(Question) Is the Galaxy S5 Really Waterproof? - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've seen the YouTube videos of people putting in a pool. .but I just wanted to get the general consensus of the xda members on how waterproof it really is. I was looking to film under water as I reeled in a fish from a lake.
I have the T-Mobile USA version..if that matters
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Its water resistant. The device can be submerged up to 3ft of water, but I wouldn't be putting my $650 device in any sort of water, especially garbage lake water.
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It's not waterproof. It is water resistant.

So it'll withstand a drink spill on it...but not if it were in my pocket and I fell in a pool?
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So it'll withstand a drink spill on it...but not if it were in my pocket and I fell in a pool?
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Should survive as long as it doesn't go below 3 feet. Should doesn't guarantee it though. I wouldn't test it, or use it underwater on purpose.

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So it'll withstand a drink spill on it...but not if it were in my pocket and I fell in a pool?
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It will withstand both of these situations. Be wary though, if you damage your back cover through drops, the water resistance may be compromised. I like others here am reluctant to willfully prove that the phone is water resistant. In the same way I Dont want to put a sharp knife on my screen to prove gorilla glass works. However I'm sure it does resist water
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I dropped mine into a sink full of water like 10 minutes after buying my s5 outright and have taken it to the lake and haven't had an issue

As stated above, it's water resistant. I have however made some underwater videos and no issues at all. I stick to the 1m/30min rule. If you fall in a pool it will survive, if the phone doesn't go deeper then 1m.

Water proof/resistant
OK so i am the type to put it to the test and I went to a water park where I had my phone in my pocket for up to 30 minutes at a time. Now I will warn you that exposure causes muffled speakers until fully dried out, roughly 1 1/2 days. And you will see a constant headphone plug in for about the same time but other than putting my phone on speaker phone for a day and a half no other problem. There was two times I lost my phone under the water from falling off me in the tube. So it is water resistant I believe it was up to 3 meters but I only had out in about 6 foot of water at a time. Passed my test
My phone was also in an otterbox which might have helped some on the depth.
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First thing I did with mine was submerge it in the pool. Works fine. I won't be taking any underwater pictures, but I'm no longer worried about getting it wet.
Just make sure your back cover is snapped on completely and your USB port is securely closed.

Google this: s5 ip67
The phone is water resistant not water proof. The phone can resist water at a depth of up to 1 metre and for 30 minutes. After this, the phone self-destructs. (Honestly this is likely an exaggeration).
You can look on youtube at this phone being tested at further depths. but I advise against actually doing this yourself.
I personally, took my phone to ibiza and had this phone in the sea with me. I held it in my hand, swam out a bit then took some photos of the clear sea. If you do use in salt water though be sure to rinse with fresh water ASAP. The salt will mess up any water proof equipment. I didn't go down to 1 meter depth..

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Does having a case on the S5 impede the water-dust resistance?

