Iphone 7 plus shoots underwater. Why the iPhone's water resistance doesn't keep them out of the water. How to dry a wet iPhone

Modern models of expensive smartphones have features that are not available in cheaper alternatives. Among these features are dust and moisture protection. This article will take a look at which iPhones are waterproof.

About moisture protection

Protection from water has become widespread relatively recently. Previously, only specially designed phones with the same cases provided this opportunity.

The degree of water protection is determined by the manufacturer, after which it is encoded in the characteristics with a certain value. The modern international classification of the degrees of protection of the gadget (IP, Ingress Protection) combines indicators of dust and water impermeability.

The first number indicates the level of permeability of solid particles, starting from dust; the second is an indicator of protection against liquid. The higher these indicators, the better the protection.

Below is the decoding of digital values.

Water resistant models

Apple began to provide this feature to smartphones starting with the iPhone 7 and above with an IP67 rating - the most common standard. In versions of iPhone 6 and below, certain functions will accidentally fail or the device will be completely disabled.

The number 7 speaks of a short (up to 30 minutes) work in water at a depth of 1 m. Apple also warns users that the phone is not subject to warranty and service repair in case of problems due to its contact with water.

This video shows the iPhone X water resistance test:

Waterproof case

For smartphones without IP67, you can use a case, including a non-standard one:

• a plastic zip lock bag, the thickness of which even allows the use of the sensor;
• a plastic container with a tight lid, although it will not allow using the smartphone under water, will ensure its safety.

There are also specially designed waterproof covers, the cost of which ranges from 400 to 9000 rubles. For example, the LifeProof fre iPhone 6 Case costs about 5000-5500 rubles and protects against moisture and shock, while looking compact.

Not all of them will look pretty, because that is not their main purpose. Also, pay attention to the supported models to avoid purchasing the wrong accessory.

conclusions

To find out which iPhones are waterproof, you should pay attention to the degree of protection according to the international classification specified in the characteristics of the gadget. You can also use special covers for models without this option.

When you buy a new smartphone, it is advisable to know everything you need to know about it so that very unpleasant moments do not happen later. Starting with the iPhone 7, devices began to receive IP67 water and dust resistance.

Does this mean the iPhone 7 is waterproof? Let's figure it out, because you want to know for sure whether you can swim with your favorite smartphone or not.

Is the iPhone 7 waterproof?

Let's figure it out in the simplest way. To begin with, we go to the official Apple website and read the characteristics of the iPhone 7, what is said on this topic.

We immediately find information that is Splash, Water and Dust Resistant - IP67 Degree per IEC 60529... It remains to be seen what this standard gives us.

There are a lot of resources on this topic and, in simple terms, you can submerge a device with this standard to a depth of 1 m for as much as 30 minutes.

On paper, one thing is said, but in practice, swimming with a smartphone is not recommended. Of course, if you get caught in the rain or the phone falls into the pool for a while, then the likelihood that it will survive increases significantly.

Of course, you can find many different tests on YouTube and as it turned out, it is quite possible to take a photo underwater. But only with the volume buttons, because the sensor does not work.

Is iPhone 7 waterproof?

There is water resistance, but the iPhone 7 is only partially waterproof. It's better not to experiment with this, otherwise, by submerging it under water, you can simply drown it.


Even if you have an official Apple warranty, it won't save you. Everything on the same page (at the very bottom) about the characteristics of the device, it is written in small letters that "Damage due to contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty."

So it's better not to take risks and not take cool pictures under water, which will then cost you a lot of money, that is, a new smartphone.

The iPhone 7 from Apple has received such a quality as water resistance. The manufacturer took care of the reliable protection of the phone according to a certain IP67 standard. This class denotes protection against water ingress and sand and dust pollution. The abbreviation IP stands for protection from the ingress of unauthorized agents. This designation is applied to various electrical devices (lamps, electrical installations). In our case, the first number is the designation of the class of safety against the ingress of solid particles into the devices. The second means the degree of protection against exposure to liquid.

During testing, the iPhone 7 was submerged under water to a depth of about 1 meter and found that the iPhone 7 was able to withstand under water for about 30 minutes. At the same time, Apple does not guarantee repair in case of breakdown, which is clearly stated in the instructions for use. Here is a set of actions for drying and cleaning from damaging environmental factors. After getting liquid on the phone, dry it thoroughly and wipe it with a dry cloth. There is another method - the action of rice as an absorbent for liquid. Let's look at everything in order:

• Take the phone out of the container;
• Turn it off by pressing the "Power" button;
• Remove the screen protector;
• Take out the SIM card;
• Wipe clean with a cloth, paying special attention to the headphone jack and USB cable.

Put the phone in a bag of rice and close it. After 30-60 hours, you can remove it. Remember that no service will repair your device for free.

Despite the water resistance of the iPhone 7, after a year of use, its materials and mechanisms, like any other type of technology, wear out and this test will not pass. Of course, nothing will happen to him if the effect of moisture is insignificant and short-term, for example, seasonal precipitation or an accidental fall into a container with liquid.

What are the technical characteristics of the phone that is resistant to moisture?

When the G7 and GalaxyS7 were submerged to a depth of about 1.5 meters, they worked properly. As soon as they were lowered just below 9 meters depth, interruptions in work began. Samsung rebooted, and the 7th model phone stopped responding to touch. Despite all the experiments, both models remained in good working order. The tests did not end there. Having immersed both phones to a depth of 10 meters, Samsung did not turn on, although the LED indicator continued to work, but the moisture protection of the Apple smartphone turned out to be much better, the touchscreen and the Home button still turned on. Long-term stay of the iPhone 7 under water is provided by buttons, a case and a SIM card slot with a rubber seal. Additional protection against water is achieved with a special gasket located inside the communicator housing. The chips on the board are covered with silicone, which protects against short circuits. While the spaces with the power buttons, speaker, audio jacks, volume control buttons remain in the danger zone. The creators of Apple are already working on this problem.

