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How to take pictures with xperia z under water?

Xperia Z is a water proof phone that can be used under water. But can its touch screen be used underwater too?
The answer is a big NO! You simply can not use Xperia Z’s touch screen under water whether you want to do anything on your phone.
Why Touch Screen Functionality Doesn’t Work Under Water?
Is it Sony’s manufacturing fault? NO! This is not a fault of Sony, it’s because water conducts electricity.
What functions can be performed?
Play a music before putting it in water, it will not stop
Record Sound
Use Flashlight while making sure its on before going under water
Photography can not be done as it requires touching the screen
What should you do if you want to take a photograph underwater?
As we all very well know that Xperia Z doesn’t have a hardware camera button to take photos so the answer is simple. Set a Timer to take the photo. An alternate method can be to install any other camera app from app store like Camera 360 that lets you set volume buttons as a Camera hardware button to take photos.
Taken from: http://www.neogalaxia.com/2013/06/12/how-to-take-pictures-with-xperia-z-under-water/

deadly46 said:
Xperia Z is a water proof phone that can be used under water. But can its touch screen be used underwater too?
The answer is a big NO! You simply can not use Xperia Z’s touch screen under water whether you want to do anything on your phone.
Why Touch Screen Functionality Doesn’t Work Under Water?
Is it Sony’s manufacturing fault? NO! This is not a fault of Sony, it’s because water conducts electricity.
What functions can be performed?
Play a music before putting it in water, it will not stop
Record Sound
Use Flashlight while making sure its on before going under water
Photography can not be done as it requires touching the screen
What should you do if you want to take a photograph underwater?
As we all very well know that Xperia Z doesn’t have a hardware camera button to take photos so the answer is simple. Set a Timer to take the photo. An alternate method can be to install any other camera app from app store like Camera 360 that lets you set volume buttons as a Camera hardware button to take photos.
Taken from: http://www.neogalaxia.com/2013/06/12/how-to-take-pictures-with-xperia-z-under-water/
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Or there's a mod over here that allows you to use your volume button as a shutter.
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joejoe23 said:
Or there's a mod over here that allows you to use your volume button as a shutter.
Sent from my Xperia Z
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He just copy/pasted the/a misinformed news article or what ever that is, else he would've know that there are mods/apps which let you re-map your hardware buttons to be able to take pictures.

Dsteppa said:
He just copy/pasted the/a misinformed news article or what ever that is, else he would've know that there are mods/apps which let you re-map your hardware buttons to be able to take pictures.
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Haha maybe
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Shall I even bother to reply?
WHY would one want to use this phone to take pictures under water? It is NOT designed with that function in mind. Please do read the manual that came with your XZ before you bugger it up then write here blasting the phone!

Ryland Johnson said:
Shall I even bother to reply?
WHY would one want to use this phone to take pictures under water? It is NOT designed with that function in mind. Please do read the manual that came with your XZ before you bugger it up then write here blasting the phone!
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I thought it says it can survive under water of up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. So why not have some fun photo takings under water? If not its kind of pointless buying this phone.
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The phone is a water resistant phone not a water proof phone
The real idea is for it to survive every day life like getting caught out in the rain, dropping it in the bath or swimming pool
Using buttons under water would certainly risk water ingress
And swimming with it would be a risk, and the warranty does not cover water damage
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sigh...it's always the same...people mistake waterresistant with waterproof.
just because an airbag might save your life in case of a car-crash, you don't drive into a wall on purpose, do you?
waterresistance is your airbag in case your phone gets dropped into water or s.th. like that.

hebbe said:
sigh...it's always the same...people mistake waterresistant with waterproof.
just because an airbag might save your life in case of a car-crash, you don't drive into a wall on purpose, do you?
waterresistance is your airbag in case your phone gets dropped into water or s.th. like that.
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I have been saying EXACTLY the same thing here for months only to be met by general abuse by some owners who are clueless regarding this mobiles water resistance. The water and dust resistance are in case of accidental contact and not to be confused with an industrial made device with underwater capabilities by design..
What ticks me of is when I read threads where owners have the temerity to complain about the XZ when it is damaged due to use in a sauna or after being boiled in soup!
Several posters here have actually copied and attached the Sony guidelines that clearly show what the mobile cannot be exposed to yet some still persist in abusing a domestic phone and thinking the XZ is water proof when it is water resistant and not designed to function under water only survive ACCIDENTAL contact.
I have also said numerous times that its an awful shame that some owners appear to lack the same level of intelligence that the XZ posses!
Have you seen some of the Youtube 'tests'.....more money than sense, take a look at the chocolate clip! Absolutely absurd behaviour.
Regards.