As the title states. Do I need a water/dust resistant case, or should I be good to go if I drop it in water with a regular case. Just for more info, I have this case and this case.
Joe0113 said:
As the title states. Do I need a water/dust resistant case, or should I be good to go if I drop it in water with a regular case. Just for more info, I have this case and this case.
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I do not own an S5, but from what I've seen in YouTube, it will be just fine underwater without a case. So you could use any case you want and it'll still work underwater.
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the only way i see it being an issue, is if the case you have it tightly fitting to the point where when you take it off it pulls at the battery door opening it slightly, many cases do this, AND if you try to take the case off soon after getting the phone wet and there is water inbetween the case and phone, it could in theory breach the gasket... even that seems like a long shot, because the ammount of water that would get trapped between the case and phone would be minimal
again this is just theory, not a gaurentee
i got my phone wet with a case on, but the case was a loser fitting ruber one
btw it is not problem free when it gets wet, be warned
the headphone jack does NOT play well with water
I've got the riken case, like the Spigen case. I just filled up a pot of water, played a youtube and let it sit in the water for 30 minutes while playing
worked just fine.
Just gotta make sure the back of the phone is secured properly. thats the only thing with having a case, you don't really know .
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I've got the riken case, like the Spigen case. I just filled up a pot of water, played a youtube and let it sit in the water for 30 minutes while playing
worked just fine.
Just gotta make sure the back of the phone is secured properly. thats the only thing with having a case, you don't really know .
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You got some big cajones! I don't think I could ever intentionally put it in water.
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
You got some big cajones! I don't think I could ever intentionally put it in water.
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+1 on that lmao.
Joe0113 said:
As the title states. Do I need a water/dust resistant case, or should I be good to go if I drop it in water with a regular case. Just for more info, I have this case and this case.
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Make sure the USB door close. You don't have to get a water resistant case.
It is a water resistant phone.
But if you distrust the phone, a water resistant case will set your mind at rest.
If you want to keep long time under the water, you can get a waterproof case.
Just took my S5 out of the swimming pool. Also got a nice underwater selfies Image quality is pretty good!
Oh, and forgot to mention, it was naked, no case at all. I don't need you need a case for that.
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Just took my S5 out of the swimming pool. Also got a nice underwater selfies Image quality is pretty good!
Oh, and forgot to mention, it was naked, no case at all. I don't need you need a case for that.
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Please upload.... would love to see!

How resistant is the phone?

Hey all,
I'm currently deciding between the s5 and the new one m8, the reason of the thread is becuase I want some opinions of owners that already experience it's durability, I want to know how resistent the phone really is, I'm an active person from biking every day to running and going to the gym I really want I phone I don't have to baby so much, I don't want cases or screen protectors I want to forget I have to protect and baby my phone and that's the only reason why I'm considering the s5, I hate TouchWiz but if this phone can hold up my peace in willing to sacrifice my stock android experience.
Thanks to those who share their experience in advance.
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It is water and dust resistant, but that's it. It's just as durable as other "regular" phones out there, and I can't think why would you even expect anything else? So you either put case on it, or you buy a different phone. You can't get a phone this thin, that can take the beating, simple as that...
It's resistant, not rugged.
It's water and dust resistance seems more like in case the phone falls in water, or in case you drop it at the beach. Not, "hey let's go swimming with my phone in my pocket!"
This is just my initial impression. It feels like any other Samsung phone. I'm not willing to test it out because I don't want to risk it in case I return the phone.
