Water Eject Shortcut
Is a water-eject tone safe for iPhones?
Not a complete safety claim: Apple-first drying, no Water Lock equivalence, variable results, liquid damage may still need pro service.
Honest answer: not “completely safe,” and not Apple-endorsed
We do not claim that third-party water-eject tones are completely safe or equivalent to Apple Watch Water Lock. Apple does not provide an iPhone Water Lock control and does not endorse third-party shortcuts for ejecting water. Effectiveness varies. Liquid damage remains a real risk, and Apple states liquid-damage service is not covered by its one-year limited warranty.
What Apple recommends
Place the iPhone speaker-side down on a lint-free cloth and allow moisture to evaporate. Avoid heat, compressed air, foreign objects in the connector, and rice. Drying may take up to a day. Always re-check Apple Support for current instructions.
Rice is still a bad idea
Rice can introduce dust and debris into ports. Skip it.
When to stop DIY and get help
If the phone was fully submerged, exposed to salt water, will not power on, or still fails after thorough drying, power off and contact a professional repair provider. A tone shortcut is not a fix for internal corrosion or deep ingress.