We know you have.........
Do what you want with YOUR phone.
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xchasa said:
We know you have.........
Do what you want with YOUR phone.
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I agree. If you want to possibly destroy your own phone by placing it in situations it wasn't designed to cope with then go ahead. That is your choice.
But don't give people the wrong advice regarding THEIR phone. The only correct answer to give regarding questions on the water resistance of this device is what is written in the manual. End of story.
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For the ones who still want to make small videos of their aquarium or in the swimming pool, I have installed a nice mod that allows you to take photos/videos with the Vol- button
But for rooted devices only...

kingvortex said:
I agree. If you want to possibly destroy your own phone by placing it in situations it wasn't designed to cope with then go ahead. That is your choice.
But don't give people the wrong advice regarding THEIR phone. The only correct answer to give regarding questions on the water resistance of this device is what is written in the manual. End of story.
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I think we would do better trying to pee in the corner of a barrel! I wrote months ago here, when the mobile was released, that we would soon find owners doing the most ill advised things with the XZ due, in part, to Sony's own un wise advertising campaign
It beggars all belief what some people are doing with the XZ. It also beggars belief that after they do these puerile things they come here and write posts complaining about the mobile!.
We have seen them taken into saunas, swimming pools, the sea, lakes, diving, jet skies, cooked in chocolate and boiled in soup? I do ponder what sort of person has the money and total lack of intellect to do some of the things they do with a domestic mobile phone.
Some of the complaints are absolutely absurd. Deliberately dropping the phone onto a concrete floor from various heights to see how many drops it takes before the glass breaks. Hitting it with a lump hammer? Certifiable behaviour.
What can one do?

im using cm10.1 on my z, cm10.1 camera can use power button as shutter

deadly46 said:
The answer is a big NO! You simply can not use Xperia Z’s touch screen under water whether you want to do anything on your phone.
Why Touch Screen Functionality Doesn’t Work Under Water?
Is it Sony’s manufacturing fault? NO! This is not a fault of Sony, it’s because water conducts electricity.
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Actually, it is Sony's fault.
The up-coming Galaxy S4 Active has a screen that will function underwater, so the fact the Z's screen doesn't is simply a reflection of Sony's choice of parts.
As for the comments about how the phone is only water-resistant 'just in case' it gets splashed and that people are reckless to willingly submerge their handsets, that's ridiculous.
The handset is IP57 rated, that guarantees it will survive submersion to a depth of up to 1m for up to 30mins, provided an owner doesn't exceed that they are doing nothing wrong.

IPX rating is there to ensure the phone doesn't get water damaged. Nowhere does this rating mentions that the said device will work normally when submerged. Its just to protect its body and nothing else.
As for taking underwater photos and video with Z, Sony never advertised this nor mentioned it so please don't point fingers at Sony. You simply cannot keep your expectations in check.
The ZR gets a camera button and also has a higher IP rating than the Z. Sony is advertising underwater photography because of the simple fact that the ZR is designed in a way for it.
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TomLopez said:
For the ones who still want to make small videos of their aquarium or in the swimming pool, I have installed a nice mod that allows you to take photos/videos with the Vol- button
But for rooted devices only...
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Our u can chose the camera timer...

As you said, it's not Sony's fault - but it would be nice to introduce power button shutter and "underwater mode" to our XZ Camera app - or at least, explain why it's not possible - if it truly isn't possible or shouldn't be done. I personally don't care about that - but there are tons of people that do.

I dont really get it. I can use the screen of my Xperia Z underwater. Are there different models out ?

msc3169 said:
IPX rating is there to ensure the phone doesn't get water damaged. Nowhere does this rating mentions that the said device will work normally when submerged. Its just to protect its body and nothing else.
As for taking underwater photos and video with Z, Sony never advertised this nor mentioned it so please don't point fingers at Sony. You simply cannot keep your expectations in check.
The ZR gets a camera button and also has a higher IP rating than the Z. Sony is advertising underwater photography because of the simple fact that the ZR is designed in a way for it.
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Here in the Netherlands, they actually show posters with the phone dipped in the water. In the stores there were bowls filled with water where you were able to put it in and I have also seen real life women (sounds nerdy) in showers at the stores, using a XZ.
Maybe they never intended to advertise it like this, but I can defenitely accept why people use it that way.