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acPIZZA said:
It's resistant, not rugged.
It's water and dust resistance seems more like in case the phone falls in water, or in case you drop it at the beach. Not, "hey let's go swimming with my phone in my pocket!"
This is just my initial impression. It feels like any other Samsung phone. I'm not willing to test it out because I don't want to risk it in case I return the phone.
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I've dunked the phone underwater in a pool plenty times and its been fine. Its IP67 so it's waterproof for up to 2 Meters or something for half an hour.
Dunno why Samsung keep saying 'resistant' when it seems to be more then that
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declan8888 said:
I've dunked the phone underwater in a pool plenty times and its been fine. Its IP67 so it's waterproof for up to 2 Meters or something for half an hour.
Dunno why Samsung keep saying 'resistant' when it seems to be more then that
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If they said water proof they'd have people scuba diving with it and then suing them when it broke.
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If they said water proof they'd have people scuba diving with it and then suing them when it broke.
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http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/xperia-tablet-z/sgp511-sgp512-sgp521
There is Sony saying their Z2 Tablet is waterproof. Obviously that would break if you took it scuba diving, however Sony still says it's waterproof.
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http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/xperia-tablet-z/sgp511-sgp512-sgp521
There is Sony saying their Z2 Tablet is waterproof. Obviously that would break if you took it scuba diving, however Sony still says it's waterproof.
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I was just thinking off the top of my head. Good point. I really don't know why one company chooses waterproof and one chooses resistant.
Does the Sony have a removable back plate?
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No
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acPIZZA said:
I was just thinking off the top of my head. Good point. I really don't know why one company chooses waterproof and one chooses resistant.
Does the Sony have a removable back plate?
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Perhaps it could be Samsung taking an extra step to cover themselves. The new Sony's are all sealed shut but I imagine the waterproofing is just the same method with the rubber seal
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You can't see it, because it blends in with the case material, but the entire back of the Sony phone is covered with fine print.
Using a special ultraviolet light, defending counsel will illuminate the phone in court and have you testify as they point out that it was printed there all along.
It's in the booklet, needless to say Samsung does appear to be working at covering themselves from liability more than Sony.
acPIZZA said:
It's resistant, not rugged.
It's water and dust resistance seems more like in case the phone falls in water, or in case you drop it at the beach. Not, "hey let's go swimming with my phone in my pocket!"
This is just my initial impression. It feels like any other Samsung phone. I'm not willing to test it out because I don't want to risk it in case I return the phone.
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Yeah! This makes sense! It's just that, they test it so people would know how resistant it is, but me either, I will not risk mine. Maybe, by accident it fell in the water, then I'll see what happen next if it's true.
sony says they device are waterproof because they are ip58, the 8 means they are completely waterproof aka completed sealed from water. and in this case, the depth and time of immersion are specified by the manufacturer. sony specifies it 2m and 30 minutes, so if you keep the devive under water but dont go beyond that, it should be fine
Its close to moron resistant so I say keep away(Im not even joking), just how resistant is it well you may burn your hands at first touch!
Oh yeah sick thread dude its real awesome!
It maybe water resistent. But I think if you have open close the usb port hundred times, the water protection will not be perfect anymore.
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You won't need to baby it as much as the HTC. With the metal back on the HTC, you'd be afraid of even putting it down on a table for fear of scratching it.
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S5 got wet!

