It’s not the first time we’ve heard the story of an iPhone lost at sea and found intact after a while, something that happens quite often by coincidence. In this case, we have a new anecdote. A user who lost his iPhone at the bottom of the sea and managed to get it back when the tide went outThe iPhone was in perfect condition after being underwater for over 5 hours.

According to a publication called redditThe iPhone sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean while the design was paddle boarding. Even Through Search was able to find the iPhone at the bottom of the oceanthis user got their iPhone back when the tide went out.

Find my iPhone found the device in the sea

What to do if iPhone gets wet?

Apple does not recommend intentionally submerging the iPhone in water, but in the event of an accident it will give us some cleaning tips Our iPhone is in good condition to continue working properly. Likewise, we have a complete guide on what to do if your iPhone gets wet.

• If liquid other than water splashes onto iPhone, wash the affected area with plain water.
• Clean iPhone with a soft, lint-free cloth (such as a glasses cloth).
• Make sure the iPhone is dry before opening the SIM tray.
• If iPhone has been exposed to liquid, unplug all cables and do not charge the device until it is completely dry.

To dry iPhone, tap it with your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave iPhone in a dry place with some airflow. Placing iPhone directly in front of a fan that blows cold air into the Lightning connector can help with the drying process.

iPhones are proven to be very water resistant

Inside Under no circumstances should you use an external heat source, such as a hair dryer, to dry the iPhone.. This can be inefficient, so it’s best to dry it with a cloth and wait a few hours. It is not necessary to introduce in rice.

Do not dry iPhone with an external heat source or insert a foreign object, such as a cotton swab or paper napkin, into the Lightning connector.

iPhones have been water resistant for years, but they are not intended to be submerged in wateras well as an Apple Watch. Despite this, all these stories suggest that iPhones can survive underwater without major problems.