What Should You Do If Your Phone Gets Wet?

 What Should You Do If Your Phone Gets Wet?

It’s so unfortunate to accidentally drop your cell phone in the bucket, or jumped into the pool with it in your pocket, or your phone get wet whilst walking in the rain or even worse - the toilet which result in you losing all your photos, videos and conversations. That alone is enough to cause a mini heart break in some people.

But you don’t have to worry anymore because Bright Guidance has some good news for you – not all may be lost, and here we provided you some first aid tips for rescuing your drowned phone.

1.  Take the Phone out of the water immediately

It might sound obvious to you, but someone might think that it's already too late. However, every second matters and if you are lucky rushing to get it might give a shot at saving your phone.

2. Switch the Phone off

Some brand of mobile phones turned off automatically when they falls into some water, this will protect the phone from short circuiting. But if yours doesn't, do not hesitate to turn it off or remove the battery to shut it down instantly.

3. Take out the Phone battery (if possible)

Some mobile phones has an inbuilt battery that cannot be remove, such as an iPhone. But for phones that it’s possible to get the battery out of the phone, do it without hesitation as removing it will cut the energy supply which will help to prevent the phone from further damage

4. Remove out the memory card, the Sims and all other peripherals

Remove all covers and plugs that cover the gaps and slots in the phone. Pat your phone dry with a microfiber cloth or a towel (it's recommended not to use paper because the particles can clog in the gaps of the phone).

5. Put the Phone in a vacuum bag

Put the mobile phone in a plastic bag and stuck out the air, creating a vacuum effect. Any water that stuck in areas that are difficult to reach such as the slots and inner parts of the phone can be extracted this way.

6. Put the Phone in a bowl of uncooked rice (or other absorbent)

Uncooked rice is an absorbent that can help you absorb the moisture inside the phone. It’s not a myth but using a handkerchief does not allow you to reach inside the phone. All you need to do is put the mobile phone and all its other parts in a bowl of uncooked rice and leave it there for two days. Other alternative materials can be used such as cat litter or silica gel sachets (usually found in dry foods, vitamins or new shoe boxes).

 

7. Turn the Phone on… and keep your fingers crossed

We Bright Guidance are very optimistic and always believe in a positive outcome. Although technicians warn that the chances of damage to the phone in case of falling in water are high.

On serious Note you should remember that it’s very important to give your phone at least two days to dry and resist the urge to turn it on, because if a tiny water particle remains inside, all your efforts will be useless. Good luck!

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