How to Save a Wet iPhone or other Smartphone
Whoops. That just happened.
You’re checking your messages by the pool, you’re reaching across the table and tip your drink, you’re feeding the goldfish. You know how it goes.
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but that’s irrelevant now – you need a cure! So… is there a cure? Is there something you can do to actually save your wet iPhone, Android, or other cell phone?
The answer is a resounding YES! But, you need to be prepared ahead of time, because there are some things you will want to have on hand to make your rescue mission a success. The short video below provides detailed, step by step instructions on how to save your phone from the recycle bin.
Here are some of the things listed in the video you will want to make sure you have when it happens or get ahead of time to prevent the problem in the first place:
- Silica Gel Packets – You can collect them on your own as you purchase new products or grab some online for relatively cheap. You can also buy a Bheestie Bag which is a dedicated phone dryer bag.
- Large Ziplock bags
- Lifeproof Smartphone Case – You can submerge this completely in water and your phone comes out unscathed.
- Waterproof pouch – This is something you can bring with you to the beach or pool and even take pictures and video underwater. This is a very economical option.
- You can even get phones that are completely waterproof!
Enjoy the video! What are your solutions to saving or protecting your wet smartphone? Please feel free to comment below!
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