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Z3 Real World Stress Test- Snorkeling

I know there has been some discussion in this forum about just how waterproof the Z3 is exactly and how far you can push it, so I wanted to share my experience from the past week. On day two of a six day trip to St. John, USVI my GoPro developed a nice crack in its housing. Seeing as there is no Amazon Prime in St. John and certainly no Best Buy, the GoPro was effectively out-of-action. Wanting to still capture pictures of our trip I decided to put Sony's marketing to the test and it live up to it. I took it snorkeling on three different occasions, for upwards of an hour. The attached photos were taken at depths of 5-10 feet and I had the camera submerged at times for longer than hour in saltwater. The only hang-up was taking video. Since you can only use the hardware button to take pictures, I had to surface to start and stop any videos. Not a big deal, just a warning.
My only caveat is...make sure you rinse out your headphone jack. Though it is waterproof, I noticed what looked like some light corrosion after my first day (makes sense, salt water and all). From then on I made sure to rinse it down with some fresh water from a water bottle as soon as I got out of the water. No problems since.
Hope this gives everyone enough confidence to start taking their phone in the shower!
Let me know if you have any questions!

Very cool pics man, thabks for sharig your experience, im still scared to even wash my phone under the sink lol

that is amazing! you should share those pics with Sony Mobile, I'm sure they will publish it and give you some credit. Not sure how many people have done that yet!

Nice photos.
From what Sony says avoid salt water. Despite their advertising showing oceanic photos, here is their warning:
"...we wouldn't recommend using your smartphone, tablet or accessory during a sandstorm or in a hot shower. Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port, headset jack or other uncovered parts come into contact with salt water. If you're washing dishes by hand, avoid letting your device come into contact with the detergent or any other liquid chemicals."
"Should the phone be submerged in salt water it would need to be washed off in fresh water and if on warranty inspection it was evident that the seals had been damaged by salt/chlorine, warranty would be void."
This guy had it die on him in a pool:
http://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2014/10/15/4107561.htm

Nice pics! I'm definitely not scared to get mine wet anymore.
Sent from my Z3

Yeah, I was a little hesitant at first. Lots of quick dunks to see how it went but my confidence grew after the first few attempts went without issue. I had my Nexus 5 with me as a backup, so I figured...worst case scenario I had a backup phone.
I'm not surprised Sony doesn't recommend saltwater. Saltwater basically destroys everything it touches. Having said that, provided that you have all the ports sealed up, saltwater really shouldn't be getting in (besides the headphone jack). Makes me wonder if Sony has some water resistant coating applied to some of the internal components as a failsafe (would be effective against freshwater, but not saltwater).
Either way, I'm now 4 days after my last submersion and am experiencing no issues, so I am pretty pleased with this phone.

Very brave indeed, great pics.
Sony is a joke with it's water resistance comments, because... Hey here is our new waterproof (no it's not) (it's water resistant Sony) that you can't use in any water except a fresh water steam or lake.
Because lets face it, almost all pools contain chlorine, and almost all water around the home contains chlorine, leaving us...???

rideoutthetide said:
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since we know for sure that your phone is waterproof, could you please do the following test: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-test-waterproofing-water-t2897886
There is a theory that the Z3 has a valve/membrane to adjust for changes in air pressure which makes the pressure go down in that test.
thanks

Finally, I can take my Z3 to sea. Thanks for those picture!
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danw_oz said:
Very brave indeed, great pics.
Sony is a joke with it's water resistance comments, because... Hey here is our new waterproof (no it's not) (it's water resistant Sony) that you can't use in any water except a fresh water steam or lake.
Because lets face it, almost all pools contain chlorine, and almost all water around the home contains chlorine, leaving us...???
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Just take some time and read about ip65 and ip68, sony says that you can take ur z3 to swimming pool which contains chlorine, but you have to clean it witch fresh water after this.
With salt water this is impossible, because, salt makes corride everything that it touches.
Greets, sorry for bad english

abhinav.tella said:
This guy had it die on him in a pool:
http://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2014/10/15/4107561.htm
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To be fair, it was a saltwater pool.

