iPhone 4 in the toilet ALL NIGHT!?

[Zerah]

Oh no. I couldn't find my phone last night. This morning my partner found it in the TOILET. I think my toddler must have dropped it in there..

I put it in a bag of rice this morning.... but couldn't find a fitting tool to unscrew the case with.

Is it going to survive?! I wish it had insurance like a normal phone.

What is the worst anyone has had an iphone survive??

Also I read that others had to do a restore after that. I have never backed up my iphone, I wouldn't even know how. So.. what if it needs a restore? I guess I have to take it back to the apple store and ask them? (Or will they not do that now?)

I really hope I won't lose my photos.

And,, how long do you think I should leave it in rice? (I have it in about a cup 1/2 to 2 cups of rice). Do you think I should change out the rice at some point?

Help!

 

[tgi]

I think it might be dead forever. Some people's phones stop working after only a few seconds in water.

Let us know the outcome.

 

[Applejuiced]

Yep, I wouldnt hold my breath.
Its ruined.
$149 for a replacement at Apple.

 

[FixBrokeni]

That's a tough one. If you haven't already, DO NOT TRY TO TURN THE DEVICE ON for a few days (until the water is completely gone). This will short the device, and make even more damage. Chances are it's fixable, but the cost of a new logic board, connectors, etc. would be far more expensive and time consuming than purchasing a new/used device.

 

[Zerah]

Yes I have NOT attempted to turn it on. It was also in a rubber/plastic case. I guess I will wait at least 4 days to try it. Maybe more if I can be patient enough...

 

[FixBrokeni]

Yes I have NOT attempted to turn it on. It was also in a rubber/plastic case. I guess I will wait at least 4 days to try it. Maybe more if I can be patient enough...

Glad to hear that! Atleast when your child grows up you can laugh at the time they wanted to take your iPhone swimming

 

[ChrisMan287]

99% sure it's toast.

 

[aarif2012]

Sounds like it has been through an adventure

hope for the best. Just DO NOT TURN ON!
for at least a week ~

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I am also curious about the case. How is it?

 

[Spikeywan]

If it was on when dropped in water, how would you go about turning it off?