Waterproof IP67 Rating questions for the S5 - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

As we all know the S5 is IP67 rated meaning it should withstand up to 1m of water depth for 30min, I have tried simple splash tests so far, and dropping it bucket of water ect... so far no issues
My question is: is it really safe for it to go swimming ect? what should be avoided? and finally is there a case that will allow it to survive underwater to take pictures ect...

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There are a number of footages made with S4 active undetwater. The standard is the same..so will be no problem IF the usb port is closed and the back cover is OK. I don't know. How the screen will react underwater, maybe all the camera settings must be done before going underwater.
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calinormy said:
There are a number of footages made with S4 active undetwater. The standard is the same..so will be no problem IF the usb port is closed and the back cover is OK. I don't know. How the screen will react underwater, maybe all the camera settings must be done before going underwater.
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All that I understand, the phone does not work too well while underwater, it seems to detect being submerged each time and once I dry it with a towel its back to normal, underwater the screen is rather non responsive so I am looking for a case that will do the trick

Samsung really need to make an actual shutter button on the sight for the waterproof model since the screen is not working underwater because of the cold temperature.
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public3n3my said:
Samsung really need to make an actual shutter button on the sight for the waterproof model since the screen is not working underwater because of the cold temperature.
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And you just need to press the volume button to trigger the picture down or up .. and cliché

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And you just need to press the volume button to trigger the picture down or up .. and cliché
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yes. you are right. I have the sony xperia z and have taken underwater pictures/videos in a pool with no negative results(besides sound being muffled until the speaker dries out)

Well until we get a new type of touchscreen technology, we will never be able to use our smart phones under water.
Current touchscreens detect your finger by electrical current. While under water, since water is a great conductor, the touchscreen goes haywire and starts registering random touches.
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public3n3my said:
Samsung really need to make an actual shutter button on the sight for the waterproof model since the screen is not working underwater because of the cold temperature.
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On the S5 the volume up and down buttons are the shutter buttons.
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Here's some things you need to think about, the S5 screen has an oleophobic coating and some liquids can damage/remove that coating.
Swimming pools, salt water = bad!

GODSPD said:
All that I understand, the phone does not work too well while underwater, it seems to detect being submerged each time and once I dry it with a towel its back to normal, underwater the screen is rather non responsive so I am looking for a case that will do the trick
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The phone doesn't detect being submerged, it just can't register touches because the water interferes with the capacitive touch screen.

underwater when pressed power or home button the fingerprint sensor start to detect your finger and after 5-6 seconds they prompt you to type your password.

GODSPD said:
As we all know the S5 is IP67 rated meaning it should withstand up to 1m of water depth for 30min, I have tried simple splash tests so far, and dropping it bucket of water ect... so far no issues
My question is: is it really safe for it to go swimming ect? what should be avoided? and finally is there a case that will allow it to survive underwater to take pictures ect...
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i dont plan on going swimming with it....for me, it's all about accidental stuff like dropping in toilets, spilling stuff on it, a downpour, etc

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Here's some things you need to think about, the S5 screen has an oleophobic coating and some liquids can damage/remove that coating.
Swimming pools, salt water = bad!
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Im fairly sure that swimming pools would be fine. Salt Water on the othet hand can be highly corrosive so its advisable to avoid it.
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I actually tried swimming in the pool with my s5 and after a couple of underwater shots, my speaker started to lose sound. sometimes there's sound but it's distorted and I waited for almost 3 hrs 'til it dried up and regain speaker sound.

gyxter said:
I actually tried swimming in the pool with my s5 and after a couple of underwater shots, my speaker started to lose sound. sometimes there's sound but it's distorted and I waited for almost 3 hrs 'til it dried up and regain speaker sound.
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Yep. That been an issue along with headphone jack issues
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gyxter said:
I actually tried swimming in the pool with my s5 and after a couple of underwater shots, my speaker started to lose sound. sometimes there's sound but it's distorted and I waited for almost 3 hrs 'til it dried up and regain speaker sound.
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Thats an issue with all waterproof smartphones, its normal and nothing to be worried about. It can be annoying though.
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headphones not recognised after phone got dunked