Bäcker said:
since we know for sure that your phone is waterproof, could you please do the following test: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-test-waterproofing-water-t2897886
There is a theory that the Z3 has a valve/membrane to adjust for changes in air pressure which makes the pressure go down in that test.
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I actually had read that thread beforehand and downloaded the "Sensor Sense" app which has a barometric pressure reader on it. Sure enough, if I open the MicroUSB port and apply pressure I get no movement on the pressure reading. When closed, the pressure spikes and then tends to even out.
I also ran the app and dunked it under water while running. The reading accurately changed to reflect the water pressure.
In short, I think that test works

Been watching Top Gear in the shower since I got the phone. Scared the **** out of this waiter the other day it was hilarious. He was pouring water in my cup while holding some other plates and he tried to balance out and spilled just a little bit of water on my phone. I pretended to freak out for a second then was like dude... its waterproof all is forgiven. O and I need to set something straight. Water resistant = cant be fully submerged, so the Z3 would definitely be water proof. Honestly best use I have found for this phone so far being water proof is texting/using maps in the rain.

Krustnesis said:
Just take some time and read about ip65 and ip68, sony says that you can take ur z3 to swimming pool which contains chlorine, but you have to clean it witch fresh water after this.
With salt water this is impossible, because, salt makes corride everything that it touches.
Greets, sorry for bad english
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Try reading what I wrote with your bad English, what fresh water are you going to use? tap water also contains chlorine, maybe fresh water from your rain water tank? My comments are highlighting Sony's confusing and conflicting information.
And my pool contains salt and chlorine

So if u have THAT much chlorine in ur fresh water then please forgive me. FRESH WATER means WATER FROM THE TAP. Concentration of chlorine in tap water is infinitesimal.

Krustnesis said:
So if u have THAT much chlorine in ur fresh water then please forgive me. FRESH WATER means WATER FROM THE TAP. Concentration of chlorine in tap water is infinitesimal.
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My pool does not have much chlorine either, so it is all relative. Same for drinking water, they all have sanitiser in it, unless you have to filter it. And Sony have stated that if they see that salt or chlorine have eaten away at the seals then no warranty, what they haven't offered anyone is what is a safe level of chlorine in the water not to damage the seals.

Despite the deceptive oceanic adverts by Sony, I never really intended to splash this phone. I see water proofing as a plus against accidental spills etc.

I always use soap and water under the tap to clean my Z3 every few days when it gets dirty/fingerprints/etc.

Most people are too chicken with the phone that's actually officially rated waterproof. My year old Z1 been through lakes and pools and I didn't even bother wash it after chlorine water and it still looks like new. I do agree that you have to rinse after salt water.

rideoutthetide said:
. The only hang-up was taking video. Since you can only use the hardware button to take pictures, I had to surface to start and stop any videos. Not a big deal, just a warning.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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To use the camera underwater you have to enable "Touch Screen Lock" in the camera settings. Then use the physical camera button to snap pictures and the volume rocker to shoot video.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-...with-the-Sony-Xperia-Z3-or-Z3-Compact_id61505

Z5 Premium waterproofing may not be what you expected

I'm very disappointed at the moment. I currently have a Z3 Compact, whose waterproofing disclaimer stated:
*The Xperia Z3 is waterproof and protected against dust as long as you follow a few simple instructions: all ports and attached covers are firmly closed; you can’t take the phone deeper than 1.5m of water and for longer than 30 minutes; and the water should be fresh water. Casual use in chlorinated pools is permitted provided it’s rinsed in fresh water afterwards. No seawater and no salt water pools. Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty. The phone has an Ingress Protection rating of IP65 and IP68.
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Now however, on the Z5 Premium official page, the disclaimer states:
**** The Xperia Z5 Premium is waterproof and protected against dust, so don’t worry if you get caught in the rain or want to wash off dirt under a tap, but remember: all ports and attached covers should be firmly closed. You should not put the device completely underwater or expose it to seawater, salt water, chlorinated water or liquids such as drinks. Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty. The device has Ingress Protection rating IP65/68.
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What they're describing is a water-resistant phone, not waterproof. I'd like to ask Sony if it was really worth it to put the usb port outside the flap and lose the possibility to use the phone underwater like I always did.

