[iMore Question]

Long story - short version - the phone (Iphone 5S) and I went for a 10 min swim in our pool, good for me, not good for phone.

I followed the rice, water absorption advice left it their for 14 days or so. Battery went to a bloated stage.

I replaced the battery and apple icon blinking then red screen issue appeared. I did some research, advice was it might be the screen etc.. So for $40 dollars went and bought a full front replacement ( camera , home button etc..) to make sure other items weren't damaged. Does anyone have any ideas what might be the problem? To me is was resonable to put $50 dollars into repairing the phone but I am at a loss what to do next ( besides buy another phone),

Any help would be great. Thanks Shaun

[Just_Me_D]

I'm one of those guys that just tells it like it is so forgive me for being somewhat direct. Make preparations to "replace" your current iPhone. Period

[Ledsteplin]

A new phone is your best bet. A water damaged phone will continue to have issues with corrosion of sensitive parts.

[Rob Phillips]

Going to agree with @Just_Me_D and @Ledsteplin here. Even if you're able to get it back in working order it's likely just prolonging the inevitable.