Help! My iPhone just went through the washing machine!

I am at a complete loss... I don't know what to do other than get a new iPhone - it won't turn on... I'm trying to dry it out...

Whatever you do, do not power it on while it remains wet.
It must dry out naturally which can take a while - days or weeks and that includes placing the iPhone in a bag of uncooked rice or in a bag of silica gel packets during that time. Even with that, if the iPhone was powered on while being submerged in water, as you know moisture and electronics don't mix especially when completely submerged.

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Hey Bubbybalootoo, you can try the rice thing, but after going through a wash, don't expect much. (Just telling you up front-- so you don't get to excited). Leave it off, do not attempt to use or charge until you dry it out! Place the iPod in a sealed bag of uncooked rice for at least 10 days, (yes; a week and a half). Change the rice every couple of days. After 10 days attempt to turn it on, you may need to charge it. When you do attempt to charge watch the iPod closely, if you note is getting hot, or starts to make crackling sounds or starts to smoke or smell like something is burning UNPLUG IT IMMEDIATELY!! Means something has shorted out. If all appears to charge OK then charge it for 30 minutes keeping a close eye on it. Then attempt to turn on. You may need to Reset or Restore to new or try going into DFU recovery mode. And nothing may work, water is very for electronic devices, as you well know. This is a long shot, but for a couple of bucks of rice worth a try. If nothing works, contact Apple about purchasing an out of warranty refurbished iPod. Will be cheaper then buying new. Apple's warranty does not cover water damage, it is considered abusive use. If you attempted to turn on the iPod before drying it out, then the damage is definitely done, save your rice and buy a new iPod. Hope this helps, Good luck. Cheers.

My IPhone 5 went through the washer machine

I was doing the laundry washing my bed sheets and other linens but I didn't know my IPhone 5 was among the bundle of items. After around 5 minutes, I realized the greatest mistake of my life and found my IPhone in the washer, at the bottom of the load, submerged in water. I took it out quickly and stupidly decided to see if charging it would turn it on. Obviously, that didn't work. Now, my phone is in a box of rice...what other actions should I take? How long should I keep the phone in the box of rice? Should I change the rice consistently? Thanks so much for the help!

There is nothing more you can do. I'd recommend leaving it there for 4-5 days at least. You don't need to keep changing the rice.
I also hope that it continues to be the biggest mistake you ever make in your life.
Best of luck.

HT201210 I have an iPhone that went through the wash...

Can somebody help me with this? My iPhone 4s went through the washing machine (full cycle) and I popped the back off and stuck it in rice for a few days, now it turned on but its just showing that I need to plug it into iTunes. I did that and it was trying to restore it but it wasn't working. I tried multiple times, but nothing. What should I do? I need this phone, badly.

Out of Warranty replacement for an iPhone 4S is $199 US, adjust
for your location. There is no magic cure - washing your iPhone
destroyed it, and it must now be replaced.

HT1766 My iphone 4 went through the wash.

My iphone 4 went through the wash. I have an appointment this morning with apple but am suspect I may just be waisting my time. Is my phone likely toast or do you think they will be able to help it somehow?

They will offer a replacement at some cost to you. What that cost is, depends on whether you have AppleCare+.
Good job on the bowl of rice tactic. If it powers on at all, use that opportunity to create a backup. Do you sync to a portable computer? Take it with you, so you can perform the backup/restore right there. Otherwise, you can use an iCloud backup which can take anywhere between two minutes and 12-hours. Again, that variance depends on what steps you have taken prior to the water damage incident.

Ipod went through the washing machine

My son's ipod touch went through the washing machine and just wanted to know if there is anything can do to save it?

See:
How to fix a wet iPod or iPhone | eHow.comfix-wet-ipod-iphone.html
Do not charge or try to use the iPod until dry.

My iPod went through the washing machine. Can it be saved? What should I do?

My iPod went through the washing machine. Can it be saved? What should I do?

When electronics get emersed in liquid, it's not the actual water that causes them to break (although if you spilled something like coke with a bunch of sugar, the sugar would stay in the device even after the liquid of the coke dissolved). What breaks the device is if either it was on when it was emersed in water, or if you turn it on before all the water can evaporate. If so, the water will conduct the electricity between the wires and short circuit the device. If you weren't thick enough to try and turn your device on immediately after you took it out of the washing machine, then it should be fine if you just let the water evaporate. Another technique (to make the water evaporate faster and, on rare occassions, to save a device if you've turned if on while there was still water in it) is to put the device in rice and let it sit overnight. Hope this helps.

My iPod 5th gen touch went through the washing machine. It still works but it has water in the screen and I can't get it out. I put it in uncooked rice for a day but it didn't work. And suggestions??

My iPod 5th gen touch went through the washing machine. It still works but it has water in the screen and I can't get it out. I put it in uncooked rice for a day but it didn't work. And suggestions??

Leave it in the rice for at least a day and change the rice every other day or so. The rice and iPod should be in a sealed container.
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $149. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following maybe less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the screen yourself if you are up to it
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

Is there any hope for a Nano 6th gen that went through the washing machine?

Is there any hope for a Nano 6th Gen that went through the washing machine? All of the devices contents are showing up in iTunes when connected but the device itself is not working.

Hello kpratta,
There is some hope. I have heard of someone putting the ipod in a bag of dry rice and putting the bag in a dark place for a 4-5 days. After that they used this:
www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
This has the best chance. The rice absorbs any liquid in the ipod.
Hope this helps.
~Julian

My iPod Touch 4 went through the washing machine

My iPod touch 4 went through the washing machine what do I do????
you can see water through the cameras.

Dry best you can with towel and shaking and then follwo these instructions:
How to fix a wet iPod or iPhone | eHow.com
You may have to periodically change the rice. Do not turn the iPod on or charge it until it is dry.

How can i save my iPhone that went through the wash?

How can I save my iPhone after it went through the wash cycle?

You can try. Do no try to turn it on or charge it.
Let it dry out for a week or so.

My ipod went through the washing machine!

Ok, i have a 1GB shuffle and not realizing it was still in my pants, it went through the wash and dryer. Is there anyway to salvage it?

A friend of mine has a son who left his Nano in his pants that went through the wash and dryer. After sitting around for a few days it came back to life. They life in a dry desert community, so other parts of the world you may need to wait longer.
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My ipod nano went through the washing machine and I plugged it and it worked, now it kind of died.... help!?!

I have it under a lamp right now and will place it in a bowl of rice in a couple of hours... Does anybody think it will work!?!? Or fixable in an apple store? I think I should also say that the sensor for nike+ was also plugged while it was in the washer...

my went throough the washer machince and i did not use rice at all. my brother is using it right now.........but the screen is a little hard to see. you should plug it back into the computer after yu take it out of the rice.
write back if yu need more help. i have gone through the same thing yu have
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Can I sell an iPhone that has been through the washing machine?

I have a 16 month old iPhone 5S that went through the washing machine. Screen busted and now it doesn't work. I was wondering if it was still sellable. Meaning, is there anyone out there that would buy such a phone and be able to use the parts?
I'm not trying to dupe anyone, I'm going to be up front about the condition, but I wasn't sure if any part of the phone still had value in it's current state.
Thanks for any help.

Yes, you can sell it as "for parts or not working" (that's what eBay would have you list it as). But you'd probably only get $10-$20 for it. Also, although it's not working, do as much of this as you can: What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.

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