Water Damaged iPhone Data Recovery
Dropped your iPhone in water? Don't wait. Corrosion begins within hours and progressively destroys your data. Bring it to our Melbourne lab for the best chance of recovery.
Why Acting Fast Is Critical
When water enters an iPhone, the damage isn't just from the water itself — it's from the electrochemical corrosion that follows. When water bridges electrical contacts, it causes oxidation and mineral deposits on the logic board components.
This corrosion begins within hours and accelerates over time. A device brought to us within 24 hours has a significantly higher chance of data recovery than one brought to us a week later. Even if your phone appears dry, internal corrosion may be progressing.
⚠️ What NOT to Do
- ✗ Do NOT charge the device — this can cause short circuits
- ✗ Do NOT press the power button repeatedly
- ✗ Do NOT put it in rice — this wastes critical time
- ✗ Do NOT use a hairdryer on it
- ✗ Do NOT leave it powered on if it's still on
What To Do Instead
Power off immediately
If the phone is still on, turn it off right away. This prevents short circuits from causing further damage.
Remove any case or accessories
Remove the case and any external accessories to help the phone dry externally. Do not attempt to open it.
Do not charge it
Absolutely do not plug it in. Applying power to a water-damaged device is one of the most common causes of permanent data loss.
Bring it to us immediately
Contact us or bring your device directly to our Melbourne lab. Every hour counts for maximising recovery success.
Our Clean Room Recovery Process
Incoming Assessment
Device is assessed for extent of water damage. We document all visible corrosion and determine the recovery approach.
Logic Board Cleaning
The logic board is ultrasonically cleaned to remove mineral deposits and corrosion using professional cleaning solutions.
Component Inspection
Individual components are inspected under magnification. Damaged components may be replaced to restore device function.
Data Extraction
Once the logic board is stabilised, data is extracted via software tools or chip-level techniques if the device cannot boot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly should I bring in a water damaged iPhone?
As soon as possible — ideally within 24–48 hours. Water causes electrochemical corrosion that progressively destroys electronic components. The faster you bring it to us, the higher the chance of successful recovery.
My iPhone was in water days ago — is recovery still possible?
Recovery may still be possible, but success rates are lower the longer corrosion has been progressing. We have successfully recovered data from iPhones that were water damaged weeks prior. Contact us for a free assessment.
Should I try to dry my iPhone in rice?
No — rice is ineffective and wastes critical time. It does nothing to stop internal corrosion. Instead, turn the device off immediately (if it's still on), do not charge it, and bring it to us as soon as possible.
Can data be recovered even if the iPhone no longer turns on after water damage?
Yes. A non-functional water damaged iPhone does not necessarily mean data is lost. We clean the logic board, address corrosion, and use chip-level extraction techniques to retrieve data even from devices that won't power on.
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