For example, if I was in the shallow end of a pool (4-5 feet) and dropped the phone in the water for a total of 10 seconds, would the phone be harmed or come out completely unscathed?
Does it matter if the pool is salt water or chlorine?
Should I run the phone under tap water immediately after to wash the salt/chlorine off?
Phone is IP68 rated at 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. It'll be fine in the shallow end of the pool.
Salt will cause corrosion and you should rinse it off.
dew.man said:
Phone is IP68 rated at 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. It'll be fine in the shallow end of the pool.
Salt will cause corrosion and you should rinse it off.
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According to Samsung: "applied new anti-corrosive materials (nickel or platinum) everywhere water could touch a metal surface" While I would obviously still rise it off, it's nice to have that peace of mind.
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Hi folks!
Just wanted to post this, as it really surprised me.
I went to a swim the other day (about 2 weeks ago) and forgot, that I had my HD2 in my Pocket.
It was about 0.5 hrs under water. Afterwards I yelled... then took out the battery and tried to dry it with a hairdryer.
It did not help. It stayed dead (The paper indicator are in a bright pink now)
Then about 1 week later I finally found the time to buy a new battery. I put it in and then... it worked.
After about 5 or 6 hrs using time, the last bit of water in the screen (a nice 3D effect ;-) dryed and I have absolutely no difference whatsoever. Working like a charm, no problem.
Maybe it helps so.
JoC
lucky you ;-)
Wow, happy you. Don't try this at home
lol, how many hd2's have been sold? thats a one in that many chance occurance, and no mistake.
just wow
Wow I cant believe it still works. Id wanna shoot myself!
If you get your phone wet don't use a hair dryer to dry it coz it overheats metal parts so the circuits melt.
In the words of homer simpson DOH! cant believe it worked after
as long as the internal complete dry, u shouldn't have problem to turn it back on.
The best thing you can do with a phone that has been for a swim (completely submerged in water) is to pull the battery off and soak it in isopropyl for 30 min or so. This should get the water out of it. Then leave it out to dry until completely dry.
Iven if a wet phone works initially, it generally wont be long before the components begin to corrode. The isophopyl will drive out any water and then completely evaporate.
u are one lucky guy lol
very very lucky, my friend sneezed on his and it stopped working...
Built HTC Tough
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The best thing you can do with a phone that has been for a swim (completely submerged in water) is to pull the battery off and soak it in isopropyl for 30 min or so. This should get the water out of it. Then leave it out to dry until completely dry.
Iven if a wet phone works initially, it generally wont be long before the components begin to corrode. The isophopyl will drive out any water and then completely evaporate.
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Even better, since this phone already soaked for half an hour, with the battery out soak and then flush it well with distilled water to remove all the minerals that could cause corrosion, then stick it in a container of desiccant or rice if you're cheap
Alcohol especially soaked that long could be harsh on adhesives, surfaces and components in the phone.
Water itself isnt bad for electronics, its the minerals that are in the average tap, pool, beach, lake water. Distilled water has none of these minerals. Also any liquid tends to damage things like the camera and LCDs where it can get between the glass covering and LCD and backlight causing water spots to develop that are hard are just about impossible to remove.
If you do go the isopropyl route, id say do a very quick flush with it, and then make sure you are using 90%, usually in a red labeled bottle at the drug store, normal isopropyl is something like 65% alcohol and the remainder is water!
Really the best option for either route is to completely disassemble the phone then flush and dry while disassembled, but i know thats hard for some people to do without completely damaging it cosmetically. Remove things like the LCD, Camera, and speakers as these could be further damaged by subsequent soakings in either water or alcohol. These parts may need to be completely replaced depending on the existing damage
im supprised no one has asked this but,
HOW DO YOU GO FOR A SWIM WITH YOUR HD2??????
Did you go fully clothed or something? or do you normally keep your HD2 in the pockets of your swim shorts?
Me too
Hi,
I also took my leo swiming. Now loud speaker isnt working. can anyone help where i can get one?
Oooo, that's interesting...for your next test...microwave the phone for half an hour.
Yes.. I had it in my swim shorts. Before I went to the pool, I thought: "Be aware of that phone, don´t forget it in the pockets..." -> That didn´t help...
Yeah, our HD2 is a great phone.
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Oooo, that's interesting...for your next test...microwave the phone for half an hour.
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xD hilarious
and distilled water won't screw up your device? so lets say, if I want to clean my screen randomly, I should use that?
