Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector.Most iPhone models are able to detect the presence of water or moisture in the Lightning connector. To avoid damaging the device, the system notifies the user about the problem. You can learn how to solve the issue from our guide.
Why does the message “Liquid detected in Lightning connector” appear?
The reason is trivial – the owner of the device inadvertently allowed liquid to get into the connector. The error can also occur when connecting a cable with a wet connector to the iPhone. This usually happens when actively using the smartphone in the bathroom, pool or on the beach.
Which iPhones Recognize Water in Lightning Port
- iPhone XS;
- iPhone XS Max;
- iPhone XR;
- iPhone 11;
- iPhone 11 Pro;
- iPhone 11 Pro Max;
- iPhone 12;
- iPhone 12 mini;
- iPhone 12 Pro;
- iPhone 12 Pro Max;
- iPhone 13;
- iPhone 13 mini;
- iPhone 13 Pro;
- iPhone 13 Pro Max;
- iPhone 14;
- iPhone 14 Plus;
- iPhone 14 Pro;
- iPhone 14 Pro Max;
- iPhone SE (2020);
- iPhone SE (2022).
How to Fix Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector Port Error.
It is worth mentioning that iOS only warns the device owner about detected moisture, but does not block access to the connector. Therefore, you can ignore the message and try to charge the smartphone, as well as connect it to a PC/laptop. Of course, we do not recommend you do this – first, you should make the warning disappear.
Dry the Lightning connector using improvised means
Take a cotton swab and try to wipe the connector. It is also possible to wrap a piece of cotton wool or a microfiber cloth around a toothpick and do the same. If this does not help, then perhaps the moisture has penetrated deeper. And here the following methods will help:
- Warm up the connector with a hair dryer. Just don’t put it too close to the connector and don’t set the temperature to maximum;
- Place your iPhone in a container of rice and wait a few hours;
- Allow the device to dry naturally for 24 hours.
Didn’t help? Then let’s move on.
Check Lightning Cable for Moisture
As mentioned above, the message may also be caused by moisture remaining on the cable connector. Repeat the steps from the previous section.
Replace the Lightning cable with another one
Didn’t help again? In this case, try replacing it with another one. It is desirable that it be the original or a model from a trusted manufacturer. There is a possibility that the system incorrectly recognizes a low-quality cable and displays an error for this very reason.
Force Restart Your iPhone
If you are sure that the iPhone and cable are dry, then perhaps the whole thing is a software error. To eliminate this option, perform a “hard” reboot of the device.
To do this:
- Press the volume up button;
- Then the volume down button;
- And then hold down the on/off key;
- Hold until the apple icon appears.
What to do if nothing helps
Remember if you’ve ever dropped your iPhone in water. Even though most models are water-resistant, situations can vary. It’s possible that you were unlucky and the moisture got too deep, damaging the Lightning connector or other internal components.In this case, there are only two options left: contact the service center for diagnostics and subsequent repairs, or do everything yourself if you are confident in your abilities.