dropped my iphone 5s down the toilet

[charly123]

I dropped my iphone 5s down the toilet, is there any hope for it? It is currently drying out in a bag of rice so will leave it for as long as possible. Stupidly haven't got round to insuring it as i haven't had it very long so if it doesn't work is there anything else I can do other than buying a new phone?

it was only in for a second and got it out, dried it and turned it off! I'm absolutely gutted, don't think my contents insurance will cover it either. Please help

[electrawz]

You could always insure it now. Use a third party provider like protect my bubble where they don't inspect the phone before insuring you. A bit duplicitous but an option.

[charly123]

Thank you for replying, if I did this now and my phone doesn't work when I switch it on would I be able to claim straight away of would I have to wait?

[63johnw]

Hi sorry to here that. What you are considering is illegal and is insurance fraud so be warned.

[charly123]

Better not do that then! looks like i'll be saving up for a new phone

[kids]

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@charly123 wrote:

Better not do that then! looks like i'll be saving up for a new phone

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If it does not dry out then take it to an Apple store, they will do you a replacement phone for about £150, they have alo been known to swop out  phones free of charge,

It is worth a try.

[63johnw]

Have you checked your house insurance, mine was covered under that when mine got stolen.

Also some bank accounts come with phone insurance.