Download Article Show Download Article Oh no! Your smartphone is soaking wet! Don't panic—if you've dropped your smartphone into the sink, toilet, or any other body of water, you may be able to save it. The most important thing you can do is act fast. Unplug it (if it's plugged in), remove it from the water, and power it down as quickly as possible. Try to remove as much water from it as you can with towels and a vacuum cleaner. Then, put it in a bowl of instant rice or other absorbent material for 48-72 hours before turning it on. With a little luck and fast action, your cellphone may survive its brush with death.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If you got your cell phone wet, the first thing you should do is turn it off, even if it seems to be working, so it doesn't short circuit. Once it's off, remove anything connected to it, including the SIM card, SD cards, case, and removable batteries. Place all materials on a paper towel. Use the hose attachment on a vacuum to suck water out of all the components. Wipe your phone and battery dry with a paper towel as you're vacuuming it. Once you're done, leave your phone and battery in a bowl of uncooked instant rice or silica gel packets for 48-72 hours to absorb any leftover moisture. To learn how to dry a wet cell phone using crystal cat litter, scroll down. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 9,255,742 times. Reader Success Stories
Is this article up to date?How do you get water out of your phone screen at home?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. If the phone was completely submerged, you might try (very) gently vacuuming around the phone's creases and openings to suck more water out.
Can a waterThe good news is yes, wet cell phone repair is possible.
How do I get rid of water under my screen?Use isopropyl alcohol to dry your phone
A quick way to do this is to use isopropyl alcohol to dry your camera sensor. Isopropyl can also help to fix water-damaged phone screens, as it will dry up the water under the phone screen.
How do you get water out of your phone without rice?Instead, use silica gel packets. They are used in packaged and boxed products (such as shoes) to absorb moisture, and can do the same for your phone. Place a few silica gel packets under your phone and on top. Let the phone sit for a few hours while the silica gel packets absorb the water.
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