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🌊 Emergency Guide: How to Save a Water-Damaged Phone

Act quickly—these steps could save your device from permanent damage!

🚨 Immediate Steps (Within 30 Minutes)
  • Retrieve the Phone
    • Remove it from water immediately.
    • Avoid pressing buttons! (It can push water deeper inside.)
  • Power Down
    • Hold Power + Volume Down (Android) or Side Button (iPhone) until it shuts off.
  • Dry the Surface
    • Gently pat with a microfiber cloth.
    • Remove the case and SIM tray.
  • Eject Water (For Compatible Phones)
    • iPhones 7 and newer: Use the “Eject Water” shortcut (Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual).
    • Samsung phones: Use the “Water Eject” app to play low-frequency sounds.
⏳ Critical Care Over the Next 24 Hours
  • Remove Moisture
    • Skip the rice! Instead, place your phone with silica gel packets (or uncooked instant oatmeal) in a sealed container for 24-48 hours.
  • Absolutely Avoid:
    • Using heat sources like hair dryers or ovens (they can melt adhesives).
    • Charging the phone (may cause electrical shorts).
    • Shaking the device (spreads water internally).
🔍 Assess for Damage
  • After 48 hours, test your phone:
    • Attempt to charge it.
    • Check speakers and microphones by playing audio.
    • Look for fogging inside cameras or on the screen.

⚠️ If problems persist:
Water exposure can cause corrosion that worsens over time—even if the phone seems fine now, hidden damage might appear later!

🔧 Expert Help at FixPhone

We handle what home remedies can’t:
✅ Ultrasonic cleaning to eliminate corrosion
✅ Alcohol baths for logic board restoration
✅ Component-level repairs (charging ports, antennas)
✅ Data recovery from water-damaged devices

🚑 Emergency Service Available!
📍 Walk-ins Welcome: 700 Haywood Rd, Greenville SC
📞 Priority Hotline: 864-987-9595

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