So I accidently dunked my z2 in the bath took it out everything OK used last night when I took it out of the water it said that headphones had been inserted which they hadn't. Anyway today I go to use my noise cancellation headphones and its not recognising anything has been plugged in. So plays through the speaker. Tried headphones elsewhere and they work. Anyone have any ideas ?
Just checked mine it's working. I was washing my phone yesterday to make sure there is no gap issues or problem with waterproofing. Take it back to the shop and tell them headphones are not working.
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Use compressed air in the jack. It's most likely just left over moisture or particals
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flumps said:
Use compressed air in the jack. It's most likely just left over moisture or particals
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Will look into buying some air thanks
update thanks for all the help cleaned out socket with a coiled up iece of kitchen roll and all working again
Strangeland16 said:
update thanks for all the help cleaned out socket with a coiled up iece of kitchen roll and all working again
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Awesome. I've had the same issue with other phones after using them in the rain
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hey
same problem with me, I washed the phone (didn't even let it sink, just flowing water for a few seconds) meanwhile once it said "headphones recognized" (which it clearly should not lol, it should be secured against shorting the pins out..) and this morning it kept working-notworking (like i was plugging in and out simulteniously) and finally totally stopped working
any ideas? should I try some dry blower ?
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nvm I cleaned it with the little ear-cleaning buds/sticks. It did have some moisture to it. After a few tries it started working again. In my opinion, this is still pretty sad and poor performance from a water proof phone..
Take note that it was almost 12 hours ago I washed it.
Ive never had this problem but you should read the manual
Hey i feel like unpopular opinon penguin here , but two things 1, dont use sound while under water. and dont use sound features (includes mike) 2-4 hours after it been in water. it says it right in your manual their. 2. if you didnt do those things its posible the build of your phone isnt up to standard. Also i Could be wrong BUT DONT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN YOUR PHONE. look im not certain about these seals or water proofing done but they may break under strong air pressure plus you may be pushing the water (unlikely) but further into your phone may be into a place where its not meant to be/ ever gotten two without added focused compressed air maybe even forcing the breakage of a seal (unlikely again with the ip rating) but i would not be risking this . ive tested my phone for water proofing and have not once had a single problem so maybe the phone is faulty. take it back and get it tested dont clean it yourself. it also talks about the warrenty in the manual which talks if seals are broken or moisturefound in certain parts breaks the warrenty so be very carefull. soz for my bad grammar

Rumor about the hole of the earpiece! Waterproof Rumor!

