iPhone Water Damage & WaterKickFrequently Asked Questions

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Any iPhone running iOS 17 or later will do the trick. That means the iPhone XS and any newer models.

Nope. Your Apple Watch already has a built-in water eject feature when you turn off the Water Lock. WaterKick is designed specifically for your iPhone's speakers.

As many times as you need. There are no limits. Keep running it until you're sure all the water is out.

Absolutely. Once it's installed, you don't need an internet connection. It's ready to go even if you're totally off the grid.

Okay, don't panic. Follow these steps: 1) Get it out of the water. 2) Power it OFF immediately. 3) Take off the case. 4) Wipe it down with a towel. 5) Use WaterKick to clear the speakers. 6) Let it air dry for at least 48 hours. For all the details, check out our full guide on what to do when you drop your phone in water.

Short answer: no. In fact, Apple specifically warns against it. Tiny rice particles and dust can get lodged in your ports and make things way worse. Stick to silica gel packets or just letting it air dry in a spot with good airflow.

Please don't! Using hot air is a huge no-no. It can damage the battery, melt the internal water-resistant seals, and cause serious problems. A quick blast of cool air near the charging port is okay, but your best bet is always just letting it air dry naturally.

Newer iPhones, like the iPhone 16 series, have an IP68 rating, which means they can technically survive in up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes. But here's the kicker: that's for a brand-new phone. The seals that keep water out wear down over time. If your phone is more than a year old, it's best to assume it's not as water-resistant as it used to be.

Unfortunately, Apple's standard one-year warranty doesn't cover liquid damage. However, if you have AppleCare+, you're in luck. It covers accidental damage, so you can get it repaired for a service fee (unlimited incidents since September 2022). Some carrier insurance plans might offer similar coverage, so it's worth checking.

It's all about physics. 165Hz is the sweet spot—the resonant frequency—that makes your iPhone's speaker diaphragm vibrate as hard as possible. This intense vibration is strong enough to break the surface tension of the water and literally fling the droplets out. Fun fact: Apple's own water eject feature on the Apple Watch uses a similar frequency.

Those YouTube videos are a bit of a crapshoot. They often use random, ineffective frequencies (like 440Hz) and you can't isolate which speaker you're targeting. WaterKick is precision-engineered for 165Hz and lets you choose between the earpiece and bottom speakers for a much more effective clean-out.