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title: "How to fix an iPhone 8 Plus that shows liquid has been detected warning after an update"  
description: "How to fix an iPhone 8 Plus that shows liquid has been detected warning after an update"  
author: "Gray  park"  
published: 2018-10-18  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50683/how-to-fix-an-iphone-8-plus-that-shows-liquid-has-been-detected-warning-after-an-update  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["iphone 8 plus"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to fix an iPhone 8 Plus that shows liquid has been detected warning after an update 

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

When the warning message appears, do exactly what it advises and **disconnect any Lightning accessory** that's attached to your iPhone 8, especially if it's linked to a power source. Remember that moisture, even if it's only in the charging port, can do serious damage to your iPhone. After **removing the Lightning attachment,** set your phone upright on a dry surface for a few hours to dry up the moisture. Here are some more things you should or should not do... \

- **Turn off your iPhone 8.**
- When the alert appeared, **air dries the Lightning item y**ou had attached to your iPhone.
- It's not a good idea to blow into the **port or shake the phone**. as that could push the liquid further in.
- Do not attempt to **charge your iPhone regardless** of whether the battery is low or not

After letting the i**Phone 8 sit for a few hours** without being used, try turning it on and connecting any Lightning accessory, but not the charger. If there is still moisture in the port, the same warning message will appear. Whether it still doesn't appear, try charging your smartphone to see if the error is still present, and if it is, give your phone another 24 hours to dry out the moisture before turning it off.

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