When you really get your phone wet or any other electronic device Here is a Method to address the unfortunate event :
1. Immediately remove the battery
2. Use something soft and absorbent and dry the excess water (or whatever) by daubing Not Rubbing
3. Immerse (if you really dropped into say into a sink of water) In alcohol
The best alcohol is optical alcohol (pure drinking alcohol 200proof) or at least 91% rubbing alcohol
The alcohol will bind to the water molecules and prevent corrosion leave for at least an hour to several hours (your determination depending on the flood event)
Daub dry and then use a fan to blow dry (if you use a hair dryer keep surface temp not over 105F) We make a small tunnel for the phone and blow dry no heat for 1 hr +/- once you know the item is completely dry
Then reassemble and try.
I have had many flooded cameras due to underwater housings flooding (scuba diving usually 70-100 ft) success rate for this method somewhere in the 70% range
for underwater cameras the housing have gotten pretty good now, so we have had not had to do this in years but, in a ten year period between the late 80's the 90's we did this treatment at least 35-40 times over 5000 collective dives. So I know this can be effective. Remember, the key is to get the battery out as fast as possible and then start the process. hope this helps
I was just wondering what peoples experiences were with the LG GWatch and water.
I am going on holiday in a few days, although the watch is rated as water resistant I'm still a bit worried.
I have seen several posts where people have kept their watch on whilst washing up or in the shower but what about swimming?
Have ever you kept your watch on in swimming pools (chemicals?) or the sea (salt water?) was there any issues?
Also should I be worried about sand?
This is the first watch I've worn in years & I'm not sure about how much abuse they can take, should I take it off before jumping on the water slides?
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I was just wondering what peoples experiences were with the LG GWatch and water.
I am going on holiday in a few days, although the watch is rated as water resistant I'm still a bit worried.
I have seen several posts where people have kept their watch on whilst washing up or in the shower but what about swimming?
Have ever you kept your watch on in swimming pools (chemicals?) or the sea (salt water?) was there any issues?
Also should I be worried about sand?
This is the first watch I've worn in years & I'm not sure about how much abuse they can take, should I take it off before jumping on the water slides?
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It's rated water resistant for splash water not water proof. I have washed my hands several times with the watch being submerged in water. Not a problem at all even with soap. You can probably even shower, although I do not recommend it. Swimming is a no go though, especially in salt water. Sand is fine as long as you don't rub it on the watch as that scratches the screen and everything else. Also sand might get stuck in the connections to the strap which then gets stuck. But if I was you, I would leave my watch in the apartment when going to the beach.
There's no such thing as a "water proof" watch. Only certain levels of resistance. The G Watch is rated to withstand submersion into a maximum of 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes (or equivalent pressure). Taking a shower could potentially exceed that (depending on your water pressure), as could swimming.
Agreeing with spiderflash, I also wouldn't worry about it while raining, washing my hands, going to Splash Mountain, or even washing the watch in the average sink. But I definitely wouldn't be bringing it with me into the shower, ocean, or swimming. Beach/sand would be fine, as the watch is dust proof. So long as you don't mind the sand scratching it to hell. I wouldn't bring it to the beach either.
If I'm doing one of those other activities...that's what my Timex Ironman is for!
Thanks for the replies, I'm really not comfortable in any of those situations so the watch will be definately be staying back where it's safe.:good:
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Hi,
So I've made my switch from iPhone 6 to S8 and have never used a waterproof phone before.
I wanted to ask if there any precautions to take (and avoid electrocution).
For instance, plugging headphones or chargers (both wires and wireless) just after getting it soaked. Or is it good to go?
It will give you a warning if there's moisture in the ports. Usually blowing excess moisture out (kinda like blowing the cartridge of a Gameboy game) and waiting a few minutes will let it dry out sufficiently enough for use. As far as I know, this works for the usb port, not sure about the headphone jack though. I can only assume that would be the case. Regardless, you'll be physically safe.
Correction, this phone is NOT waterproof. It is water & dust resistant rated at IP68. Meaning it is water resistant up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
So you should not go swimming with it in your pocket or driving trips in the ocean or you will have a expensive paper weight.
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Correction, this phone is NOT waterproof. It is water & dust resistant rated at IP68. Meaning it is water resistant up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
So you should not go swimming with it in your pocket or driving trips in the ocean or you will have a expensive paper weight.
