Use sound to push trapped water out of iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch speakers after a swim, a splash, or a rainy day. Here is what works, what does not, and how to use the app safely.
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The app plays a low-frequency tone through the speaker. The vibration of the speaker membrane pushes water droplets out of the speaker grille. This is the same idea Apple Watch uses with its Water Lock feature.
Used at sensible volume (around 70 to 90% of max), the technique is safe for modern speakers. Avoid running it at maximum volume for long periods, since prolonged loud playback wears any speaker faster, water or no water.
No. The app only clears water that is sitting in the speaker chamber. If liquid has reached the logic board, USB-C/Lightning port, or microphone, you need to power down the device and let it dry. Persistent issues need a service visit.
Run the cycle two or three times with the device tilted speaker-side down so gravity helps. Wait a minute between cycles. If it is still muffled, leave the iPhone in a dry, room-temperature place for a few hours and re-test.
Apple Watch has its own Water Lock that does the same thing - use that first. For iPad and AirPods, the app helps but the case design varies, so results depend on how the water is trapped. AirPods especially benefit from being held with the speaker mesh facing down.
No - rice is a popular myth. It does not absorb water faster than open air, and rice dust can get into ports. Open air at room temperature, with the phone off and the ports facing down, dries faster and is safer.
Low frequencies in the 100-200 Hz range are most effective at moving water but also least pleasant to the ear. Lower the volume slightly and put a little distance between you and the device while it runs.
Sonic frequency tool that ejects water from your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch speakers.
Clear a muffled iPhone speaker in under a minute after exposure to water.
If the iPhone has been fully submerged, also turn it off and let it air-dry for a few hours before charging.
Try this in Sonic Water Eject →Both have small speaker openings where water can sit after a workout or shower.
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