Turn off silent mode
Flip the Ring/Silent switch toward the screen, or on iPhone 15 Pro and later, use the Action button or Control Center. Silent mode can mute sound from websites.
Disconnect AirPods and car audio
Open Control Center and check the audio output. It must say iPhone, not AirPods or a Bluetooth speaker.
Set volume to maximum
Press the volume-up button until the bar is full. The tone is short, so full volume is safe.
Hold it bottom-down and press play
Your main speaker is on the bottom edge, next to the charging port. Keep it pointing at the floor while the tone plays.
Do a round for the earpiece
iPhone 7 and later also use the earpiece at the top as a second speaker. Choose "Left" or "Right" and turn the phone top-down for one more round.
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Water eject iPhone: get water out of your iPhone speaker
Press play for a sound to remove water from your iPhone speaker. First turn off silent mode, set the volume to maximum and hold your iPhone with the bottom edge facing down. No Shortcut or app needed.
Short answer
Turn silent mode off, disconnect AirPods, turn the volume all the way up and play the 165 Hz tone for 30–60 seconds with the bottom of the iPhone facing down. Repeat 2–3 times. For the earpiece, run one more round with the top facing down.
- Silent mode off
- AirPods disconnected
- Volume to maximum
- Bottom edge facing down
How to expel water from your iPhone speaker
Signs of water in your iPhone speaker
- Music and videos sound quieter or muffled, as if under a blanket.
- Crackling or buzzing, mostly on bass notes or at high volume.
- People sound fuzzy on calls, which points to the earpiece at the top.
- One side is weaker when you hold the iPhone sideways.
If only the sound is affected, the tone above usually fixes it. If Face ID, the screen or the camera act up too, water may be inside the iPhone. Turn it off and get it checked.
Water eject: iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and newer
The method is the same on every iPhone, but newer models have a few differences:
- Silent mode: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and every iPhone 16 model have an Action button instead of the Ring/Silent switch. Turn silent mode off in Control Center, or with the Action button if it is set to Silent Mode.
- USB-C port: from iPhone 15 on, the port is USB-C. The "Liquid Detected" alert works the same way it did on Lightning.
- Two speakers: like every model since iPhone 7, the bottom speaker and the earpiece both play sound. Do one round bottom-down and one top-down.
- Water resistance: iPhone 15 and 16 are rated IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes in lab tests). That protects the inside, but water can still sit in the speaker grille.
What the "Liquid Detected" alert means
iPhones with a Lightning or USB-C port can warn you with "Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector" or "Charging Not Available". This alert is about the charging port, not the speaker.
- Unplug the cable and accessories right away.
- Tap the iPhone gently against your hand with the port facing down.
- Leave it in a dry place with some airflow for at least 30 minutes, then try charging again. It can take up to a day to dry fully.
- Don't tap "Emergency Override" unless you really need to charge. Charging a wet port can damage it.
You can play the water eject tone while this alert is showing. The speaker and the port are separate parts.
Do you need the Water Eject Shortcut?
Many people search for the "Water Eject" Siri Shortcut. It plays a low tone, the same idea as this page. You can install a user-made one from a link, or build your own in about a minute with nothing from outside the Shortcuts app. See the step-by-step Shortcut guide.
Or skip the Shortcut: open this page in Safari, tap the Share button and choose Add to Home Screen. You get a Deep sweep, a Gentle mode and a live timer too.
How water resistant is your iPhone?
Water resistance helps, but it is not waterproofing. Apple says resistance can drop over time from normal wear, and water damage is not covered by the standard warranty.
| Models | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 7, 8, X, XR, SE (2nd & 3rd gen) | IP67 | Up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes in lab tests. |
| iPhone XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and later | IP68 | Deeper lab tests (2–6 m depending on model) for up to 30 minutes. |
| iPhone 6s and older | None | No official rating. Dry it quickly and switch it off if it was submerged. |
Lab tests use still, fresh water. Salt water, pool water, soap and drinks are harder on seals. If one of those got in, Apple suggests rinsing the area with a little tap water, then drying.
iPhone water eject FAQ
Why is there no sound from this page on my iPhone?
Most often silent mode is on, the volume is low, or the sound is going to AirPods. Fix those, then tap Eject water again.
Does iPhone have a built-in water eject?
No. The Apple Watch has Water Lock, but the iPhone has no built-in water eject button. A tone from a site like this or a Shortcut does the job.
Will it work on older iPhones?
Yes. It works on any iPhone that runs a recent Safari. Older models are not water resistant, so switch them off and dry them well if they were fully submerged.
My iPhone speaker still sounds bad after drying. What now?
Use the speaker test to check each side. If crackling stays after a full day, the speaker may be damaged and needs a repair.
Is it safe for the earpiece speaker?
Yes. The earpiece is smaller, so use Gentle mode for it if you hear any buzzing.
Is there a water eject app for iPhone?
You don't need one. This page works in Safari like an app, and you can add it to your Home Screen. The apps in the App Store use the same low-tone method, often with ads or a subscription.
How to vibrate water out of an iPhone?
The iPhone's vibration motor doesn't move the speaker, so vibrating the phone alone won't clear it. The tone is the vibration that matters: it shakes the speaker cone itself. Websites also can't make an iPhone vibrate, which is why Vibration assist only appears on Android.
How to blow water out of an iPhone, and should you?
Don't blow into the ports or the speaker. Your breath adds moisture, and Apple warns against compressed air because it can push water deeper. Tap the iPhone gently with the opening facing down and let moving air, like a fan, dry it instead.