I feel like this may be erroneous. They list the device on the specs page as IP65 AND IP68. These two certifications, I do not believe, we incorrectly placed. They are putting a strong emphasis on how their device is IP6x certified, and I doubt they'd be lying about this haha.

xNiNELiVES said:
I feel like this may be erroneous. They list the device on the specs page as IP65 AND IP68. These two certifications, I do not believe, we incorrectly placed. They are putting a strong emphasis on how their device is IP6x certified, and I doubt they'd be lying about this haha.
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It's indeed IP65/68 certified, yet they tell you not to submerge the phone. They're practically saying "you want to submerge it? theoretically the phone should survive the dunk, practically if it dies we're not gonna cover with our warranty"

So I'm assuming Sony just changed their view of returns based on water damage. Do you think the phone is physically less capable of resisting water?

xNiNELiVES said:
So I'm assuming Sony just changed their view of returns based on water damage. Do you think the phone is physically less capable of resisting water?
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It's just a warranty policy chance
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http://www.androidauthority.com/xperia-z5-no-underwater-641502/
I swear this guy just looked on here a couple of hours ago and made an article out of this.

No, the source of the story is from Xperia Blog, who posted it yesterday. Not sure why the OP didn't reference it.

Well it is understandable why they did it. Sometimes consumer try to abused it. I think sealed flaps is better in seeping the water inside the phone.
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Aripex said:
No, the source of the story is from Xperia Blog, who posted it yesterday. Not sure why the OP didn't reference it.
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I wasn't aware of that

well i think all Sony meant is you can't drop your phone in water with corrosive agents like salt or chemical products, but i mean, it's common sense, taking photos in the ocean would destroy usb ports or obstruct the speakers or whatever

They probably did it for warranty purposes. I was just testing out my Z3's water proofread and it ended up getting water in the device. Luckily they replaced the phone still. This new statement will probably reduce the number of warranty claims they have to deal with due to water damage.
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I remember sony losing a legal case around their waterproof claims, since then they have been changing their claims to suit the outcome of that lawsuit.
I'm sorry i don't have a link.
Technically the device is equally waterproof as any previous version (in the sense that all requirements for the IP certification have been met or exceeded)

Yeah they change it so when somebody splashes into the pool from jump board from some heights (which pressure might push the rubber clip too much around the port), they can get away from the claim.
The essence of the device is still the same, only that the USB port is open now and no rubber port mechanism to protect it.
So people just need to take care to not charge the phone straight from water (they should dry it first) and, a proper usage (slow enter) underwater (pool) should be doable.

Regardless of Sony's disclaimer, the phone is rated at ip65/ ip68. That's all what matters.
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hansip87 said:
Yeah they change it so when somebody splashes into the pool from jump board from some heights (which pressure might push the rubber clip too much around the port), they can get away from the claim.
The essence of the device is still the same, only that the USB port is open now and no rubber port mechanism to protect it.
So people just need to take care to not charge the phone straight from water (they should dry it first) and, a proper usage (slow enter) underwater (pool) should be doable.
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i think i've seen a video of an underwater test (or to be more precise, a dr pepper under-soda test) where, after submerging the phone in the pop, the OP was able to charge it right away without even having the USB port dried out.

Lawliet918 said:
i think i've seen a video of an underwater test (or to be more precise, a dr pepper under-soda test) where, after submerging the phone in the pop, the OP was able to charge it right away without even having the USB port dried out.
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Well that might be doable but just never play water and electricity i say better safe than sorry.

Gs7 ipx rating test!!

This weekend I was at Disney Land hotel resort spending about 6 hours total I'm the pool and hot tub.
The whole time I was taking pictures movies inside the pool, under water and just using it like I would my gopro. Only difference is that touch won't work.. So video recording is a bit tricky.
Otherwise. I'm thoroughly impressed. I had the phone in my pocket while swimming in 6ft deep sections. In my pocket when sitting in the HOT TUB.
I even have a crack on the back glass.
Enjoy your phone in the pool this summer!!!

