Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector

Updated: April 9, 2026

Moisture in the port triggers a protective alert. Charging through wet pins can damage the phone.

Safe approach

Unplug the cable; gently tap phone port-down on a cloth to shed droplets.
Wait several hours in a dry place—do not stick rice inside the port.
If you must charge urgently, Emergency Override is at your own risk; prefer wireless charging on supported models if the back is dry.

Persistent false alerts after drying can mean corrosion—visit Apple or authorized repair. Back up first: Download i4Tools.