Browsing other Xperia Z2 forum, a user asked about the water resistance and input headset, since it has no external insulation, as covers. One reviewer said the author of the following topic:
"Check if you don't see a screen light in the hole, there were some not sealed examples problems.. it should be dark when the phone is unlocked. Would help to make sure it is sealed."
This actually makes sense?
I tested mine and when I turn on the device screen I can see light through the hole of the headset!
Has anyone tested to see if it makes sense?
I haven't heard about this, but for the screen gap issue Sony said you could take your phone to a repair center for a water resistance test, I'm sure they would do this for you if you are worried about it.
I see the light of the screen through the jack and I plunged my phone several times in the water, no problem.
delsus said:
I haven't heard about this, but for the screen gap issue Sony said you could take your phone to a repair center for a water resistance test, I'm sure they would do this for you if you are worried about it.
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Yes, regarding the gaps I'm aware, but I was worried that another rumor concerning the entry of the headset!
AndroidGaalaxy said:
I see the light of the screen through the jack and I plunged my phone several times in the water, no problem.
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Oh thanks !!!
Now I'm much more peaceful!
I'll expect more cases to be even quieter!
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Yes, regarding the gaps I'm aware, but I was worried that another rumor concerning the entry of the headset!
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As I said though if you are worried about the headphone plug, they should be able to test that for water resistance as well.
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delsus said:
As I said though if you are worried about the headphone plug, they should be able to test that for water resistance as well.
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Yeap, but the tricky thing is that I bought my device in another country! In my country is not yet released!
Have no guarantee of the device!
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Yeap, but the tricky thing is that I bought my device in another country! In my country is not yet released!
Have no guarantee of the device!
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Ahh Ok I see your problem
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I can see the light too, no water has passed so far (at least nothing that effected the phone). Not sure if a straight way to the digitizer does any good.. Like is the digitizer waterproof?
This sounds strange but put the hole to your mouth and such on it like a straw then plug it with your tongue. If the suction stays then your good and waterproof.
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I can also see light and phone is waterproof. And its not a hole, its just thin plastic leaking light through itself
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NuriJ said:
I can see the light too, no water has passed so far (at least nothing that effected the phone). Not sure if a straight way to the digitizer does any good.. Like is the digitizer waterproof?
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feis said:
I can also see light and phone is waterproof. And its not a hole, its just thin plastic leaking light through itself
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I was very relieved! The people have to be careful with things that speak the internet! This sometimes ends up becoming epic proportions and great discomfort to the users of the device!
Actually I noticed that there is a thin plastic near the light!
AndroidGaalaxy said:
I see the light of the screen through the jack and I plunged my phone several times in the water, no problem.
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feis said:
I can also see light and phone is waterproof. And its not a hole, its just thin plastic leaking light through itself
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Yours devices have gaps?
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Yours devices have gaps?
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No no, I have a gap between the speaker and the edge of the screen, and even another gap between the touchscreen and the edge, no problem.
Note that I have not tried to immerse the phone more than 30 cm deep
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No no, I have a gap between the speaker and the edge of the screen, and even another gap between the touchscreen and the edge, no problem.
Note that I have not tried to immerse the phone more than 30 cm deep
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Would you take a picture?
I do not know if you saw, but it has a huge discussion about the water resistance of the device with those gaps!
If you can take pictures would help a lot! A macro photo of good resolution!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744197

[rooted users] Show off your slow-mo (or 4K) videos here!