Interesting, mine got condensation in front and rear cam + volume up stoped working, after 1 picture underwater.... got new mbo and they said it should now work as manufacturer declared, now I'm afraid to try it again

I could've sworn I saw videos of the S7 allowing touch underwater.
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I took an underwater slow mo video of me releasing a Trout after catching him yesterday. Underwater recording is tricky but it's still cool As hell. Speaker was muffled but once I blew out the water it was perfect no issues so far.
Having said that I was nervous dunking my €680 euro phone into water ?
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seanie2322 said:
I took an underwater slow mo video of me releasing a Trout after catching him yesterday. Underwater recording is tricky but it's still cool As hell. Speaker was muffled but once I blew out the water it was perfect no issues so far.
Having said that I was nervous dunking my €680 euro phone into water
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upload video pls this is with s5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA185_uT02g

You do know that Samsung doesn't warranty water damage, nor market the phone as an underwater camera? So you take a risk every time you dunk it underwater on purpose.

meyerweb said:
You do know that Samsung doesn't warranty water damage, nor market the phone as an underwater camera? So you take a risk every time you dunk it underwater on purpose.
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Agreed but the phone has an IP68 certificate and is stated to be water resistant at a depth of 1.5m for 30mins. I've seen multiple youtube videos with this phone in pools and underwater videos. I won't be dunking it in water everyday of the week however it's nice to be able to do every now and then.
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meyerweb said:
You do know that Samsung doesn't warranty water damage, nor market the phone as an underwater camera? So you take a risk every time you dunk it underwater on purpose.
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This is NOT true. They repaired my S7 after I submerged it and i got condensation under rear and front cam and volum + stoped working. Told them he was submerged, water got in from sim/sd card tray ( was full of water when I opened it ) and sticker was RED, they replaced my MBO and told me they WILL ACCEPT WARRANTY for water damage as long mobile itself isn't damaged.

seanie2322 said:
Agreed but the phone has an IP68 certificate and is stated to be water resistant at a depth of 1.5m for 30mins. I've seen multiple youtube videos with this phone in pools and underwater videos. I won't be dunking it in water everyday of the week however it's nice to be able to do every now and then.
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There are also multiple posts from people who took their phone into swimming pools, the sink, etc. and found water in their phones or outright failures (see comment below for one). Why take a chance?
NeoDJW said:
This is NOT true. They repaired my S7 after I submerged it and i got condensation under rear and front cam and volum + stoped working. Told them he was submerged, water got in from sim/sd card tray ( was full of water when I opened it ) and sticker was RED, they replaced my MBO and told me they WILL ACCEPT WARRANTY for water damage as long mobile itself isn't damaged.
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You're lucky. I suggest you actually READ the warranty that came in the box with your phone. In the U.S. at least, it specifically excludes water damage. Do you believe what Samsung's lawyers wrote?

meyerweb said:
There are also multiple posts from people who took their phone into swimming pools, the sink, etc. and found water in their phones or outright failures (see comment below for one). Why take a chance?
You're lucky. I suggest you actually READ the warranty that came in the box with your phone. In the U.S. at least, it specifically excludes water damage. Do you believe what Samsung's lawyers wrote?
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Then its bs, cuz tmobile made unboxing video in pool

Show me.. Quote where it says it will void water damage from being under water. I call BS.
Yes there are cases where people have gotten their phone to leak. But I'd guess that it's manufacturing defect. Not by design.b IPX rating test is no joke. I work for medical comapny that had to constantly test products for IPX rating and it's pretty harsh.
Also no way they can deny warranty from water damage..
Not only from point of they're selling the product ad IPX68 rating, but also from public humiliation for what.. To save a few cases of phone warranty claims vs millions sold?
It makes ZERO marketing sense for Samsung to refuse the claim.

meyerweb said:
You're lucky. I suggest you actually READ the warranty that came in the box with your phone. In the U.S. at least, it specifically excludes water damage. Do you believe what Samsung's lawyers wrote?
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In the U.S., maybe. But in the EU the warranty will most likely cover as consumer laws is far stronger compared to the U.S..
This is a quote from the "Read First" section of the European user manuel:
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Your device supports water- and dust-resistance. Follow these tips carefully to maintain the
water- and dust-resistance of your device. Failure to do so may result in damage to your
device.
• Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1.5 m and keep it submerged for more
than 30 minutes.
• Do not expose the device to water moving with force.
• If the device is exposed to clean water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to other liquids, rinse it with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a
clean, soft cloth. If you do not follow these instructions, the device’s performance and
appearance may be affected.
• If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone, speaker, or receiver is
wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Wipe the device with a dry cloth or dry
it thoroughly before using it.
• The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water.
• Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water and
dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP68 as
described by the international standard IEC 60529-Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 1.5 metre, 30 minutes).
Despite this classification, it is still possible for your device to be damaged in certain
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It clearly states that the device is capable of being submerge.

