Eliminate the “Liquid Detected” notification that’s keeping your iPhone from charging.
Are you trying to charge your iPhone but getting a notification that there is moisture in the connector? Let’s examine the troubleshooting procedures you can use to fix the “Liquid Detected” alert and restore regular charging for your iPhone.
1. Dry the USB-C or Lightning Port
It’s safer to presume that the “Liquid Detected” alert is true, even if you are holding a dry iPhone in your hands. Remember that although iPhones may withstand water, they are not waterproof. Furthermore, not every iPhone model has water resistance.
It is therefore very likely that water entered the charging port of your iPhone if you recently submerged it in water or went swimming with it. Drying out your device’s charging port is the answer to this.
If you do want to use your iPhone at a water sports event or the pool in the future, you might want to get a waterproof cover that completely encloses your phone. If not, Apple advises against using your iPhone while swimming or taking a shower.
However, if you are certain that your iPhone has not come into contact with water over the previous few weeks, the “Liquid Detected” notification may just be a malfunction. Let’s go to the other alternatives in that scenario.
2. Troubleshoot the Charging Cable
The next step is to take out the accessory and put the Lightning or USB-C cord back into the charging port in case it wasn’t recognised correctly.
Try a new Lightning or USB-C cable if that doesn’t work. If the warning appears exclusively when using a specific cable, you may be certain that the cable—and not your iPhone—is the problem.
There are several inexpensive, fake Apple cables available. Whenever possible, try to buy official or MFi-certified accessories to avoid any compatibility problems or potential harm to your iPhone.
3. Clean Your iPhone’s Charging Port
Issues with charging may also arise if debris becomes lodged in the Lightning or USB-C port of your iPhone. Try carefully cleaning the charging port on your iPhone with the SIM-eject tool to see if that fixes the “Liquid Detected” indication.
When cleaning your iPhone, avoid using compressed air or immediately sprinkling cleaning solutions on it.
4. Restart Your iPhone
Doing a force restart, or soft reset, on your iPhone is the next stage in the troubleshooting process. Almost all small technical issues can be resolved by restarting any device, thus trying to remove the “Liquid Detected” message is probably worthwhile.
5. Update Your iPhone
Finally, if you haven’t already, it’s advisable to update your iPhone to the most recent iOS version. Updates for iOS include efficiency enhancements and bug fixes, which may help stop pointless alerts like this one from appearing.
To see if there is an iOS update available, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone.
Should You Use Emergency Override to Charge Your iPhone?
Is it safe to charge your iPhone using the Emergency Override option provided by the “Liquid Detected” alert?
You shouldn’t try to charge your iPhone using a cable charger if you know it’s still wet since it could break it irreversibly. Wireless charging is a safer option, but make sure the device is completely dry before proceeding.
Recall that the “Liquid Detected in USB-C (or Lightning) Connector” alert guarantees your safety and shields your device from irreversible harm. If an iPhone were to charge even with a wet Lightning port, it would be dangerous.
Still, even if your iPhone isn’t damp, the notice could occasionally appear. However, if you follow the above instructions, you ought to be able to rapidly fix the issue and recharge your iPhone once more. It is recommended that you get in touch with Apple Support if the issue continues to arise so that they can investigate further.