second per side (generally, you should keep it short). Immediately wrap your phone with some thick toilet paper. After drying the phone, I use pressurized air to remove excess water from the speaker grills and run a 1Hz-20.000Hz video at max volume to spit out the remaining water! DONE!
Disclaimer: I have tried this for over a year with the iPhone X and Xs. I do not know if it will damage other types of iPhones. Also, my phones are always caseless, but there are no damages, dents or holes on the phone.
I’m doing this for 6 months now and the phone is perfectly fine.
Make sure to not keep it under water for more than 10 second per side (generally, you should keep it short). Immediately wrap your phone with some thick toilet paper. After drying the phone, I use pressurized air to remove excess water from the speaker grills and run a 1Hz-20.000Hz video at max volume to spit out the remaining water! DONE!
Disclaimer: I have tried this for over a year with the iPhone X and Xs. I do not know if it will damage other types of iPhones. Also, my phones are always caseless, but there are no damages, dents or holes on the phone.
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You are a brave soul. A damp cloth with alcohol or a slightly damp paper towel with water is all I do. I don't want to tempt fate. To clean the speaker grills I would moisten a clean toothbrush with alcohol, that should get rid of the debris. Not everybody might have the success you are having and running the Xs under water could result in a less than desirable outcome.
Lol I did on my 7 plus. And I can’t prove it but some how my camera developed a weird shadow on it. I can’t prove if it’s the salt water or showering lol but I stopped after that happened and the camera was fixed. I do take it in the ocean though but never to purposely wash it like I used to.
I just need a microfiber cloth most times. One time I had a spot from sticky, BBQ fingers that I didn’t notice right away. I slightly moistened a different microfiber cloth to get at it.
I know someone who has used eyeglass cleaner and another who has used the wipes made specifically for electronics. Neither have reported an issue.
I wouldn’t run it under water though, since the warranty gets voiced with any water damage.
I know someone who has used eyeglass cleaner and another who has used the wipes made specifically for electronics. Neither have reported an issue.
I wouldn’t run it under water though, since the warranty gets voiced with any water damage.
I take my iPhone XS Max in the shower with me, I don’t get soap or shampoo on it, I have it standing up on a shower shelf but I do use it at times under the flow of the shower head. I should buy a Bluetooth speaker for the bathroom but oh well phone is fine.
I even took a dip with it at the beach and spring water falls while I was on holiday taking videos and photos. I make sure to rinse it under fresh water after, dry it off and don’t charge for a few hours.
I’ve been fast charging this phone too since launch day and still holding 100% condition. Most robust iPhone I have ever had.
I even took a dip with it at the beach and spring water falls while I was on holiday taking videos and photos. I make sure to rinse it under fresh water after, dry it off and don’t charge for a few hours.
I’ve been fast charging this phone too since launch day and still holding 100% condition. Most robust iPhone I have ever had.
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After a recent drop, combined with my normal washing, the most recent Apple Store repair trip for wonky 3D Touch turned up moisture indicators were tripped and I was hit with the $99 replacement deductible under AppleCare+. 1 out of 2 now, don't think I will be washing any more except with a wet cloth...