If you have an iPhone with a water-damaged charging port, follow these instructions to get rid of the water and restore your phone:
- Dismiss the notification and proceed with the instructions in this article to get rid of the water in the charging port.
- If you choose the “Decline” option, charging will continue, but this is dangerous for your iPhone. Ignore the notification and proceed with the instructions in this article to get rid of the water in the charging port.
If you are using an iPhone and get a message that says “liquid detected in lightning connector,” follow these steps to fix the problem:
- Turn off your iPhone and then disconnect the battery.
- Open the phone’s back cover by pressing down on one corner and then pulling it away from the phone.
- Remove the screws that hold the circuit board in place and then remove it.
- Look for a small metal object near where the lightning connector connects to the circuit board. This is where water may have entered your phone and caused damage. If you see liquid, clean it off with a dry cloth or paper towel.
- Replace the circuit board and screw it into place, making sure that all of the connections are secure. Replace the back cover and battery, and then turn on your iPhone ..
Ways to Fix Liquid Detected In Lightning Connector Error on iPhone
Restart Your Phone
If your iPhone has a Home button, hold down the side button until you see the message “Slide to power off” and then slide it to the right. The Slide to power off message can only be accessed on newer iPhone models without a Home button by simultaneously holding the side and volume up buttons. To turn the phone back on in either scenario, press the side button until the Apple logo appears.
Opt for the Emergency Override Option
If you are experiencing the Liquid Detected in the Lightning Connector problem, there is an additional option you can choose to try and fix it. The Emergency Override function is what it is. Bypass the warning and put your iPhone on charge by choosing this option. If you are certain that your iPhone was not exposed to water and that it is fully dry, just do this.
Try a Different Charger
If you experience this warning, it is likely that your Lightning connector is not working properly. Try using a genuine Apple or MFi-certified cable and charger if you are certain that your cable and port are both dry. If the warning persists, you may need to replace the connector or the device.
Clean Your Lightning Port
We’ve found that if you try to insert anything into the Lightning port, especially something electrical like metal pins or cotton swabs, it can cause a loose fit and can absorb and hold water for a very long period.
Turn Your Phone Off
Turn your phone off when you’re not using it to conserve battery power and prevent further damage from water ingress.
Final Words
When an iPhone user connects to a Lightning cable with their device, they are likely to see a “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector” notice. This notice will tell the user that there is something wrong with the connector and that they need to take it to an Apple store or service center. If the user does not have an Apple store nearby, they can try connecting their device to another outlet or even use a computer if they have one. The “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector” notice is not a sign of a problem with the iPhone itself; rather, it is a sign that there are some new updates available for testing and that these may have caused some problems with the connector. The new updates may fix some of these problems and make the iPhone more reliable.