Good news.

Thats idd great news

What is it? I can't watch the video.

I think someone should try this and confirm that it is true.

very cool find. thanks

ironshadow2 said:
What is it? I can't watch the video.
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A 2hr water test where the G4 survived.

It says the phone is splash proof on the O2 page:
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/lg/g4/

Zoidy said:
It says the phone is splash proof on the O2 page:
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/lg/g4/
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Well it has no IP rating - so that protects them as then, they cannot be on the hook for water damage. And, normally, these vids are kind of counting on the fact that surface tension will simply keep water from going into tiny holes. But in this case, since it is not a sealed back phone water DID get into the actual inside the phone, around the battery and SD card area, and presumably into the motherboard and such. So, it is cool for him it survived, but I consider that luck, not anything you should expect and count on. This is not like the Z3 Sony where you can go swimming with it so not so sure what the point of the video is? Can you get it wet, ok sure to some degree. Should you, no. But for that matter can you drop it and expect it to not break, sure to some degree depending on a slew of factors. Should you drop it, no.
I don't consider this "good news" and as a matter of fact, it is not really news as it has no application to what YOU do and how you might get yours wet. Just like stupid drop test videos that prove NOTHING other than what happened at that moment for that person in that setting with that phone. It means nothing for you and you won't be able to go to the maker and say, "but hey, this video on YouTube showed it would survive water and it didn't". As they will tell you to pound sand - as they should.

Lock-N-Load said:
Well it has no IP rating - so that protects them as then, they cannot be on the hook for water damage. And, normally, these vids are kind of counting on the fact that surface tension will simply keep water from going into tiny holes. But in this case, since it is not a sealed back phone water DID get into the actual inside the phone, around the battery and SD card area, and presumably into the motherboard and such. So, it is cool for him it survived, but I consider that luck, not anything you should expect and count on. This is not like the Z3 Sony where you can go swimming with it so not so sure what the point of the video is? Can you get it wet, ok sure to some degree. Should you, no. But for that matter can you drop it and expect it to not break, sure to some degree depending on a slew of factors. Should you drop it, no.
I don't consider this "good news" and as a matter of fact, it is not really news as it has no application to what YOU do and how you might get yours wet. Just like stupid drop test videos that prove NOTHING other than what happened at that moment for that person in that setting with that phone. It means nothing for you and you won't be able to go to the maker and say, "but hey, this video on YouTube showed it would survive water and it didn't". As they will tell you to pound sand - as they should.
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You must be fun at parties
Lol kidding but yeah, this video was stupid.
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The guy in the video states that you could have it in your pocket & jump in a pool. I don't think he realizes that the deeper you go, the higher the water pressure. Still, it looks like it'll survive dropping it in the toilet or spilling on it, which is an acceptable level of resistance to me.

Water resistant....it looks it to me

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=cG_xMe0tU8c
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Water Test!!!
Im sure most of you, like myself wanted to know just how the Pixel's rating compared to that of the iPhone 7 and the S7. Check out this guy who was willing to sacrifice his Pixel in order to do a water test!
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/10/video-google-pixel-spends-30-minutes-underwater.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YojQneS6Yts

Wow! Totally caught me by surprise. I can't believe it lasted 30 minutes with no (immediately?) notable damage.

Id still rather not, even with a phone that is rated for it.

never tried my Z1 in water (got dropped in a puddle but never really tested it) and never tried my Note 7, doesn't matter how it's rated just not worth the test to me as if it does get wet and break a lot of firms wont honour the warranty for water damage.

LOL that was amazing.

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Impressive considering the stick it's had re water resistance.. Good to see you over here, it's been a while

Balls. Big ones.
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It has mate ,got the N6P but considering a Pixel XL though
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Pixel Handles1 Hour Submersed In Water Pretty Darn Good!!!
Very nice .... Bet that speaker sounds fine once it dries out... But who would have thought? Again, as with drop tests YMMV... [emoji106]
https://youtu.be/YojQneS6Yts
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Ok but do not do this It is just comforting to know.

yes its just a hidden feature i guess Google and Htc doesn't want to get in this whole waterproof warranty/guarantee mess i guess its really difficult to repair a waterproof or something like that

I would NOT guess that this is anywhere near truly water resistant yet. No teardown has mentioned anything close to water proofing features such as o-rings, etc.

