What if you are at a pool party or by any misfortune ( you know what I mean) you dropped your smartphone or iPhone into the water? Rainy and drippy seasons are also entitled to create damage to your non-water resistant phones. Do go for a read and don’t skip this part before going for dos and don’ts. The very first step is – to remove your smartphone from the water draining out the excess water from it. Follow these steps in a jiffy to satisfy your part of the task.

DON’TS

1. Don’t use a hair dryer or blower: If you are thinking of drying your phone with a dryer or blower, drop it, the idea not the blower of course. Our smartphones are not resistant to extreme heat. Blowing your phone will only make water reach deeper into the internal parts of the phone. According to Apple your iPhone can only take up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.
2. Don’t put your phone in Rice: This super slow and very popular trick won’t work guys. This misinformation will only destroy your phone more and also the rice( trust me mums won’t cook this rice but you!) This worked only when the phones used to come in assembled form. The battery was removable and you needed to dig your phone and battery separately in the rice bag.
3. Don’t put it in a Microwave: Seriously! This comes to mind of some lethargic friends of mine. Drying in the microwave will only damage your phone as well as the microwave. Your smartphone works between 900 MHz to 1800 MHz whereas a Microwave ranges between 300 MHz to 300 GHz. So don’t even think.
4. Don’t switch it ON: Switching your phone on after surface drying out is not a good thing to do with your smartphone. Remember the water is still inside your phone and may damage the components and circuit board of the phone by a short circuit. 

DO’S

1. Dry it off: Use only the old-fashioned and traditional ways of drying i.e. air drying. Use a paper towel and dab it properly from the surface. This leaves only inside water.
2. Turn it off immediately: Turn off your smartphone. This will minimize the possibility of damage through a short circuit. And for iPhone users, heavy heartedly, ready to reset. Reach out to your nearest iPhone repair centers.
3. Pull out your sim and SD card: First of all, remove your phone’s outer cover. If you have a removable battery, take it out. Also remove your sim card and memory card to prevent any damage to your data, information, and cherished moments.
4. Keep it Aside: Yes, do it. I know it’s your best friend, your everything but you want your smartphone to get well soon. So rest it in a soft absorbing towel. Mount for best result. Tilting it in different directions in a leap of time will make the process fast.

Try this out too:

If available use Silicon pellets. Cover your smartphone with it. Silicon pellets have higher absorbing power than rice.

Professionally, Isopropyl Alcohol (91% ) is used to clean the internal corroded components and circuitry of the phone. The damaged components are then soldered by experts if required. So don’t wait. After trying all the do’s and don’t try switching your phone on only after 24 hours or more have passed. If still things don’t work, rush to your nearest iPhone repair in Auckland. You can also seek iPhone water damage repair.

You can also go for the latest water-resistant smartphone available on the market. There are plenty of options now. Or go for a transparent full bag-like cover to protect your phone in the rainy season.

Disclaimer alert, we don’t push you to go through the steps altogether. The information is only for reference and should not be considered an ultimate solution.

So next time you are in this situation don’t panic and sort a little self-help and search for a repair outlet near you.