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Water in your Apple Watch could pose a major problem because it often leads to damage or corrosion. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to remove the water and prevent further damage. For starters, if your Apple Watch gets wet or is submerged in water, an in-built feature plays a series of sounds through the Watch’s speaker to force water out of the body.<\/p>
But how do you activate this on your Apple Watch? <\/p>
Don’t worry; in this post, we’ll go over how to use the Water Lock feature on your watch, as well as other effective methods like shaking and tapping it, drying it with a soft cloth, using silica gel packets for extra moisture absorption, and consulting Apple Support or an authorized repair center if necessary.<\/p>
Let’s jump right in…<\/p>
Note: To eject water from an Apple Watch, you must first enable Water Lock. The water is removed by turning off the Water Lock. \nWater Lock is a Watch feature that you can activate before swimming or otherwise being in the water with the Watch. It prevents unintentional screen taps while submerged.<\/pre>How to Disable Water Lock on the Apple Watch to Eject Water<\/span><\/h2>
When you finish your shower or swim, you must deactivate the Water Lock to reactivate your display. When you turn off the mode, water is ejected from your Apple Watch. Here’s how to go about it:<\/p>
- Turn the Apple Watch’s digital crown until the message “Unlocked” appears on the screen. The crown can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. It makes no difference.<\/li>\n\n
- The Apple Watch’s speaker will then emit several beeps. This ejects any remaining water from its housing. When this process is finished, you can use your watch normally.<\/li>\n\n
- If any drops are left around the speaker or any other part of the watch, we recommend wiping them away with a clean cloth.<\/li><\/ul>
How To Get Water Out Of Apple Watch: Other Methods<\/span><\/h2>
#1. Shake or Tap the Apple Watch Gently<\/span><\/h3>
This method removes water from the watch’s various crevices by using movement to shake out the water as well as impact force from tapping.<\/p>
After using the Water Lock feature, you can add another layer of water removal by:<\/p>
- Gently shake the Apple Watch in various directions, being careful not to drop the device.<\/li>\n\n
- Tap the watch against a dry, soft surface, such as a towel or a cushioned area, to force any remaining water out.<\/li><\/ol>
#2. Dry the Apple Watch Using a Soft Cloth <\/span><\/h3>
Drying the exterior of the Apple Watch is critical to reducing the risk of moisture damage or corrosion, and using a soft cloth to do so prevents scratches on the device.<\/p>
Follow these steps to dry your Apple Watch:<\/p>
- Gently press a clean, dry, non-abrasive microfiber cloth against the watch’s screen, buttons, and other external parts with your fingers.<\/li>\n\n
- Use a small circular motion with the cloth to cover every exposed part of the watch.<\/li>\n\n
- Look for any visible water droplets and absorb the moisture with the cloth’s dry areas.<\/li><\/ol>
#3. Make Use of Silica Gel Packets<\/span><\/h3>
Silica gel packets absorb moisture well and can aid in the extraction of water from the inside of your Apple Watch.<\/p>
If you have silica gel packets on hand, proceed as follows:<\/p>
- Put your Apple Watch in a zip-top bag with several silica gel packets.<\/li>\n\n
- Tightly seal the bag and set it aside for 24-48 hours to allow the silica gel to absorb any remaining moisture from the watch.<\/li>\n\n
- After the timer goes off, take the Apple Watch out of the bag and inspect it for signs of water.<\/li><\/ol>