Long live EU

my s7 edge got wet

I took it under water to do some photoshoting in waterpool.
after that the volume down button seems stop working. is there way to solve this?

Noob_Boob said:
I took it under water to do some photoshoting in waterpool.
after that the volume down button seems stop working. is there way to solve this?
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Let it dry properly?
Ps. The phone is NOT designed to be operated under water.

drummerman said:
Let it dry properly?
Ps. The phone is NOT designed to be operated under water.
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then why the IP68 is for?
- tapatalked - from my VANTABLACK S7 EDGE

AFAIK, the rating is for submerging the device to up to 1.5m up to half an hour, not to operate the device under water.
MInd, there are no physical buttons to operate by just using the camera shutter if the app has been set-up prior to diving in ...

Perfectdevil said:
then why the IP68 is for?
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@drummerman correctly wrote "NOT to be operated under water", that is clearly different from "water resistant to a maximum depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes".
IP68 actually doesn't guarantee that the phone can be also operated under water...
www.samsung.com/au/pdf/IP68.pdf

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Let it dry properly?
Ps. The phone is NOT designed to be operated under water.
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How to dry it properly?
I used the volume up button to take photos under water, it works fine. I started the camera before going under water

themissionimpossible said:
@drummerman correctly wrote "NOT to be operated under water", that is clearly different from "water resistant to a maximum depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes".
IP68 actually doesn't guarantee that the phone can be also operated under water...
www.samsung.com/au/pdf/IP68.pdf
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it's fine if it doesn't work under water, but it shouldn't stop working after work under water.
now it is my SD card doesn't get recognized. they really don't deserve the "water proof"

Noob_Boob said:
How to dry it properly?
I used the volume up button to take photos under water, it works fine. I started the camera before going under water
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Not pressing buttons,just let it dry by charging wirelessly to let the phone heat up. If you ruined it, I'm sure you will find out within the next few hours to days. I think you will be fine because others have used the vol(since that's the only button to work under water)

Noob_Boob said:
I took it under water to do some photoshoting in waterpool.
after that the volume down button seems stop working. is there way to solve this?
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Not meant to be operated under water is just hilarious lol u can actually can press the volume buttons under water to take photos. Unfortunately I think your device is defective but like everyone said wait til it dries.

Sonin66 said:
Not pressing buttons,just let it dry by charging wirelessly to let the phone heat up. If you ruined it, I'm sure you will find out within the next few hours to days. I think you will be fine because others have used the vol(since that's the only button to work under water)
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I don't have wireless charger, can I charge it normally?
Charging works fine though.
Now my phone, Volume button works fine now.
A couple of issues:
SD card doesn't get recognized anymore, no error message.
Multi-task button seems pressing itself.
Condensation inside the front camera.

Noob_Boob said:
I don't have wireless charger, can I charge it normally?
Charging works fine though.
Now my phone, Volume button works fine now.
A couple of issues:
SD card doesn't get recognized anymore, no error message.
Multi-task button seems pressing itself.
Condensation inside the front camera.
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Not good, if charging seems to work...I would get the phone as hot as possible to get rid of moisture or leave sd card open but you have to ge that moisture out before it takes a toll on the inside electronic.

You're an idiot. No where did anyone ever say the phone is water proof. It is water resistant. What that means is that under certain circumstances it can make contact with water and still function after being taken out. That is not the same as using it underwater. You don't deserve a phone this expensive you buffon.

Noob_Boob said:
it's fine if it doesn't work under water, but it shouldn't stop working after work under water.
now it is my SD card doesn't get recognized. they really don't deserve the "water proof"
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Samsung doesn't call it "water proof." Water resistant is the strongest claim you'll see.

tehdewm said:
You're an idiot. No where did anyone ever say the phone is water proof. It is water resistant. What that means is that under certain circumstances it can make contact with water and still function after being taken out. That is not the same as using it underwater. You don't deserve a phone this expensive you buffon.
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I agree.

