How to Remove Water from an iPhone Speaker

When water gets into the iPhone speaker grille, music and calls sound muffled. You can clear it in a few minutes without installing anything.

The fast fix

1. Dry the outside of the iPhone.
2. Turn off Silent Mode and set volume to max.
3. Open our iPhone Water Eject page.
4. Hold the iPhone with the bottom speaker facing down.
5. Run the tone for 60 seconds, 2 to 3 times.

Shortcut vs. browser

Some people install a “Water Eject” shortcut. A browser tool plays a similar low tone, with no need to add or trust a third-party shortcut.

Let it dry

Leave the iPhone in a dry, airy place for an hour. Apple advises against rice and external heat.

Earpiece also muffled?

Newer iPhones play stereo through the top earpiece too. Run the Ear Speaker Cleaner if calls sound dull.

Still muffled after a day?

Water may have reached deeper inside, or the speaker may be damaged. Contact Apple Support or an authorized repair provider.

FAQ

Does Apple Watch water lock work for iPhone?

No. Water Lock is a feature only on Apple Watch.