Your iPhone’s Doing the Hokey Pokey (and It’s Not Cute)

Water and iPhones go together like toddlers and Sharpies — badly.
One minute, you’re snapping dock selfies. The next, your iPhone’s stuck in a dramatic on-off loop like it’s auditioning for General Hospital.

It turns on.
It turns off.
It turns on again.

Congratulations, you’ve got yourself a classic “infinite restart” loop — and it’s almost always thanks to water damage.

Let’s stop the dance.

Step 1: Don’t Hit the Power Button (Seriously, Don’t)

I know — your instinct is to mash the power button like you’re restarting the Matrix.
But pressing buttons just forces current through wet circuits, and that’s how you fry them for good.

✅ Instead:

• Power it off if it’s still on.
• Don’t plug it in. Don’t test it. Don’t “see if it works now.”
• Remove the SIM card and case so air can reach the internals.

If you’ve already done all of that and it’s still looping, head to iPhone water damage repair in Barrie — we’ll figure out what’s shorted before your phone becomes a paperweight.

Step 2: Drying Tricks That Actually Work (and Which Ones Are TikTok Lies)

Here’s the truth: rice is useless. It’s the placebo of tech fixes.
Your phone doesn’t need carbs — it needs airflow.

✅ What actually works:

• Leave the iPhone in a dry, ventilated area (a gentle fan helps).
• Use a sealed container with silica gel packs (the little “do not eat” heroes).
• Don’t bake it, blow-dry it, or use a heat gun unless you enjoy warped screens.

If you’re tempted to try the rice trick, read this first:
Rice doesn’t fix water damage — here’s why.

Step 3: Look for Corrosion Clues

Once it’s dry, look closely at the charging port, SIM tray, and any openings.
White or green fuzz = corrosion. That’s your iPhone quietly rusting from the inside out.

Sometimes it’s the battery connector; sometimes it’s the logic board.
Either way, this is where guessing stops and diagnostics begin.

We handle full iPhone water damage repairs in Barrie — from cleaning and corrosion removal to chip-level repair.
You’ll know what’s dead and what’s salvageable before spending a dime on parts.

Step 4: When to Stop Pretending and Bring It In

If it’s been more than a day and your iPhone’s still rebooting like a strobe light, it’s time for the professionals.
Water can damage charging circuits, batteries, or even your Face ID module — all things that need real tools, not rice bowls.

That’s when it’s time to call in Barrie’s iPhone repair experts.
We handle everything from liquid-damage cleaning to board-level fixes that make your phone act normal again — minus the emotional drama.

👉 Book a diagnostic or send us a message here before corrosion spreads any further.