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So what you just said is that you can go into 4 feet of underwater for no more then 30 mins and it will be waterproof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXWwaBUEG8 for proof of what they mean.
Taking it in water will still trigger the water detecting stickers and could affect warranty. At least that was the case with the S7.
nappent said:
Correction, this phone is NOT waterproof. It is water & dust resistant rated at IP68. Meaning it is water resistant up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
So you should not go swimming with it in your pocket or driving trips in the ocean or you will have a expensive paper weight.
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+1. It's a convenience feature, in case of accidental splash or drop into a sink or something. It's not for taking underwater selfies as Samsung's advertisers may imply.
Last year Sony ran their whole Xeperia Campaign showing the phone under water and being used under water etc.
Soon after they had to put a disclaimer out saying do not use in water!
It's all a marketing trick. When these phones are tested they are not powered on and in use at the labs.
It's common sense really, Electricity & Water do not mix well.
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Taking it in water will still trigger the water detecting stickers and could affect warranty. At least that was the case with the S7.
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The water damage stickers are located inside the sim slot, and the sim slot has a water sealing gasket around it, so submerging in water would not trigger the damage sticker. If water were to seep in beyond the gaskets, then the sticker would be triggered.
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So what you just said is that you can go into 4 feet of underwater for no more then 30 mins and it will be waterproof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXWwaBUEG8 for proof of what they mean.
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I'm sure you are just messing around, but no, still incorrect. Water resistance to 4 feet for 30 mins.
Water resistance is not the same as waterproof. In fact very few things are waterproof.
Water-resistant: able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely.
Waterproof: impervious to water.
Source: http://www.hzo.com/waterresistant-waterrepellent-waterproof-whats-difference/
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The water damage stickers are located inside the sim slot, and the sim slot has a water sealing gasket around it, so submerging in water would not trigger the damage sticker. If water were to seep in beyond the gaskets, then the sticker would be triggered.
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Did they get rid of the ones that used to be in the headphone jack?
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Did they get rid of the ones that used to be in the headphone jack?
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I just got my plus today, and I cannot see it through the headphone jack.
I washed by lg g6 with soapy water. Will it affect the phone?
Sorry, but for your own good, you should resist dunking your phone in things it's not designed to be dunked in, especially before recieving confirmation that it is safe.
Washing phones, even water resistant ones, with water containing other chemicals can cause internal corrosion, that may not affect the phone immediately.
I heard about a guy who gave his LG V30 one dunk in chlorine pool water to take an underwater photo and the display was eventually trashed. So... not a great idea. I wish you luck.
I didn't submerge the phone in the stuff though
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I didn't submerge the phone in the stuff though
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Still, consider that it was still washed in water with chemicals in it. If anything, the effects of corrosion may take longer. You should avoid doing this in the future.
No worries, you will be fine
fegitoli said:
Still, consider that it was still washed in water with chemicals in it. If anything, the effects of corrosion may take longer. You should avoid doing this in the future.
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I forgot to mention, I did this about 2 weeks ago, but i didn't realize how this can corrode the phone until recently.
well i used my phone underwater 3 times on a pool., and 2 times at a river no probs at all
Afaik it's ok to use the phone underwater in sweet water (pools, rivers and lakes) for a few minutes but you should give it a wash/rinse with tap water to remove dirt and chems. Its ok to use minimal soap if the phone is too greasy but after that always rinse with clear water.
Using it in the salty sea or brine pools is a big no-no because salt is very corrosive. Maybe the first time will be ok, but it's possible it could die in the second or third time, so it's definitely advised to wash it with tap water if it ever touches salty water as soon as possible.
And by the love of everything that is sacred, DONT CHARGE YOUR PHONE AFTER BEING WET. I would even wait like an hour after the notification of "wet usb port" has gone. Blow the usb ports and headphone jack ports and use some microfibre cloth to speed up the drying, water loves to stick to nooks.
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Been 3 weeks since I used soap. I see no signs of water damage.
The only thing I use to clean my phone is the cleaner that comes with eye glasses from an optical store and a micro fiber cloth. I've been doing this for years (since at least the Nexus 4) and never had a problem.
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I washed by lg g6 with soapy water. Will it affect the phone?
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Even though I wouldn't personally recommend submerging or washing your phone daily, I've washed mine with soapy water multiple times, submerged it, hell, I've even ran benchmarks with the phone underwater.... It should be fine, its rated for 1 meter for 30 minutes of submersion.