Do not panic if your iPhone is plugged into a charger and the message “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector” appears on the screen. This is an entirely common warning message.

An iPhone warning that reads “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector” indicates your charging port has been compromised due to moisture. While you can still use your phone normally, until the port has dried off completely, using a lightning cable won’t work. To keep your device charged while waiting for repairs, consider using a wireless charger.

What does it signify if the lightning connector contains liquid?

Your iPhone charging port more commonly referred to as its lightning connector.

If the charging port or lightning charging cable of your phone appears wet this could indicate liquid has entered its connectors and caused issues.

Here are some of the most common causes:

An accidental quick wash while charging your iPhone could result in moisture build up within its charging port and lead to possible permanent damage to it.
Depending on how wet it gets during a rain storm or even just light shower your phone could become damp.
Carrying your phone into the pool can often result in waterlogged devices and can result in costly repair bills.
An effective way to wet your iPhone is through spilled beverages.

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Do Some Necessary Action

Once your iPhone is finished being used set it down on a flat surface and switch it off. For faster drying times, place desiccant packets around its perimeter; many shoe boxes or transport containers include such packages specifically.

Once everything has been connected properly, the time comes for waiting. Let your iPhone rest for several minutes until a message appears to indicate that its connector needs “several hours” to dry completely.

Avoid To Do Such Activity

We want to dispel some myths about water damage to iPhones. You may have heard that rice can be used for drying off iPhones after they have been submerged in water but this is actually not recommended. Instead, put your iPhone in a bag of rice instead for maximum dryness and safety.
Rice grains may get stuck inside your iPhone due to their inability to absorb moisture properly. Make matters worse by submerging your iPhone in rice at this stage!
Furthermore, avoid using a hairdryer or air compressor to dry your iPhone. Doing so could further erode the device by pushing liquid inside its Lightning port even deeper.

What you need to do is as follows:

Disconnect all iPhone wires and peripherals.
Gently tap your iPhone palm to remove moisture from its Lightning port then place it in an open, ventilated and dry location for at least 30 minutes before charging again.

What if my iPhone detects liquid even if it’s completely dry?

Even when your iPhone and Lightning connectors appear dry a liquid detection signal could still come through.

Your phone could either be brand new or it has had plenty of time to air out before becoming damp again.

First, shine a flashlight onto the Lightning port to look for signs of dust or debris clogging it up, which could potentially throw off its liquid sensors and prevent your iPhone from properly tracking liquid levels in its port.

Pressurized air can help protect any metal pins found during excavation work.

If there’s no debris visible after shining a flashlight into the port, there could be something amiss either with your Lightning port or whatever device is connected to it.

At this stage, it may be wise to reach out to Apple Support.

Get in touch with Apple.

Apple One-Year Limited Warranty does not cover water-related damage if your phone was impacted by moisture.

Your phone Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) can help determine this. Once it comes in contact with water its LCI will begin glowing red to indicate an encounter.

No matter which iPhone model you own, its Location Context Information (LCI) position may differ. But thanks to Apple’s efforts, now you can quickly and easily identify it.

If you are uncertain whether an alert relating to liquid exposure has occurred, contact Apple Support immediately for further guidance.