You have probably found yourself on this blog because you have unfortunately dropped your Samsung S21 in water. You may be wondering if you have lost all data on your phone and if you need to head out to purchase a new phone.
Once your phone hits that water, your heart stops, and your world comes to a halt. You get nervous and start to panic as you instantly realize the potential of what could be.
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Is the motherboard damaged?
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Will the screen work?
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Did I lose all my data?
As these questions race through your mind, try to take a deep breath and know that not all phones that are dropped into water are completely ruined.
Below, we will go over some tips and tricks to help you save your S21 after it has taken a bath.
Saving Your Samsung S21 After a Dip in Water
The FIRST and FASTEST thing you want to do is take your phone OUT OF THE WATER. Do not delay and do not hesitate – get it out of the water.
Once your phone is out of the water, follow these steps:
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If your phone is not already off, turn it off. Do not turn the phone on. You will only do more harm if you choose to leave the phone on or turn it on.
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Keep the phone in an upright position. This will allow the water to drain from the phone, cracks, and crevices.
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Remove your SIM and SD cards from their slots. You want to make sure you do this carefully so as not to damage them or push water further into your device.
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Dry your phone using a soft dry cloth or paper towel. You want to get your phone as dry as possible to prevent damage to it.
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Place your phone in a safe and dry spot to dry out. You will need to allow it a minimum of 48 hours to dry. You do NOT want to turn it on during this time at all.
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Once your device is fully dry and has sat for 48 hours, you can insert your SD and SIM card and turn the phone back on.
AVOID Doing These Things to a Wet Phone At All Costs
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NEVER use heat to dry your phone. This means you should never use a hair dryer to dry it out. While some people recommend this, it will only further damage your phone as the heat can cause issues with the internal components of the phone.
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Never blow into your phone, shake the phone, or swivel it around. This can allow existing water to fall deeper into the phone.
NYC Cell Phone Repair Fixes Water-Damaged Phones
Water damage is not always a sure-fire sign that your phone is completely dead, and you need a new one. In fact, the experts at NYC Cell Phone Repair have experience repairing water-damaged phones with great success.
Our team is ready to look over your water-damaged device and provide any necessary repairs to help restore it. Our phone repair shop in NYC is known for offering low prices and quick services. We know how important your phone is, which makes it important to us.
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