Removing moisture and liquids from the phone

During the summer season, enjoying the opportunity to enjoy water activities again, people are attracted to various water bodies - lakes, rivers, seas. However, along with the joy can come some worries, such as how to protect your smartphones from moisture when they fall into water, get wet (splashed) or the like. Do you know what to do in this case?

What to do if your phone gets wet?

First of all, if your phone has fallen into water, disassemble and remove all possible parts of the device, for example: SIM and memory cards, if possible - the battery. Disassembling the parts will prevent further damage and allow the water to dry faster. To avoid a possible short circuit, turn off the phone as soon as possible and do not try to turn it on.

Do not wash or clean the phone with water, as this may cause even more water to enter the interior. Clean, dry the surface of the phone using a dry soft cloth or paper towel.

The plan of what to do if the device gets wet:

First - turn off the phone immediately;

If possible - remove the battery from the device;

Do not shake the phone in any way - during shaking, water can get inside the phone and damage the internal parts;

Gently wipe the device with a towel or napkin, then leave it to dry naturally. Do not leave the device to dry in direct sunlight;

Be patient - leave the phone to dry for at least 24 hours before trying to turn it on again. There is no 100% guarantee that the phone will work, but there is hope.

Phones with a removable battery have a better chance of restarting after getting wet.

Often there are cases when people think that it is possible to dry the phone using a hair dryer. Do not do this under any circumstances, as the current from the hair dryer encourages the water to spread inside the phone and get into the important chips.

Can a wet phone be used?

It doesn't matter how long the phone has been submerged in water or has been heavily splashed, until the phone is completely dry, it cannot be used.

Moisture can also cause electric current, which can cause serious damage not only to your phone, but also to you.

Water damage to the phone

Water can cause serious damage to smartphones. Moisture can penetrate anywhere and damage various individual parts and sometimes the entire phone. Ingress of water can cause corrosion, damaging parts of the phone and causing it to malfunction.

How to prevent moisture in the phone?

Protect your phone from moisture. Use waterproof cases and keep your phone away from direct contact with water. If possible, keep the phone in a dry place.

Of course, you can always get a waterproof phone that can withstand a certain amount of water for a certain amount of time. But even when you buy a waterproof phone, it's important to remember that "waterproof" doesn't mean "watertight." Water-resistant phones are designed to protect the device from accidental water ingress, not from continuous, long-term use in water.

Phone repair after water ingress

It is important to know that water damage to the device is not always obvious and visible, felt immediately. Sometimes water or moisture damage to the phone can be felt and seen not immediately, but only over time. Assessing water or moisture damage requires diagnosis by a qualified professional.

The optimal option when the phone gets wet is to contact qualified repair professionals as soon as possible and receive appropriate services.

EFIX rule specialists have all the necessary expertise when working with phones that have suffered from moisture. We are ready to accurately determine the damage caused to the phone and carry out the necessary procedures for their removal.

Our experts use their available equipment and knowledge to effectively dry the phone and replace any damaged elements if necessary.