It is good to know that it survived 30 minutes under water. No, it wasn't deep but it was completely submerged for 30 minutes. Make it water resistant for standard use and don't brag about it or encourage people to submerge it. I am sure that will help with "my phone isn't working after I took it snorkeling, but you guys said it was IP67" type complaints.

How do we know if it's ordinary water or distilled water? Hmmm... I'm no expert but I heard pure distilled water conducts electricity a lot less.

nice

mtucker said:
It is good to know that it survived 30 minutes under water. No, it wasn't deep but it was completely submerged for 30 minutes. Make it water resistant for standard use and don't brag about it or encourage people to submerge it. I am sure that will help with "my phone isn't working after I took it snorkeling, but you guys said it was IP67" type complaints.
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Actually an hour!!!![emoji106]
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looks good

I wonder if this is all part of an extended test?
If you remember last year there are alot of reports on how the iPhone 6s was was way more water resistant than previous versions, and teardowns confirmed that alot of rubber gaskets had been added internally, yet apple did not market this at all
I wonder if they implemented full water-resistance a year early and monitored the number of water damage repairs they saw to gauge the effectiveness of their solution, without loads of internal testing?
Maybe Google are doing the same?
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Hereisphilly said:
I wonder if this is all part of an extended test?
If you remember last year there are alot of reports on how the iPhone 6s was was way more water resistant than previous versions, and teardowns confirmed that alot of rubber gaskets had been added internally, yet apple did not market this at all
I wonder if they implemented full water-resistance a year early and monitored the number of water damage repairs they saw to gauge the effectiveness of their solution, without loads of internal testing?
Maybe Google are doing the same?
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Conspiracy?

Water proofing?

Water resistant?

Nop

No one knows for sure... But tbh it would be ridiculous now to not include waterproofing in a flagship phone, so they must've done it.

Not going to come, dont expect it

how unfortunate. take away 8gb ram and add ip67 or 68 but we wont see that

I also thought it isn´t waterproof but then I read a (german) test about the OP5 and they wrote: (Translated, Original article is german, source https://www.androidpit.de/oneplus-5-test) "OnePlus Cradles Some OnePlus-5 devices on the production line in a water bath. This must be 20 seconds. There is therefore no IP certification, but the onePlus 5 should therefore be well protected against penetrating water.". That means your phone should survive little water accidents =)

This is true. You can't go swimming with your phone, but it can survive a pickle it a toilet drop.

i think it had some IP grade protection..
But they don't want to spend on obtain the certification (it cost very much).
I've see already video on youtube doing bend test, waiting the waterproof test...

m4ssnet said:
i think it had some IP grade protection..
But they don't want to spend on obtain the certification (it cost very much).
I've see already video on youtube doing bend test, waiting the waterproof test...
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Right, I looked at the tests on Youtube for OP3T, seems like at least waterproof to a certain extent... keeping my fingers crossed for OP5!

Translate from this french site : Why is the OnePlus 5 not officially waterproof?
Many were disappointed to learn that OnePlus 5 was not IP67 certified for water resistance ... but is this really the case? The French branch of the manufacturer tells us rather that the phone is built to resist immersion, but that the phone simply has not passed the tests to claim it.
Oneplus 5 test autonomy
Summer is now on us, and the wave of heat wave that accompanies its arrival is also synonymous with lull in the middle of the smartphones. Except that some manufacturers take advantage to quietly announce their smartphones without competitors to annoy them.
This is the case of the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus that did not cool (ohohoh) anyone last night unveiling its new OnePlus 5 , a phone still advancing the best technical data of the market for a much more reasonable price. But some detail is missing for some buyers.
Would the OnePlus 5 eventually be waterproof?
Many of you expressed that the phone, despite its higher price this year, was not a watertight minimum. That's why we turned to the French branch of OnePlus to better understand the situation.
A few days before the official announcement of the OnePlus 5, we met a brand executive who gave us details about this OnePlus 5. When we discovered the complete datasheet, we realized that the IP67 standard was not Appointments . The OnePlus 5 is therefore not officially waterproof.
So we asked the OnePlus framework about this. He then explained to us that technically the OnePlus 5 had all the criteria to display the IP67 certification . But the time taken to have the smartphone certified would have caused a delay in the release date. OnePlus wants to keep the same pace of renewal, so the company decided not to have OnePlus certified.
You have certainly understood, the phone is not officially IP67 certified, but is built in such a way to be in fact. In addition to the delays, the manufacturer has also made this choice to avoid the problems of VAS related to the incomprehension surrounding this certification.
To put it simply, some users think that the IP67 standard certifies a tightness to any liquid, which is not the case. An IP67 certified smartphone is waterproof only in fresh water and at a certain level of water pressure. OnePlus therefore preferred to focus on customer satisfaction and good relations with its community rather than take the risk of dealing with disputes arising from misunderstanding.
The OnePlus 5 will withstand a glass of water spilled on it. While avoiding the classic problems associated with this certification: no, the phone is not able to withstand sea water or a dive in a pool. And he does not drink alcohol or soda.
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So thanks OnePlus France for this news, i will can play with my OP5 in my W.C

