“Emergency” application when iPhone gets wet
If you accidentally drop your phone in water, you can apply the following trick to get water out of the speaker on your iPhone.
With the development of technology, smartphones have gradually become an indispensable device in today's life. For many people, the phone is not only a communication tool but also a device that supports work, entertainment, gaming... and stores important data.
Similar to other electronic devices, smartphones are also very susceptible to damage when exposed to water, except for a few models that are water-resistant such as the Note 7 or iPhone. In addition to simple protective solutions such as waterproof bags and cases, users should also keep in mind some of the following tips to "rescue" their phones when necessary.
- First, turn off your smartphone and remove the battery from the device (if the phone uses a removable battery).
- Take an empty plastic box and pour in some rice.
- Place the phone in the box, then add another layer of rice on top and close the lid tightly.
- After leaving the phone in the box for about two days, you can take the smartphone out, put the battery back in (if any) and start the device.
Most new iPhone models are equipped with IP67 water resistance. However, Apple has not integrated the feature of removing water from the speaker for the iPhone like on the Apple Watch Series 2. Specifically, when water gets into the speaker of the Apple Watch, the device will vibrate to automatically drop the water out.
In case your iPhone gets wet or falls into water, you just need to download and install the Sonic application at https://goo.gl/hpypGl (developer Von Bruno). Note, if you are using an older iPhone such as iPhone 5, 6 or 6S (which are not water resistant), you should not install the application because it can damage the speaker on the device. In case of water damage, users just need to place the iPhone upside down on a cloth and wait for the water to drain out.
Basically, the Sonic app will emit mechanical vibrations and make the water fall out. Once installed, open the app, select the corresponding frequency (Hz) and press Play. The ideal frequency for removing water from the speaker is said to be 165 Hz. Finally, press Stop to stop when you feel that the iPhone is completely dry.
If the speaker on your iPhone is still crackling, you can tap the water drop icon on the screen and drag it to create a higher frequency, then lift your finger off the screen to stop.
For monolithic smartphones, users can apply a solution proposed by BBC Focus, which is to submerge the phone in pure alcohol for no more than two minutes.
Alcohol will help remove water from the device, and it will evaporate quickly when the device is removed. However, alcohol is very flammable, so you must be very careful when doing this. It is recommended that users do not do this without the support of an experienced person.
According to BBC Focus, the habit of burying your smartphone in rice is also quite good, because rice has the ability to absorb moisture. However, users must pay attention so that rice grains do not fall into the device's connection ports. Rice has the ability to absorb moisture and absorb the remaining water in the slots and charging ports on the phone. Therefore, before taking your device to a repair shop, try this solution to save your smartphone.
Some things you should not do when your smartphone gets wet:
- Do not shake or blow on the device, this will push water deeper. In particular, do not use a hair dryer to dry the smartphone.
- Do not place your phone in a place that is too cold or too hot because sudden changes in temperature will also make your smartphone more susceptible to damage.
.jpg "Tại sao Apple lại loại bỏ 2 tính năng từng được quảng cáo rầm rộ trên iPhone?")
