User level: Level 1 (4 points)Hi, just wanted to share that I accidentally brought my iPhone 13 in my pocket on a 20 minute swim in fresh water. 2 months later and my phone is still working perfectly. The build quality on these is insane 👍
Posted on Nov 3, 2026 1:10 PM
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)Nov 3, 2026 2:31 PM in response to seamus132
Hey, that’s great news a thanks for sharing your personal experience. Apple doesn’t warranty waterproofness of their devices, but the devices can survive situations without an adverse impact on many occasions. I’m glad your iPhone survived and, like others have suggested, backup your iPhone regularly to help avoid data loss.
User level: Level 10 (124,115 points)Nov 3, 2026 1:43 PM in response to seamus132
Hello ~ If you’re not backing up your iPhone…do it right now per the link below. Water and especially older electronics don’t do too well together.
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iph3ecf67d29/ios
~Katana-San~
User level: Level 10 (126,747 points)Nov 3, 2026 1:16 PM in response to seamus132
You are very lucky that your phone is still working. To be on the safe side, make sure you do regular backups in case your phone ever dies. Water and electronics don’t work well together.
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Nov 3, 2026 1:15 PM in response to seamus132
Hopefully you’re fully prepared for an immanent iPhone failure, having all your important data backed up.
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)Nov 3, 2026 2:28 PM in response to seamus132
Makes a nice change to hear good news about iphone water resistance and build quality 👍
(but, you know, what they said!)
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388338