If your phone gets wet, here are some steps you can take to try and save it:
- Turn off the device immediately and dont press any buttons.
- Remove it from the liquid immediately. The longer it stays there, the more liquid will seep into various inlets.
- Remove the protective case.
- If possible, open the back and remove the battery, SIM card, and microSD card (if you have one) .
- Use a cloth or paper towel to dab your phone dry. Do not rub the phone, as doing so could accidentally push liquid into the phone’s more sensitive parts.
- Gently shake the device to remove water from the charging ports, but avoid vigorous shaking as this could further spread the liquid inside.
- You can take a vacuum hose to the ports; cupping the opening with your hand to make it more narrow.
- Set your phone up in a cool, dry place to dry out, with the speakers facing downward. Doing so will encourage excess water to come out.
- Leave your phone in an airtight container full of silica gel packets, or another drying agent. These help absorb the moisture.
- Do not charge the phone until you are certain it’s dry. Charging a device with liquid still inside it, or in the ports, can cause further damage.
Its important to note that putting your phone in rice is not recommended as it is a myth that rice helps in drying out your phone. Additionally, never try to charge a wet phone or attempt to restart it once it fails. Introducing an electronic charge in the device...
