[iMore Question]

basically dropped it in water. didn't know I wasn't supposed to turn it on and off which I did now it is dead. should I purchase a square trade warrant y or take it to the apple store. I got it 2 weeks ago with a Verizon edge plan. help first smartphone

[warcraftWidow]

You cannot legally purchase a warranty knowing that the device is already destroyed.

[nikkisharif]

Sorry to hear that. Try putting it in some rice for a day or so & then see if it turns back on.

[Gekko]

go to Apple store and throw yourself on their mercy. bring everything - your box and receipt etc.

[Calyan Cook]

Apple Store will charge $299 to replace it due to the water damage. Sucks but should have had some form of warranty. Even if the rice trick allows it to work. It will eventually go on the fritz (depending on the amount of liquid damage)


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[T1ck_T0ck]

^^^This is your best course of action.

[reseefata107]

Hey,
Did you really dropped your iphone6 in water? if so, why did you do that when you can return it back to dealer or manufacturer at least get a few bulks back on it.

[reseefata107]

Hey Calyan Cook,
Why Apple Store charges so much money $299 to replace a customer iphone because of water damage; isn't the best to just charge 50% of actual cost to replace it.

[reseefata107]

Hey Nikkissharif,
I'm wondering about your term used here: 'Try putting it in some rice for a day or so' What's Rice stand for here?

[reeneebob]

Hey Calyan Cook,
Why Apple Store charges so much money $299 to replace a customer iphone because of water damage; isn't the best to just charge 50% of actual cost to replace it.

How much do you think an iPhone 6 is worth?

[Just_Me_D]

Hey Nikkissharif,
I'm wondering about your term used here: 'Try putting it in some rice for a day or so' What's Rice stand for here?

She is saying exactly what she means. Put the wet device is a bag of uncooked rice to let the rice draw out the liquid.

[Honey Beagle]

There can not be that much liquid in rice.

[Ledsteplin]

There can not be that much liquid in rice.

What?


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[Ledsteplin]

Phone in water?
1. Leave it turned off!
2. Immediately put in a bag of dry rice. The rice sucks the moisture out of the phone.
3. Leave in the rice for at least 3 days.
4. Do not attempt to turn the phone on during the 3 days.
5. Say your prayers, mojo or incantations.


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[Haruhiko]

Hey Calyan Cook,
Why Apple Store charges so much money $299 to replace a customer iphone because of water damage; isn't the best to just charge 50% of actual cost to replace it.

The unlocked unsubsidised cost of a base model iPhone 6 is more like $650.

[HankAZ]

Hey Calyan Cook,
Why Apple Store charges so much money $299 to replace a customer iphone because of water damage; isn't the best to just charge 50% of actual cost to replace it.

The $299 IS less than 50% of the actual cost. The 16GB version if the iPhone 6 will run you $649. Fifty percent of $649 is $324.50, so see, it IS a deal.

[HankAZ]

Hey Nikkissharif,
I'm wondering about your term used here: 'Try putting it in some rice for a day or so' What's Rice stand for here?

Rice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[HankAZ]

This is a fun thread. But now I have a headache.

[nikkisharif]

I hope everything works out for you...Good Luck!!!

[Not Quite Right]

The advice given is the only course of action for this has been a well traveled road. Other than that STBY (sucks to be you) ...

[BRUiNS4LYF]

IT WORKED FOR MY IPHONE 5s