Water resistant? Ip68? Not really.

Or maybe I had a not perfect unit?
I had my oneplus 8 pro since 3 days. Went to the pool and submerged it not more than 50cm for just a few mins. Gently and slowly.
Some fog appeard almost immediately over all the lenses. On the inside part.
Right after the screen started throwing flash lights and the phone was obviously not working fine anymore. After a few more mins the phone died completely.
I dried the phone carefully and waited about 12 hours and it started to work again just fine.
I sent it back to Amazon and replaced with a new one the day after.
But my question is: was just a very unlucky unit? Or?
As a side note, I have been using my other phones (huawei Pxx pro) under water, also at the sea, a LOT of times and also deep, to make nice underwater videos and never had a single problem.

My question is, if you're not a tech writer or something of the sort, why would you purposely submerge your phone in water?
Did you try to dry it out in the microwave? I hear that works.

Worrying, to say the least...
Just had mine under a light rain and it was fine, but after your experience, I wouldn't want to risk emerging it in water, except by accident.

I've seen several videos of people fully submerging the 8 pro in water with zero issues.
With that in mind, I still would never do that with mine on purpose.

"water" vs "chlorinated water" are two different things
Personally, I never saw the appeal of the IP ratings. It's just extra insurance but not a free pass to just dunk it any water or any liquid and expect it to just last.

Using the phone in the water is something I do regularly with my huawei. I recorded amazing underwater landscapes and fishes at the red sea. Never had a single problem.
I will receive my new oneplus 8 pro tomorrow and will try it again. If it will fail again I will just replace it again and try for the third time. If it will fail again for the third time then I will just send it back and choose another phone.
It would be a shame cause I love the oneplus 8 pro. But for me the use underwater is a must. And with an ip68 rating I would expect it to have no problems underwater.
Anyway thanks to Amazon i can test and re-test for free.
I am positive that the units I received was faulty. Will keep this thread updated with the testing of the next units.

rasik80 said:
Using the phone in the water is something I do regularly with my huawei. I recorded amazing underwater landscapes and fishes at the red sea. Never had a single problem.
I will receive my new oneplus 8 pro tomorrow and will try it again. If it will fail again I will just replace it again and try for the third time. If it will fail again for the third time then I will just send it back and choose another phone.
It would be a shame cause I love the oneplus 8 pro. But for me the use underwater is a must. And with an ip68 rating I would expect it to have no problems underwater.
Anyway thanks to Amazon i can test and re-test for free.
I am positive that the units I received was faulty. Will keep this thread updated with the testing of the next units.
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On the third replacement you will jump into Amazon blacklist. They will start asking you about many replacements.
They normally do this wirh expensive items. If you keep doing that you might be perma banned.
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Water resistance is not the same as water approved

Received the new oneplus 8 pro.
Tested immediately inside my pool. As a side note my pool do NOT have chlorinated water but water with bromium.
Results are interesting:
Submerged gently up to 1.5meters, been swimming with it in my swimsuit, left it on the bottom for more than 30 mins. Everything perfect. No fog on the lenses and no signs of water leaking inside at all.
Then I threw the phone in the pool from an height of about 60/100cm and... Here ya go! Water leaked inside. Fog over the lenses.
It's pretty weird cause I did the same with my p20 pro and p30 pro with zero problems.
I am going to send it back to Amazon again and get another one and test again for the last time.
Like I said, my phone must be able to swim and dive with me without problems. I still hope that my third unit will pass the test cause I consider the oneplus 8 pro the best phone at the moment.

lol

I´m never going to submerging my phone. It´s unnecessary and you never can be sure. I prefer to buy a gopro or similar.
For the same reason I don´t have a smartwatch, It´s not sure and I don´t wanna take off my watch, I go surfing almost everyday and no one smartwatch has 10 ATM resistance, only 5 ATM.

