Phone won't charge after getting wet

Symptoms

• Charging alert or moisture warning appears on screen
• Phone won't charge even though the cable and adapter work fine elsewhere
• Issue started right after water exposure

Likely causes

• CommonBuilt-in moisture detection disabling charging as a safety featureThis is intentional and protects against corrosion or shorting while the port is wet.
• CommonActual water still present in the portTrapped moisture will keep triggering the warning until it evaporates.
• PossibleCorrosion already forming on port contactsMore likely if the phone was wet for a long time before drying.

What to do

1. Do not force a charge or dry with heat (hair dryer, microwave, oven) — this can cause more damage.
2. Shake the phone gently, port facing down, to remove visible water.
3. Leave the phone in a dry, room-temperature spot for several hours to overnight.
4. Try charging again after it's had time to dry; the moisture warning should clear once the port is dry.
5. If the warning persists after 24 hours of drying, there may be trapped water or early corrosion that needs professional attention.

When to call a pro

If the moisture warning won't clear after a full day of drying, a repair shop can inspect and clean the port to remove any remaining moisture or early corrosion.

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