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Apple is dispelling a piece of conventional wisdom followed by iPhone users who accidentally get their devices wet.
The company is warning against putting wet phones in uncooked rice to dry them out.
In new guidance for salvaging phones that come into contact with liquid, Apple is advising users to let them dry out on their own, rather than by submerging them in uncooked rice.
Many people rely on uncooked rice to dry out wet electronics because the grains absorb liquids quickly — but Apple said that the technique can actually damage your iPhone.
"Don't put your iPhone in a bag of rice"
Apple is telling iPhone users explicitly what not to do when a "Liquid Detected" warning appears on screen.
"Don't put your iPhone in a bag of rice.
Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone," the company says.
Also, when a "Liquid Detected" alert appears on a phone's screen, don't try to charge the device until both the phone and the cable are completely dry, Apple said.
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