Water protection is an important feature for any gadget and unfortunately it is mainly intended for flagship and expensive models. We remember this when our device plunged into the water by fate, but it is not in vain that they say, "The last regret is your enemy." In this post, we’ll talk about what not to do when our gadget falls into the water.
1️⃣. Don't panic
When the gadget is in the water, there may not be time or opportunity to send Google the question “What to do when water gets into your smartphone”. Many try to remember what they have heard about what to do in such situations, and panic leads to further confusion of the situation.
2️⃣. Do not shake the smartphone
As soon as a wet gadget falls into your hands, the first thing most people do is shake the phone while trying to drive water. The better the device is shaken, the better. Unfortunately, it is this error that can completely ruin the life of a gadget. Because in this way it is possible to get rid of only the water left on the surface of the device. Once the smartphone is removed from the water, it should be wiped carefully, without excessive effort, with a dry napkin, paper towel or dry cloth.
3️⃣. Do not press all the buttons
If the phone is submerged and has not yet turned off, the only button you can press on it is the power button. It is also important to keep in mind the individual features of smartphones, as each device is turned off differently. For example, in some cases, a long press of the power button may serve to reboot, not to turn off. This, in turn, can negatively affect the chips that have reached the water.
4️⃣. Do not turn on the smartphone
Some smartphones turn off as soon as they fall into the water, which is useful in this situation because the power supply stops, the water does not cause a short circuit, and the chips are not damaged. Therefore, if you get a phone that is not working from the water, do not try to turn it on.
5️⃣. Do not connect to the mains
Some "swimming" devices won't turn on even if you try to run them seriously, and some people think of a "great" idea, such as supporting a gadget. From the moment the smartphone comes into contact with water, there can be no question of connecting it to the mains for the next few days. This can cause short circuits not only inside the phone, but also in the network to which the wet device is connected.
6️⃣. Do not blow the smartphone
The smartphone connectors are not open on both sides and are oriented inwards. So when you blow towards the socket, you are contributing to the water getting in more. It’s best to use a small piece of paper napkin to separate the moisture from the smartphone’s cracks, which will help by soaking up the water.
7️⃣. Do not dry the smartphone with a dryer, microwave, heating batteries
If Google is asked "What to do when water gets into your smartphone", the first advice you can get is to put it in a bowl filled with rice and dry it with a dryer. The rice option can still be considered, but the drying option is not recommended at all. This also applies to microwave ovens, stoves and heating batteries.
8️⃣. Do not turn the wet smartphone screen upside down
Experts advise not to turn the screen of the smartphone, which has already been in the water, down. This can cause water to collect under the screen. Some also suggest holding a smartphone in the water in a vertical position.