With the huge interest in the 4K and Timeshift Video mod, I figured now's better than ever to open a thread for sample footage either slow-motion or in 4K for those who are still in doubt whether or not to root their Xperia Z1 [Compact], or those who already have the mod installed and want to see what others can do with it. (those of you who have an Xperia Z1 [Compact] version that cannot be rooted - I recommend you don't watch these videos. You will get jealous and I do feel sorry for you)
To start this thread off, there's the amateuristic video I made:
Disclaimer: the mod does not work with the Xperia Z as far as I know - I've seen this question too many times all over the interwebz so don't even bother here. Other questions about the mod are welcome as long as it's not about the installing or flashing procedure.
Disclaimer 2: don't bother commenting about my fingerboarding skills either, I'm seriously not serious about this.
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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Wow cool! Both videos look great!
ak800i said:
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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You have some guts taking this phone underwater. I will never do that esp after seeing so many people cry as their warranty was denied bcoz of waster insertion.
Water is the best cooling agent
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I put my phone two times in water, I washed it two times also. No problems at all. Just the sound is a little lower when the water touch the phone.
But, after 10-15 min. it's all the same.
I don't wanna lose warranty with rooting and putting these features, but I'm eager to get them...
Putting your phone under water has higher risk of voiding your warranty rather than rooting your phone.
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ak800i said:
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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You shouldn't put it under water, I was like that when watching: yes, yes ,yes, then under water, No, No, NO, then up, yes, yes....LOL....
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You shouldn't put it under water, I was like that when watching: yes, yes ,yes, then under water, No, No, NO, then up, yes, yes....LOL....
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Hahaha, I did it a few times now, we'll more than a few let's say about 20 and no problems. the sound is lower because it clogs the speaker and mic but it's back to normal as soon as it dries out. this is my second Z1 (the first had some headphone problem and they replaced it) and both have survived numerous submersions
I just make sure all the ports are properly sealed
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First test I did was this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C52YIUnO43k
W. default settings, I think it's like 1/4 but you can slow even more with the apps, at 1/8
Gotta film more things, pretty sweet thing!
ravi_buz said:
You have some guts taking this phone underwater. I will never do that esp after seeing so many people cry as their warranty was denied bcoz of waster insertion.
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My phone got drowned with water, and covered under warranty. Because if the water damage was not for the users own fault, eg not closing flaps or something caught in them breaking the seal.
If Sony finds the phone has had water inside, the first thing they do is ensure that the flaps etc are closed and clear of debris, then conduct a pressure test, submerge the phone in water. If water is detected inside, then you have warranty because it is obviously a manufacturing or repair (if applicable) defect.
Lol at the people afraid of putting their phone under water. I've lost count of the times I've washed my phone or gone in the pool with it.
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I wish service center here do the same test. Once I went there for touch issue and another guy brought his phone. The service center reception guy just told him that his warranty is void as water has entered and told his to pay 50% of the actual price to get a new one.
For my touch issue he told that I have enabled "show touch" in developer option and that's why I have it ?
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Couple of Dog Videos
I shot these at a friend's house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmVG5RkrU4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia8uQKTE4gA
Apologise if this isn't the correct thread to ask this but can the slow motion effects be applied to 120fps video after saving?
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Lol same here, I got my phone damaged somehow maybe after taking a shower with it( started flickering right after), and all flaps were closed etc but the screen started flickering and eventually died, sent it to sony, got it back with a new screen and outer housing, now the question is, is it still waterproof?
Have not rooted it yet, i got lazy to downgrade my firmware then root, then upgrade to keep root, currently the latest and greatest firmware cannot be rooted on the c6916
-Cries after seeing the videos because I'm on a non-Sony rom-
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Here is my YouTube Playlist for the same, hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1lDW7QCh-eGciLiNvdTI0TJ4yEegcBZ
peterkip said:
Apologise if this isn't the correct thread to ask this but can the slow motion effects be applied to 120fps video after saving?
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Yes, in the album, you will see movie creator icon on the bottom when you open up the 120fps video.
from there you can edit speed of any selected part again
It's more like who doesn't put their phone under water. 1 of the main selling points for this phone at the time anyway. I have done it countless times and no issues at all. I paid for a water proof phone it will take a dip with me when i want it to.

