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For more than a decade, a Most Americans have had smartphones. – and inevitably, some of us have dropped our beloved device into a pool, sink or toilet.
For years, many have thought that putting a wet device in a bag, bowl, or rice would help absorb moisture. Tech experts have dispelled this as an urban myth. Apple has apparently reiterated how dubious that strategy is.
The tech giant says on its support site that you shouldn’t put your wet iPhone in a bag of rice. “Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone,” your site says. Apple recently updated the support site, British news site Metro reported this week.
The notice is due to a new liquid detection function, Metro reported. “If you iPhone gets wet, a new feature sends an alert warning you that your phone is wet and you should wait to charge it,” the story said.
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Did your iPhone get wet? This is what Apple tells us to do
This is what Apple suggests doing If you receive a liquid detection alert on your iPhone:
- Unplug the Lightning or USB-C cable from your iPhone and the power adapter or accessory.
- Do not plug the cable back in until your iPhone and the cable are completely dry.
- To help remove excess liquid and dry your iPhone, gently tap it against your hand with the connector facing down. Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some air flow.
- After at least 30 minutes, try charging your iPhone.
- If you see the alert again, leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow because it may take a day to dry completely; During this time you can try to charge it again.
What to do if your smartphone gets wet. Tip: don’t put it in rice.
It’s not just Apple that advises against the rice drying technique. Samsung notes that some Galaxy devices are waterproof, which helps. If your device gets wet, Samsung recommends:
- Turn off the device and remove the battery, if possible, says the electronics giant in your support site.
- Wipe any moisture from the exterior, headphone jack, and charging port, perhaps with a cotton ball or Q-tip.
- If your device got wet with seawater, chlorinated water, or drinks, you may want to soak it in clean water. (Look how Samsung.com).
- Afterwards, it is recommended to air dry waterlogged devices. Let your device dry in a well-ventilated area or in the shade with fresh air (from a fan). Don’t try to dry it quickly with a hair dryer or hot air. After air drying, Samsung recommends taking the device to a service center.
Technology insurer and repair company Asurion It also has tips:
- Once you take your device out of the liquid, turn it off and leave it powered off.
- Remove the protective case, if any, and remove the battery, SIM cardand microSD card (if you have one).
- Dry your phone with a cloth or paper towel.
- If your device has been submerged, you can try gently vacuuming around its folds and openings.
- Do not place your phone in a hot place, such as in the sun. Store it in a cool, dry place.
- And don’t put your device in rice. If you have silica gel packets that come with new products, place them and your device in a sealed plastic bag for 24 to 48 hours.
- After your device has dried, try turning it on. If it doesn’t turn on immediately, charge it fully and try again.
- If your device still does not turn on, contact a Asurion uBreakiFix® Store for possible repair.
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