Summer is here! Young and old, with their phones in their pockets, are heading to beaches and swimming pools. More than once, the inevitable happens! You remembered that you still have your phone in your pocket after you've already dived into the water!
[Note: The rains of the last few days can also be considered a dip... so even if you're not a swimming fan, keep reading the article because you're interested!]
And the moment you realize it, your entire being freezes! You try to grab your half-submerged cell phone and the logical thought flashes through your mind: What can I do to save it?
There are many suggested solutions on the Internet. One of the most popular is placing your device in a container filled with raw rice (not cooked).
[Note 2: We have no information on which type of rice is most effective – use whatever you have]
The idea is that the rice will absorb the moisture from the phone and your smartphone will magically be restored.
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There are several sources, however, that refute this trick!
Instead, those who refute the above theory recommend other solutions, such as:
Get your phone out of the water as soon as possible! The longer the device remains submerged, the greater the chances of it being completely damaged!
Turn it off! If possible, remove the battery and any other removable components, such as the SIM card.
Dry it! Your phone is still wet inside, and you need to speed up the evaporation process to reduce the chances of damaging it. Here are three alternative methods to try:
– Leave the cell phone exposed to the sun: If the climate is dry and there is no humidity, then the heat of the sun is a good solution.
– Heat it: If you can heat it up to 38-40 degrees Celsius (100-110 Fahrenheit) [But NOT more!] then you will be able to speed up the evaporation of the water. Apple itself has set the maximum heat that a device can be exposed to at 113 degrees Fahrenheit [=45 degrees Celsius], so be extra careful!
– Absorb the water: If you are in a humid environment and cannot dry it naturally, then use silica gel to absorb the moisture from the device.
DO NOT turn it on right away! Resist the urge to turn your device on right away. Give it a few days to dry out. Water may have gotten trapped in some hard-to-reach spots or may have been absorbed by the circuit boards.
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There is also a very interesting video on CNET. You can watch it here.
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