News Summary

• Apple recommends against trying to insert a cotton swab or any other foreign object into your charging port.If your iPhone’s charging port is damaged or not working properly, you may want to consider alternative charging methods that do not rely on the port.
• Now, if all that doesn't work and your iPhone still does not charge or shows signs of water damage, such as a wet screen, distorted audio or malfunctioning buttons, you may need to contact Apple for repair or replacement.
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• If you receive an alert saying "liquid detected in USB-C (or lightning) port," you unfortunately still have water in your iPhone.
• For example, some iPhones support wireless charging, which uses a magnetic pad or stand to charge your phone without plugging in a cable.
• Kurt Knutsson explains how to make safe and secure passwords on your iPhone.Cellphones getting water damage is nothing new.