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play a tone to get water out of my phone speaker

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dropped my phone in a puddle and the speaker is muffled. heard a sound can push water out. is it safe

Brand
Apple
Model
iPhone 13
Connection
Built-in Speakers
System
iOS 18
Browser
Safari 18
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Tones And Frequency SweepsiPhone And iPad
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Short Answer

A low tone, around 165 Hz, can help vibrate water out of the speaker grille. Keep volume moderate, dry the phone and avoid heat or rice.

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Camila Silva
Camila SilvaAudio Team
Micro-Speaker Specialist · 10+ years experience · Answered Jan 6, 2026

The vibration at low frequency can push small amounts of water out of the grille. It is not a repair for a flooded phone.

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Step By Step Fix
  1. Dry the outside of the phone and place it with the speaker facing down
  2. Play a 165 Hz tone at medium volume for a few minutes
  3. Wipe water that comes out
  4. Do not use heat. See a repair shop if it stays muffled
Sources
  1. Apple Support

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Community Replies 3

  • Harini KhannaCommunity Member

    Worked for me after a swimming pool accident. Worth trying before you spend any money.

  • Bisi OgunleyeCommunity Member

    Don't use rice, tone and a towel were enough. Worth trying before you spend any money.

  • Adam LoweCommunity Member

    Starting at a low level and increasing slowly has saved my speakers more than once.

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Camila Silva is the Micro-Speaker Specialist on the Sound Tester Audio Team. Focuses on phone micro-speaker clarity, ringtone peak distortion, and voice coil temperature tracking. Connects with mobile acoustic developers via Instagram and LinkedIn. Based in Brazil. On Sound Tester she answers phone speaker discussions, such as muffled sound, quiet calls and ringtone distortion on iPhone and Android.

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