Lol, Get a submarine... ?

galaxys said:
Lol, Get a submarine... ?
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Under water Drone perhaps..........?

I've took mine winning with me for hours, no problems.
My S5 I took in the Pacific when I was in Rarotonga on my honeymoon literally all day, also went a lot deeper than 1m think about 2-3 at times.
The mic ended up blocked but it unlocked after a few days.
Potentially your unit, send it back.
Bare in mind that salt in the ocean can cause problems, kind of like the mic getting blocked on mine, probably others issues too.
To anyone thinking it's just incase you get a splash of water in it, that's wrong, the Sony Z series which I think was the first to get the IP rating, the display model in the shop was submerged all day long and was fully functional day after day I'd say this is a little more than the paltry time that is recommended, believe me an IP rating is earned not just labelled.
The OP should be able to do what he wants within reason.
Keep it to an hour, try not to go over 1m for extended periods of water, salt levels may also play a part.

dladz said:
I've took mine winning with me for hours, no problems.
My S5 I took in the Pacific when I was in Rarotonga on my honeymoon literally all day, also went a lot deeper than 1m think about 2-3 at times.
The mic ended up blocked but it unlocked after a few days.
Potentially your unit, send it back.
Bare in mind that salt in the ocean can cause problems, kind of like the mic getting blocked on mine, probably others issues too.
To anyone thinking it's just incase you get a splash of water in it, that's wrong, the Sony Z series which I think was the first to get the IP rating, the display model in the shop was submerged all day long and was fully functional day after day I'd say this is a little more than the paltry time that is recommended, believe me an IP rating is earned not just labelled.
The OP should be able to do what he wants within reason.
Keep it to an hour, try not to go over 1m for extended periods of water, salt levels may also play a part.
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First phone i used underwater was the S7. I did amazing underwater recordings and never had a single problem. I used to wash it with tap water every time after submerging it in the salty water of the sea.
Tomorrow I will receive my third oneplus 8 pro and test it again. Will keep everyone updated with the results. An. Ip68 rating is no joke and should easily withstand my pool.

rasik80 said:
First phone i used underwater was the S7. I did amazing underwater recordings and never had a single problem. I used to wash it with tap water every time after submerging it in the salty water of the sea.
Tomorrow I will receive my third oneplus 8 pro and test it again. Will keep everyone updated with the results. An. Ip68 rating is no joke and should easily withstand my pool.
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Well, IP68 or not, my IP68 smartwatch Huawei GT2 (supposedly 5ATM resistant) died just after one drop in the water. Had to get it exchanged and Huawei after-sales service tried all they could to not 'Honor' the product's obvious defect, even telling me I should better remove the watch when washing my hands... >.<
In other words, I think you might better stick with non-Chinese smartphone brands concerning water resistance, as they have quite a 'stretchable' conception of IP ratings.

Surfeur-des-Reves said:
Well, IP68 or not, my IP68 smartwatch Huawei GT2 (supposedly 5ATM resistant) died just after one drop in the water. Had to get it exchanged and Huawei after-sales service tried all they could to not 'Honor' the product's obvious defect, even telling me I should better remove the watch when washing my hands... >.<
In other words, I think you might better stick with non-Chinese smartphone brands concerning water resistance, as they have quite a 'stretchable' conception of IP ratings.
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That's the Huawei way. I asked for my data from them, GDPR states I can have it, this was last year

That's why I use Amazon ALL the times. I replaced expensive stuff countless times. No questions asked.

I think the answer is just not to submerge your phone in water. IP certified doesn't guarantee you for going swimming with it

Reuben_skelz92 said:
I think the answer is just not to submerge your phone in water. IP certified doesn't guarantee you for going swimming with it
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Yes but I have and you can.
S5
P20 Pro
1+8 Pro
Zero problems besides the S5 mic which went away.