Apple Says You Must Wait for 5 Hours Before Charging a Water-Exposed iPhone 7

The iPhone 7 might be water resistant, but this doesn’t change anything about the way you should handle the device, with Apple itself recommending customers to always avoid exposing the device to liquids despite the IP67 rating.

What’s more interesting is that the company recommends waiting for at least 5 hours before charging an iPhone that has been exposed to water because otherwise the device could be completely damaged. And it goes without saying that warranty won’t cover this damage because you’re not supposed to expose the iPhone 7 to any water anyway.

“If your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus has been exposed to liquid, unplug all cables and do not charge your device until it’s completely dry. Using accessories or charging when wet might damage your iPhone. Allow at least five hours before charging or connecting a Lightning accessory,...