iPhone 進水 & WaterKick 常見問題
從手機進水的緊急處理,到 WaterKick App 的使用方式,我們一次回答最常被問到的問題。
關於 WaterKick App
Yes, the core features are 100% free — no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, zero ads, no account required. It is a non-profit project built by an indie developer known as Mizunuki Ojisan (水抜きおじさん). The free tier unlocks unlimited access to the 165Hz eject sound and basic diagnostics. An optional one-time Pro upgrade adds Deep Clean and Full Sweep modes if you want more.
只要 iPhone 執行 iOS 17 以上 — that covers every model from iPhone XS (2018) onward, including iPhone 15 and 16 series. Older devices still work as long as they can upgrade to iOS 17. iPads are not specifically optimized (their 喇叭s have different resonance), but the browser version plays 165Hz on any device.
沒有。 Your Apple Watch already has a built-in water eject feature when you turn off the Water Lock. WaterKick is designed specifically for your iPhone's 喇叭s.
Unlimited — run it until the water is fully out. A good rhythm is 2–3 minutes per cycle, up to five or six cycles, tapping the 喇叭 downward between cycles so gravity helps evict residual droplets. Don't skip the basics though: power off, wipe dry, and let the phone rest in a ventilated place for 48 hours as well.
是的,完全可以。 The sound files ship inside the app, so once installed you can run it with no signal, in airplane mode, or anywhere off the grid. WaterKick makes no network calls while playing — your audio data and personal info never leave the device, which is handy during overseas travel or backcountry emergencies.
進水後該怎麼處理
Don't panic. ① Get it out of the water. ② Power off immediately. ③ Remove the SIM and case. ④ Wipe the exterior dry with a towel. ⑤ Run WaterKick (165Hz) to clear the 喇叭s. ⑥ Seal it in a container with silica gel and air-dry for 48 hours. Avoid shaking it, using a hot 吹風機, or burying it in rice — all of those make things worse. For the full playbook, see what to do when you drop your phone in water.
簡答: no. In fact, Apple specifically warns against it. Tiny rice particles and dust can get lodged in your ports and make things way worse. Stick to silica gel packets or just letting it air dry in a spot with good airflow.
請不要! Using hot air is a huge no-no. It can damage the battery, melt the internal 防水 seals, and cause serious problems. A quick blast of cool air near the charging port is okay, but your best bet is always just letting it air dry naturally.
Newer iPhones, like the iPhone 16 series, have an IP68 等級, which means they can technically survive in up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes. But here's the kicker: that's for a brand-new phone. The seals that keep water out wear down over time. If your phone is more than a year old, it's best to assume it's not as 防水 as it used to be.
Apple 標準一年保固不含液體損傷。 However, if you have AppleCare+, you're in luck. It covers accidental damage, so you can get it repaired for a service fee (unlimited incidents since September 2022). Some carrier insurance plans might offer similar coverage, so it's worth checking.
排水的科學原理
165Hz sits inside the resonant band of the iPhone's 喇叭 driver, so the diaphragm moves with maximum displacement and pushes air hard enough to break the surface tension holding water droplets in place. Apple Watch's Water Lock release tone relies on the same principle, and 165Hz has emerged empirically as the sweet spot for the small mesh geometry of iPhone 喇叭s — larger home or car 喇叭s use lower frequencies.
Many YouTube water-eject clips use arbitrary 440Hz or 1kHz tones that don't hit the 喇叭's resonance, plus they interrupt with ads and give you no volume or duration control. WaterKick offers a precise 165Hz single tone and a 165–500Hz Full Sweep mode, exact playback timing, 喇叭 selection (earpiece vs. bottom), and optional haptic vibration — all tuned for iPhone 喇叭 geometry.