People are just realizing what the little yellow triangle means on your iPhone – and you shouldn’t ignore it
- Many iPhone users will not know what a small warning with a yellow triangle means
- The notification pops up to warn you of water damage, but don’t ignore it!
- Here’s what to do if you see the warning and why you should avoid panic
A yellow triangle popping up on your iPhone can seriously damage your device if you ignore it.
The notification appears to protect your iPhone, but ignoring it can permanently damage your handset.
There are two triangles that you can see as an official warning and both show a yellow triangle with a blue drop of water.
If you see one of these alerts, your iPhone has detected liquid in the Lightning port or on the Lightning cable or accessory.
A yellow triangle popping up on your iPhone can seriously damage your device if you ignore it. Here’s what to do if you see it
The notifications will read “Charging Unavailable” or “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector.”
Both advise the phone holder to unplug the cable or accessory and let it dry, it also says, “This may take several hours.”
It is possible to ignore the message and charge your iPhone anyway, but this should only be done in an emergency.
Apple warns people not to do this, the company says: “Charging your iPhone while the Lightning port is wet can cause the pins on the Lightning port or cable to corrode and cause permanent damage or stop functioning, causing connectivity issues.” created for your iPhone or iPhone. accessory.’
Or they advise using a wireless charger instead, but first, Apple said, make sure the back of the device is completely dry before placing it on the wireless charger.
Apple users be warned! If you see this message, don’t ignore it, your iPhone port may be seriously damaged
You should immediately remove any iPhone accessories or charging cables from the Lightning port unless there is an emergency
- To dry your iPhone and make sure it’s ready to charge normally, Apple recommends unplugging any cables or accessories and following these steps:
- Gently tap your phone against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove liquid and leave it in a dry place with some airflow.
- Wait at least 30 minutes and try charging the Lightning cable or connecting an accessory.
- If the warning reappears, it means there is still liquid in the port or under the pins of the Lightning cable. At this point, you should let your iPhone dry for a day and try your cable within this time – be warned it can take up to 24 hours to dry properly.
Apple warns against iPhone users putting their phones in rice to dry it, claiming the common myth could damage your phone even more
Instead, the company suggests following some simple steps to dry your iPhone – but be warned, this can take up to 24 hours to fix
What iPhone holders should not do is panic, as this can further damage the device.
Apple warns against using an external heat source or compressed air to speed up the process or inserting a foreign object such as a cotton swab or paper towel into the port.
And, contrary to popular belief, putting your phone in a bag of rice doesn’t help either. Apple warns against the myth by saying, “If you do, tiny rice particles can damage your iPhone.”
If you see the signal on your iPhone and your device isn’t wet, it could mean the cable or accessory is damaged and you need to contact Apple Support for help.