So my waterproof cover was closed and I was blasting music. My phone fell into a water stream I was washing dishes. Instantly my speakers started sucking and it hasn't been the same (about 30 mins ago). I thought this phone was water proof?!?! the rest of the phone is working fine. I opened up the case, no water inside. I am confused to say the least!
Do you think the speakers are screwed? I don't understand this. Its past my return period should have tried this the first day I got it!
The phone is water resistant, not waterproof. Also give it a little more time, the speakers will go back to normal.
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There is water on the speaker membrane which distorts the sound and makes it quieter. Once it dries out you will be fine.
Thank you. Do you think I should keep the phone off?
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Thank you. Do you think I should keep the phone off?
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Nope, don't worry about it. Your speaker is still wet just give it more time.
Happened to me when I went in the shower, the earpiece where you listen to people on calls went really quiet and tinny for a few hours.
I crapped myself lol but you just gotta be patient and the water will leave the phone
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I have washed my phone several times. Also I have taken shots in a pool underwater. My phone doesn't have any problems. Remember you cant listen to music or talk on the phone immediately after you take it out of the water. The speakers are full of water and you have to give them some time.
It's good to know ! Thanks for the advice
Yoh! like how much time do I give them? hours? days?
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:goodut your phone in a plastic bag with rice in it then seal the bag for a while The rice draws all the moisture out
S5 speaker
Bros.. I did the same thing... I dropped it in the water. And now.... after @30 mins the speakers seem to be like... Soud like the membeane is punctured. Can that be? I gave it a lot of shooks and I 'smacked' it, so to say, with the back of it to my upper foot, so that the water could get out faster... Was that bad? confused:
no longer working after getting wet.
barondebxl said:
The phone is water resistant, not waterproof. Also give it a little more time, the speakers will go back to normal.
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I was sitting in water that was not even deep enough for the water to cover my legs playing with my grandson for about 20 minutes. I was told my the salesperson the Galaxy S5 was waterproof not water resistant for up to 30 minutes. No water depth was specified either. When I got out of the water, my phone would not turn on and I took off my otterbox because it had water in it. I then took off the back cover and found it had water inside it and on the battery. I have now had it drying out with the battery out for 8 hours. I tried it again and it still will not come on. I have to say though that it was starting to act up before it got submerged in water. The last several days it would not wake sometimes unless I took the back off and took the battery out and put it back in. The camera the last two days has been not wanting to work sometimes too. Or sometimes it would hang up. I have had this phone less than a year. I bought it right before the S6 came out. I think there is an issue with this phone besides the water issue. I have googled the other problems and they seem to be common with the S5.
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I was sitting in water that was not even deep enough for the water to cover my legs playing with my grandson for about 20 minutes. I was told my the salesperson the Galaxy S5 was waterproof not water resistant for up to 30 minutes. No water depth was specified either. When I got out of the water, my phone would not turn on and I took off my otterbox because it had water in it. I then took off the back cover and found it had water inside it and on the battery. I have now had it drying out with the battery out for 8 hours. I tried it again and it still will not come on. I have to say though that it was starting to act up before it got submerged in water. The last several days it would not wake sometimes unless I took the back off and took the battery out and put it back in. The camera the last two days has been not wanting to work sometimes too. Or sometimes it would hang up. I have had this phone less than a year. I bought it right before the S6 came out. I think there is an issue with this phone besides the water issue. I have googled the other problems and they seem to be common with the S5.
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there's got to be more to the story..this phone, if the back cover is completely snapped on + charging flap closed, can be fully submerged in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes with absolutely no harm done to the phone. That's the manufacturers specs.
Personally, I jumped into a lake off the back of a boat with the phone in my hand (while recording video) and proceeded to swim around for about 45 minutes with the phone in my hand the entire time.
I'd say the deepest it went was around 5 feet.
As you can imagine there was a lot of pressure hitting it in all directions due to the swimming aspect..anyway point being, nothing was damaged.
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I dropped my S5 in the toilet yesterday and I quickly removed it from the toilet. The toilet was almost empty and only the top part of the phone where you put your earphones in got wet. I have put it in rice but it is still not working. The bottom part didn't have the safety guard on but it didn't get wet. Why is it not working?
let the s5 dry up completely before turning it on
The difference between water-resistant to water proof is that water proof is impervious to fluids which means it doesn't allow not even a drop of liquid into the phone which only works with waterproof cases.. Water-resitance which the galaxy s5 has can withstand the penetration of water. Keep in mind taking it for a dive has some risks.. Make sure to completely dry off the phone once your done using it in the pool. It's normal for the speaker to sound muffle for a couple of hours.. Same goes for the microphone.. You won't be able to call or use any app that uses the microphone once you take it out of the pool. Just wait for it to dry off in a couple of hours!
Cheers!

