Wet Iphone 4 wont power on and flash light stays on-Help

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pauldba
2011-02-27 12:30:02Wet Iphone 4 wont power on and flash light stays on-Help Reply Topic

The bag containing my iphone got caught in the rain yesterday, and my phone wet as a result. It initially worked as normal but a little slow, then I realised it had gone off completely. Although the screen was completely blank, the flashlight stayed on.
After reading a few forums online I put my phone into a ziplock freezer bag full of rice and 1 silica gel pack.
Eventually the light went off (I guess as the battery died), After 24hours I took it out the bag and plugged it in the wall. The apple logo came up then immediately aftwards the screen went blank, but the flashlight came back on and a clicking noise seemed to be coming from the camera.
Im a bit concerened now, and have put the phone back into the rice bag.
Does anyone have any tips to help me or is the phone dead?
I cant remember the last time I backed the phone up, so is it likely Ive lost the data I havent backed up?
Thanks
Paul
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Allan Sampson
2011-02-27 12:30:02

As Im sure you are aware, moisture and electronics dont mix. As soon as you realized your iPhone had gotten wet, you should have immediately powered it off if it wasnt off already. If there was no damage prior to the iPhone being powered off and being completely dried which will take longer than 24 hours, keeping the iPhone powered on and using it or powering it back on and using it or trying to use it while it remains wet will cause damage.
More than likely the iPhone is damaged beyond repair.
I cant remember the last time I backed the phone up, so is it likely Ive lost the data I havent backed up?
Not likely, definitely, which is why you should sync your iPhone with iTunes on a regular basis such as daily.
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Rudegar
2011-02-27 12:30:02

Put it in Rice for 48hours somewhere varm
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