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etaleb

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Apr 7, 2012
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guys - after some minor water damage, my phone is charging extremely slow. It takes about 15 mins to go from 50 to 52% - do you think it'll get better over time or should I take it to apple? I thought xs max was water proof

thx
 

DevinNj

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Apr 27, 2016
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They're water resistant, not waterproof. So it all depends to what extent the damage could've done, I'd contact Apple, doubtful it will get better on its own.
 
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DevinNj

macrumors 68000
Apr 27, 2016
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Sorry but I wouldn’t even want to speculate. I would certainly contact Apple though and see what they say
 

tps3443

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Jan 24, 2019
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How much water did it go in? I’ve played with my iPhone 7 in the bathtub several times without an issue. I’ve even sprayed it with the water hose frequently too.

I imagine the XS is even more waterproof than my iPhone 7 is.
 

Azathoth123

macrumors 6502a
Sep 13, 2018
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Water resistant, not water proof, and resistance may decrease with age and other factors.

The SIM tray has been reported as a weak point WRT water, so I keep a piece of 1 mil polyamide tape over it for extra ‘insurance’, electrical tape would do as well. I use a case so it isn’t a cosmetic issue. And since I charge wirelessly most of the time, I keep a plastic port plug in the lightning port to keep pocket lint and maybe water out of it if I am unfortunate. You can get a lifetime supply of these plugs on Amazon for about $5 I think. As you might think, I’m an ‘ounce of prevention’ kind of fellow.

You might make sure that the lightning port is clean/free of debris/lint.
 

now i see it

macrumors G4
Jan 2, 2002
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If the connection into the Lightning port or cable plug is dirty, it can cause resistance which will increase charging time
 

Mlrollin91

macrumors G5
Nov 20, 2008
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Most likely full charge as AppleCare+ does not cover water damage. Course if you have AppleCare+ and you accidentally dropped phone where front and back glass got damage.

Water damage is covered under AC+ if using one of your two accidental incidents. Water damage is not covered under the standard manufacturer warranty.
 

HEK

macrumors 68040
Sep 24, 2013
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Water damage is covered under AC+ if using one of your two accidental incidents. Water damage is not covered under the standard manufacturer warranty.
I stand corrected. Regular one year warranty does not cover liquid damage. AppleCare+ does cover liquid damage.
 
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