Showering with the Galaxy S7/Edge?

Hey guys,
So out if curiosity, who's went showering with their Galaxy S7/Edge? It's water resistant, but I'm wondering whether it can withstand moisture. Thanks in advance!
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It is water resisted. 30 min up to 1,5 meters but I wouldn't risk it because it's not stream resisted.
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I had been swimming in the pool with mine. It can record videos while submerged Underwater but the sound quality is not that good.
I've been swimming in nuclear waste with my s7 and it seems to emit this green glow, sound is a bit staticky like from a geiger counter but still works fine though!
I don't know why people are so scared, even if you get water into a normal phone you can usually fix it by letting it dry completely.
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I've been showering with my s7 for about a week. But I've come to realize that it's not really worth it cuz when water gets in and around the speakers the sound quality drops dramatically, almost inaudible really.
Seriously? You all can't go without your phone for 5 minutes? =)
I suppose if you must take a shower with your phone, they sell special zip seal bags for them. You can still use the touchscreen through them and they don't muffle all of the noise.
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I don't know why people are so scared, even if you get water into a normal phone you can usually fix it by letting it dry completely.
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Not true for me. I ruined my Note 4 home button by dropping the bottom of the phone in water for a brief second. Samsung wanted $150 to repair.
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Well considering how unlikely it is to get water into a water resistant phone with a shower head, $150 is not that great of a risk.
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took mine to the beach and all, seems to work fine.
i spray inox or non conducting lubricant into the 3.5mm jack and the charging port in the morning, then to the beach and stuff like normal, then spray lub again after a shower and clean at the end of the day. to get the sound back, i use a drinking straw to blow water out one side of the speaker you can see the water come out the other end of the grill, its not perfect but you can then use the loud speaker a bit and full sound comes back faster, same quick treatment for the top ear speaker.
sand was still in the 3.5mm jack after getting home from the trip but fully comes out if you use the tiny extender straw that comes with the inox spray can.
i did fully water test my s7 edge on the first week for an hour or so just in case it did break and needed warranty, so i dont waste time setting up apps and data.
After a fast charge i also cool the phone down under the cold tap, just cover the bottom ports and rinse the top half.
All the time. I read the morning news in the shower, check my commute time, and shoot quick replies to emails.
No reason to have the shower head directly spraying on it, though
Only pain in the butt is removing the case and drying it
Sitting in the bathroom while you shower should be fine. Holding it under the stream of water from the shower head is a bad idea. IP68 does not mean the device is certified or has been testing under flowing water or a forced stream of water. There are completely different IP ratings and tests for those conditions, and the S7 isn't certified to pass those tests.
What IP ratings mean
The fact that IP68 is "higher" than IP63 or IP64 doesn't mean it's "better," or that it meets those standards, too.
I never had any problems taking my water resistant rated devices (z2, tab z and now S7 edge) to the tub ( im bathing very hot, so a lot of steam exposure) Also they get exposed to the shower afterwards. Especially with the S7 edge I feel pretty confident doing so as there are no covering flaps that might get lose over time or halfway closed.
here are some off cuts of my beach recordings. 4k mostly.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7uqsjq7aewjw8r/fraserislanddip.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/no9v4tnpdti963x/frasersanddip.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ui1lu0erqyqlb5x/lakkens.mp4?dl=0
Even with lubricant I still wouldn't put mine in the sea. Nice video though. Happy 10 years on XDA Sonhy!
I've taken mine in the bath (didn't get it wet) as Candy Crush doesn't play itself.
@Lembo happy 10 years to you to my friend
was able to get heap of great 4k memories underwater and on the beach.
hopefully the lub will protect from rust on the charge pins, its my only worry, and maybe the sand wearing out the gap around the home button, takes ages to get the sand out of the gap.
ive got a $5 airtight hard case ordered, but it will be only for diving
a cheap ziplock bag survives swimming and snorkeling, so my logic is the s7 edge's glued frame should be better protected... its just so logically, but hey, as long as ur happy with your usage, thats all that matters
Cannot say i have Showered with the phone.
But alot of people say about steam and condensation.
I shower twice a day (More detail than i would care to go into)
I used my Note 3 for 2 and a half years.
I took my Note 3 into the bathroom where i shower every day.
Thats a MIN of 800 Times the phone was exposed for a form of Steam, Some days heavier than others.
(The phone was situated about 1 meters from the shower head)
I steam up the bathroom a considerable about.
my Note 3 works perfect and has not had any defect in water damage.
I may be lucky! but i don't think the steam will cause as much damage as you may consider.
Unless you go and sit in a Sauna for a few hours maybe.
So my pattern has not changed with my new Edge.
Just this time am not too worried about handling it with wet hands
I dont play stupid and hold it in Water, as i have more than 2 phones, Business, Personal and Work (Work)
So if one where to get used to using the device in water.
and has a empty air head day and walks into the shower with there iphone 6, LOL!!!
If you dont break a habit, you will continue to do it sub-concisely
If you break the habit, you have to think twice about it!
God help the people who go from a water resistant phone to a none water resistant lol!
brawlysnake66 said:
Hey guys,
So out if curiosity, who's went showering with their Galaxy S7/Edge? It's water resistant, but I'm wondering whether it can withstand moisture. Thanks in advance!
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Go ahead. I was scared at first. It goes against everything we know and have learned about phones, I know but it's fine. The sound gets distorted if the speaker gets wet so just stick it in the corner before you turn the water on and jam out!
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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
situations.
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It clearly states that the device is capable of being submerge.
Long live EU

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