Sonin66 said:
Not good, if charging seems to work...I would get the phone as hot as possible to get rid of moisture or leave sd card open but you have to ge that moisture out before it takes a toll on the inside electronic.
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thanks. i left it charged for a night.
Now every thing works fine except the SD card is still not recognized.

No prob, and I wonder if you fried the card not sure of which brand you got but I know sandisk at one time made shock/water/temperature proof like my old 64gb ultra was that. I bought a sandisk 200gb I'm thinking has the same

tehdewm said:
You're an idiot. No where did anyone ever say the phone is water proof. It is water resistant. What that means is that under certain circumstances it can make contact with water and still function after being taken out. That is not the same as using it underwater. You don't deserve a phone this expensive you buffon.
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While I agree with you that it is not wise to use these devices as underwater cameras, it's not surprising that people do so, when Samsung are doing the exact same thing in their official commercials. Have a look at these examples:
Samsung Malaysia, jumping off a cliff into water with the S7 Edge on a selfie stick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvWslN5DIHM&list=FLQL-jI9F5ORzWPDxiJQjimA&index=1
Samsung Indonesia, going down a water slide landing in a pool with the S7 Edge on a selfie stick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bNv51boLtk&list=FLQL-jI9F5ORzWPDxiJQjimA&index=2
Samsung New Zealand, using the S7 Edge in the ocean and different wet environments to take photos/videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3hqaTapWSo&list=FLQL-jI9F5ORzWPDxiJQjimA&index=3
At the end of the third one, the text even says: "Now you can capture life in water". The only disclaimer is: "Device requires thorough rinse in fresh water after exposure to salt or chlorinated water". In the other videos it says "Results may vary".
And here's an instruction video from Samsungs support site, showing you how to clean your device under tap water after contact with salt water or other liquids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W78ydsy1mU
(From http://support-us.samsung.com/spsn/main.jsp)
Just to be clear, I DO NOT encourage people to follow these examples as they seem like good ways to ruin an expensive device Be careful, as wear and tear, manufacturing defects or just a drop can affect the water resistance as well.
Although I can also say that I had the Xperia V and Xperia Z3, which both had lower IP ratings than the S7, and I used these under water lots of times with no issues at all. Even after the glass back of the Z3 was shattered from a drop I rinsed it under the tap to clean it about once a week.

@BaconDanny Nice post, never noticed the Videos from Samsung before.
They really do encourage the usage of the device under water.
I myself have only exposed the device to shower water.
And dropped it once in the bath, Am happy to live with the fact it will survive an accident rather than to get used to using the device in water.
A slight disappointment, as one of the purchase reasons was for some nice water park snaps and pool snaps on holiday.
Too expensive to just have a gamble with so many users reporting defected units.
Makes me question if the Water resistance is as tight as they advertise
(A recent review company just tested the Water resistance of the S7 and it failed awaiting official statement from Samsung)
Or there is a number of users who have taken the water proofing to the extreme.
Ill use my device on the principle its water tight, So that water will drip off it.
This will do me enough to use the device in rain or shower or any other types of water like this.
I just wont go submerging it
Another episode of typical consumer bull**** miss advertising to get ahead of the market.

tehdewm said:
You're an idiot. No where did anyone ever say the phone is water proof. It is water resistant. What that means is that under certain circumstances it can make contact with water and still function after being taken out. That is not the same as using it underwater. You don't deserve a phone this expensive you buffon.
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And you're unnecessarily rude. Did writing that make you feel better about yourself?
Anyway, for me the IP rating of this phone is a bonus. It's good to know that the phone should be able to handle my using it in a sudden downpour or if I accidentally drop it down the toilet (not something I've done in over 20 years of owning mobile phones mind). But to deliberately take it underwater, regardless of what confusing messages Samsung are sending out, is simply asking for issues that don't need to be asked for.

Noob_Boob said:
thanks. i left it charged for a night.
Now every thing works fine except the SD card is still not recognized.
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It's probably the SD card that got damaged from the water, not the phone. Replace the card.

Does anyone try to put Samsung S8 into water for over one hour test?

hi, dear all
I want to ask a simple but important question, does any one ever put Samsung S8 into water for over one hour test?
how about its waterproof function?