How to protect the gadget from exposure to liquid yourself?

Broad HI-Tech NANO Liquid Film Application Process on Phone Screen

• We open package No. 1;
• We wipe the display;
• We apply the product to the screen;
• We open the package No. 2;
• Rub the liquid evenly;
• We are waiting for 5 minutes;
• We open the package No. 3;
• We polish the screen.

The process is over. With such a coating, sand, as well as solid debris, will not scratch the screen, and the liquid will simply roll off in large drops, without even having time to seep into the device.

How to make a protective case for underwater photography

When planning a walk on the sea or a suburban beach, you need to think in advance about how the gadget can cope with this little adventure. The simplest and most inexpensive method is to pack it in a plastic bag. You will also be able to work with the touchscreen as before. In addition, it will help prevent fine sand from getting in, which can cause quite a few problems. The advantage of this method is the low cost of packaging.

Protective cases have been invented by the developers of equipment accessories. They greatly increase the shock and moisture resistance, even of thin phone models. The disadvantage is the high cost of the covers. If you are planning an active vacation on the water, you can make a case for protection yourself. For production, you only need to purchase a bottle or jar made of plastic with a screw cap.

Now, in stores you can find a tool that resembles in its appearance a bottle of Flash Flood nail polish, which can make the technique water-repellent.

It is necessary to process the display of the device, the battery, sometimes the entire body of the phone, and when the product dries up confidently go to the beach or defiantly try to sink it in a container with water and shoot videos.

Yesterday Apple unveiled the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, which means a year has passed since the presentation of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. As with any other technology, users could not do without problems: it is noteworthy that the second most popular damage after a broken display was the penetration of liquids into smartphones.

The problem lies not only in inaccurate handling of the device, but also in elementary ignorance - many still do not understand that contact with water for this generation of iPhone is not just undesirable, it leads to disastrous consequences, despite Apple's assurances a year ago. Over the course of the year, service centers have restored thousands of iPhone 7s and iPhones that have fallen into the water both by accident and on purpose - for example, with the aim of taking a gorgeous photo in the pool, or texting friends while at sea.

The ModMac service center provided us with a photo of such a smartphone that has been at sea for a while. According to experts, the restoration took about two weeks, since water and salt had the most detrimental effect on the operation of almost all the microcircuits of the phone.

Why did this happen? The fact is that protection according to the IEC60529 or IP67 standard (namely, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus correspond to it) will save the phone only from splashes and dust, and even then, over time, the protective properties of this type deteriorate. Water enters the phone case through micro-holes and remains inside, and since it is a good conductor, it can bind currents passing along the paths on the board, as well as suitable for various microcircuits. As a result, a short circuit occurs, which either leads to a complete or partial failure of some functions, or begins to discharge the phone 2-3 times faster. There may also be problems with the display - you yourself have probably seen iPhone screens with white highlights, stripes, spots, and so on. This happens when water penetrates between the layers of the display module and hits the backlight, disrupting the transmission of light to the matrix.

Unfortunately, Apple does not give a guarantee for devices that have been in the water (this is written directly on the site), so if something like this happens to the iPhone, you will have to make repairs at your own expense, and this is from 1000 rubles (cleaning) up to 10-15 thousand (). In some cases, it is easier to replace the device with a new one altogether than to repair it.

Especially for such cases, the ModMac service center organizes an action only for readers of AppleInsider.ru! If you have a flooded (working or non-working) phone and you want to get a new one in exchange for it with a small surcharge - call (

Popular Apple smartphones delight with their functionality and design. In addition, waterproofing has now been added to the benefits of the new version. Tests prove that being underwater will cost him no consequences.

Protected by standard

The manufacturers claim that the IP67 protection class allows the device not to be afraid of dust and moisture particles. According to the standard, the "seven" can be under water at a depth of no more than a meter. This will cost her without consequences, if the time does not exceed half an hour. The corresponding experiment conducted by the company did not inspire buyers; many decided on more extreme tests.

After the start of sales, netizens were able to make sure that this was not an advertising move that would be used to attract customers. The first check was carried out by a well-known blogger. Without hesitation, he dipped his iPhone 7 into 18-degree water, then into a glass with Fanta, and then into scalding coffee. Even after such "stress", he not only did not turn off, but also remained dry from the inside.

The experiments did not end there. Journalist Joanna Stern proved that both the time and the depth of immersion can be much greater. This time, the iphone 7 stayed under water for more than an hour in a 3-meter-deep pool.

Winning the competition

Other YouTube bloggers on their EverythingApplePro channel decided to hold a kind of competition between. The smartphone released by Samsung in April this year is IP68-rated, which means it is more waterproof.

However, tests have not confirmed the Galaxy S7's water resistance. Both smartphones were simultaneously submerged in water and remained for 30 minutes at a depth of 10 meters. After such a test, the Samsung screen went out and no longer turned on, while the iPhone 7 felt great underwater and continued to work as if nothing had happened.

Nice addition

Despite the fact that the tests confirm the "survivability" of the device, the company will not compensate for damage incurred during such testing. Therefore, owners of expensive devices should think twice before doing the same with their "sevens".

Water resistance is unlikely to be the main feature that will drive iPhone 7 sales. But the confidence that the phone is reliably protected from moisture can be called a good addition to the software.