You can still use your phone, but until the port gets completely dry, you won’t be able to charge it using a lightning cable. However, while you wait, you can use a cordless charger!
Emergency overrides for iPhone charging are discussed in detail in this article. Read on to know what it means.
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What is an Emergency Override?
Because moisture or liquid is in the iPhone’s charging port, you receive this notice when plugged in. This notice indicates that charging via the charging port is impossible on your device.
This notification so signifies that charging has been turned off. Because charging can permanently harm a device’s internals if the charging port is damp, this iOS function was created to avoid corrosion. A short circuit could also result from this.
The notification will automatically disappear once the phone determines that the port is dry.
| iPhone | IP Rating |
|---|---|
| iPhone 13 | IP67 |
| iPhone 12 | IP67 |
| iPhone 11 | IP67 |
| iPhone XS | IP67 |
You basically have three alternatives if you see this message:
Choose Emergency Override
By choosing this option, you can prevent the automated charging disablement feature and charge your iPhone. If you need to charge your phone in an emergency, use this option.
While doing so will initiate charging, your iPhone risk becoming damaged. Only utilize this choice in an emergency.
Use a Wireless Charger
In an emergency, even if the Lightning port is wet, you can still use a wireless charger to charge your iPhone because this does not affect wireless charging.
You can use this option only if your device supports wireless charging and you have a wireless charger. You can wirelessly charge your iPhone if it’s an iPhone 8 or later.
Wait
If it’s not an emergency, unplug the device’s charging cable, wait, and then keep it that way until you’re sure the port and cable are dry.
Once the water has evaporated, you can recharge your iPhone once more. The full drying time for this might be several hours.
How to Proceed if the Liquid Is Found in a Lighting Connector
How long does an Emergency Override last?
First off, I strongly advise against using the “Emergency Override” feature; instead, give your phone enough time to dry.
You can even continue using your phone exactly as it’s if you want to! Simply click “Dismiss.” That shouldn’t be a problem and won’t do any more harm. Simply don’t connect anything to it!
To make sure there is no long-term harm and to get your phone functional once more, I would take the following actions:
- Remove any cords or other devices that are plugged into your iPhone.
- Place your iPhone in a dry, open area for at least 30 minutes before attempting to charge it again.
- Hold your iPhone so that the Lightning connector is on the bottom. Then, firmly tap it with the palm of your hand to assist in clearing any liquid from the port.
There might be liquid leftover behind the Lightning pins if you receive the “Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector” alert again. Before charging it again, you should wait at least another 30 minutes.
Repeat this procedure until the alarm is disabled.
Numerous iPhone owners have reported waiting up to 24 hours for their phone to fully dry and for the notice to disappear. Be patient, then!
Cordless Charging
The good news is that the information I provided above is based on the premise that you only have a lightning cord charger. You can use a cordless charger while you wait for the lightning port to dry if you have one.
As a result, while you wait for the phone to dry out completely, you can both use and charge it.
This just happened to me, in fact. My iPhone dropped into the tub when I was bathing my son and remained immersed for around 10 seconds.
I received the Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector warning when I attempted to charge it with a lighting cable.
So, I kept using my phone, and later that day, when I needed to charge it, I used my cordless charger. It worked flawlessly. The next day, my phone was completely dry, and the lightning charger was again functional.
If you don’t own one, Apple sells a cordless charger called the MagSafe charger. However, there is also a tonne of third-party choices available on Amazon.
Remember that an iPhone 8 or later will be required! The devices preceding this do not offer wireless charging.
Emergency Override not Working.
Despite the notice, clicking “Emergency Override” will usually let you charge your iPhone.
However, when you select this override, the message disappears, but your iPhone refuses to charge.
It looks like Apple has not yet patched this problem. Fortunately, there are a few techniques to resolve or prevent this:
- Push the dismiss button to restart your iPhone.
- Hold down the side button while clicking the volume up and down buttons to see the Apple logo flash on the screen.
- Use only Apple-branded chargers! Aftermarket chargers set off this alarm for whatever reason.
- When possible, use MagSafe charging to charge wirelessly.
Contact Apple Support
The Apple One-Year Limited Warranty doesn’t cover liquid damage if your phone actually does sustain water damage.
You can check the Liquid Contact Indicator on your phone to see whether this is the case (LCI). When it comes in touch with water, the LCI activates and turns red.
FAQs
What Happens if You Override the Emergency Charging of Your iPhone?
The emergency override option forces the phone to resume regular operation after disabling the alarm. Regardless matter whether the port is wet or not, charging and full use is still possible.
More issues with iPhones may result from this catastrophic damage. However, you ought to choose to dismiss it.
Can My Phone Be Charged During an Emergency Override?
In an emergency, you can disable the liquid detection and continue charging your iPhone by reconnecting it to a Lightning cable or other adapter.
You can still use your wireless charger to charge your iPhone if you have one.
Conclusion
If your iPhone shows an Emergency override option, don’t be hasty to select it. First, You must remove any cords or other devices plugged into your iPhone. Place your iPhone in a dry, open area for at least 30 minutes before attempting to charge it again.
Hold your iPhone so that the Lightning connector is on the bottom. Then, firmly tap it with the palm of your hand to assist in clearing any liquid from the port.
Your problem should’ve been solved. If not, you can contact customer service to get further instructions.