Waterproof test

Thanks to Handtec my z3c arrived in Munich just in time for the second weekend of the Oktoberfest. I couldn't resist to test waterproofness right on Saturday .... Just wanted to share. [emoji41]
Btw. I experienced the volume of the phone speaker during calls quite low. Hard to understand outside in the street even with volume at max. Did you have same issues?
Thanks.
Probably because the speakers/microphone were still wet.
Sony says this about it on their website:
If either the speaker or microphone get wet, their function may be affected until all the water has completely dried.
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That phone is dead now. It says waterproof and not beerproof. :laugh:
My view keeps getting mysteriously shifted to the right-hand side of the picture.
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My view keeps getting mysteriously shifted to the right-hand side of the picture.
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I still can't see the phone in the beer.
Well I specifically did not crop the right part of the screen [emoji41]
Reg. speaker volume this was on Saturday. Should be long dry by now. I'll ask Sony directly. Thanks.
msm1111 said:
Well I specifically did not crop the right part of the screen [emoji41]
Reg. speaker volume this was on Saturday. Should be long dry by now. I'll ask Sony directly. Thanks.
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Beer has a ton of sugar which will dry and fill in your speaker grill, you need to wash your phone with water (don't run it under the sink, pressure could be too high), put it in a bowl of warm water, dunk it in and out a few times, shake it off and check the volume.
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msm1111 said:
Well I specifically did not crop the right part of the screen [emoji41]
Reg. speaker volume this was on Saturday. Should be long dry by now. I'll ask Sony directly. Thanks.
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You need to rinse it off, if you hadn't before. Beer will form a crust, and is sticky. Use distilled water.
Thanks. Figured it out myself... Although I had the device tapped into clear water before and after the test. I used a drop water several times.
Seems to be OK now.
The looks of my friends where phenomenal - worth it!
Speaker Volume after Beer and Rinse -lol
Now that phone is clean , can you easily hear speaker calls outside in medium noise environment?
When playing Music through Speakers, do you notice a lot of vibration in the Body of the phone and lack of bass.
If so ask SONY to check for speakers being "out of phase".
Is this phone louder than all the Samsung Galaxy and Note phones ?
It should be ....
Thanks.
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Beer has a ton of sugar which will dry and fill in your speaker grill, you need to wash your phone with water (don't run it under the sink, pressure could be too high), put it in a bowl of warm water, dunk it in and out a few times, shake it off and check the volume.
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really?? running water from a faucet on this phone is a bad idea? I thought that was one of the selling points.
unk3 said:
really?? running water from a faucet on this phone is a bad idea? I thought that was one of the selling points.
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Depends on the faucet, people don't realize that a jet/stream of water can be of a significantly higher level of pressure then submersing the phone in a meter of water. The z1c is rated to withstand a low pressure water stream, most sink faucets will exceed this rating when fully open.
EDIT: check out this article for a thorough explanation https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...CZSo7cmFV8VsPmQZg&sig2=dpevz_1nx38DkJaeKnOf2Q
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Thanks. Figured it out myself... Although I had the device tapped into clear water before and after the test. I used a drop water several times.
Seems to be OK now.
The looks of my friends where phenomenal - worth it!
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Out of curiosity, what was your solution? No pun intended.
I haven't dunked my phone in beer (yet), but I'm finding the speakerphone volume to be incredibly lower during calls and I haven't done anything (too weird) to it. Is there some kind of setting you found, or did you dunk it into some coffee? What kind of coffee?
Well I repeated the beer challenge the past weekend. It is definitely that you loose sound while it's still wet and due to sugar afterwards. However, you can clean it up easily. Just put a drop of water into the speakers, wait a few minutes and suck it out with a piece of toilet paper. Works fine.
However I am still not completely happy with the volume/sound of both speakers. Because of a lack of comparison and time I did nothing so far. Maybe I'll write Sony after some more testing.
I have an iP 5 from work. However the sound is definitely better and louder during calls. Anybody else compared these two?
Thanks

UnderWater Push Problem

I tried to underwater with the S7 edge, but when I get under the water, the back and end application keys do not work continuously, I use virtual keys and an application mode to turn off the touch. Or did the shooters encounter such a problem?
Not sure i understand you. Your question isnt clear.
And when the phone is under water the touchscreen become erratic and sometimes works and dont work.
Underwater, you can't use the touchscreen. The underwater pictures weren't taken using the onscreen controls.
In camera app, go to settings>volume keys function>set it to 'take pictures'. Then use the volume keys when underwater.
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You can try "Underwater Camera (Waterproof Camcorder)" , use the "VOLMUE UP / VOLMUE DOWN" button to start and stop the camera, and turn off the auto focus, focus on infinity.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wikimediacom.underwater.camera
Guys bro S7Edge is not water proof it resist water like rain or small amount of water I've lost my new device under water
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You guys are going under water and taking pictures?
I didn't know you could do that. Every review I watched before purchasing the phone showed it laying down in a shallow puddle, out in the rain, etc.
But even there it's only for a certain amount of minutes. I'm thinking water will find a way to penetrate the device if it's left submerged for even a relatively short time...
And if I'm wrong, I'll be pretty impressed by Samsung's build quality.

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