- Many iPhone users don’t know what a little yellow triangle means
- The notification will pop up to warn you of water damage, but don’t ignore it!
- Here’s what to do when you see the alert and why not to panic
If you see a yellow triangle on your iPhone, ignoring it could seriously harm your device.
The notice seems to protect your iPhone, but ignoring it could permanently damage your phone.
There are two triangles that may appear as an official warning and both show a yellow triangle with a blue water droplet.
If you see one of these alerts, your iPhone has detected liquid in the Lightning connector, cable, or accessory.
A yellow triangle appearing on your iPhone could cause serious damage to your device if you ignore it. Here’s what to do if you see it
The notifications are: “Charging not available” or “Liquid detected in Lightning connector”.
Both recommend the phone holder to disconnect the cable or accessory and let it dry. It also says, “This may take several hours.”
It is possible to bypass the message and still charge your iPhone, but this should only be done in emergencies.
Apple warns, “If you charge your iPhone while the Lightning connector is wet, the pins on the Lightning connector or cable can corrode and cause permanent damage or stop working, resulting in connectivity issues with your iPhone.” Accessory. ‘
Or they recommend using a wireless charger instead. However, according to Apple, first make sure the back of the device is completely dry before placing it on the wireless charger.
Attention Apple users! If you see this message, don’t ignore it, it could seriously damage your iPhone connector
You should immediately unplug any iPhone accessory or charging cable from the Lightning connector unless it is an emergency
Apple warns that iPhone users do not put their phones in rice to dry, claiming the common myth could damage their phones even more
Instead, the company suggests following a few simple steps to dry out your iPhone — but be warned, it can take 24 hours to fix
What iPhone owners shouldn’t do is panic because it could further damage the device.
Apple warns against using an external heat source or compressed air to speed up the process, or inserting a foreign object like a cotton swab or paper towel into the port.
And contrary to popular belief, sticking your phone in a bag of rice doesn’t help either. Apple warns against the myth, saying, “Otherwise, small particles of rice could damage your iPhone.”
If you see the signal on your iPhone and your device isn’t wet, it could mean that the cable or accessory is damaged and you should contact Apple Support for help.