Likely fix
Fix: Phone says moisture detected
A moisture detected warning means the phone thinks there is liquid or conductive debris in the charging port. Charging should be paused until the port is dry.
Quick answer
Unplug the phone immediately, keep the port open to air, and wait for it to dry before charging again.
Important warning
Do not keep plugging in the cable while the phone says moisture detected. That can damage the port.
Try this
- 1 Unplug the charging cable.
- 2 Power the phone off if it got wet.
- 3 Gently shake out excess water with the port facing down.
- 4 Leave the phone in a dry place with airflow.
- 5 Do not use heat, a hair dryer, or metal tools.
- 6 Try charging again only after the warning clears.
- 7 Use wireless charging temporarily if your phone supports it.
Common causes
Water in the charging port.
High humidity.
Sweat, rain, or condensation.
Dust or debris causing a false warning.
What to check next
- Did the phone recently get wet?
- Is the cable dry?
- Does wireless charging work?
- Does the warning disappear after waiting?