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I dropped my phone in water and the Face ID won’t work anymore

What do I do when I drop my phone in the water and the Face ID immediately stops working?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 3, 2022 7:36 PM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2022 7:42 PM

Read ▶︎ Water Damage (not covered by standard warranty). 💦


AppleCare+ can help.


Turning on a wet machine can cause more damage and increase the cost of repair. ⚠️


Based on your situation, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 3, 2022 7:42 PM in response to Helpmepls44

Read ▶︎ Water Damage (not covered by standard warranty). 💦


AppleCare+ can help.


Turning on a wet machine can cause more damage and increase the cost of repair. ⚠️


Based on your situation, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧

I dropped my phone in water and the Face ID won’t work anymore

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