Samsung STATES that the phone is water resistant not water proof. The phone it self can be used under water but for 15 minutes and 1 and a half meter depth. I wouldn't use it underwater for more than 5 minutes. I mean consider yourself underwater for more than 5 minutes holding your phone. Its kind of impossible and if you actually do it you go against Samsung's guideline. Don't risk your phone for silly videos. Not worth it

not for this long because I dont need to test this myself - enough youtube vids for that
every now and then I put it under water or rinse under the water tap to clean my device - no problem so far

FloM94 said:
not for this long because I dont need to test this myself - enough youtube vids for that
every now and then I put it under water or rinse under the water tap to clean my device - no problem so far
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There's always the small chance of water getting through especially as you use the device over few months with some deterioration. Just check your sim tray seal and make sure it's all good. And remember water damage isn't covered under warranty. Enjoy it anyway you like.
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I would not put it under water under any circustance.

Jesus lol why would you do this. It is there in case of an accident, not to try and dunk for something to do. I guess maybe if you have lots of money and don't care about having to buy another one.

tasked28m said:
Samsung STATES that the phone is water resistant not water proof. The phone it self can be used under water but for 15 minutes and 1 and a half meter depth. I wouldn't use it underwater for more than 5 minutes. I mean consider yourself underwater for more than 5 minutes holding your phone. Its kind of impossible and if you actually do it you go against Samsung's guideline. Don't risk your phone for silly videos. Not worth it
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so it means if i drop it into water, i pick it up wihin 15 minutes, then it will not harm to my phone, right?

FloM94 said:
not for this long because I dont need to test this myself - enough youtube vids for that
every now and then I put it under water or rinse under the water tap to clean my device - no problem so far
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haha, it sounds like washing clothes, i just worry when i take photo on a river or sea, if it is drop into water, i hope i took it up and no problem at all

crixley said:
Jesus lol why would you do this. It is there in case of an accident, not to try and dunk for something to do. I guess maybe if you have lots of money and don't care about having to buy another one.
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oh, no no no, just because i think it is too expensive, so i will imagine if bad things happen, how will it be terrible

bushako said:
There's always the small chance of water getting through especially as you use the device over few months with some deterioration. Just check your sim tray seal and make sure it's all good. And remember water damage isn't covered under warranty. Enjoy it anyway you like.
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you mean if i drop my phone not on purpose, the seller will not give warranty?

myefox.it said:
so it means if i drop it into water, i pick it up wihin 15 minutes, then it will not harm to my phone, right?
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I personally used it even at the beach. No harm done. Have it in mind that the 1.5m is pressure related so pressure is the main issue here not depth itself. So be careful on how you position your phone in the water and by all means don't apply in unnecessary pressure on the phone like diving and holding your phone or throwing the phone in the water from a height etc. Its all about usage.

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you mean if i drop my phone not on purpose, the seller will not give warranty?
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Just remember that the phone was tested and certified for 1.5M at 30minutes under a very controlled environment. When you take it out and about in a pool or beach or under a faucet there's many factors that could lead to water entering into sensitive components. The speaker and Mic grill/mesh is still semi permeable and enough pressure from a faucet or even steam can pass through and accumulate.
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bushako said:
Just remember that the phone was tested and certified for 1.5M at 30minutes under a very controlled environment. When you take it out and about in a pool or beach or under a faucet there's many factors that could lead to water entering into sensitive components. The speaker and Mic grill/mesh is still semi permeable and enough pressure from a faucet or even steam can pass through and accumulate.
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oh, thank you for explaination

Also, the water they use it supposedly "pure" water. Most water we have around us has extra chemicals in it...
Most tap waters have chlorine in it and some other chemicals (like flouride) though this is dependant on location.
Sea water has salts in it.
Over time the rubber seal that makes these phones IP68 rated WILL deteriorate. This can be sped up by these additives in the waters around us...
Just a heads up....

ultramag69 said:
Also, the water they use it supposedly "pure" water. Most water we have around us has extra chemicals in it...
Most tap waters have chlorine in it and some other chemicals (like flouride) though this is dependant on location.
Sea water has salts in it.
Over time the rubber seal that makes these phones IP68 rated WILL deteriorate. This can be sped up by these additives in the waters around us...
Just a heads up....
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oh, very good advice