Are you going to buy a second-hand iPhone? How to know if it has gotten wet

When we have to buy an iPhone that is not new, we can see several details about its condition that are important on a visual level, but there are other details that are equally or more important that cannot be seen with the naked eye and that we should take into account when we want to buy an Second hand iPhone. As the title of this article says, one of the most important details if we have to buy a used iPhone is to make sure if it has gotten wet and for this we do not need to be experts in the field or open the device to see inside, visually we can find out this important detail in used iPhone before we drop our money.

In this case, many users already know that the iPhone and iPod have a humidity sensor that allows to know if it has gotten wet, a very important detail if we take into account that Any liquid damage repair is not covered by the Apple warranty or any AppleCare Protection Plan (APP). So the best thing when we go to buy a second-hand iPhone or iPod and we are not sure if it may have gotten wet, in addition to taking a good look at its physical condition (screen, buttons, lower screws and others) it will be essential to look at it. humidity sensor also called LCI, these are indicators that can be seen from the outside and never fail.

For the latest models starting from iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, this snitch is right in the slot where we have the SIM card. This indicator will be white if the iPhone has not been wet, if the indicator is red it is best not to buy the device.

In the case of the iPhone, iPhone 3, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s, this buzzer is located right on the charging connector and on the 3,5mm jack connector. As on the previous occasion, this sensor is white and if it is red, it is a sign that it has been wet.

In addition to these external sensors, iPhones add sensors inside but for these, disassembly is already required. Common sense is the best weapon when buying a second-hand iPhone, especially keep in mind this and other tips on the state of the iPhone such as iCloud lock or device fitness in general, it is very important before launching the purchase.