Phones are much more water-resistant than they were in the past, but the speaker presents a unique challenge when it comes to moisture. By Abby Ferguson Published May 12, 2024 7:46 AM EDT Get the ...

If no water is detected inside it afterward, the phone gets the IP68 stamp of approval. It’s hardly an arduous test or one that accounts for the diverse ways people use their phones.

What kills a wet phone is electricity. Water and electricity do not go together, as you might already know if you've ever touched a socket with a wet hand. Phones are obviously powered by ...

So your phone took a dip in a pool, puddle, or worse, the toilet? Well, don’t fret! Water plus smartphones used to equal instant death for many devices. Happily, that’s no longer always the ...

Tools and requirements SIM removal tool if needed A dry lint-free cloth A dessicant – preferably silica gel packs rather than rice Steps for how to get water out of a phone Do not turn it on. If ...

If you've shopped for a phone recently, you'll have come across terms like "water resistant," as well as the now common IP67, IP68 and IPX8 ratings.

Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant First, it’s worth knowing if your phone is in any real danger. In recent years, many smartphone manufacturers have made their devices water-resistant.

We submerged the phone to 65 feet (20 meters) underwater, more than three times the maximum depth rating. The water temperature at this depth was 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).