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Summer on the horizon means lots of pool days, beach days...and potentially wet cell phones. Have you ever accidentally hopped in a pool with your phone in your pocket?
We've seen tons of stories about people's iPhones being submerged in water and working just fine. But that might not mean they ARE fine.
The website "The Conversation" just did a list of wet cell phone MYTHS. Here are four of them to be aware of.
Myth #1: My phone turned back on, so it's fine. It's obviously a good sign, but it doesn't always mean you're in the clear. Any moisture inside your phone can cause corrosion. It can take days, weeks, or months to see the effects.
Myth #2: But my phone is "waterproof." No, it isn't. Most phones now are "water resistant." But how resistant they are depends on the model. The term "waterproof" isn't used much, because phones generally AREN'T completely safe from water damage.
Myth #3: My warranty will cover it. Most out-of-the-box warranties don't cover water damage. You have to buy an additional warranty, and even those have limitations.
Myth #4: The rice hack. Don't put your phone in a bag of rice to soak up the moisture. It doesn't work very well, and particles from the rice can get in your phone and cause even more damage.
You're better off powering down your phone, removing the battery if you can, and letting it dry out overnight.
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