So I dropped it getting out of the car and it fell facedown in a puddle. So I picked it up within a second and wiped it off instantly and blowing on it constantly. At first when I tried to make phone calls I couldn't hear anything at all, 5 minutes later I could hear but it was fuzzy and quiet still, 5 minutes later it was louder and another 5 minutes later it works now fine. Did I just probably get a little water in the ear piece then it dried? I got so scared cause I'm going on vacation in 6 days and need my phone. Also I don't know if it's just me or not but the battery seems to be draining faster. If it works good now is it probably ok?
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Dropped 6 plus face down in puddle
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Sometimes it takes time for electronics to start reacting to water damage. I would minimize this possibility by submerging it in silica gel packets or in rice.
I know people that have spilled liquid on their laptops and they didn't die until a couple of days later.
I know people that have spilled liquid on their laptops and they didn't die until a couple of days later.
It will probably be ok but just to be safe i would turn the phone off and put it in a zip lock bag of rice overnight. If there is any remaining water in the phone the rice should absorb it.
I think it should be fine. They tightly pack in the componenents so much that it actually helps the phone insides block water from going in
The symptoms you are describing suggest you got water in the earpice. I have run my gym earbuds through the wash a few times and these are the exact symptoms you describe. I also dropped my Lumia 520 into a puddle similar to how you described and had the exact same symptoms then too. Never had issues with that phone again, although it was (still is) a backup device sitting in my sock drawer. best $35 I ever spent. Use it now whenever we go to an amusement park or crowded event where I'd rather not lose or get my expenive phones stolen.
I spilled some water on my iPhone 5 a while back and it seemed fine. Then a week later, the receiver (speaker next to the front facing camera) failed. Apple gave me a new phone since I had AppleCare+.
NOW, that's not to say that'll happen to you. But know that you may have to use the speakerphone if your front speaker conks out. If you have AppleCare+ they should replace it no problem.
What likely happened in your case is a film of water got on the physical grill, blocking the sound. As it dried out, it started working again. Apple has improved the water resistance of the iPhone 6 considerably compared to the 5, so your phone should be fine, but it never hurts to be careful.
NOW, that's not to say that'll happen to you. But know that you may have to use the speakerphone if your front speaker conks out. If you have AppleCare+ they should replace it no problem.
What likely happened in your case is a film of water got on the physical grill, blocking the sound. As it dried out, it started working again. Apple has improved the water resistance of the iPhone 6 considerably compared to the 5, so your phone should be fine, but it never hurts to be careful.
don't be waste full.. make some fried rice...
to OP, should have just sucked on the speaker grill like you'd do if bitten by a poisonous snake.. lmao
Except... Sucking out poison is the last thing you should do if bitten
.On topic, the phone will most likely be perfectly fine. If you wanna be even more sure, you can turn it off and put it with some silica gel packets for a day or two.